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Thanks for stopping by! Firsts are often intimidating...this blog post is no exception, so I'm going to keep this one super simple and just provide y'all with a a basic recipe for cannabis infused butter.
View ArticleLet's Talk About Brunch, Baby!
Easter is right around the corner, and that means a lot of families are planning brunch, and for the first time in years, I won't be one of the people working the line, serving it!
View ArticleEgg in a Nest.
When I was a kid, Mrs. Newlun and her family lived across the street from me. They were Mormon and had like 7 kids, one of whom was my best friend. Mrs. Newlun also ran a daycare and would occasionally...
View ArticleRoux Me, Baby
About a month ago, I asked what you guys would like me to teach you how to cook. I got a lot of great responses, and I plan to get to them all eventually. But today, let’s kill the “soups” and “sauces”...
View ArticleWhew!
The past month has been really intense for me. Dealing with the loss of my grandmother, and helping plan the best funeral ever took a lot of my mental energy…in fact, I’m still recovering. Thankfully,...
View ArticleMy Favorite Brownie Recipe
I told myself I wasn’t going to do this. I wasn’t going to post a pot brownie recipe.
View ArticlePancakes!
After the Buzzed video came out in February, I gained a ton of new friends and followers and I asked them…if I could teach you to cook something with cannabis, what would it be? I received a lot of...
View ArticleToasted Rice
This afternoon I was thinking to myself, I eat a lot of rice. I love rice.
View ArticleEGGS!
That’s right, eggs. We’re going back to basics! Why? First, because a portion of our population doesn’t know how to cook for itself, which makes me sad. I think if you can’t confidently fix a home...
View ArticleRick Simpson Oil (RSO) Capsules
First of all, let me say that I am NOT a medical professional, nor have I taken any classes for certification that allows me to give medical advice. I am a patient advocate who has been referred to as...
View ArticleCannabis Infused Cheese Sauce
Today is Cinco de Mayo, and I know just how much Americans love to use this holiday as an excuse to “drink tequila and eat tacos”. It's become May's version of St. Patrick's Day. I’m not trying to rain...
View ArticleCannabis Infused Coconut Oil
Cannabis infused coconut-oil is a great alternative to butter in a lot of recipes, as it has the ability to melt or be solid. This means you can use it in your baked goods in place of butter, you can...
View ArticleChicken Wings 101
As the cashier rang up my chicken wings yesterday, he said he couldn’t believe how people will pay $10 more for chicken wings that are already segmented. I agreed. Because I buy whole wings. And...
View ArticleBlueberry BBQ Sauce
BBQ sauces typically have either mustard, vinegar, or fruit (tomato = fruit) as the base. It’s the balancing of these things that makes a good sweet, tangy, stick-to-your-ribs kinda BBQ sauce. I’ve...
View ArticleBaked Chicken Wings
Summer is coming. I don’t know about you, but for me, the regular appearance of the sun makes me want to eat lighter, fresher foods, ads opposed to the richer, saucier meals of Fall and Winter.
View ArticleSweeracha Sauce
Here’s another reason to keep a bottle of sriracha on hand…it makes a great quick, sweet and spicy wing sauce! Swee-Racha!
View ArticleDecarboxylation
This is a building block post, which means I’ll be referring back to it in the future as we move beyond butter and coconut oil for infusion options. Without being too scientific with it, I’m going to...
View ArticleCannabis Tincture
This post assumes you’ve followed the previous post on decarbing your cannabis, and are ready to move forward. If you haven’t read it yet, make sure you do before attempting to make a tincture. It’s an...
View ArticleGimme Some Sugar!
I try to avoid sugar whenever I can (I drink a lot of soda water!) so this one was a little tough for me, because I want you to be healthy AND happy…but I know you’re an adult, and I shouldn’t worry so...
