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Good Food

Black Forager Sees a Meal Where You See Weeds

Oct 7, 2026 · 30 min · 12 segments

This week on Good Food: - In *Happy Snacking, Don't Die*, Alexis Nikole Nelson, AKA Black Forager, turns overlooked plants into cordials, cookies, and…

This week on Good Food: - In *Happy Snacking, Don't Die*, Alexis Nikole Nelson, AKA Black Forager, turns overlooked plants into cordials, cookies, and lox. - Farmer Megan Strom and chef Juan González talk about turning Mesa Agrícola, their farm-to-taco project, into one of America's best restaurants. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.

This week on Good Food: - In *Happy Snacking, Don't Die*, Alexis Nikole Nelson, AKA Black Forager, turns overlooked plants into cordials, cookies, and…

Top entities: The New York Times×9 Alexis Nikole Nelson×27 Instagram×6 Weed×3 KCRW×4

Speakers: Alexis Nikole NelsonGuestMegan StromGuestEvan KleimanHostJuan Armando GonzalezGuest

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Climate and Ecosystem ChangeEnvironment
Wild Food PreparationFood > Food Practices > Foraging
Foraging Safety and IdentificationFood > Food Practices > Foraging > Wild Food Preparation
Seasonal and Weather EffectsEnvironment > Climate and Ecosystem Change
Climate Effects on Wild Plants and FungiEnvironment > Climate and Ecosystem Change > Seasonal and Weather Effects
Sustainable and Small-Scale AgricultureAgriculture
Farm-to-Table Food SystemsAgriculture > Sustainable and Small-Scale Agriculture
Community-Supported and Direct-Market FarmingAgriculture > Sustainable and Small-Scale Agriculture > Farm-to-Table Food Systems
Farm-Restaurant EnterpriseAgriculture > Sustainable and Small-Scale Agriculture > Farm-to-Table Food Systems > Community-Supported and Direct-Market Farming
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Mexican Culinary TraditionsCulture > Culinary Culture > Heritage and Regional Cuisine
Cultural Food Transmission and Ingredient ExchangeCulture > Culinary Culture > Heritage and Regional Cuisine > Mexican Culinary Traditions
Social Media Food ContentMedia > Digital Media
Online Foraging CommunitiesMedia > Digital Media > Social Media Food Content
Black Representation in Foraging MediaMedia > Digital Media > Social Media Food Content > Online Foraging Communities
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