Woman known online as the Black Forager on finding wild edible plants for meals

Alexis Nikole Nelson, also referred to as the Black Forager, is known for finding wild edible plants in both urban areas and the woods. She then teaches people how to cook and enjoy the ingredients on social media. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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[@tammyhibner9994]

I've been foraging for five years now! I love this woman and her energy! She's a treasure!

[@michaeldixon3485]

How has it been working out for you?

[@Golgibaby]

Her energy is as pure and as radiant as the sun and Mother Earth. Her content is nourishing for the spirit and of course the tummy. Loved it!

[@obviouslyurnotagolfer148]

Thank you CBS for showing this without laughing 😆 behind her back. Ive been a cook/chef for 23 years and I truly am grateful that you took the time the promote this way of cooking 🍳 and eating 🍴. You also could not have picked a better person to guide you through on what you can pick, then what, then cook!!! She was great!!! I hope you can find more unique foraging shows to produce. Thanks!!!

[@patricesutter4344]

She's amazing

[@tumble07able]

I love her Vibe !!!! Her spirit is so vibrant !!! And I would love to go on one of these foraging walks ! When the pandemic started I began to grow all of my veggies !!! It was and still is a passion of mines !!!

[@SpiritMover314]

Your health, body, and brain will thank you for the healthy food you’re feeding it!…👌🏾👍🏾❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tumble07able]

@@SpiritMover314 Exactly !!! It makes me feel good about my healthy choices, and I saw just how much I could accomplish if I put the effort into making a difference. I was able to share with all my neighbors also . Most are disabled and or elderly where I lived at that specific time. And the smiles on their faces were priceless. It's free and all natural

[@SpiritMover314]

@@tumble07able Awwwwwww……Bless You!…Not only are you helping yourself, you’re helping others! What a gift you are!….❤️💚💚🤎💜💛❤️☺️☺️☺️

[@tumble07able]

@@SpiritMover314 Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ I felt complete helping others in need !!!!

[@rich2583]

It's wasn't a pandemic when 99.99%+ survive. It was exaggerated rebranded seasonal illness.

[@FarmerDrew]

It never ceases to amaze me that I put a seed in the ground & a couple months later, I get a zucchini I can eat, like it used to be dirt and a little special blip of material from nature, that's all, now it's an Italian dinner, what a trip

[@swayback7375]

Plants are made of air, co2, not dirt! Common misconception

[@tumble07able]

Yes !! That feeling and watching your hard work playoff !!!

[@GonzoDonzo]

@@swayback7375 its takes everything. The sun, co2, oxygen, minerals from the dirt, water etc. But the main thing is all life is carbon based and without a source of carbon it cant exist.

[@O1dmanwalker]

Yeah it is pretty cool

[@muhammadb6416]

It is He who produces both trellised and untrellised gardens, date palms, crops of diverse flavours, the olive, the pomegranate, alike yet different. So when they bear fruit, eat some of it, paying what is due on the day of harvest, but do not be wasteful: God does not like wasteful people.(Quran chapter 6 verse 141)

[@henrykuhn5344]

That was pretty good, this woman will inspired millions of people on foraging good plant food. 🌱

[@Sonturist]

She's so awesome, I've been following her for a while on TikTok. Always makes your day better listening to her

[@PHlophe]

i totally knew her dress code was a survival tool . racists calling the police on her and sheit

[@patricesutter4344]

She's amazing

[@brega6286]

Glad she is doing this and is an expert to guide others. Would be a delight to be taught by her !

[@freefoodchef7939]

I love this woman! What a cool person. I want to be friends with her. It's so refreshing to see someone flying their freak flag, even when they know other people are probably being kinda judgey. My mom was always into wild edible plants, too, and in our very suburban Denver neighborhood she identified a couple that were growing as weeds in our yard and neighbors' yards and went around asking if she could pull them out of their yards. Nobody said no; they were more curious about this weed-eating woman. The plants were delicious boiled and seasoned with a little bacon fat and malt vinegar.

[@phonea9918]

What's old is new again! It's so great to see this! Our family friend tells stories of going out into the woods with salt and pepper when she was a kid. She's 74!! I remember getting honeysuckle, blackberries, and tiny blueberries near the pony lot (area where the pony lived and was fenced) on my grandparents' property in VA. And you know what; blueberries and blackberries don't even taste as delicious now! Fruits are now modified to taste even sweeter, I prefer the taste of yester year's berries.

[@turkeysandwiche8552]

Oh my God it’s so good to see her going back to her roots

[@yvonneplant9434]

Well, gee all of our deep ancestors did this: the gathering part of hunting and gathering.

[@sharonharris9782]

Literally!!

[@blakeveracruz122]

To all of our roots. We were all hunter - gatherers long ago

[@e.g.4483]

Love her attitude and vibe! She seems like a fun woman to spend the afternoon with foraging and cooking :D

[@brybryguy6314]

I love Alexis, I been following her for a good long while now She does sooo many interesting things with wild foods. Remember before going out to forage yourself, read up and educate on what and what not to pick and eat.

