Alexis Nikole Nelson

In a lively discussion, vegan forager Alexis Nikole Nelson shares her passion for wild foods and sustainable eating. She highlights the deliciousness of often-overlooked plants like dandelions and purslane, encouraging listeners to expand their culinary horizons. With humor and practical advice, she showcases how foraging fosters a connection to nature while promoting inclusivity in the foraging community. Alexis also provides three empowering tips for new foragers, along with a tasty recipe for kelp chips that celebrates natural flavors.

Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson shares her passion for finding and eating unique plants. Chef Sean Sherman revitalizes indigenous cuisine with native ingredients. Discusses food insecurity, systemic solutions, and the debate between traditional farming and technological solutions. Explores the use of robots in agriculture and the future of food.

Mustard gossip. Knotweed recipes. Cow parsnips. Serviceberry appreciation. Hogweed warnings. Dead man’s fingers. The incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining Alexis Nikole Nelson a.k.a. @BlackForager walks us through Foraging Ecology with a ginormous bushel of tips & tricks for finding edibles at all times of the year, from blossoms to fungus. Belly up for some invasive snacks, elusive mushrooms, magnolia cookies, mugwort potatoes, violet cocktails, foraging guides, weed trivia and tips to avoid poisonous berries. Also: finding community, history, land stewardship and why foraging is important, empowering and quite tasty. Also MAY 18th, 5pm Pacific. WARD'S DOING A VIRTUAL LIVE SHOW. Tickets available here: https://onlocationlive.com/category/ologies Follow Alexis @BlackForager on Instagram.com/blackforager, TikTok.com/blackforager, Twitter.com/blackforager A donation went to: BackyardBasecamp.org Sponsors of Ologies: alieward.com/ologies-sponsors More links and info at alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: alieward.com/ologies-extras Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick Thorburn Transcripts by Emily White of https://www.thewordary.com/ Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies

Join the fun with Alexis Nikole Nelson @BlackForager as she spills the mustard gossip, knotweed recipes, and hogweed warnings. Learn about the joys of foraging, invasive species, indigenous knowledge, and community support. Discover the magical world of wild plants, mushrooms, and even Morels. Embrace the cultural empowerment of foraging and the importance of sustainable practices.

Alexis Nikole Nelson, a forager and advocate for including wild foods in your diet, talks about the benefits of foraging for wild food, debunking misconceptions about veganism, and the decline in bee populations and its impact on human health.

Alexis Nikole Nelson, an expert in finding slimy, sticky, gross stuff that you can eat, joins the podcast for Trick or Treat Month. The hosts explore the fascinating world of slime, including slimy plants and animals. They also discuss using hagfish slime, corn roots, and okra slime for jewelry. Other topics include sneaky subscriptions, national parks, and slimy behaviors in organisms like glowing mucus and biofilms.

In this episode, vegan forager Alexis Nikole Nelson shares her journey from childhood passion to expert forager. She passionately demonstrates the culinary potential of wild foods, like dandelions and purslane. Alexis provides practical tips on how to safely forage and encourages listeners to embrace nature in their cooking. Her infectious enthusiasm and personal anecdotes highlight the joy and ecological benefits of incorporating foraged ingredients into a plant-based diet. Get ready to expand your palate and confidence in food adventures!

Join forager Alexis Nikole Nelson as she shares her joyful foraging adventures, reconnecting with nature and food roots. Chef Sean Sherman discusses revitalizing Indigenous cuisines and tackling food insecurity in marginalized communities. Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe reveals innovative logistics to combat food waste, while journalist Amanda Little explores sustainable solutions for food security. This engaging dialogue dives deep into the cultural ties of food and the urgent need for systemic changes to address hunger.

Alexis Nikole Nelson, a passionate forager and TikTok influencer, shares her transformative journey of reconnecting with food and culture through foraging. She highlights the joy of rediscovering heritage and the importance of knowing where our food comes from. Urban foraging brings excitement as she shares tips on finding edible plants, all while advocating for marginalized communities to reclaim outdoor spaces. With humor and insight, Alexis emphasizes the role of foraging in nurturing a deeper bond with nature and our cultural roots.

This episode features Alexis Nikole Nelson, a forager and TikTok influencer, Sean Sherman, chef and founder of The Sioux Chef, Jasmine Crowe, social entrepreneur behind Goodr, and environmental journalist Amanda Little. They dive into urban foraging and its cultural significance, the revival of Indigenous culinary traditions, and the urgent need for systemic changes to combat hunger. The conversation also covers the innovative practices shaping the future of food security amid climate challenges. Tune in for a feast of ideas!