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Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - PLEASE
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - THE CAT(NIP) IS OUTTA THE BAG! I’m hosting @thecrashcourse Botany!! And the first EP is up now!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - How to identify Chicken of the Woods on this autumnal #NationalMushroomDay 🍄🍂
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Just a very casual list that definitely doesn’t have an announcement hiding in it
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Just a very casual list that definitely doesn’t have an announcement hiding in it
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - My annual PSA 🤣🍎🍏 #crabapple
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I sometimes get nervous about sharing slice o’ life things, but maybe this will help someone else push their comfort zone a lil 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FERAL ASPARAGUS 😤😤😤
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - LILAC SOLID PERFUME!
I’ve been meaning to do this for YEARS and I’ve finally gotten around to making an enfleurage with our backyard lilacs! I’m probs gonna make some lilac scones today, too!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FEELINGS
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FEELINGS
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FEELINGS
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FEELINGS
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FEELINGS
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FEELINGS
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - A break from April Fool’s posts to show you how to make FREE ONION POWDER with Allium vineale! IN SONG!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Thank you for trusting me (mostly) @rainnwilson !! 😆
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Why I chose the username blackforager! Also I’ve seen a few people calling me “the black forager”, and just a lil kind reminder I don’t have “the” in my username for a reason! I wanted to be sure that even if you couldn’t see my face, you knew that my work and recipes were coming from a black woman, but I’m not the ONLY black forager. Far from it ❤️
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Measurements below if ya want em 🌸✨💖

My Thiccc Magnolia Syrup

1 cup water
1.5 cups sugar
4 cups of loosely packed, fragrant magnolia petals

Magnolia Snap Cookies

3.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegan butter (like Earth Balance)
1.5 cups of brown sugar
¾ cups of My Thiccc Magnolia Syrup
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (or Nocino if you have some lying around! I prefer it!)
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
Sugar for rolling
Optional: 1 tablespoon frozen grated magnolia petals (freeze the unopened flowers whole and grate as needed!)
ALSO Optional: if you freshly made your syrup, save some of the sugary, jammy petals to roll into the center of the cookies!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - THE SASSAFRAS SONG - for all of my OG root beer and filé fans 💖 also before folks yell about safrole, it breaks down when exposed to heat so LEMME HAVE MY SASSAFRAS TEA IN PEACE PLS 😆☕️
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - HOW THE U.S. FORGOT OUR FOOD - a short visual essay
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - When I was little I was taught to give a little sugar water to bumblebees who look tired. The unseasonably warm weather we’ve had in my neck of the woods is waking up all sorts (bees, turtles, ramps) before they necessarily have everything they need to be successful. These are the wee ones who get hit with the effects of global warming first, the canaries in the coal mine. So keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a being that could use a drink, or a little leaf litter mulch to hide from frost under. I know it doesn’t change things on a global scale (stares at multibillion dollar corporations and their emissions), but I know it mattered for the lil bee, if only for a few minutes 💖 just trying to be the best neighbor I can be
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - HORSEWEED - Erigeron canadensis (formerly Conyza canadensis!)
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - My fiancé’s brother asked if I was going to see ICP so 🙃😆 I feel like I never share my weird non plant vids on here but this was too silly to not share!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - #LEAVETHELEAVES your soil and wildlife neighbors will thank you! 🥰💕🍃
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - rip pretty dress 😭🪦
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - ITS THAT TIME AGAIN
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I got a few questions about my rosewater instructions while traveling for werk, so I thought “that probs means I should just make a video about it!!”
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - ENOKI 🍄 (Flammulina velutipes) - a wintertime fave, are finally popping at some of my spots! A tasty snack I foraged well into February this past winter!

#wildfoodlove #foragedfood #enoki #flammulinavelutipes
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - The two things that get me HEATED: people eating random, unidentified plants AND plant misinformation 😅
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - GARLIC MUSTARD 😤 it’s delicious and INVASIVE and its grated roots taste like SLIGHTLY SWEET HORSERADISH and it’s leaves smell DELIGHTFULLY GARLICKY and if you find some of its rosettes (plants heading into their second and final year) NOW IS THE TIME TO PULL EM! FOR THE ECOSYSTEM!
They make a MEAN pesto right now, before they get the chance to get a lil more bitter in Spring! So GO! GO GET EM! FREE SNACK!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - When your friend works for the @ohiowildlifecenter DREAMS GET TO COME TRUE!! They do such important work rehabilitating our wonderful, wild animals!! 
Ever since I found out that the Southern Flying Squirrel is the biggest squirrel population in Ohio, I dreamed of meeting one, and TODAY IT HAPPENED!!
Thank you to my friend Lauren for making this happen!!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I’d been stewing over this (and a ton of similar comments), and I feel like I’ve talked a lot about why I call my page blackforager in a historical context, but not why it’s also important on a personal level for me ❤️ and honestly, I’m so lucky because while I pulled out my own chair at the foraging table, my parents pulled out the chair at the “outdoorsy” table, and that’s the foundation on which my love of flora and fungi stands.
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Alexis Nikole Nelson (@blackforager) is teaching the internet how to safely forage for food — for free. 

