Interview with Yal Solan and Samer Beyhum, the creative duo behind Alternative Kitchen

We recently had the chance to interview Yal Solan and Samer Beyhum, the creative duo behind Alternative Kitchen.Yal, a Lebanese singer‑songwriter, multidisciplinary artist, and vegan activist, and Samer, a filmmaker, educator, and vegan chef, co‑founded this platform to highlight Levantine cuisine through plant‑based recipes, giving a nod back to our culture while carrying the environmental and ethical advocacy it represents. Together, they use recipes, podcasts with guests, and live cooking events to make vegan living accessible and culturally rooted, while also tackling broader issues such as consumerism, gender dynamics, and environmental justice. In this interview, they share how their journeys and creativity converge to position food as a cultural and ethical statement, a silent rebellion that challenges traditions, opens new paths for compassion and justice, and inspires a shift toward a kinder, more sustainable future.