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THE PICTORIALS FEATURED FOX • Lavon Kemp NOTEWORTHY NUG • Grease Monkey FEATURE PICTORIAL • Chasing Your Dreams
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THE ARTICLES Women in The Industry What To Do in Denver Chasing the F&N Dream
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THE FOOD SIzzlin Stoney Shrooms Cannabis Herbed Risotto
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EDITOR’S NOTE
It’s time to load up your favorite smoking device, grab a delectable edible, and cozy up to the small slice of heaven I call home. Here we like to have provocative and enlightening conversations about cannabis, humanity, mother
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF EDITOR
Alexandra Fox SENIOR CULTIVATION EDITOR
Sean Calahan
nature, and the human spirit. We’d like to provide
MANAGING EDITOR
an instant portal to the various arts, and we strive to
Angela Savage
emphasize individuality while exploring the taboos of embracing a healthy sexuality.
DIRECTOR OF ART & DESIGN
Nicole Conlay
This magazine was designed to highlight some of the
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
most inspirational inventors, artists, tokers, doctors,
Sean Calahan
and organizations in the ever-budding Cannabis Community. Our goal is to create a true picture book of our time in weed. I am excited for the future of this magazine and I am even more excited that you are reading this today.
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ryan Biesterfeld CREATIVE SUPERVISOR
Erin Calahan
Thank you for checking out Fox & Nug. Much love from Colorado,
Alexandra Fox
Fox & Nug, assumes no responsibility for any claims or representations contained in this magazine or in any advertisement. This magazine is protected under freedom of speech and is intended for entertainment purposes only. No portion of this magazine is intended to provide medical advice. See a licensed healthcare professional before you augment your treatment. All content and images subject to copyright. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent. Fox & Nug, © 2015-2016
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Women leading the industry W omen are leading the cannabis and hemp industry in this pivotal
and historic time. Here are some of our absolute favorite women owned businesses that are positioning themselves to be the experts in their field. These companies all have an outstanding record of employee and customer satisfaction, provide ongoing training and support and are owned and staffed by some of the most passionate indiciduals. So, without a further adieu here are our most exciting women owned companies to know about in 2016! 4 FOX & NUG • SPRING 2016
DANI FONTAINE,
Colorado Hemp Project
Dani Fontaine founded Colorado Hemp Project and is a fiercely dedicated hemp advocate and entrepenuer. CO Hemp Project’s mission is to help communities everywhere establish organic hemp farms and sustainable hemp ecomonies., providing certified hemp cultivars and resources to farmers across the globe. Follow them on instagram for more! @coloradohempproject @sustainable_dani www.coloradohempproject.com
TRACEE BOX,
Nature’s Root
Tracee Box is one of the loveliest women you will ever have the pleasure to meet and is the owner of Nature’s Root. Tracee was inspired by her daughter’s love for hemp and healing and together they created Colorado’s first hemp based beauty care line and spa. @naturesroot www.naturesroot.com
SKY ROBERTSON,
Elevated Models
Sk y Robertson is the drop dead gorgeous owner of Elevated Models., a cannabis modeling agency that provides brand ambassadors and talent to companies big and small. We’ve hired Elevated Models to cast and style several of our shoots. Just hire them once to find out why so many of their clients are obsessed! @elevatedmodels www.elevated-models.com
MICHELLE MITNIK,
Mountain High Treks
Michelle Mitnik is the owner of Mountain High Treks, a commercial cannabis cultivation consulltancy. In all of our 2 years in Colorado and over 200 dispensaries visited, Mountain High Treks grows bud that will blow your mind. The quality and consistency of their bud is always fantastic and Michelle is the best woman you could trust to get your grow producing on the very first pull! www.mountainhightreks.net
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here do our dreams come from? imagine that your dreams and aspirations are like a message: A clue to help you discover and cultivate your life’s purpose. you are here for a reason. Realize your full potential and run as fast as you can to your wildest DREAMS.
It took us years to bring FOX & NUG into the world. From concept to distribution we knew what we had to do - but had no idea how much running a start-up and maintaining a love life could get so complicated. We are living proof that you can make your dreams come true and that sometimes you have to re-create and refine yourself after the dream has been attained. We’ve captured some of the most beautiful women and locations in Colorado, had more cannabis thrown at us than we could smoke and the opportunity to create gorgous design assets for our favorite companies. We constantly and carefully challenge ourselvesto see our company in the future, to act as our moreknowledgable selves would act and to greet each day with the same fervor and excitement as we did when the concept first arrived, before we were jaded by long hours and heavy workloads. Understand that dreams take a lot of dedicated work and intention! You have a purpose and it is worth chasing. Realize your dreams and attain them!
