NEW MEANING TO THE TERM
STORY BY TIERA N. WRIGHT PHOTOS ISTOCK
EAT YOUR
GREENS!
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s children we were regularly told by our parents to “eat our greens”, and with edibles gaining in popularity, the trend of “eating green” is constantly growing big and strong. While something tells me this is not exactly what they meant, after all, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, did tell us, “Parents Just Don’t Understand”; we’ve come a long way since pot brown-
ies first surfaced. With dispensaries offering a wide range of edibles including chocolate bars, gummies, olive oil, seltzers, and more, the cannabis industry’s influence on the culinary arts is ever evolving. Moreover, with DIY projects and last year’s quarantine obsession, bread, on the rise, chefs—amateur or otherwise are cooking with cannabis. Cooking with cannabis may seem
intimidating, but it’s usage in recipes is no different than any other ingredient; in addition to adding a pop of flavor, it can also add a pop of energy, calm, or euphoria. In the article, “Making Edibles? Our Picks for the Best Flower to Cook With” on Greenside Recreational’s website, they listed Trainwreck, White Widow, OG Cush, Super Lemon Haze, and Orange Crush, as the best flowers CRQ FALL 2021
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