EDIBLE OF THE MONTH

SATORI FAST-ACTING MILK CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES

Founded in 2015, Satori is a popular California Cannabis confectioner that specializes in delectable edibles.

Satori’s line of chocolate bars, bites and mints, carried in numerous dispensaries throughout the state and beyond, are now joined by a product that seemingly answers one of the biggest issues facing edibles consumers today: When is this thing going to kick in?

Science tells us that when we normally eat an edible infused with Cannabis, it must first travel through our digestive system before the active ingredients (THC, etc.) reach the bloodstream, then the liver, and eventually, our brains.

However, a new category of products known as sublingual edibles, such as lozenges, are able to kick in faster because they dissolve directly into the mouth’s mucus membranes.

Satori’s new fast-acting strawberries rely on a nano-emulsifier known as VesiSorb.

The inclusion of VesiSorb within each bite enables consumers to absorb the fat-soluble nutrients and phytocannabinoids within more efficiently. Simply put, Satori’s new bites are a chewable edible that hits in minutes, not hours.

Dosed at 3mg THC and less than 2mg CBD per piece, Satori’s fast-acting bites cut the experienced consumer’s usual wait time in half. Thanks to each bite’s modest dosage (tins come packaged with 33 doses), one can start slow and sustain an ideal high for several hours by redosing at periodic intervals.

As for flavor, the chocolate is certainly tasty. Those who turn their noses up at the scent of terpenes should also be advised that these bites definitely taste like weed. Fortunately, the dominant flavor is that of sweet strawberries, which Satori sources from alpine growers in Italy.

For those who hate the guessing game of quantity and timing when it comes to edibles, this new item from Satori is truly a godsend.

Given they’re retailing for only $20 a tin, expect this impressive addition to the Satori family to be flying off shelves for a long time.

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Satori’s new bites are a chewable edible that hits in minutes, not hours.

ALTHOUGH WE KNOW that topically applied THC is typically non-psychoactive, those of us who have experienced chronic pain know the feeling of relief that follows when the pain subsides and can sometimes induce a state of euphoria - almost as if one were experiencing a high.

Chronic pain manifests in a diverse spectrum of incarnations, but can leave you debilitated and unable to perform daily tasks depending on the level of pain. It’s crucial to those with chronic pain and inflammation to find products that not only relieve their symptoms, but can also be used to prevent flare-ups.

Those exact results were delivered by Papa &

Barkley’s Releaf Body Lotion.

The 1:3 THC-rich topical solution features a laundry list of ingredients that worked quickly to soothe, with the most notable being organic aloe barbadensis leaf juice, purified water and fresh pressed Cannabis extract.

In addition to numerous other extracts, terpenoids, esters and oils, these ingredients were thoughtfully blended together with the user in mind.

According to the box, this blend is specifically good for “skin conditions, inflammation and redness.” What’s most intriguing is that the lotion is made with freshpressed rosin, which was, until now, unheard of in the

Cannabis-infused skincare world. The chlorophyll that is extracted into rosin isn’t desirable for smoking, but as an antioxidant it works wonders for skin health.

Lower back soreness is smoothed over with a small drop of this lotion that leaves no sticky residue - a common problem for other formulations on the market.

Aches and swelling were reduced to a slight tingling feeling, which is a good indicator that the product is absorbing.

Efficacy of ingredients, paired with the aromatherapeutic effects of the Cannabis and citrus terpenes, rounds out the incredibly healing experience.

Not only was the pain relieved, but the Releaf Body

Lotion also left the skin feeling soft, moisturized and renewed. The only problem faced when trying this product was that it almost worked too well, and shortly after applying the lotion I jumped up in excitement and re-injured myself. Clumsiness is not cured by Cannabis.

All jokes aside, Papa & Barkley’s products are imbued with integrity because their original formulation was made for their family’s patriarch, Papa, who suffered from debilitating back pain. Lower back soreness is smoothed The combination of physical therapies, as well as the healing powers of Cannabis that allowed for over with a Papa’s return from hospice, small drop of inspired founder Adam this lotion Grossman to create the that leaves no Releaf line. sticky residue When taking care of those we love the most, we tend to only give them the highest quality ingredients, which is why Papa & Barkley pledges to be the “standard of clean in Cannabis.” Using only organic, solventless, triple-tested ingredients that were farmed with regenerative practices is what truly sets Papa & Barkley apart from your average company.

It is evident from the way the lotion goes on and leaves your skin feeling silky and smooth, to the feeling of pure bliss when the pain truly subsides, that this brand is devoted to healing the world - and most importantly our loved ones, with Cannabis.

BEACHWOOD BREWERY UDDER LOVE MILK STOUT HUMBOLDT MARIJUANA CO. GMO COOKIES LIVE RESIN

The combination of the Udder Love and GMO Cookies may leave you craving a sushi dinner after feasting on this dessert-y pairing.