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hese pan seared mushrooms are unbelievably delicious and delightfully easy. 5 ingredients, 5 minutes of your time, unlimited orogasms!
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SIZZLIN STONEY SHROOMS
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
½ sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbs cannabutter 2 c. thinly sliced mushrooms
Heat up a small skillet with 2 tablespoons of weed butter. Add your chopped onions and cook down until tender and translucent. Next, add your parsley and mushrooms to the skillet and toss to coat and cook evenly. Cook for 5 minutes or until your shrooms are perfect. Serve sizzlin’ ! For extra added flare - plate your mushrooms on a hot cast iron skillet. Get the cast iron skillet hot enough to roast your ingredients, then add a sprig of parsley and an extra 2 tbs of cannabutter to the empty pan. Let sizzle and pop for a minute then shovel those tasty mushrooms on top!
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CANNABIS HERBED RISOTTO
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
½ sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups arborio rice 4 cups pan roasted corn 3 cups vegetable stock 3 cups of water 3 tbs cannabutter Parmesan Cheese Fresh chopped parsley Salt, Pepper to taste
In a large skillet brown your onions and garlic until translucent. Next add your rice, 2 cups of vegetable stock and 3 cups of water to the pan. Cover and let cook on low heat for approximately 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then add some chopped parsley, roasted corn, and mix well. Puree some of your roasted corn to add to the mixture. Add around 1 cup vegetable stock, ½ cup of shredded parmesan, 3 tbs corn puree, 3 tbs cannabutter and mix until perfectly creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
A very special thanks to our guest chef Tex Russell for creating these recipes!
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L A V O N Meet Lavon! This gorgeous and gregarious fox organizes fundraisers for non-profits and can bring out the summer heat in the middle of spring. We met Lavon at our office space at Green Labs last year and after talking with her for 10 minutes we just had to feature her! “I really enjoy volunteering and hope to start a nonprofit that focuses on addressing homelessness in Denver.” Lavon has a M.End in counseling and her favorite hobbies include hiking around the Colorado Rockies, dancing like there is no tomorrow and is a true lover of art and design! Her favorite strains are anything with a Kush and is always open to happy uplifting hybrids. “It just depends on the time of day and what I have to do! But honestly, I love them all! ” While she doesn’t get smoke as often as she would like to because of her job, she is very open about her support of the plant and tries to educate people about supporting the many industrial and therapeutic uses of the cannabis plant. See more of this Fox’s gallery online at www.foxandnug.com
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FOX OF THE MONTH • Jessica Friend
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GREASE MONKEY LINEAGE : Gorilla Glue #4 // Cookies & Cream BREEDER : Exotic Genetix FLOWER TIME : ~ 8 Weeks
FLAVORS : Check out our latest obsession, Grease Monkey. Grow this hearty strain in organic soil to bring out the robust flavors of cookies, glue, and dark chocolate. This strain leans towards the Cookies & Cream structure but packs on the trichome-laced, hash taste of Gorilla Glue #4. This greasy beauty loves to be topped several times before flowering and will yield dense, blue green nugs that have unbelievable bag appeal.
EFFECTS : Grease Monkey is an excellent indica-dominant hybrid for stress relief and creativity is currently our Editor in Chief’s go to strain. This hybrid is not too dramatic on either side of the spectrum and makes for a delightful day time or night time high. Take a couple of puffs before tackling that big work project for added concentration and confidence, or savor during your meditation and yoga practices. We love it so much that we plan to keep it in the garden for years to come.
This Nug of the Month Bred By // Exotic Genetix www.exoticgenetix.com
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GREASE MONKEY by exotic genetix
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UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT THE LAW
COLORADO GREEN TOURS
Technically it is illegal to consume cannabis while in a car or while driving. In order to ensure that you have the happiest holiday make sure you are arranging for safe, responsible transportaiton during your stay. To help you achieve this goal, we’ve compiled a list of our most favorite concierge services!
Whether you want to see growing, harvesting, processing, product manufacturing, or (of course!) retail cannabis dispensaries where you can legally purchase cannabis this company will customize your trip to fit your budget and lifestyle.
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MY 420 TOURS
www.my420tours.com My 420 Tours is The Largest Cannabis Tourism Company in the World Featured on over 1000 Worldwide News Stories The owners are really great people and you can travel in the lap of luxury and get first class treatment to and from all of the hottest marijuana tourism attractions!
