A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson May 26, 2022

from TED Talks Daily· ·

Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, vegan forager Alexis Nikole Nelson is on a mission to show how freely growing flora could make its way to your plate. With contagious enthusiasm and a live cooking demo, she explains the benefits of expanding your palate to include "wild" foods that are delicious, nutritious and planet- friendly -- and gives three tips for helping others go from skeptical to confident in their own food adventures.



Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, vegan forager Alexis Nikole Nelson is on a mission to show how freely growing flora could make its way to your plate. With contagious enthusiasm and a live cooking demo, she explains the benefits of expanding your palate to include "wild" foods that are delicious, nutritious and planet- friendly -- and gives three tips for helping others go from skeptical to confident in their own food adventures.