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MY ONLY OPTION WOULD BE OPIOIDS By STACI LEHMAN Spokananbist Correspondent

“Magic lotion, that’s what we call it in my family,” said Lenore MacLoud, describing CBD oil she uses to treat her chronic pain. CBD, short for cannibidiol, is a compound found in cannabis. Unlike marijuana products that are used specifically to get high, CBD can be used to treat and control pain and anxiety. Higher CBD strains are low in THC, the prime ingredient that causes physical and mental changes more associated with marijuana. MacLoud uses CBD for symptoms from fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness. “The very first time I tried CBDs I immediately called my mom and was literally crying because I couldn’t remember the last time I wasn’t in pain,” she said. According to the American Chronic Pain Association, chronic pain is the top cause of adult disability in the U.S.. Approximately 50 million Americans live with daily pain, and many use addictive prescription painkillers. “Coming from Idaho, my only option would be opioids,” said MacLoud, who recently moved to Washington after living in Moscow, Idaho, to attend the University of Idaho. “I really don’t want to start getting dependent on prescription medicines. We have addictive personalities in my family and I’m one of those people who like to escape.” MacLoud’s doctor suggested medical marijuana. Studies show CBD also benefits conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, PTSD, epilepsy, and neurological disorders.

Kal Patel, owner at Om Shiv, a marijuana producer and processing facility in Airway Heights, says CBD products aren’t one of his biggest sellers – but do serve a purpose. “We grow it because some people need it and ask for it,” he said. Om Shiv grows a low THC strain known as ACDC that contains about 8 percent THC, according to Patel. Om Shiv staff processes the ACDC buds into oils, and creates shatter, a marijuana extract that resembles amber-colored glass; and wax, which is oil with a thicker consistency. These products are distributed around Washington. There is less demand for CBD strains currently, which also take more work to cultivate. A small vial of CBD oil sells for about $35 but can last a long time. MacLoud pays about $350 to $400 a month for her supply. It’s worth it, she said, and provides an unexpected beneﬁt: weight gain. “I came back to visit my mom for about a week and lost six pounds… even now I still have to use CBDs to have an appetite,” she said. MacLoud said most people are accepting of her marijuana use but there are still misconceptions about CBD. “The biggest disconnect that people don’t realize about CBDs is that it’s not psychotropic,” said MacLoud. “So if you’re using a CBD lotion you’re not going to be like ‘Whoah, dude!’ Not all of us are in it for the head high.”

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THERE ARE POSSIBILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SKILLS IN BUSINESS,

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Sean Stevenson is CEO of CannaConnectUSA and sells marijuana products to Courtesy Photo Washington retailers on behalf of a group of area producers.

Sean Stevenson grew up in Spokane Valley and graduated from East Valley High School. He works 50-60 hours a week in sales, which covers bills. He works 50-60 hours a week in sales, which pays the bills and provides for his wife of 16 years and their two 10-year-old sons and a 12-year-old daughter. He is everything that society says a responsible, family-oriented adult should be. But he also works in the cannabis industry, which until recently, was seen by some as something shady, if not criminal. “There are probably a lot of individuals in our community who would be surprised at the job that I have,” he said. He currently is CEO of CannaConnectUSA, which sells pipes and hard goods to area marijuana shops, and also connects a group of Washington producers and processors with area retailers. “I know there are a lot of different ways to make a living in this industry,” he said. “When opportunities came up, I jumped on them and went at it full force.” Although he had previously used marijuana recreationally, Stevenson was introduced to its medical beneﬁts in 2007 after shattering his wrist in a work-related injury. Surgeons pieced it back together with a procedure called a “wagon wheel fusion.” “I basically have a golf ball in my wrist. I have osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, everything that goes with something like that,” he said. Post-surgery, Stevenson was prescribed plenty of pain pills. “Opiates made me angry, aggressive, very irritable. They didn’t make for a healthy home life,” he said. His physician at a Rockwood Clinic in Spokane wrote him a letter in 2010 qualifying him for a medical marijuana card. He created his own co-op growing operation and began working as a vendor