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420 AIRPORT PICKUP
www.420friendlyairportpickup.com 420 Airport Pickup is a family owned marijuana transportation company. They have some really including services including: 420 Airport Pick up and Drop Off, 420 Layover and rides to Red Rocks and other local attractions.
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EAT WELL
If your New Year’s Resolution is to have more exciting and satifsying sex in 2016, we have some tips for you! Break up your normal routine with the following positions from the Kamasutra. We also recommend adding a cannabis infused lube like Foria and other aphrodisiacs to your sexy arsenal.
CLEAR CREEK CANYON PARK | GOLDEN
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN | GOLDEN
Just a short drive out of Denver take a winding road nestled in The Rockies with a clear river that runs all along it. See rock climbers, prospectors, and nature lovers along this beautiful and winding highway. The drive leads you all the way to the city of Black Hawk, which is an absolutely adorable casino town in the mountains with plenty of free buffet offers for new members.
If you’re looking for one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Denver landscape, head out to Lookout Mountain for a quick trip to the top of the world. Check out the Billy the Kid Museum and Grave while you are up there and be sure to be kind to the dozens of cyclists on your way up!
STRAWBERRY HOT SPRINGS | STEAMBOAT SPGS Witness the most relazing and gorgeous location on the face of the planet. Located approximately 3.5 hours outside of Denver in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is a steamy oasis that looks like something out of a fantasy and worth the drive!
THE FLATIRONS | BOULDER If you’re looking for an excuse to experience Boulder, The Flatirons are your best bet to experience gorgeous hiking trails and local culture. The Boulder dining scene is absolutely amazing too!
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PAPPA’S PIZZA | DENVER
One block away from The Cup and nestled in a cozy strip mall, Pappa’s Pizza will blow your mind while leaving enough money in your wallet so you can blow your own mind again. You HAVE to try the garlic knots and single slice pizza, and if you really have the munchies, their calzones are as big as your head!
$$ THE RIO GRANDE | BOULDER The closest you can get to Tex-Mex in West-Mex Country. The salsa and margaritas are to die for, and I’m obsessed with their Chicken Flautas, which are just the bomb. And to make it ever so worth your drive, the restaurant has an epic rooftop patio with a perfect view of The Flatirons.
$$$ THE SQUEAKY BEAN | DENVER The Squeaky Bean - a veritable feast for the senses and home of the delicious dish featured to the left! A little backstory: The Squeaky Bean first took root in 2009 in a charming storefront on 33rd and Tejon in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood. In 2012, they transplanted The Bean to the historic Saddlery Building in Lower Downtown. Now with a proper kitchen and a stunning bar and dining room, The Bean is all growed up. Flavor and presentation are always taken seriously, with room for plenty of playful inventiveness in each dish. With an ever-changing menu of seasonal culinary intrigue, each trip to The Squeaky Bean is a new experience. So please stop by and prepare to EXPLORE YOUR INNER BEAN. They look forward to seeing you!
SEE BEAUTY KROME’S MASTER KUSH
Good Meds // Indica This is a hard hitting indica dominant strain that has a candied cannabis taste that is vibrant and pungent. Master Kush is a UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT LABELING greatedible stress dosing relieverisand caneasier put you outthe for products the count if you Proper much when smoke too much! you are consuming are properly packaged and labeled. It is common to see people handing out complimentary hor d’oeuvres at local activities, while they are probably slightly dosed, if you have been eating a lot of edibles it might be good to inquire about the THC content before shoveling that delectable edible into your pie hole.
UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT YOUR TOLERANCE
Newcomers with very low tolerances would be best to start off with 10 mg or less. Seasoned consumers can usually start with 25 mg. Expert level consumers typically start with 50 mg and up. 50 mg is a lot for me, but some medical patients take more. It’s better to take a smaller dose and wait to see
if you’ve reached optimal effects before chancing a bad experience due to irresponsible dosage. Everybody is different, know your limits and consume responsibly.
STAY HYDRATED, STAY ALERT, BE SAFE
The altitude and activities can leave you feeling high and dry. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and minimizing alcohol consumption. Stay alert to your surroundings and let your friends know where you are and what you’re doing. If you feel like you are starting to experience negative effects from eating too many edibles ( which can happen if you eat too many ) let someone know and find a way to sit back and relax for a minute. And always, always, always find a safe ride if2016 you are• too impaired SPRING FOX & NUGto 37 drive.
Make Love not War
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Wizard’s Brew Colorado Hemp Project Twisted Sister Yoga Lotus Medical Mountain High Treks Good Meds incredibles Ryan Biesterfeld Super Closet
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