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CARSON CITY

Battle Born Dispensary

10115 US Hwy 50 East

Rise Dispensaries

135 Clearview Dr, #119

Zen Leaf 2765 US Hwy 50, Ste. A

CLARK

Pure Tonic Dispensary 420 USA Parkway

ELKO Newe 1555 Shoshone Circle

ELY Curaleaf

940 E. Aultman Street

Tsaa Nesunkwa 963 S. Pioche Hwy.

FALLON

Green Cross Farmacy

510 W. Williams Ave.

HENDERSON

Essence

4300 E. Sunset Rd

Jenny’s Dispensary

10420 S. Eastern Ave, #100

The Dispensary 50 N. Gibson Rd, #170

The Source 9480 S. Eastern Ave, #185

INCLINE VILLAGE

NuLeaf 877 Tahoe Blvd.

JACKPOT

Thrive 1868 Royal Dr.

LAS VEGAS

Beyond Hello

7885 W. Sahara Ave, #111

CannaStarz 631 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Cookies 2307 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 4240 W. Flamingo Rd. #100

Cultivate

3615 Spring Mountain Rd.

Curaleaf

1736 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 2320 Western Ave.

Deep Roots Harvest 3725 Blue Diamond Rd.

5991 W. Cheyenne Ave.

Euphoria Wellness

7780 S. Jones Blvd.

Exhale 4310 W. Flamingo Rd.

Essence

5765 W. Tropicana

7260 S. Rainbow, #104 6410 S. Durango, #115

Green

4510 S. Hualapai Way

Health for Life 200 E. Charleston

Inyo Fine Cannabis

2520 S. Maryland Pkwy, #2

Jade Cannabis Co.

1130 E. Desert Inn Rd. 6050 Sky Pointe

Jardin Premium Cannabis

2900 E. Desert Inn Rd, #102

Las Vegas Releaf

2242 Paradise Rd.

Medizin

4850 W. Sunset Road

MedMen

823 S. 3rd St.

4503 Paradise Rd, #210-240

6332 S. Rainbow Blvd, #105

Nevada Made Marijuana

310 E. Warm Springs

7650 W. Charleston

1675 E. Cactus Ave.

Nevada Wellness Center

3200 S. Valley View Blvd.

NuLeaf 430 E. Twain Ave.

1600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, #140

Nuwu Cannabis Marketplace

1235 Paiute Circle

11527 Nu Wav Kaiv Blvd.

Oasis Cannabis

1800 Industrial Road, #180

Planet 13

2548 W. Desert Inn Rd.

Reef Dispensaries

3400 Western Ave.

Sahara Wellness

420 E. Sahara Ave.

Shango

4380 Boulder Hwy.

ShowGrow

4850 S. Fort Apache Rd, #100

Silver Sage Wellness

4626 W. Charleston

The Dispensary

5347 S. Decatur Blvd.

The Grove

4647 S. University Center Dr.

The Sanctuary

1324 S. 3rd Street

The Source

2550 S. Rainbow Blvd, Ste. 8

Thrive

3500 W. Sahara Ave.

1112 S. Commerce St.

3698 W. Cactus Ave.

2975 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Dr.

Top Notch

5630 Stephanie St.

Tree of Life

1437 N. Jones Blvd.

Vegas Treehouse

4660 S. Decatur Blvd.

Wallflower

6540 Blue Diamond Rd.

Zen Leaf

9120 W. Post Road, #103

5940 W. Flamingo Rd.

LAUGHLIN

Nevada Made Marijuana 1975 S. Casino Dr.

LOVELOCK

Nabodoka Dispensary

115 Etha Drive

MESQUITE

Deep Roots Harvest 195 Willis Carrier Canyon

NORTH LAS VEGAS

Deep Roots Harvest

1306 W. Craig Rd.

Jennys Dispensary

5530 N. Decatur Blvd, #115

Reef Dispensaries

1370 W. Cheyenne Ave.

The Sanctuary

2113 Las Vegas Blvd. North

The Source

420 E. Deer Springs Way

Thrive Cannabis Marketplace

2755 W. Cheyenne Ave.

Tree of Life

150 E. Centennial Pkwy #114

Zen Leaf 444 W. Craig Rd.

PAHRUMP

The Grove 1541 E. Basin Ave.

The Source 2370 Homestead Road

RENO

Deep Roots Harvest 12240 Old Virginia Rd.

Jade 1085 S. Virginia St.

Mynt Dispensary 340 Lemmon Dr, Ste. A 132 E. 2nd St, #103

Rise Dispensaries 2881 Northtowne Ln.

Zen Leaf 1605 E. 2nd St, #103

The Dispensary 100 W. Plumb Lane

The Source 5270 Longley Ln, Ste.103

Three Nations Cannabis

11570 S. Virginia St.

Thrive Cannabis

7300 S. Virginia St.

SPARKS

Greenleaf Wellness 1730 Glendale Ave.

