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Food and drinks are complimentary to the cannabis lifestyle from edibles to what tastes better when you’re high.
Tacos are my love language for so many reasons. They’re delicious, they’re easy to make at home, and the ingredients are super budget-friendly. Bonus: street-style tacos remind me of the better times of my childhood. I hadn’t originally planned to turn my favorite nostalgia food into an edible; it was an impulsive decision. Thank goodness…
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Even as the cannabis industry continues to grow (congratulations to the state of Michigan for their recreational legalization in these midterms), there is still an unfortunately narrow-palate taste for savory cannabis recipes. When I go into my favorite dispensaries, I’m lucky if I spot a freezer with assorted meals like pizza, lasagna, or perhaps a…
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Ever since I was young, Red Lobster has been one of my favorite restaurants of all time, mostly for the Cheddar Bay Biscuits. I recall ever Friday night after my mom got home from work, we’d go out for dinner at Red Lobster and I’d fill up on bread before the meal even arrived. After…
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Every smoker knows how fun it is to eat while high. Enhanced taste and appetite, combined with the right combo of flavor and texture goes a helluva long way. Although eating an entire bag of croutons is fine, and regular, this list could serve as inspiration for the next time you light up. Some of…
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Across the nation, CBD-infused drinks are flying off the shelves of health food stores and cafes. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-hallucinogenic compound found in cannabis plants. Hemp, a cultivated variety of cannabis, is the primary source of CBD for manufacturers and consumers mainly because it contains very little tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound that gets users…
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There a bunch of reasons I don’t like edibles. First of all, I predominantly consume cannabis on a reactionary basis. Meaning, I consume cannabis when I’m already in pain, already anxious, already [insert condition here]. Edibles can take anywhere from 1 to 2, sometimes upwards of 3, hours to kick in. When I consume cannabis…
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When it comes to Cannabis Edibles, everyone is familiar with classic confections such as brownies, space cakes, cookies and gummies. All of which are delicious but also packed with Sugar/Carbohydrates. To give you a little history, Two years ago I turned 40. I weighed in at 235 pounds (5’8″) and was tired and depressed,…
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I’ve been in hotboxes so thick I couldn’t see my hand 2 inches from my face; I’ve begged the universe for mercy after eating too many brownies at once (we’ve all been there); and left craters in couches all over the state from sinking into them for hours at a time. My point is: I…
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There’s a problem with cannabis edibles. Some cannabis-infused edibles feature an overpowering weed flavor and aroma. The earthy, marijuana taste often overshadows the intended flavors, but not with Utopia Farms’ line of THC and CBD-infused macaroons. Macaroons are dense, sweet, and moist treats originally made of almonds, but can also be made of coconut. Utopia…
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Products: Medicated Californian Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil Firesticks C: Meet Canna Chef extraordinaire, Erik Hopfinger. Season 4 Top Chef contestant and now private cannabis chef. Thanks for being here Erik. So what sparked your passion for cooking? Erik: So I’m a third-generation Chef. I’ve been cooking professionally for 30 something years and specifically…
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