for several dispensaries around Spokane, while working full-time at Washington State University. “I basically cashed in my 401(k), and lived off that for six months just trying to grow my education in the industry,” recalled Stevenson. After the passage of Initiative 502 in 2012, which made recreational marijuana legal in Washington, Stevenson was hired as director of construction for a recreational shop in Pullman. He was then asked to oversee the construction and opening of a large-scale growing operation. When Washington began to consolidate medical and recreational pot, he decided to focus on the recreational aspects. Along with his primary role with CannaConnectUSA, he’s a farm consultant for Spokane Organics, and sells for growers including West Plain AG, THCBD, W.O.W. Industries and RL Farms. He said this industry isn’t for everyone, but there are possibilities for people with skills in business, administration and management. Cannabis production, commerce and enterprise are growing rapidly, but it takes good business sense to master the day-to-day operational and procedural duties. “I want to see more people with professional backgrounds feel comfortable here,” said Stevenson. Eventually, he would like a role in writing a rule book/guide to industry best practices, not just in Washington, but in other states that are considering modifying their marijuana laws. “I’d like to get to a point where I can be a consultant and help individuals with their farms or retail shops,” he says. Today, Stevenson, in his 40s, is precisely where he wants to be. “I wake up every morning, and I’m doing exactly what I want…I’m just really happy that I made this decision,” he said.

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Canines By THERESA TANNER Spokannabist Writer

Pet owners who partake of cannabis products may be excited to hear about items from Treatibles and Canna Companion called “pot for pets.” The description is a little misleading; they actually use hemp, a non-psychoactive variety of the cannabis sativa plant that contains less than 1 percent THC. Animals won’t get high from these treats but can experience some of the positive effects of CBD, another part of the plant, which can improve appetite and immune function, and reduce stress, anxiety and inﬂammation. Customers at Lucky Leaf, a downtown Spokane marijuana retailer, have been asking about these pet-only products, but owner and manager Shilo Morgan wants to make sure they are legal to carry. “I’m trying to wait to get approval from the Liquor and Cannabis Board. I want to make sure we stay in good compliance,” she said. It’s a personal concern for Morgan, whose two pit bulls, 10-year-old Macy and 2-year-old Karmela, often enjoy greeting customers. During the winter, Morgan rubbed Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), a concentrate of several indica strains produced by Spokane’s Eleven Window Ventures, onto Macy’s hips

to soothe her joints. RSO is known for its use among cancer patients, and claims to stop tumor growth while improving appetite during chemotherapy. CBD oils can also be applied orally. “You can always disguise the oil in their food, rather than giving them the buds of the plant. I doubt they would want to eat that,” Morgan said. There is, however, still questions about giving animals something that is intended for human consumption. “I think with a lot of people, [safety] is their main concern. There’s not a lot of research out there for dogs, like there is with humans, so it does make me a little nervous,” Morgan said. “Once the research is out and accessible to everybody, then I think it will be really good. New things are coming out daily, new products…it’s in its guinea pig stages at this point.” That sentiment is echoed by Dr. Brian Hunter of Hunter Veterinary Clinic. “There are no studies for guidelines of dosage,” he said when asked about cannabinoid products for pets. “I’m not saying that they can’t be beneﬁcial, but there is no recommendation for their use within

& Cannabis practice.” And, unfortunately, such studies are difﬁcult for scientists to pursue currently. “Being an illicit substance under federal law pretty much prevents [cannabis] from being researched with federal dollars,” Charlie Powell, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Public Information Ofﬁcer, responded via email. “We

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CANNABIS NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

RECREATIONAL POT A WINNER IN FOUR STATES While Republican and Democrat voters saw fierce fighting at local, state and national levels, the country appears to be less divided in its support for legal marijuana. Voters in California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine approved initiatives making recreational marijuana legal. Other bright spots took place in Montana, Florida, North Dakota and Arkansas, which approved medical marijuana initiatives. The only statewide cannabis-ballot item that failed was in Arizona, where voters rejected a recreational initiative. Results were significant because, with California’s approval, it means that marijuana is now legal for adult use all along the West Coast, including Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It also means that some form of marijuana is legal in more than half the states in the U.S., and for 25 percent of the population. California was the first state to approve medical marijuana in 1996, and also has a sizeable population.