Reef Dispensaries 195 E. Glendale, Ste. 3

Rise Dispensaries

9650 Pyramid Way

Silver State Relief 175 E. Greg St.

SUN VALLEY

Reef Dispensaries 5105 Sun Valley Blvd, B

VERDI

Three Nations 420 Hwy 40 W, #C

WASHOE VALLEY

SoL Cannabis 275 Highway 395 South

WEST WENDOVER

Deep Roots Harvest 395 Industrial Way

WINNEMUCCA

Lucid Dispensary 3555 Construction Way

The Gold Leaf, NV 3302 Traders Way

Water Canyon Dispensary 1985 Hanson St.

CANNABIS

EDIBLY DELICIOUS >>> A Look at Some of the Best Edible Brands in NV

and the desired effect. Additionally, all drinks are made using nanotechnology, which means you get the strongest, fastest result each time you Sip.

Sip is available in seven delectable flavors with four different effects including: chill, rest, party and sleep. Their flavor line-up is reminiscent of your most recent tropical vacation and tastes delicious alone or blended with your favorite mixer. Grab a Sip, or two, at dispensaries across Nevada, California and Arizona.

PAMOS

Pamos Cannabis Cocktails & Spirits, a fast growing non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beverage brand launched earlier this month in Nevada with Jardin Dispensary in Las Vegas with its “Readyto-drink” line, and coming soon, a 50ml “Spirit” that replaces traditional alcohol, to be sipped on in your favorite cocktail at home or in a consumption lounge.

Curated, formulated, and inspired by cocktails you know and love, Pamos has something for everyone. Available in 100mg THC bottles of Raspberry Long Island Iced Tea and Tropical Mai Tai. This level of sophistication and recipe is not found at your standard night club. Pamos is vegan and has a nectarine juice base. The Raspberry Long Island Iced Tea boasts flavors of raspberry, lemon, and brewed oolong tea, while the Tropical Mai Tai gives pineapple, key lime, and aromatic bitters.

These flavors are also found in their smaller dosed bottle with 6mg THC balanced with 2mg CBD, along with the Pamos Peach & Guava Bellini. These ready-to-drink cocktails are convenient for the couch or classy enough to bring to any gathering of cannabis connoisseurs or new consumers.

Pamos has gained momentum quickly by deploying a lifestyledriven “Liquid to Lips” sampling efforts - found at First Friday or these fine dispensaries; Thrive, ShowGrow, Las Vegas ReLeaf, Cookies Flamingo, Health for Life and Jardin.

Web: pamos.com

Instagram: @drinkpamos

SIP ELIXIRS

Each bottle of Sip is infused with the highest quality distillate and organically derived terpenes designed to complement both the flavor of the drink

Instagram: @sipelixirs

SHANGO

Shango edibles are all about amazing taste and consistent quality. All Shango edibles begin with ultra pure, flavorless distillate made from genuine Shango flower. They are prepared in professional grade kitchens and packaged in custom designed clean rooms that meet the highest food safety standards. Shango Gummies and LollyRox come in three luscious fruit flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Each piece delivers accurate dosing, consistent benefits, and reliable effects every time. Shango Watermelon Gummies won the 2021 High Times Nevada Cannabis Cup People’s Choice Award, a sweet victory that proved both the judges and Shango's Gummies have excellent taste.

Shango Cannabis is a multi-state operator with locations in Nevada, Oregon, Michigan, California, Arizona and Missouri.

Instagram: @goshangocannabis

LP EXOTICS

Earlier this year, LP Exotics, the sister brand of VVG, made a grand entrance at Planet 13, the nation's largest dispensary, with a spectacular launch party featuring Snoop Dogg and other esteemed musical acts. Positioned as an upscale cannabis brand, LP Exotics is synonymous with luxury and is designed to cater to a discerning clientele seeking a regal cannabis experience. Committed to excellence, LP Exotics cultivates,

curates, and processes the finest cannabis products available in the state of Nevada.

Recently, LP Exotics launched its edible line with the Gallardo Graham Cracker Chocolate Bar. Indulge in the classic campfire treat, reimagined in a decadent dark chocolate bar. This irresistible creation features dehydrated marshmallows and graham cracker pieces, masterfully combined for an unforgettable taste sensation.

Web: LPExotics.com

Instagram: @LP.Exotics

COUNTDOWN

Ready to escape the ordinary? You're just moments away from Lift Off. Leave it all behind knowing you'll land safely upon your return. COUNTDOWN is a nano emulsion cannabis-infused beverage that delivers a sky-high blast with powerful flavor. Sip or guzzle, it's up to you, you're in control. This beverage is an enjoyable way to streamline your escape. And, unlike most expensive space travel, COUNTDOWN is a great bang for your buck. 3...2...1...Lift Off!