She says seeking out mushrooms, plants and weeds for meals helps her feel “connected” to the environment, adding she wants to see a world where everyone feels “entitled to the outdoors.”
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I am SO PROUD OF THIS RECIPE, YALL 🍨 it is SO CHOCOLATEY despite having NO CHOCOLATE IN IT!! 

It was around 1.75 cups powdered linden, 2.5 cups sugar, hefty pinch of salt, 4 cups soy milk, 5tbs starch mixed with 1/4cup water for the slurry! Simmered until thiccccc, cooled, and then thrown into the ice cream churn!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Rose hips!! The ones that are left are perfect in my neck of the woods! But when snacking be wary!! The hairy seeds can be… not fun… on their way out 😆💩

This post was sponsored by Hank and John Green! It’s wild to me that two of my favorite creators of things think my content is worth believing in and worth supporting 😭❤️ @hankgreen @johngreenwritesbooks 

#rosehips
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - SWAMP DOGS - the immature male cattail flowers! You’ve met the FORBIDDEN GLIZZY, so I guess that makes this… the… BIDDEN GLIZZY?? 🌝🌭
I love how so much of cattails taste like CORN 🌽
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I turned some of mine into jerky and it came out REALLY WELL???? 

Simmered slices in soy sauce, maple syrup, homemade liquid hickory smoke, and water and seasoned with field garlic powder and black pepper!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - MOUSE BEANS aka amphicarpaea bracteata!! And a lil side of history having to do with its common name!
(Eternal shoutout to @linda.black.elk and also to @jongraz for his GENIUS brain that put mouse beans and FOOTLOOSE together 🤣)
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - The honorable harvest: a rant!!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Someone asked him why he asked and he IMMEDIATELY deleted his tweet, so methinks he knew he was being a butt… 
Also @brittanymoseley and @t_johnson144 are truly the dream team, and you two can come over for hot bread ANY TIME 💕✨
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - PINCH ME!!!! 🥹🫧 My FIRST EVER COLLECTION with @blueland is finally here!! It’s been a wild year and half—from smelling countless samples to picking the colors for the tin and flying all the way to North Carolina for a photoshoot in the flower meadows of Asheville, we’ve put so much love and energy into creating three limited edition scents that truly embody the joy of foraging. Foraging is more than just gathering and eating plants. It’s an act of gratitude, connection, and a reminder that it’s up to us to take care of the planet and appreciate nature’s gifts. I’m so excited to finally share this with you all and after almost two years of secrets finally get to say..... SHOP THE FORAGED COLLECTION ON www.blueland.com!!! (or use the link in my bio) 💛
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - MAGNOLIA SNAP COOKIES! ✨ A throwback because every year I miss posting this recipe in time for my friends in the southernmost parts of the US and last year I SET A REMINDER and IT WENT OFF TODAY 🤣

Saucer Magnolia is my fave for this recipe (and usually the easier to find in cities!) BUT Southern and Sweetbay are EXCELLENT in these as well!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - THE WHOLE VIDEO THIS TIME 🤣 Conifer needle Sprite! A fun winter ferment, especially if you have boughs left over from wreath making!! Y’all know I love my wild sodas and cordials 🥰✨🌲
Shoutout to @ms_shi_mr_he’s great video on this process!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - diy maraschino cherries 🍒 ✨
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I got so many DMs about Yew arils, and realized this video I made never made the jump from tiktok to IG last month!

I still consider Yew to be something of an intermediate forage, as the consequences of eating a wrong part of a Taxus surpasses “stomachache likely” and lives in the realm of “you might die?” 