Backers of each initiative made the approval attractive with the promise of personal freedom and more money toward state coffers. For instance, New Frontier Data projected that the legal California marijuana market will generate $7.6 billion by 2020. Nevada is projected to generate $621.9 million, Massachusetts $1.1 billion. Each state established its own rules, level of taxation and personal possession limits. For instance, Maine will level a 10 percent sales tax and adults can possess up to 2 ½ ounces. Massachusetts residents can possess 1 ounce of pot outside their homes, and 10 ounces inside their homes, plus grow up to six plants for personal use. Shoppers will pay an additional 3.75 percent sales tax on top of the existing 6.25 sales tax, and individual cities and counties can add an additional 2 percent local tax. Nevada plans a 15 percent excise tax, and plans to direct proceeds toward education. Maine’s narrowly-approved pot plan permits 2.5 ounces per person to be used in private.

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A recently excavated ancient grave in northwest China included 13 fully-grown cannabis plants placed diagonally above a man’s chest, which could indicate they were part of a ceremonial burial ritual. The tomb was believed to be 2,400 to 2,800 years old and found in the Turpan Basin area, considered an important desert community along the Silk Road, a trade route. Archeologists studying more than 200 graves at this site said the remains appeared to be a male who was about 35 years old, with Caucasian features. Though cannabis seeds and powdered leaves have been found in other graves in the region from that time period, this is believed to be the first time that complete plants have been discovered, and perhaps their first use as a burial covering. Most of the flowering heads of the 13 plants had been cut off, but a few that were found had nearly-ripe fruit, suggesting the burial occurred in late summer. Many ancient cultures used cannabis products for medicinal or ritual purposes, or hemp for agricultural uses. Source: National Geographic

The judges from “Shark Tank,” the popular TV program where people pitch business ventures, see potential in innovative products or services in the growing marijuana industry. When discussing the start of Season 8 this fall, the judges shared their thoughts on the newlylegal market in some states. Judge Kevin O’Leary, for instance, wants to personally invest but is concerned about federal mandates, so he’ll hold off until federal law changes. But he compared this time to the end of Prohibition, when people are already lining up opportunities for the moment when national legalization takes place. Fellow judge Barbara Corcoran suggests that people get in early whatever community or state they’re trying to market to. She said companies already in business selling non-pot products, from food to entertainment, should consider diversifying to incorporate marijuana. A younger audience is also going to drive the industry’s growth: “Anyone under 30 believes in it.” Source: Entrepreneur magazine

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Whether you’re shopping for a cannabis connoisseur or a nug newbie, we’ve scoured the shelves of a few local shops to ﬁnd a little something special for everyone on your grown-up gift list. (Or if you have a favorite retailer, many of these products or their equivalents can likely be found there as well.)

Rolling Papers | $2-$5 Tommy Chong’s papers ($5) are made with thin, natural, unbleached paper from the acacia tree, and each pack includes 32 crutches, for ﬁlter-tip fans.

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Bob Marley’s brand are made of pure hemp and can come as 33 king-sized leaves ($4) for bigger blunts or 50 regular leaves ($2). Slip a couple of these into someone special’s stocking and all those negative vibes will go up in smoke. Piece Of Mind | 4 Spokane locations – Valley, North Division, South Hill and at the Y

Pre-rolled joints from Caviar Gold feature top-shelf buds infused with Co2 oil and tumbled in kief. Each joint contains 15 percent CBD and 64 percent THC and the wrappers are ﬂavored with fun tastes like grape, raspberry and … wait for it … pumpkin spice. Who needs pie when you gift these potent pre-rolls? Lucky Leaf

