About this episode

Omer Al Tijani discusses Sudanese cuisine and its cultural significance beyond negative stereotypes.

On this episode of Good Food: Omer Al Tijani paints a picture of Sudanese cuisine outside the country's historical associations with war, famine, and poverty. At farmers markets, John Tenerelli is bringing apricots and Nicole Rucker is using them in delicious desserts.  Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack .

People in this episode

Host: Evan Kleiman

Guest: Omer Al Tijani

Topics covered

• Sudanese cuisine
• farmers markets
• desserts
• cultural associations
• food

Keywords

• Sudanese cuisine
• Omer Al Tijani
• farmers markets
• apricots
• desserts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Good Food

Places: Sudan

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