That feels like an weird thing for me to tell other folks to grab a handful of to put in their face holes 🤣
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Whoopsie! New bby in the house!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Whoopsie! New bby in the house!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I get LOTS of questions about what a full meal in my house looks like, so here’s today’s lunch!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FERAL ASPARAGUS SEASON (because it’s not wild here in the US… it’s just escaped someone’s garden or farm 🤣)
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - FERAL ICE PLANT! While on a quest between beaches (I was looking for tide pools and seaweed!) I found some super sparkly ICE PLANT! Which tastes both refreshing and slightly salty with a GREAT CRÖNCH!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - SEAWATER PICKLES 🥒
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - GALIUM PARTY 🎉
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Getting cattail pollen is all about TIMING (and your partner pulling the car over when you shout “CATTAIL POLLEN!!!!”)
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Last summer, Dwight (the Midwest flower ferment master) gave me a sip of his NEON PURPLE spiderwort soda and i HAVENT STOPPED THINKING ABOUT IT!! So i made my own while im down south for werk!! This is also how i make my milkweed flower cordial!!
So glad I got to check Giant Spiderwort off of my flowers to see while in Austin list!! 💜🌱
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - *sigh* hopefully this keeps a few people from buying some bad foraging books
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - While wandering through Helsinki I came across these AMAZING BLACK ROSE HIPS! They belong to the Burnet Rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia) and I LOVE THEM AND WANT TO MAKE JELLY WITH THEM
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - MOCK STRAWBERRY (Potentilla indica) VS REAL STRAWBERRY (Fragaria sp.) 🍓
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I was A LIL HEAVY HANDED WITH MY MAKEUP but I was just so excited to get up and make some #forsythia syrup! Especially before this sweet bean drops all those lil cartoon banana peel flowers! 🍌 🌼🌞
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Giant Kelp!! Rich in iodine and potassium, and capable of growing TWO FEET A DAY! It can be found up and down the North American Pacific coast from Baja California aaaaaalllllllll the way up to Alaska! I REALLY LIKE SEAWEED
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - ALLIUM VINALE aka CROWS GARLIC aka FIELD GARLIC 🧄 delish and FREE AND DOESNT TAKE AS LONG TO REACH MATURITY AS RAMPS!
Dry it and grind it for free onion powder!! Chop and top your ramen with it! Eat it straight off the ground like a sweet lil cow!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Also what a gently rude thing to say when someone just told you they’re here to lead a wild food plant walk!! 🥲😅😅😅
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - DAFFODILS ARE A TUMMY NO-NO
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - My mouth is literally itchy from all the ragweed filming and if THAT ISNT SUFFERING FOR YOUR ART, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS 🤧
Also I have a goldenrod fermented soda going on the countertop and I can’t wait to drink it!!
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - YUCCA (not YUCA aka Cassava!) FLOWER TIME
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - TREE LILAC: THE LATE MAN’S LILAC 😆 (ft. Albino Squirrel)
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - CATNIP! Nepeta cataria! 😻
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - I AM COMPREHENSIVELY SHOOK, YALL
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - Mushroom safety PSA!! 🍄 multiple forms of ID are SO IMPORTANT (honestly for all foraging!) things like time of year, color, smell, feel, etc all factor when I’m finding snacks out in le wilds!
Also YALL, BE NICE. Projectile vomiting is punishment enough!! We’re all learning every day 💕
Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram - 🎃✨ When the Moss King calls, you answer!! Thank you sweet fae king @ashnikko for letting be a part of the kingdom!! And thank you to @teresaaguileramua who is a makeup MAGICIAN!!!
(Also yes it took three showers to no longer look like one of the Gross Sisters from the Proud Family but it was WORTH IT!)
@partycrushevents did the dang thing ✨
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 393.6K Likes - How to identify Chicken of the Woods on this autumnal #NationalMushroomDay 🍄🍂

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Caption : How to identify Chicken of the Woods on this autumnal #NationalMushroomDay 🍄🍂
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 326K Likes - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?

326K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 326K Likes - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?

326K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 326K Likes - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?

326K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 326K Likes - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?

326K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Likes : 326012
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 326K Likes - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?

326K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Likes : 326012
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 326K Likes - Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?

326K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thoughts and things! Also… would you guys watch longer vlog-style videos?
Likes : 326012
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 318.8K Likes - Just a very casual list that definitely doesn’t have an announcement hiding in it

318.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Just a very casual list that definitely doesn’t have an announcement hiding in it
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 318.8K Likes - Just a very casual list that definitely doesn’t have an announcement hiding in it

318.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Just a very casual list that definitely doesn’t have an announcement hiding in it
Likes : 318786
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 302.7K Likes - My annual PSA 🤣🍎🍏 #crabapple

302.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : My annual PSA 🤣🍎🍏 #crabapple
Likes : 302675
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 301.9K Likes - I sometimes get nervous about sharing slice o’ life things, but maybe this will help someone else push their comfort zone a lil 💕

301.9K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I sometimes get nervous about sharing slice o’ life things, but maybe this will help someone else push their comfort zone a lil 💕
Likes : 301934
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 274.3K Likes - FERAL ASPARAGUS 😤😤😤

274.3K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FERAL ASPARAGUS 😤😤😤
Likes : 274344
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 266.8K Likes - LILAC SOLID PERFUME!
I’ve been meaning to do this for YEARS and I’ve finally gotten around to making an enfleurage with our backyard lilacs! I’m probs gonna make some lilac scones today, too!

266.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : LILAC SOLID PERFUME! I’ve been meaning to do this for YEARS and I’ve finally gotten around to making an enfleurage with our backyard lilacs! I’m probs gonna make some lilac scones today, too!
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 265.2K Likes - FEELINGS

265.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FEELINGS
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 265.2K Likes - FEELINGS

265.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FEELINGS
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 265.2K Likes - FEELINGS

265.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FEELINGS
Likes : 265240
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 265.2K Likes - FEELINGS

265.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FEELINGS
Likes : 265240
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 265.2K Likes - FEELINGS

265.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FEELINGS
Likes : 265240
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 265.2K Likes - FEELINGS

265.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FEELINGS
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 246.5K Likes - A break from April Fool’s posts to show you how to make FREE ONION POWDER with Allium vineale! IN SONG!

246.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : A break from April Fool’s posts to show you how to make FREE ONION POWDER with Allium vineale! IN SONG!
Likes : 246512
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 220K Likes - Thank you for trusting me (mostly) @rainnwilson !! 😆

220K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Thank you for trusting me (mostly) @rainnwilson !! 😆
Likes : 220040
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 219.5K Likes - Why I chose the username blackforager! Also I’ve seen a few people calling me “the black forager”, and just a lil kind reminder I don’t have “the” in my username for a reason! I wanted to be sure that even if you couldn’t see my face, you knew that my work and recipes were coming from a black woman, but I’m not the ONLY black forager. Far from it ❤️

219.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Why I chose the username blackforager! Also I’ve seen a few people calling me “the black forager”, and just a lil kind reminder I don’t have “the” in my username for a reason! I wanted to be sure that even if you couldn’t see my face, you knew that my work and recipes were coming from a black woman, but I’m not the ONLY black forager. Far from it ❤️
Likes : 219499
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 213.5K Likes - Measurements below if ya want em 🌸✨💖

My Thiccc Magnolia Syrup

1 cup water
1.5 cups sugar
4 cups of loosely packed, fragrant magnolia petals

Magnolia Snap Cookies

3.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegan butter (like Earth Balance)
1.5 cups of brown sugar
¾ cups of My Thiccc Magnolia Syrup
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (or Nocino if you have some lying around! I prefer it!)
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
Sugar for rolling
Optional: 1 tablespoon frozen grated magnolia petals (freeze the unopened flowers whole and grate as needed!)
ALSO Optional: if you freshly made your syrup, save some of the sugary, jammy petals to roll into the center of the cookies!

