La Pepiá: The rise of the arepa
About this episode
Joel Ferrer discusses his innovative approach to arepas and the ethics of food sourcing.
Joel Ferrer, founder of La Pepiá, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of his stall’s Venezuelan salsas. They chat about sourcing produce from his fellow traders, the ethics of avocado consumption, and how his inventive approach to arepas – the traditional South American cornbread – has helped broaden their appeal.
People in this episode
Host: Giulia Crouch
Guest: Joel Ferrer
Topics covered
- arepas
- Venezuelan cuisine
- sourcing produce
- food ethics
- culinary innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: La Pepiá
Places: Venezuela
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