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Fill the tub and settle in for a long winter’s soak. These cannabis-infused bath salts (4-ounce) from Ethos help the holiday tensions melt away and make you feel like you’ve been given a full-body massage. Full-ﬂower cannabis extract and pure epsom salts ease your mind and soothe your tensions. Perfect for busy moms and tub junkies. The Vault | TheVaultCannabis.com | 213 E. Sprague

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Yet, the day-to-day work of staying in compliance with Washington’s stillevolving cannabis regulations couldn’t be more real – along with potentially heavy penalties for not doing so. Sativa Sisters General Manager Erik Skaar says the official ‘rule book’ shops have to follow simply isn’t big enough yet. “The rules on [Initiative] 502 right now are about 250, 300 pages long — and the rules for liquor are probably 3,000 pages long,” he says. “Every two weeks or so, they send us new emails with new rules or new clarifications, and then there’s still ambiguity within those.” The ‘they’ is the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board, a state agency charged with developing and enforcing the regulations for this newly-legal and newlyregulated product. Skaar jokes that rather than his WSLCB agent coming to check up on the shop, he constantly calls the LCB himself to seek clarification or to report anything he worries might have been an unintentional violation. “You’ve gotta have a good relationship with the Liquor Board or else

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I don’t know how you’d do it,” he says. So far, the hard work of the new industry is paying off, at least for Eastern Washington retailers, who boast a 100 percent success rate at passing WSLCB inspections for this fiscal year, compared with 90 percent statewide. Rob Reynolds, Retail Enforcement Lieutenant for the WSLCB, said the support from the shops goes a long way. “They don’t want to fail. We don’t want them to fail,” he said. Lt. Reynolds and four other officers enforce liquor and cannabis retail law across nine Eastern Washington counties. In addition to maintaining close relationships with the Eastern Washington’s estimated cannabis retailers, the team checks on bars, grocery stores and restaurants licensed to sell liquor. A separate team of 18 officers statewide enforces everything non-retail, from liquor manufacturers, importers and wholesalers to marijuana growers and processors. The WSLCB follows a state mandate

to visit each shop at least three times per year with a priority of preventing underage sales. Shops bear the burden of preventing sales to minors — and being able to prove it. Selling to a minor without a medical marijuana card carries a steep penalty: the clerk is charged with a felony and the license owner is ﬁned. So, Reynolds says, many individual shop policies generally exceed the WLCB standards. At Sativa Sisters, every inch of the shop is under video surveillance, a legal requirement. There’s also backup video. “Let’s say we were to have a power surge and that wiped out our DVR, then we would be out of compliance,” Skaar says. “We have a person here who only works on compliance.”

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indulge in holiday edibles TASTY CANNABIS GIFTS FOR ADULTS By TRICIA JO WEBSTER Spokannabist Correspondent

Cookie exchanges and treat-making marathons are as much a part of holiday tradition as carols and ugly sweaters. But this year a couple of innovative cannabis companies are cooking up goodies that just might inspire you to focus your creative holiday energies elsewhere … like, maybe, cutting out enough paper snowﬂakes to cover every window in your home. Lena Davidson, Market Relations at BotanicaSEATTLE, which creates infused cannabis

products, said the company’s winter line includes three holiday-themed variations of Mr. Moxey’s Mints and Spot Edibles cookies and chocolates. Its most popular product statewide right now is the Mr. Moxey’s Mints. For November and December, the 100mg package (20 mints with 5mg of THC apiece) comes in a fun commemorative holiday-striped tin. “Hopefully it’s something you could put in your Grandma’s stocking,” Davidson said. Spot is bringing back the gingerbread cookie, a hit during last year’s Christmas season. And, because we’ve all been so good this year, they’ve decided to make it a

stronger 10mg instead of the smaller 5mg cookies in 2015. The cookie is available in both indica and sativa varieties, and comes wrapped in happy holiday packaging. “These are high-quality baked goods and I don’t know a Santa who wouldn’t want to ﬁnd one of our gingerbread cookies on his plate,” she said.

