In a talk for TED Talks Daily, vegan forager Alexis Nikole Nelson presents foraging as a way to expand people’s diets with freely growing plants such as dandelions and purslane. She describes how these “wild” foods can be gathered from everyday places like backyards and sidewalks and framed as ingredients that are flavorful as well as nutritious. Nelson discusses the idea that incorporating foraged plants can be “planet-friendly,” linking the practice to broader benefits of widening what people eat and encouraging more confidence in trying unfamiliar foods. The talk also includes a practical element: a live cooking demonstration to show how foraged ingredients can be prepared and used in meals. In addition, Nelson offers guidance for helping others move from skepticism to confidence in their own foraging and cooking experiences. Overall, the presentation combines examples of common plants with actionable tips and an on-stage demonstration to illustrate how foraging can fit into everyday vegan cooking.