Saïd M’Dahoma

Saïd M’Dahoma is the visionary French-Comorian pastry chef and founder of The Pastry Nerd. A scientist turned culinary virtuoso, Saïd's journey from the laboratories of Paris to the bustling kitchens of Canada is as inspiring as it is delicious. After earning his PhD in Neuroscience, Saïd's pursuit of knowledge led him across continents, and he found solace in the memories of French and Comorian cuisine that lingered from his upbringing. Saïd invites enthusiasts into his world of sweet delights, sharing simplified French pastry recipes through his blog, social media channels, and captivating TV appearances on CBC Mordu and CTV’s The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. He was named 1 of 20 Compelling Calgarians: 20 remarkable people to watch for in 2025 and was recently a finalist on the Canada Reads panel championing the book Dandelion.