Urban foraging, turning weeds into meals

Christopher Nyargesh, founder of the School of Soft Reliance, shares his passion for foraging wild foods in Los Angeles. He highlights the nutritional value of common weeds and the empowerment that comes from self-reliance. Christopher offers classes to teach people from all walks of life how to forage and make new food choices. Despite challenges like the perception of weeds, he emphasizes the benefits of foraging and the joy of creating meals from nature.

What is Christopher Nyargesh's main interest that he has pursued throughout his life?

• Exploring urban architecture

• Collecting rare books

• Engaging with the outdoors

• Cooking gourmet meals

What is one of the biggest challenges Christopher faces when collecting wild foods in Los Angeles?

• High cost of equipment

• People cutting down weeds

• Weather conditions

• Lack of suitable plants

Which of the following plants is NOT mentioned as part of Christopher's foraging collection?

• Yucca flowers

• Dandelion roots

• Radish flowers

• Mustard flowers

What is one reason people attend Christopher's foraging classes?

• To learn about urban farming

• To experience a new type of food

• To become professional chefs

• To study plant biology

What does Christopher aim to convey to individuals through his classes?

• Solutions to global issues

• Historical plant uses

• New dietary choices

• Advanced cooking techniques