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Caption : Measurements below if ya want em 🌸✨💖 My Thiccc Magnolia Syrup 1 cup water 1.5 cups sugar 4 cups of loosely packed, fragrant magnolia petals Magnolia Snap Cookies 3.25 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup vegan butter (like Earth Balance) 1.5 cups of brown sugar ¾ cups of My Thiccc Magnolia Syrup 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (or Nocino if you have some lying around! I prefer it!) 2 teaspoons of cinnamon Sugar for rolling Optional: 1 tablespoon frozen grated magnolia petals (freeze the unopened flowers whole and grate as needed!) ALSO Optional: if you freshly made your syrup, save some of the sugary, jammy petals to roll into the center of the cookies!
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 208.8K Likes - THE SASSAFRAS SONG - for all of my OG root beer and filé fans 💖 also before folks yell about safrole, it breaks down when exposed to heat so LEMME HAVE MY SASSAFRAS TEA IN PEACE PLS 😆☕️

208.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : THE SASSAFRAS SONG – for all of my OG root beer and filé fans 💖 also before folks yell about safrole, it breaks down when exposed to heat so LEMME HAVE MY SASSAFRAS TEA IN PEACE PLS 😆☕️
Likes : 208821
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 207.6K Likes - HOW THE U.S. FORGOT OUR FOOD - a short visual essay

207.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : HOW THE U.S. FORGOT OUR FOOD – a short visual essay
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 184.7K Likes - When I was little I was taught to give a little sugar water to bumblebees who look tired. The unseasonably warm weather we’ve had in my neck of the woods is waking up all sorts (bees, turtles, ramps) before they necessarily have everything they need to be successful. These are the wee ones who get hit with the effects of global warming first, the canaries in the coal mine. So keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a being that could use a drink, or a little leaf litter mulch to hide from frost under. I know it doesn’t change things on a global scale (stares at multibillion dollar corporations and their emissions), but I know it mattered for the lil bee, if only for a few minutes 💖 just trying to be the best neighbor I can be

184.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : When I was little I was taught to give a little sugar water to bumblebees who look tired. The unseasonably warm weather we’ve had in my neck of the woods is waking up all sorts (bees, turtles, ramps) before they necessarily have everything they need to be successful. These are the wee ones who get hit with the effects of global warming first, the canaries in the coal mine. So keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a being that could use a drink, or a little leaf litter mulch to hide from frost under. I know it doesn’t change things on a global scale (stares at multibillion dollar corporations and their emissions), but I know it mattered for the lil bee, if only for a few minutes 💖 just trying to be the best neighbor I can be
Likes : 184700
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 180.5K Likes - HORSEWEED - Erigeron canadensis (formerly Conyza canadensis!)

180.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : HORSEWEED – Erigeron canadensis (formerly Conyza canadensis!)
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 179.9K Likes - My fiancé’s brother asked if I was going to see ICP so 🙃😆 I feel like I never share my weird non plant vids on here but this was too silly to not share!!

179.9K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : My fiancé’s brother asked if I was going to see ICP so 🙃😆 I feel like I never share my weird non plant vids on here but this was too silly to not share!!
Likes : 179890
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 178.7K Likes - #LEAVETHELEAVES your soil and wildlife neighbors will thank you! 🥰💕🍃

178.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : #LEAVETHELEAVES your soil and wildlife neighbors will thank you! 🥰💕🍃
Likes : 178695
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 178.3K Likes - rip pretty dress 😭🪦

178.3K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : rip pretty dress 😭🪦
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 176.8K Likes - Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!

176.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Internet prom was so fun! Thanks @streamys!! So proud of my internet friends!! And so lucky to be in this group of people that gets to make a living doing what we love!
Likes : 176849
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 174.9K Likes - ITS THAT TIME AGAIN

174.9K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : ITS THAT TIME AGAIN
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 173.4K Likes - I got a few questions about my rosewater instructions while traveling for werk, so I thought “that probs means I should just make a video about it!!”

173.4K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I got a few questions about my rosewater instructions while traveling for werk, so I thought “that probs means I should just make a video about it!!”
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 172.1K Likes - ENOKI 🍄 (Flammulina velutipes) - a wintertime fave, are finally popping at some of my spots! A tasty snack I foraged well into February this past winter!