[@colinf2316]

One of my favorite content creators. Her energy is contagious.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Ahh I love her content! I’m so glad she’s blowing up now 🤩 what a star!

[@PHlophe]

she is the Issa Ray of nature

[@jackbrown7341]

Women like this are worth their weight in Gold; this, knowledge is " Priceless "... If all electronics fail; people, with this knowledge will become the most important people on the planet.... This should be a class everyone should take...

[@olivialim7541]

I wish I’d gotten the chance to learn this in school

[@robertschrader]

OMG it’s Blackforager. I see her videos on Facebook all the time!

[@lydiah7184]

I went to a nearby park & found blackberries for a pie, free & yummy! Of course the other ingredients were definitely not free but it was still fun.

[@frankbasile3662]

Make sure there's no insect larvae inside the berries..

[@lydiah7184]

@@frankbasile3662 too late, our pie is gone & was delicious! We always wash & soak the berries before eating.

[@onetwocue]

My favorite is urban foraging. A popular landscape tree where I live is the amalanchlier/Saskatoon or June berry tree. The fruits resemble blueberries and taste like blueberries. Beautiful white spring flowers and awesome fall foliage. Alot of old trees have died and chicken of the woods and oysters everywhere when the seasons are right. Walnuts everywhere in late summer that just get ran over by cars. Elderberry bushes growing up through old chain link fences. Mulberry trees that people find as a weed tree in their yards. Sand cherry trees that produce orange colored tiny plums are amazing...And if I was allowed, we got rabbits everywhere in my yard that I wish I could trap and use as a protein source.

[@0ChildStar]

My Great Grandmother was a forager. I should have pay attention more. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@julesb2415]

She seems so awesome, like someone I really would want to be friends with.

[@toastEDmrshmello09]

💜

[@NancyVMusic1993]

I’ve been following her for a while! Love her!

[@rockpaperreads]

She is a whole vibe and I ❤ it.

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

She’s simply amazing, definitely gonna look into this.

[@taylorfrink1182]

as someone who is a few years into foraging and learning the arts of the woods I LOOOOVE THIS AND HER

[@lahleslie5251]

❤️ Alexis! So glad to see her on a news segment. My heart is full. 😊

[@Bjin1900]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks CBS!

[@OnlyLoveCan38]

You go girl!

[@tieegg]

Remember to practice sustainable foraging!

[@olivialim7541]

Yeah don’t strip a patch bare

[@d.e.5405]

“Happy Snacking don’t die” my favorite

[@a.f.2804]

Omg 😲 I love her. Go Alexis ! She is finding joy and food at the same time. I like her "Happy Eats".

[@NarnianLady]

Yes, this is awesome. Foraging is important - just make sure the place is clean. Plus, different nstions have different laws regarding where you are allowed to pick stuff. In my country we can pick berries, mushrooms, leafy stuff etc. anywhere, but no bark or pine cones

[@maybesusie8599]

Wish you'd make this a regular feature! New plant each time! Opportunities to forage in groups with an experienced guide! Thanks for featuring two of my favorite people 😁

[@eve6495]

I love that she’s getting the recognition that she deserves!🎉❤

[@klu222]

I love her!!

[@bobedwards7455]

Absolutely Fantastic!

[@tlejsu1996]

I love her foraging!!

[@elizabethdaniels51]

Absolutely love love love!

[@lovesyah4618]

Good for you sis and thanks for sharing ❤

[@miarawks]

I love her soul and spirit.

[@leoniehendrickson2530]

This is how it goes but lot of people don't live in area like this come don't even have Yard space to plant any food stuffs.

[@tammyhibner9994]

That's why you go into Woods, into cemeteries and into public parks. Food is everywhere if you know what to look for

[@sharonmickey4566]

We have "plant walks" in Wimberley. There's so much in your own back yard... medicinal too. xo

[@bessycorrales6405]

I love this. She’s great!

[@nancyk8153]

She's so happy!!!!

[@neikebell3880]

God Bless Her!

[@morgueinduarte1977]

I've learned so much from her

[@8877dksljfa]

such a smart and incredible woman 💕

[@liesha1411]

OMG I lover so much!!!!

[@christineboone2850]

Love her!!

[@koolpapabell1]

Very refreshing story

[@robinly]

Love this story

[@kirichamberlin8988]

Love this ! ❤❤❤❤

[@makayla71399]

Shes awesome!!

[@rich2583]

She seems like such a nice person

[@Creole_Lady]

She’s going to have her own show in the near future!

[@dootsmom]

I love Alexis!

