We’re officially into autumn. For some, it means back to school, football, and pumpkin spice lattes. For growers of both cannabis and grapes, it means it’s time to harvest. An overlapping harvesting season is just one of the many similarities between weed and wine. But where do these two plants differ? To answer that question, we’re …
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Pairing Cannabis with Food: a Guide to Enhancing Your Culinary Experience
These days, cannabis-infused food is considered a culinary art. Blogs, cannabis cooking experiences, and a boom in general cannabis research are making this creative endeavor more accessible than ever. The possibilities for cannabis and food pairings are proving to be endless. Chefs pair strains’ terpene profiles with beautiful plates of food. People who use cannabis for …
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1st Lady of the West Coast is First Black Woman to own Line of Strains
Some are born great; some achieve greatness; and then others have greatness thrust upon them, like one California native, who refers to herself as the 1st Lady of the West Coast. She made history in 2016 by becoming the first woman of color to create her own exclusive strains of cannabis under her company, Herb …
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How to buy good weed: Finding quality in cannabis flower
Buying cannabis can be intimidating. When you enter a cannabis shop, you are met with a massive selection of products. How do you even begin to navigate your options? Why would you spend $60 on an eighth of Purple Punch that is 23% THC when there is a $20 eighth from a different brand with 28% THC? And …
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Perfect Cannabis Pairings for Spooky Movie Nights
Autumn is the perfect time to dive into a collection of films that blend the eerie with the enchanting. Whether it’s one of Tim Burton’s whimsical dark fantasies or the spine-tingling animation of stop-motion classics, pairing these movies with the right cannabis products can elevate the viewing experience to a whole new level. Imagine cozying …
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In The Haze: Candid Thoughts From a Girl’s Trip To The Woods Cannabis Lounge
When I took a trip to LA with my girls this March, a visit to The Woods WeHo, a cannabis lounge opened by Woody Harrelson, was at the top of our to-do list. Intrigued by all the buzz, we couldn’t resist diving in to see what this place had to offer. Here’s our take on …
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Cheech & Chong to Open Sixth ‘Dispensoria’ in Third State
Cheech & Chong’s sixth “dispensoria” opens in Maine on Sunday, Oct. 13. They already have three pot shops in Massachusetts (Greenfield, Northhampton and Whately) and two in New Mexico (Albuquerque and Covis). Their first Maine location is in Portland at 58 Exchange Pl. Two more stores are scheduled to open in Bangor and Milo next. East Coast Gold is …
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11 Women-Owned Cannabis Brands in New York
Women’s representation is transforming the cannabis industry, and New York is leading the way with a range of women-led brands. As of May 2024, 42% of recent social and economic equity cannabis businesses licensed by the state’s Office Cannabis Management are women-owned. These entrepreneurs are reshaping the industry, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that elevate the …
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California cannabis lounges and retailers outline plans to embrace cafe law
California cannabis microbusinesses and retailers hope a new state law that widely expands their ability to offer food, drinks and live music will drive growth and provide a template for other regulated markets. Marijuana retailer The Artist Tree designed its newest store near Los Angeles International Airport with kitchen space in anticipation of the long-awaited policy …
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Basketball great Carmelo Anthony enters new arena with cannabis brand, mission
Carmelo Anthony wants to redefine celebrity brands in the cannabis industry. The former professional basketball player has defied expectations throughout his career, from being chosen the NCAA Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player at age 19 to becoming one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA, where his versatility on the court was always on …
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