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.

Alexis Nikole Nelson: A flavorful field guide to foraging

A flavorful field guide to foraging

Foraging reveals a world of free, nutritious food beneath our feet, sparking curiosity and connection to our environment.

Seaweed, a future-minded food, requires no land or fresh water, offering a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional crops.

Introducing skeptical eaters to wild, vegan foods with compassion and creativity can foster thoughtful, sustainable eating habits.