#wildfoodlove #foragedfood #enoki #flammulinavelutipes

172.1K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : ENOKI 🍄 (Flammulina velutipes) – a wintertime fave, are finally popping at some of my spots! A tasty snack I foraged well into February this past winter! #wildfoodlove #foragedfood #enoki #flammulinavelutipes
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 162K Likes - I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭

162K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 162K Likes - I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭

162K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 162K Likes - I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭

162K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ✨🤭
Likes : 161962
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 157.8K Likes - The two things that get me HEATED: people eating random, unidentified plants AND plant misinformation 😅

157.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : The two things that get me HEATED: people eating random, unidentified plants AND plant misinformation 😅
Likes : 157755
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 155K Likes - GARLIC MUSTARD 😤 it’s delicious and INVASIVE and its grated roots taste like SLIGHTLY SWEET HORSERADISH and it’s leaves smell DELIGHTFULLY GARLICKY and if you find some of its rosettes (plants heading into their second and final year) NOW IS THE TIME TO PULL EM! FOR THE ECOSYSTEM!
They make a MEAN pesto right now, before they get the chance to get a lil more bitter in Spring! So GO! GO GET EM! FREE SNACK!

155K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : GARLIC MUSTARD 😤 it’s delicious and INVASIVE and its grated roots taste like SLIGHTLY SWEET HORSERADISH and it’s leaves smell DELIGHTFULLY GARLICKY and if you find some of its rosettes (plants heading into their second and final year) NOW IS THE TIME TO PULL EM! FOR THE ECOSYSTEM! They make a MEAN pesto right now, before they get the chance to get a lil more bitter in Spring! So GO! GO GET EM! FREE SNACK!
Likes : 155014
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 154.5K Likes - When your friend works for the @ohiowildlifecenter DREAMS GET TO COME TRUE!! They do such important work rehabilitating our wonderful, wild animals!! 
Ever since I found out that the Southern Flying Squirrel is the biggest squirrel population in Ohio, I dreamed of meeting one, and TODAY IT HAPPENED!!
Thank you to my friend Lauren for making this happen!!!

154.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : When your friend works for the @ohiowildlifecenter DREAMS GET TO COME TRUE!! They do such important work rehabilitating our wonderful, wild animals!! Ever since I found out that the Southern Flying Squirrel is the biggest squirrel population in Ohio, I dreamed of meeting one, and TODAY IT HAPPENED!! Thank you to my friend Lauren for making this happen!!!
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 152.6K Likes - I’d been stewing over this (and a ton of similar comments), and I feel like I’ve talked a lot about why I call my page blackforager in a historical context, but not why it’s also important on a personal level for me ❤️ and honestly, I’m so lucky because while I pulled out my own chair at the foraging table, my parents pulled out the chair at the “outdoorsy” table, and that’s the foundation on which my love of flora and fungi stands.

152.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I’d been stewing over this (and a ton of similar comments), and I feel like I’ve talked a lot about why I call my page blackforager in a historical context, but not why it’s also important on a personal level for me ❤️ and honestly, I’m so lucky because while I pulled out my own chair at the foraging table, my parents pulled out the chair at the “outdoorsy” table, and that’s the foundation on which my love of flora and fungi stands.
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 149.4K Likes - Alexis Nikole Nelson (@blackforager) is teaching the internet how to safely forage for food — for free. 

She says seeking out mushrooms, plants and weeds for meals helps her feel “connected” to the environment, adding she wants to see a world where everyone feels “entitled to the outdoors.”

149.4K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Alexis Nikole Nelson (@blackforager) is teaching the internet how to safely forage for food — for free. She says seeking out mushrooms, plants and weeds for meals helps her feel “connected” to the environment, adding she wants to see a world where everyone feels “entitled to the outdoors.”
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 146.7K Likes - I am SO PROUD OF THIS RECIPE, YALL 🍨 it is SO CHOCOLATEY despite having NO CHOCOLATE IN IT!! 

It was around 1.75 cups powdered linden, 2.5 cups sugar, hefty pinch of salt, 4 cups soy milk, 5tbs starch mixed with 1/4cup water for the slurry! Simmered until thiccccc, cooled, and then thrown into the ice cream churn!

146.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I am SO PROUD OF THIS RECIPE, YALL 🍨 it is SO CHOCOLATEY despite having NO CHOCOLATE IN IT!! It was around 1.75 cups powdered linden, 2.5 cups sugar, hefty pinch of salt, 4 cups soy milk, 5tbs starch mixed with 1/4cup water for the slurry! Simmered until thiccccc, cooled, and then thrown into the ice cream churn!
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 144.6K Likes - Rose hips!! The ones that are left are perfect in my neck of the woods! But when snacking be wary!! The hairy seeds can be… not fun… on their way out 😆💩

This post was sponsored by Hank and John Green! It’s wild to me that two of my favorite creators of things think my content is worth believing in and worth supporting 😭❤️ @hankgreen @johngreenwritesbooks 

#rosehips

144.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Rose hips!! The ones that are left are perfect in my neck of the woods! But when snacking be wary!! The hairy seeds can be… not fun… on their way out 😆💩 This post was sponsored by Hank and John Green! It’s wild to me that two of my favorite creators of things think my content is worth believing in and worth supporting 😭❤️ @hankgreen @johngreenwritesbooks #rosehips
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 144.5K Likes - SWAMP DOGS - the immature male cattail flowers! You’ve met the FORBIDDEN GLIZZY, so I guess that makes this… the… BIDDEN GLIZZY?? 🌝🌭
I love how so much of cattails taste like CORN 🌽

144.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : SWAMP DOGS – the immature male cattail flowers! You’ve met the FORBIDDEN GLIZZY, so I guess that makes this… the… BIDDEN GLIZZY?? 🌝🌭 I love how so much of cattails taste like CORN 🌽
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 144.3K Likes - I turned some of mine into jerky and it came out REALLY WELL???? 