View ArticleCannabis Infused Cooking Oil
I’ll be at Seattle/s SeaFair Festial today, giving a cooking demo at 4pm, in Genessee Park! If you’re joining us, I’ll be giving a demo on how to make infused oils. Here is a recipe for making your own...
View ArticleBlackberry Cobbler
Some people like their cobbler to have more of a pie-crust dough, others prefer more of a biscuit dough. This is my personal favorite - more of a biscuit/dumpling approach.
View ArticleCaramel Corn!
I know I haven't posted a new recipe in a while, and it's partly because I was trying to capture the last few glimmers of Summer, before Fall fell upon us! Many other more exciting reasons as well, but...
View ArticleUnika's Cannabis Cliff Notes
There are a lot of things we know about cannabis and how it impacts the body, and there are still more things we don’t know. The information that is available is usually lengthy and technical. So what...
View ArticleRed Velvet Waffles
I’d forgotten just how much people love red velvet, until I made Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls last week. So many of you wanted to know how to get one (or very specifically, six), I kinda felt bad about...
View ArticleEdible Holidays
Ready or not, the holidays are here! With cannabis legalization now impacting the majority of states, you’re likely contemplating incorporating a bit of cannabis into your holiday celebration as...
View ArticleSugar Cookies!
I can’t believe that Christmas is right around the corner! I’ve finally got the tree up, and am trying to get into the holiday spirit with these cannabis infused sugar cookies!
View ArticleWhat the French, Toast?
I know it's been a minute since I posted a new recipe, but I'm back! I needed a break. It wasn't planned, I just had to take a moment to reflect on the craziness that was 2018! So much happened last...
View ArticleWhisk-y Business
If you have an immersion blender, or small food processor it'll make these simple recipes even easier. If not, with a little arm power and a whisk you can make custom sandwich spreads and salad...
View ArticleBack to Basics
Over the past year, I’ve had countless opportunities to engage with you all in conversations about cannabis, and one thing has become clear: the information a lot of you are receiving about cannabis is...
View ArticleCannabinoids
Cannabinoids: The chemical compounds that connect the brain and body through cannabinoid receptors.
View ArticleSnacks: Infused Seasoned Pretzels
It's officially snack season! Time to make all sorts of fun treats to have on hand for football parties, holiday parties and even gift ideas!
View ArticleYour New Entourage
The entourage effect, a concept introduced in the late 90’s, is the idea that all components* of the cannabis plant found in “whole plant” preparations, are most beneficial or have a greater “effect”...
View ArticleMmm...Terpy.
What do lavender and cannabis strains like Grand Daddy Purple have in common? Aside from being known for helping people relax and/or enjoy a better night’s sleep…they both owe their reputations (and...
View ArticleRed Velvet Waffles
Here's a fun recipe for Christmas Morning! You can make them infused or not, depending on who you're serving. Just be sure everyone knows what's on the table!
View ArticleDecarboxylation
Ever wonder why you have to smoke, vape or bake your cannabis in order to get the signature “high”? The answer is decarboxylation. Each of those methods of consuming cannabis involves using heat, which...
View ArticleHoney Battered Hi-Dogs
Every so often, I get a craving for a good corn dog. Golden brown and a little crispy on the outside, and fluffy cornbread-like goodness, wrapped around a piece of meat on a stick. How can you go...
View ArticleFlour Tortillas, Anyone?
Thinking back, we didn’t eat much Mexican food growing up, and I can only assume it’s because of its proximity to our own cultural dishes. Why cook black beans and rice, when you could have RED beans...
View ArticleThanksgiving Recipes
It's been a few years since these recipes went up here, so I thought I'd dust them off and re-share, for those considering soul food, cannabis, or BOTH for the first time this Thanksgiving (see also,...
View ArticleInfused Soft Pretzels
There's nothing quite like a soft pretzel dipped in a spicy cheese sauce. Though a cinnamon sugar pretzel situation with a sweet dipping sauce might not be too far behind it.
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