RECIPES

food gifts

To see what works for your dog, try a half biscuit first. Some dogs will need more CBD for treating pain, or if they are very large, experiment starting low. H OMEMADE FOOD GIFTS ARE THE BEST. Since most of the folks who give me presents love eating as much as I do, there have been some pretty remarkable gifts. You too can be the giver of “special” extraordinary treats. The white chocolate bites are lightly infused, filled with dried cherries, sliced almonds, coconut and a dusting of chili powder. A little different and they travel well (unless it’s in the middle of the summer). And this fudgy, chippy, toffee-laden brownie may become your new favorite. Last but not least, the CBD-only dog biscuits will help your anxious pet get in a good head space for holiday entertaining. My little dogs have a lot to say when people come over; the treats chill them out so they seem well-adjusted. I’ve infused all these recipes with my absolute favorite strain: Forbidden Fruit, from the talented folks at Sugar Tree Farm. This fragrant strain never disappoints. I like to keep doses pretty low this time of year – be mellow, enjoy and take it easy!

Makes 50, 10mg CBD biscuits FIDO’S FRIENDS

3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup coconut flour 2 eggs 1 cup peanut butter, nothing but 1/3 cup CBD oil 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, i.e. broccoli, peas, corn, green beans, carrot (chopped) 1 tablespoon no salt bouillon, chicken, beef or vegetable 1 cup hot water 2 teaspoons turmeric 1. Heat oven to 300. 2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Press into a greased 9x9 inch pan. Using a sharp knife cut into 30 pieces. 3. Bake biscuits for 50-60 minutes. The biscuits should appear dry. They can be cooked longer, dogs are not gonna care. Leave the biscuits in the oven for a couple of hours after the oven is turned off. Keep frozen, they will last longer.

Makes 4 dozen bites TOFFEE CHIP BROWNIE BITES

1 pkg. fudge brownie mix 1 cup water 3 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup canna-oil or butter, melted and cooled 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup toffee bits, plus extra for topping

2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 1/8 cup canna-oil or butter 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup shredded coconut Chili powder

1. Heat oven to 340. Spray mini muffin pans. 2. Prepare the brownies according to the package instructions. Replace 1/4 cup of the regular oil with 1/4 cup canna-oil or cannabutter. Add the chips and toffee, stir to combine. 3. Fill the 48 muffin cups two-thirds full. 4. Bake the brownies for 21-25 minutes, or do the toothpick test. 5. Remove the brownies and sprinkle with more toffee bits. Do not operate heavy machinery.

Makes 32, 5mg THC bites SPICY WHITE CHOCOLATE BITES

1. Line mini muffin pans with paper liners. 2. Place the chocolate and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in 20 second intervals, stirring every time. 3. Stir in the cherries, almonds and coconut. 4. Drop the mixture into the muffin liners. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of chili powder. 5. Allow to sit at room temperature to set, at least an hour. Serve with or without paper liners.