Simmered slices in soy sauce, maple syrup, homemade liquid hickory smoke, and water and seasoned with field garlic powder and black pepper!!

144.3K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I turned some of mine into jerky and it came out REALLY WELL???? Simmered slices in soy sauce, maple syrup, homemade liquid hickory smoke, and water and seasoned with field garlic powder and black pepper!!
Likes : 144283
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 142.6K Likes - MOUSE BEANS aka amphicarpaea bracteata!! And a lil side of history having to do with its common name!
(Eternal shoutout to @linda.black.elk and also to @jongraz for his GENIUS brain that put mouse beans and FOOTLOOSE together 🤣)

142.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : MOUSE BEANS aka amphicarpaea bracteata!! And a lil side of history having to do with its common name! (Eternal shoutout to @linda.black.elk and also to @jongraz for his GENIUS brain that put mouse beans and FOOTLOOSE together 🤣)
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 141.3K Likes - The honorable harvest: a rant!!!

141.3K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : The honorable harvest: a rant!!!
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 139.1K Likes - Someone asked him why he asked and he IMMEDIATELY deleted his tweet, so methinks he knew he was being a butt… 
Also @brittanymoseley and @t_johnson144 are truly the dream team, and you two can come over for hot bread ANY TIME 💕✨

139.1K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Someone asked him why he asked and he IMMEDIATELY deleted his tweet, so methinks he knew he was being a butt… Also @brittanymoseley and @t_johnson144 are truly the dream team, and you two can come over for hot bread ANY TIME 💕✨
Likes : 139093
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 138K Likes - PINCH ME!!!! 🥹🫧 My FIRST EVER COLLECTION with @blueland is finally here!! It’s been a wild year and half—from smelling countless samples to picking the colors for the tin and flying all the way to North Carolina for a photoshoot in the flower meadows of Asheville, we’ve put so much love and energy into creating three limited edition scents that truly embody the joy of foraging. Foraging is more than just gathering and eating plants. It’s an act of gratitude, connection, and a reminder that it’s up to us to take care of the planet and appreciate nature’s gifts. I’m so excited to finally share this with you all and after almost two years of secrets finally get to say..... SHOP THE FORAGED COLLECTION ON www.blueland.com!!! (or use the link in my bio) 💛

138K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : PINCH ME!!!! 🥹🫧 My FIRST EVER COLLECTION with @blueland is finally here!! It’s been a wild year and half—from smelling countless samples to picking the colors for the tin and flying all the way to North Carolina for a photoshoot in the flower meadows of Asheville, we’ve put so much love and energy into creating three limited edition scents that truly embody the joy of foraging. Foraging is more than just gathering and eating plants. It’s an act of gratitude, connection, and a reminder that it’s up to us to take care of the planet and appreciate nature’s gifts. I’m so excited to finally share this with you all and after almost two years of secrets finally get to say….. SHOP THE FORAGED COLLECTION ON www.blueland.com!!! (or use the link in my bio) 💛
Likes : 137959
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 137.7K Likes - MAGNOLIA SNAP COOKIES! ✨ A throwback because every year I miss posting this recipe in time for my friends in the southernmost parts of the US and last year I SET A REMINDER and IT WENT OFF TODAY 🤣

Saucer Magnolia is my fave for this recipe (and usually the easier to find in cities!) BUT Southern and Sweetbay are EXCELLENT in these as well!!

137.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : MAGNOLIA SNAP COOKIES! ✨ A throwback because every year I miss posting this recipe in time for my friends in the southernmost parts of the US and last year I SET A REMINDER and IT WENT OFF TODAY 🤣 Saucer Magnolia is my fave for this recipe (and usually the easier to find in cities!) BUT Southern and Sweetbay are EXCELLENT in these as well!!
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 137.6K Likes - THE WHOLE VIDEO THIS TIME 🤣 Conifer needle Sprite! A fun winter ferment, especially if you have boughs left over from wreath making!! Y’all know I love my wild sodas and cordials 🥰✨🌲
Shoutout to @ms_shi_mr_he’s great video on this process!

137.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : THE WHOLE VIDEO THIS TIME 🤣 Conifer needle Sprite! A fun winter ferment, especially if you have boughs left over from wreath making!! Y’all know I love my wild sodas and cordials 🥰✨🌲 Shoutout to @ms_shi_mr_he’s great video on this process!
Likes : 137606
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 135.8K Likes - diy maraschino cherries 🍒 ✨

135.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : diy maraschino cherries 🍒 ✨
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 134K Likes - I got so many DMs about Yew arils, and realized this video I made never made the jump from tiktok to IG last month!

I still consider Yew to be something of an intermediate forage, as the consequences of eating a wrong part of a Taxus surpasses “stomachache likely” and lives in the realm of “you might die?” 