[@michelleeli6892]

I love the idea but I'm afraid of getting poison from innocent looking plants out there

[@olivialim7541]

Start with some species with no poisonous look alikes. Examples are dandelion and lion’s mane mushroom

[@kafkollectif525]

I love these stories. Black and white Americans have always forages and grown their own for centuries and it’s cool that we are rediscovering our roots. If you think about it, no matter how we got here, so many of us have had wonderful lives in the US because we do have amazing land in the US to explore! Also it’s so important because everyone has to know how to forage, esp the way the world is going. That said, she could totally wear a hoodie and she’ll be fine.

[@yeseniacoco434]

I love her so much ❤❤❤

[@ashleya3731]

Alexis is one of the best people ❤️ I'm so excited for her to be invited to be a part of mainstream media I'm so excited for her 💗 💖 ❤️

[@sfilkins2009]

Saw this on Eye on America. She should be proud. What a wonderful thing to be doing and a part of and so interesting!

[@MrMountainchris]

Anything that gets people to appreciate and care about nature is good by me!

[@Hugh-Glass]

I like her too. I wish I could.meet her. Because she seems like she likes teaching and I like learning.. plus, she is pretty with a great smile.

[@patricesutter4344]

Love love her

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Thanks for sharing this with us! This woman has such a wonderful energy!😃 I run through trails and wonder if I got lost, could I know what to eat. I know what she means by dressing to appear "approachable"!😅

[@SpicyDirtREAL]

I've seen her! Wow.

[@MsAli1313]

Im so happy for this woman!! I love her tik toks

[@rammtitajones5697]

SHE IS AMAZING AND HER SPIRIT IS INFECTIOUS!!!😍😍😍

[@zebredpooding]

I love her ❤

[@agoodgurl2k]

LOVING HER!!!!!!!

[@hurricanecamille8089]

It's horrible that a Sister cannot gather food from the Earth without think about her appearance and having to explain it.

[@MsShura]

I love how we rise always in the midst of the inherent racism that is historically practiced in the USA, we continue to make a way and flourish, finding the sacred, the beautiful -- the good. She is a inspiring pioneering soul and I pray someone write a book with her as the main heroine--

[@tanyathomas1681]

This lady is beautiful inside and out. Just returning to nature uncut for food. This is a lost skill. I first heard her speak about foraging on NPR, About 1 year ago. She spoke of how our ancestors used to forage for food. 👍👍❤️

[@geisalagordon9966]

Never heard of Alexis, the Black Forager. Interesting and informative interview. Going to start following her on Fb.

[@JohnSmith-de4zr]

Awsome story, please do more stories like this and just a beautiful young lady. Thanks again for posting.

[@jmokj1635]

I love her so much

[@mlowe7245]

so cool !!! I've done this sent childhood😀

[@willybeama1]

What a cool story!

[@Emily-bp7ol]

Okay - I know it’s more about Alexis, but let’s talk Sam Thayer! He’s changing the way foraging books are written. Check his books out if you are serious about eating plants.

[@JetSettinGio]

I love her Instagram! Full of information that I didn’t think I needed but definitely enjoy

[@user-wk5er5di9h]

She's soooo cool!! Love her TikTok!

[@talibandz]

I do the same thing! The thing is… my neighbors peach tree is the wild for me

[@cocoaorange1]

Violet leaves and pine cone jam sounds interesting.

[@TheTexasTodd]

Man she is so likable…

[@-attemptingtherandom-2777]

Ive learned a lot from her content. . Just so CUTE! . . . . .

[@daublex2388]

The fact she has to dress in a way less intimidating to pick food is horrifying in and of itself. I do love what she's doing but I'm not so fond of insects so that poses a problem so I'll stick with my vertical garden for now. 💚🌱🍃

[@sararamos3903]

We also eat two weeds that comes out in the garden it is called Verdolagas in Spanish. The other is Quelites.

[@goyangi4143]

I love her

[@khadiewhyte6024]

This is wild. I want to try this.

[@Grateful6395]

Tabitha Brown and her need to pair up!

[@Nicolemh1813]

That would be amazing.

[@Schira01]

The movie into the wild comes to mind!

[@marylist1236]

Makes me think back to Euell Gibbons the author of "Stalking the Wild Asparagus"

[@Nina-lf3st]

Lol awww I'm so proud of her!

[@angelmushahf]

Visit Hawaii and forage for lots of fresh fruits!

[@vincentc6717]

My favorite line of hers, she bought ever clear for nocino, and she said "this drink makes my wallet sad "

[@Christine-nj3kl]

You are a gift from God... never forget that... all Women struggle with safety... love to u...

[@JewelWildmoon]

I gotta follow I don't got any forests or anything nearby but it can be useful

[@hobowithagun24]

It’s the voice of Barkbox!!

[@swayback7375]

Foraging is cute, I do it, but I also only eat once a day. Most of us would die if we had to live off the land, even if you farm there’s gunna be some very long very hungry months in the summer and winter.

[@dillongunter9539]

This is why you don't just farm, you learn preserving, canning, storage, etc.

[@avcomth]

So this is basically a Bear Grylls grocery shopping without the worms, insects, wild rodents and animal poops involved, just the vegetarian items 😀