*California Leaf Warning* Anytime you combine two substances of any kind, you have to be extra vigilant of the effects. We strongly recommend conducting pairings in a safe and private space, in small quantities with friends. Always use a designated driver or have a plan to get home safely. TANNINS | BEACHWOOD BREWERY UDDER LOVE MILK STOUT 5.9% ABV You can find over 20 unique rotating taps just off the shore of Long Beach at Beachwood Brewery and BBQ.

No strangers to flavor, the founders of Beachwood are just as passionate about their cooking as they are about their brewing.

As connoisseurs of fine meats smoked low and slow, they apply similar philosophies to their selection of rare beers.

The house brewed milk stout, Udder Love, earned a Gold Medal in 2012 at the Great American Beer Festival’s Sweet Stout category - undoubtedly for it’s rich, smooth and creamy combination.

They “begin with British Maris Otter malt for a toasty foundation, then layer on three different types of British roasted malts for coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavors.” Finished with a creamy milk sugar, this luscious stout is the perfect introduction for anyone looking for a taste of the darker side of brews.

TERPENES | HUMBOLDT MARIJUANA CO. GMO COOKIES LIVE RESIN Humboldt Marijuana Co. has a dedication to craft Cannabis that is apparent through not only the quality of their product, but also every other aspect of their brand.

Attention to detail is taken at every level, from sourcing high quality and sungrown Cannabis, to showcasing their bright company culture via vibrant social media imagery.

For such a smooth hit, the GMO Cookies live resin still serves up a K.O. in the terpene department. If you’re looking for the highly sought after sweaty gym sock flavor, mixed in with raw garlic and a hint of gassy lemon, look no further than this cultivar. 1.65% d-Limonene | 1.65% b-Caryophyllene 0.7% a-Caryophyllene

THE PAIRING Sipping sweet undertones rounds out the funky pungency of Humboldt Marijuana Co.’s GMO Cookies.

Served on a low-temped quartz nail, the two flavor profiles expand together to form a unique umami flavor, reminiscent of soy sauce. The combination of Beachwood’s Udder Love and GMO Cookies may leave you craving a sushi dinner, after feasting on this dessert-y pairing.

Here, the calm and relaxed high soothes both your body and mind, blending seamlessly with the modest ABV of the milk stout.

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A Nation Divided

I rubbed my eyes, stumbling into the living room. The sun was already shining brightly through the open windows and I winced in pain from the light, fishing blindly for the TV remote. My days were losing their rhythm. Grounded by Covid there seemed to be little need for the tracking of time. The kids were out of school indefinitely and most of Washington state was still in Phase 2 of the quarantine, which meant bars, restaurants and most gathering places were still shut down to the public.

I clicked on CNN for my morning dose of trauma. I had written in my last piece that the cabin fever was turning into COVID HAD CREATED THE something more insidious and it seemed I PERFECT CONDITIONS, was not alone. Gone were the Covid stats BUT GEORGE PERRY and streaming medical updates that had FLOYD WAS THE MATCH dominated the news networks for the last several months. A new tragedy had caught the world’s eye… THAT LIT THE FIRE. Several square blocks of Seattle, including a police precinct, had been completely taken over and was now occupied by protestors who had Eleven minutes of inhumanity. Eleven minutes of shame and persecution had awakened an entire nation to the ugly truth of racism in America. Covid had created the perfect conditions, but successfully managed to keep the police out of what was dubbed the ‘Free Zone’ - later modified to C.H.O.P. or Capital Hill Occupied Protest. George Perry Floyd was the match that lit the fire. Nothing had been particularly unique about those 11 Tens of thousands of protestors worldwide hit the streets - the masks they wore to protect them from the disease now protecting their anonymity as they gave voice to the Floyd family’s injustice - some peacefully, some through violent opposition. minutes. What was unique was how well they were documented. Militarized policing had been having a disproportionate effect on minority populations since the Reagan era drug wars, but for many white Americans the George Floyd video was a startling introduction into what was for many others a sad fact of life.

Confederate monuments across the nation were destroyed, buildings burned to the ground as citizens abandoned the confinement of their homes to stand arm in arm. As often happens in times of tragedy, our home streets of Washington seemed to be pervaded by a new sense of unity. Blacks and whites were finding new commonality, united in their belief that people deserve to be treated fairly, humanely and above all, equally.

While what was going on was clearly a race issue, it was also displaying the systemic and large scale inequality in this country. Black, white, yellow or brown, if you were born poor in America, statistically speaking, you would die poor, too. It’s was hard to have equality in a system where 1% of the people owned all the resources.

There was no clear solution, but one thing was evident: Americans were waking up. A new generation would be in charge soon and change was in the wind...