That feels like an weird thing for me to tell other folks to grab a handful of to put in their face holes 🤣

134K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I got so many DMs about Yew arils, and realized this video I made never made the jump from tiktok to IG last month! I still consider Yew to be something of an intermediate forage, as the consequences of eating a wrong part of a Taxus surpasses “stomachache likely” and lives in the realm of “you might die?” That feels like an weird thing for me to tell other folks to grab a handful of to put in their face holes 🤣
Likes : 134011
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 132.7K Likes - Whoopsie! New bby in the house!

132.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Whoopsie! New bby in the house!
Likes : 132746
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 132.7K Likes - Whoopsie! New bby in the house!

132.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Whoopsie! New bby in the house!
Likes : 132746
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 132.2K Likes - I get LOTS of questions about what a full meal in my house looks like, so here’s today’s lunch!

132.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I get LOTS of questions about what a full meal in my house looks like, so here’s today’s lunch!
Likes : 132215
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 132.1K Likes - FERAL ASPARAGUS SEASON (because it’s not wild here in the US… it’s just escaped someone’s garden or farm 🤣)

132.1K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FERAL ASPARAGUS SEASON (because it’s not wild here in the US… it’s just escaped someone’s garden or farm 🤣)
Likes : 132102
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 130.7K Likes - FERAL ICE PLANT! While on a quest between beaches (I was looking for tide pools and seaweed!) I found some super sparkly ICE PLANT! Which tastes both refreshing and slightly salty with a GREAT CRÖNCH!

130.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : FERAL ICE PLANT! While on a quest between beaches (I was looking for tide pools and seaweed!) I found some super sparkly ICE PLANT! Which tastes both refreshing and slightly salty with a GREAT CRÖNCH!
Likes : 130686
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 129K Likes - SEAWATER PICKLES 🥒

129K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : SEAWATER PICKLES 🥒
Likes : 128975
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 128.6K Likes - GALIUM PARTY 🎉

128.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : GALIUM PARTY 🎉
Likes : 128625
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 128K Likes - Getting cattail pollen is all about TIMING (and your partner pulling the car over when you shout “CATTAIL POLLEN!!!!”)

128K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Getting cattail pollen is all about TIMING (and your partner pulling the car over when you shout “CATTAIL POLLEN!!!!”)
Likes : 127998
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 127.2K Likes - Last summer, Dwight (the Midwest flower ferment master) gave me a sip of his NEON PURPLE spiderwort soda and i HAVENT STOPPED THINKING ABOUT IT!! So i made my own while im down south for werk!! This is also how i make my milkweed flower cordial!!
So glad I got to check Giant Spiderwort off of my flowers to see while in Austin list!! 💜🌱

127.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Last summer, Dwight (the Midwest flower ferment master) gave me a sip of his NEON PURPLE spiderwort soda and i HAVENT STOPPED THINKING ABOUT IT!! So i made my own while im down south for werk!! This is also how i make my milkweed flower cordial!! So glad I got to check Giant Spiderwort off of my flowers to see while in Austin list!! 💜🌱
Likes : 127204
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 127.2K Likes - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))

127.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS (Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu) ((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Likes : 127193
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 127.2K Likes - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))

127.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS (Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu) ((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Likes : 127193
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 127.2K Likes - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))

127.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS (Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu) ((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Likes : 127193
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 127.2K Likes - A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS 
(Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu)
((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))

127.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : A lil self love and also VERY CUTE BIRDS (Thank u x 100000 @nepeteaa for taking me birding with youuuuuuuuuu) ((I’m having so much fun filming for seaweed week 2k24 😆 I can’t wait for yall to see the silliness!))
Likes : 127193
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 125.9K Likes - *sigh* hopefully this keeps a few people from buying some bad foraging books

125.9K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : *sigh* hopefully this keeps a few people from buying some bad foraging books
Likes : 125868
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 123.9K Likes - While wandering through Helsinki I came across these AMAZING BLACK ROSE HIPS! They belong to the Burnet Rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia) and I LOVE THEM AND WANT TO MAKE JELLY WITH THEM

123.9K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : While wandering through Helsinki I came across these AMAZING BLACK ROSE HIPS! They belong to the Burnet Rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia) and I LOVE THEM AND WANT TO MAKE JELLY WITH THEM
Likes : 123887
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 123.7K Likes - MOCK STRAWBERRY (Potentilla indica) VS REAL STRAWBERRY (Fragaria sp.) 🍓

123.7K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : MOCK STRAWBERRY (Potentilla indica) VS REAL STRAWBERRY (Fragaria sp.) 🍓
Likes : 123695
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 120.4K Likes - I was A LIL HEAVY HANDED WITH MY MAKEUP but I was just so excited to get up and make some #forsythia syrup! Especially before this sweet bean drops all those lil cartoon banana peel flowers! 🍌 🌼🌞

120.4K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I was A LIL HEAVY HANDED WITH MY MAKEUP but I was just so excited to get up and make some #forsythia syrup! Especially before this sweet bean drops all those lil cartoon banana peel flowers! 🍌 🌼🌞
Likes : 120447
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 120.4K Likes - Giant Kelp!! Rich in iodine and potassium, and capable of growing TWO FEET A DAY! It can be found up and down the North American Pacific coast from Baja California aaaaaalllllllll the way up to Alaska! I REALLY LIKE SEAWEED

120.4K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Giant Kelp!! Rich in iodine and potassium, and capable of growing TWO FEET A DAY! It can be found up and down the North American Pacific coast from Baja California aaaaaalllllllll the way up to Alaska! I REALLY LIKE SEAWEED
Likes : 120397
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 119.3K Likes - ALLIUM VINALE aka CROWS GARLIC aka FIELD GARLIC 🧄 delish and FREE AND DOESNT TAKE AS LONG TO REACH MATURITY AS RAMPS!
Dry it and grind it for free onion powder!! Chop and top your ramen with it! Eat it straight off the ground like a sweet lil cow!