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Spot Edibles will offer a 10pack of 10mg hybrid THC cranberryorange white chocolate squares. The chocolates will come in charming holiday packaging that makes them perfect for giving and receiving. Blue Roots Cannabis Company, located in Airway Heights, has been working to debut a few new flavored edibles each season. It currently produces four flavors of cannabis-infused No-Bake Bites that come in packages of three 10mg morsels – Caramel Bomb, Twisted Citrus, Cookie Budder and Peppi-Mint. Any of these would make delicious holiday indulgences but Chef Stephanie Lamb says they’ll roll out some gingerbread and maple baconflavored Bites just in time for the holidays. “The Bites are great because they mask the flavor of cannabis, so you really get a true flavor treat,” she said. If you just can’t stand the idea of letting someone else handle all of your holiday baking, don’t fret. Blue Roots has a line of indica and sativa sugars (sold in 10 mg 10-packs) that are great for cold applications, which means you can’t cook with them but can sprinkle them over your completed kitchen creations. Keep your eyes peeled for festive holiday

sugars perfect for topping off those sugar cookies. Now that party season is in full-swing, Davidson said edible products are also good hosting gifts. “For a long time people have felt comfortable bringing a bottle of wine to a party. But these edibles offer a high-quality experience that is acceptable for a social setting,” she said. “It’s not an ‘I brought some brownies, let’s see what happens’ situation … these all have speciﬁc, reliable potencies that can offer a fantastic alternative to holiday drinking.” But, remember, before doling out your goodies, let people know what you’re offering: Santa’s watching. People who plan to give or partake of edibles for the holidays are encouraged to keep these products out of the reach of children and pets. When serving, party hosts are also encouraged to keep them in their original packaging, which Washington law requires to be childproof in order to avoid confusion or accidents.

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Feel-good Farming USING TRADITIONAL METHODS FOR NEW CROP

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Steve Walser may or may not have planted a little weed decades ago. But he found plenty of other crops that were more profitable – and didn’t include the risk of hard time. “I really didn’t want to get into it back then, especially since friends were getting arrested,” he said. “But I always said, ‘When they legalize it, I’ll put in 10 acres.’” That’s mostly what the self-described ‘glorified gardener’ has been doing, after spending more than 40 years as an organic farmer. Walser became known, among other accomplishments, for being the world’s largest organic potato farmer, and for growing the first organic product sold at Costco. “I was considering myself semi-retired, and trying to get back to my home farm to focus on growing organic blueberries,” said Walser. His home base is in Ford, a farming community north of Reardan, northwest of Spokane. But a few years ago, family friend D.J. Parker proposed an ambitious suggestion: how about marijuana?

Walser was intrigued with this newly-legal cash crop. He and Parker became co-owners in Buddy Boy Farm, the 12th licensed grower in Washington, and the first to produce marketready product. “We started with five employees in the empty potato building,” said Parker. “We had some good strains and great growers, and a plan to grow the best product we could.” At first, Buddy Boy only grew outdoors, but then switched to climate-controlled greenhouses, using a process they call “indoor sungrown.” Buddy Boy is now ranked as the top marijuana producer in Lincoln County in terms of revenue. Its Tier 3 designation allows it to grow up to 30,000 square feet of product on about 4-5 acres.The cannabis section is surrounded by hundreds of acres of organic blueberries, apricots, hay and other traditional organic crops. Walser’s wife Margaret runs a winery nearby. About 50 employees, mostly family and friends, are involved in growing, processing, packaging and customer service. Extra help comes in during harvests, which can take place weekly. Buddy Boy Farm brands include the economical LCG: the mid-range Buddy Boy brand, and the top-shelf 420 Gold, which is packed in all glass. It grows about 15 active strains sold statewide, including Blackberry Kush,

Walser’s favorite, which has a dark purple color and a strong berry aroma. Though Buddy Boy Farm attracted industry attention last year when a batch of its God’s Gift strain tested at a recordhigh 42.7 percent THC, Parker said the company really wants to be known more for quality products, whatever the THC (all strains vary in THC potency, but the industry average is generally between 10 and 20 percent). All plants are hand-grown and drytrimmed, completely free of pesticides or other harmful chemicals. However, the farm can’t be called “organic,” since this is a federal certiﬁcation unavailable to marijuana producers. “I didn’t change any of our methods,” Walser said. “I don’t think I know how to grow anything non-organic.” The company received a processor license and now extracts oil from trimmed plants, using an organic ethanolbased method. The oil is inserted in Rocket brand vape pen cartridges, which retail for about $50 for a full pen kit, or $10 for a reﬁll cartridge.

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Galadriel Walser, one of Steve’s daughters, warehouse manager/ inside sales, focuses on budtender education, since the retailers are ultimately the ones who steer customers toward certain brands. “We like showing them what we do, since we need to do everything we can to get them excited and aware that our grow is now quite amazing,” she said. The company also has created a set of trading cards which show each strain plus safety warnings. These are provided to retailers that carry Buddy Boy Farm products. The shops are encouraged to come up with fun ways to get them in the hands of customers and encourage them to collect all 18. Buddy Boy also is experimenting with ‘drinkables,’ beverages containing infused marijuana. A still-unnamed lemonade is in the works, which will likely be sold in craft beer-style bottles to appeal to adult sumers.

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Infused Coconut Oil By AUTUM SCHUMACHER Spokannabist Correspondent

THE CASE FOR CANNABIS NORMALIZATION By LARA KAMINSKY Special to Spokannabist In the cannabis industry there’s an ongoing conversation about how to adequately normalize cannabis into society. And, as with everything in this industry, the concept of normalization is fraught with debate and misunderstanding. This desire for normalization can be interpreted as wanting a world in which there is more cannabis freely available to anyone who wants it or needs it. Some people think that would be great! But obviously the fear factor creeps in when people think of children and teens, and the potential for increased youth access. I use the word potential very thoughtfully here because youth already have access in the form of the underground market, but that conversation is probably best saved for another column. Therefore, I’d like to take a moment to break down what normalization might actually look like: Normalization of cannabis would mean access to accurate information about cannabis coupled with straight talk to youth. We have decades of propaganda to undo. This propaganda, a side effect of the War on Drugs and “Reefer Madness,” is woven into the fabric of how we talk about cannabis (and all drugs) to our children. A recent article in Vice magazine titled “How Parents Talk to Their Kids About Drugs in 2016,” discusses this issue and how, in an effort to keep kids off drugs, the results were not only ineffective but in many cases actually increased interest. So, normalization means talking about cannabis thoughtfully, truthfully and with the facts. Which leads me to my next point. Normalization of cannabis would

mean access to and interest in nonbiased, scientific research. Prior to and even since legalization, research has been mainly devoted to identifying how cannabis may negatively affect the health of children; increase the rates of impaired driving and other negative issues that could be applied to consumers and communities. Normalization means expanded research into the benefits of cannabis, as well as the harms, so we can make informed choices for our bodies and our communities. And last, normalization means access to resources that any other industry would have access to. Adequate pest management techniques and trainings that the industry can then utilize to produce a safer product; rebates and incentives for using environmentallyfriendly business solutions; fair business regulations, like banking, that help the industry grow responsibly and intelligently. With this perspective in mind, true normalization and thoughtful integration will only increase the ability of the industry to build foundations of good quality; thereby giving communities the opportunity to interact with cannabis with more informed choices and increased benefits. Lara Kaminsky is the Executive Director of The Cannabis Alliance, a non-profit trade association based in Seattle that understands that the war on drugs has created misperceptions, mistrust and even fear about the industry and legalization. The Cannabis Alliance strives to change those perceptions, through education, advocacy and helping set the highest possible industry standards.