119.3K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : ALLIUM VINALE aka CROWS GARLIC aka FIELD GARLIC 🧄 delish and FREE AND DOESNT TAKE AS LONG TO REACH MATURITY AS RAMPS! Dry it and grind it for free onion powder!! Chop and top your ramen with it! Eat it straight off the ground like a sweet lil cow!
Likes : 119290
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 118.2K Likes - Also what a gently rude thing to say when someone just told you they’re here to lead a wild food plant walk!! 🥲😅😅😅

118.2K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Also what a gently rude thing to say when someone just told you they’re here to lead a wild food plant walk!! 🥲😅😅😅
Likes : 118192
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 118K Likes - DAFFODILS ARE A TUMMY NO-NO

118K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : DAFFODILS ARE A TUMMY NO-NO
Likes : 118012
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 116.9K Likes - My mouth is literally itchy from all the ragweed filming and if THAT ISNT SUFFERING FOR YOUR ART, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS 🤧
Also I have a goldenrod fermented soda going on the countertop and I can’t wait to drink it!!

116.9K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : My mouth is literally itchy from all the ragweed filming and if THAT ISNT SUFFERING FOR YOUR ART, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS 🤧 Also I have a goldenrod fermented soda going on the countertop and I can’t wait to drink it!!
Likes : 116889
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
Likes : 113553
Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.6K Likes - As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks.

To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone!

The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!!

This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨

Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕

113.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : As a lover of all things food culture, the James Beard Awards have always been a beacon in the distance. A shiny light made of food stories, excellent word choice, and all things delicious. A light that seemed so far away, that introduced me to the likes of @thecookinggene and @tonitiptonmartin and @jeni and @marcuscooks. To be invited into said light, especially at a time where the foundation is making sure that there is room at the table for all cultural culinary expression and history, I just. WOW. Words fail me! Like they did on stage! I called myself a candy apple brought to life by a spell! Who let me say words into a microphone! The greatest joy of the night was seeing so many peers in this beautiful but cacophonous space that is modern food media (some of whom I’m lucky enough to call friend) celebrated for their full hearts, sharp minds, and dedication that I’ve gotten to witness firsthand. @sophia_roe @yelmjouie @thekoreanvegan @foragerchef @soleil_ho @padmalakshmi @soulfoodscholar I’m so glad I got to share this night of celebration amongst you all!! This award goes out to all the weird kids, especially the weird black kids, ESPECIALLY the weird black girls who feel your nerdiness or enthusiasm somehow calls your blackness into question. It doesn’t. Get weirder (if ya want) ❤️✨ Thank you so much @beardfoundation 💕
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 113.5K Likes - YUCCA (not YUCA aka Cassava!) FLOWER TIME

113.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : YUCCA (not YUCA aka Cassava!) FLOWER TIME
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 112.4K Likes - TREE LILAC: THE LATE MAN’S LILAC 😆 (ft. Albino Squirrel)

112.4K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : TREE LILAC: THE LATE MAN’S LILAC 😆 (ft. Albino Squirrel)
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 110.5K Likes - CATNIP! Nepeta cataria! 😻

110.5K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : CATNIP! Nepeta cataria! 😻
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 110.4K Likes - I AM COMPREHENSIVELY SHOOK, YALL

110.4K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : I AM COMPREHENSIVELY SHOOK, YALL
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 109.8K Likes - Mushroom safety PSA!! 🍄 multiple forms of ID are SO IMPORTANT (honestly for all foraging!) things like time of year, color, smell, feel, etc all factor when I’m finding snacks out in le wilds!
Also YALL, BE NICE. Projectile vomiting is punishment enough!! We’re all learning every day 💕

109.8K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : Mushroom safety PSA!! 🍄 multiple forms of ID are SO IMPORTANT (honestly for all foraging!) things like time of year, color, smell, feel, etc all factor when I’m finding snacks out in le wilds! Also YALL, BE NICE. Projectile vomiting is punishment enough!! We’re all learning every day 💕
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Alexis Nikole Nelson - 109.6K Likes - 🎃✨ When the Moss King calls, you answer!! Thank you sweet fae king @ashnikko for letting be a part of the kingdom!! And thank you to @teresaaguileramua who is a makeup MAGICIAN!!!
(Also yes it took three showers to no longer look like one of the Gross Sisters from the Proud Family but it was WORTH IT!)
@partycrushevents did the dang thing ✨

109.6K Likes – Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram

Caption : 🎃✨ When the Moss King calls, you answer!! Thank you sweet fae king @ashnikko for letting be a part of the kingdom!! And thank you to @teresaaguileramua who is a makeup MAGICIAN!!! (Also yes it took three showers to no longer look like one of the Gross Sisters from the Proud Family but it was WORTH IT!) @partycrushevents did the dang thing ✨
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