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This can be used in place of butter in any baking recipe (see Peppermint Melt-Aways recipe on next page). You can substitute a high-heat oil like avocado or grape seed for alternative culinary purposes. This is a faster stovetop method, but also has a higher risk of burning. 3/4 cup virgin, unrefined coconut oil 1/4-ounce cannabis buds, and/or sugar leaf trim, finely chopped or ground Fine mesh strainer positioned over medium-large heat-safe bowl Medium wide-mouth Mason jar Melt coconut oil on low until candy thermometer reads 175 degrees. Add cannabis to heated oil, increase burner to med-low, and gently bring mixture heat up to 240 degrees. If planning to use oil in future baked goods, simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to “rest” at least 10 minutes. If planning to add this oil to raw, ready-to-eat, or topical products, simmer for 60 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully pour contents of saucepan into straining device. When all liquid and materials are removed, use silicone spatula to press additional oil out of material caught on the strainer surface. When satisfied that all oil is removed, gently run spatula along the underside of strainer to retain remaining residue. Throw away or compost any waste. Pour infused oil into jars. Cool to room temperature before securing lid. Store oil away from light and heat, or refrigerate up to two months.

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Alaska native and Spokane transplant Autum Schumacher is classically trained in French cooking and focuses on nutritional wellness. She’s passionately dedicated to bringing nutritious healing options to all. When we talk about tasty holiday (or anytime) treats, let’s talk about the proper ways to cook with cannabis!

Cannabis interacts with the body differently when eaten than when smoked. The “high” tends to be more in the body and less in the brain. Effects may not kick in for 45 minutes to an hour after consumption, and can last considerably longer.

Don’t assume that a larger person automatically requires more than a lightweight. Until you are sure of proper dosage for yourself or anyone you are cooking for, ingest edibles slowly.

THC, the speciﬁc compound in marijuana responsible for the “high,” needs to be heat-activated at a certain temperature, for a given time period, otherwise it won’t be effective. THC is not water soluble but can bind to all manner of oils, making them efﬁcient carriers in culinary and topical applications.

Strains can differ, so determine your desired effect before cooking. Do you want to be happy, uplifted, focused, sleepy, or are you seeking pain relief? Ask your budtender or marijuana provider for guidance. It’s a good idea to purchase a small amount of a few varieties to test for desired results before purchasing the full amount for your recipes. So let’s get cooking! I try to make the majority of my recipes safe for everyone, so they are allergen aware, and often gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian.

Peppermint Melt Away Cookies By AUTUM SCHUMACHER Spokannabist Correspondent

Makes 32 bite-size morsels These raw, no-bake goodies can be stored up to a week at room temperature, two weeks refrigerated or three months frozen. 1 ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Pamela’s Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Mix (ﬁnd at specialty stores or online) ¼ cup infused coconut oil (recipe on page 21) or infused canna-butter, melted (recipe in Spokannabist October issue, p. 23) 1 heaping tablespoon white chocolate chips (optional) 5 drops peppermint oil Food coloring, if desired Cookie press Place 1 ¼ cup cookie mix into mixer and whisk to incorporate. Repeat with paddle attachment. Reserve the 2 tablespoons mix until after the liquids have been added. Add one tablespoon at a time as needed. In microwave-safe bowl, combine infused

oil and white chocolate chips. Heat for 30-second intervals until chips fully melted. Turn mixer on low and slowly add the oil/ chocolate mixture. Add in flavoring, turn mixer up to medium. Add at least 1 tablespoon of cookie mix. Dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a ball when ready. If still too wet, add additional mix in 1 tablespoon increments. Taste the dough to make sure the cannabis flavor is acceptable. Add food coloring if desired. Once dough is in a medium firm ball, scoop into small nickel-sized balls and press with thumb to create an indent for frosting. The dough can also work in a cookie press, and you can decorate with royal icing, crushed peppermint and sprinkles. Once formed and garnished, place in refrigerator or freezer to set at least 10 minutes. If packaging for gifts, allow 30 minute set time. Other optional flavors include cardamom, cinnamon oil or maple. For Mayan dark chocolate, switch the white chocolate chips for dark, and add ¼ cup cayenne powder.

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