Web: countdowndrink.com

Instagram: @countdowndrink

WYNK

Unlike other beverage brands, WYNK crafts their own product. No third parties. When they print a dosage on the outside of the can, they promise that’s what you can expect on the inside. They’re all about delivering a consistently balanced, light, and social time, every time. While you may have experienced some inconsistency with edibles, their nanoemulsion technology creates a predictably smooth onset while drinking WYNK that you’ll feel in 10-15 minutes. The effect lasts around 60-90 minutes for an enjoyable vibe without leaving you groggy or tired.

Web: drinkwynk.com

Instagram: @drinkwynk

CAMP

CAMP is the feel-good brand for feel-good experiences. Known for its unique extraction process, CAMP’s solventless collection is extracted using only ice, water, heat and pressure, preserving the quality of the plant. By eliminating the use of traditional chemical solvents and using natural processes to remove the trichomes from the plant material, CAMP produces a higher quality, healthier and cleaner experience for edible consumers.

CAMP offers an array of chocolate bars in flavors like Vegan Mixed Berry, Coffee Caramel and Strawberry Hibiscus. The CAMP lineup also includes rosin gummies in a variety of flavors including Blackberry, Peach and Orange.

Instagram: @WheresYourCAMP

HIGH HEADS

Touted as “the stoner’s choice,”

High Head's goal is to create a powerful, flavorful, quality product sourced from the best cannabis around. The brand procures quality flower, crafts exceptional edibles and creates delicious vapes all for an affordable price.

High Heads goes to extreme lengths and takes great care to grow happy, healthy, heady nugs, in order to come up with the best new flavors and formulas. The result is a consistently high-quality high that can take you somewhere else entirely. As cannabis gets more professional and mainstream, High Heads is here to keep it fun. Checkout their lineup of gummies in flavors like Lemon Haze, Cherry Blast and Galactic Apple.

Instagram @highheadsnv

UB GOOD

UB GOOD is a new cannabis brand with a mission to spread the word about the power of quality cannabis to lift the spirit, ease discomfort and naturally enhance the human experience. Consumers looking for an energy boost, focus fuel or a way to mellow out will find a perfectly paired product among the UB GOOD collection.

The new brand produces flavorful, functional cannabis products, including edibles, tinctures, concentrates and more, made from clean cannabis extract for consumers of all experience levels.

Instagram: @ub_good

LEVEL

LEVEL is a science-driven cannabis company at the forefront of cannabinoid research and innovation that is exploring the possibilities of effects-based cannabis. Their unique formulations deliver an authentic, clean, and functional high that differentiates and elevates the LEVEL Experience.

LEVEL Protabs are available throughout Nevada and come in an array of dosages and effects. Protabs are available as 25mg THC, extra-strength swallowable tablets in an indica, sativa and hybrid formula. Tablets are scored, so they can easily be split in half for a lighter dose. Effects take place in 30-90 minutes and last 3-6 hours. For the more seasoned consumer, LEVEL offers the Protab 100. These contain 100mg of THC per tablet and are available in both indica and sativa formulas.

Web: levelexperience.com

DIXIE

Dixie is a house-hold brand name that has been in Nevada since the beginning continually creating effective and delicious cannabis products. Produced by Matrix Nevada, every product offers premium, consistent and reliable results.

Gummies are 100mg handmade and are available in juicy Citrus Blast, Sour Smash, and Tropic Twist. Bring these to any barbecue or along with you in your bag. New flavors and cannabinoid ratios coming soon! Elixirs are available in 100mg per bottle available in Berry Lemonade, Cherry Limeade, and Fruit Punch. Drink these on

ice, all summer long.

Web: https://dixieelixirs.com/ Instagram: @dixiebrandsofficial

VOON

A convenient and potent THC pouch, enjoy a new level of freedom and create your buzz any time, any where. Voon products are the size of a Lego and nano-infused, enclosed in a “tea-bag” material pouch that boasts 20mg THC per serving, and 100mg packages. Place the pouch between your gum and upper lip for a quick onset 5-10 minutes with a controlled release of high dose THC over 30-45 minutes.

An easy and convenient way to enjoy Voon is to steep in tea and enjoy terpenes and flavors modeled after Super Lemon Haze or Trainwreck giving a peppermint tea or a citrus-forward grapefruit tea, with terpinolene, limonene, and pinene terps..

Voon’s “pick-me-up” pouches boast no smoke and no smell, no one will know you are consuming cannabis, other than you. Perfect for festivals, hiking, playing slots, or star-gazing.

Web: govoon.com

Instagram: @govoon

HELIX

One of the most popular ways to consume cannabis, gummies make ingesting edibles more fun and flavorful. Helix Gummies takes the gummy flavor profile up a notch with interesting tastes that include Sour Cherry, Key Lime, Blood Orange, Freestone Peach and Sour Blue Raspberry. Created using only the finest, sourced ingredients, these gummies pack a flavor that cannot be forgotten.

Masterfully crafted with premium ingredients, Helix Gummies offer consumers flavors, textures and effects that are simply irresistible to resist. Every Helix gummy is mixed homogeneously to ensure accurate, consistent dosing while providing a chewy, sugar-sprinkled texture and a soft gummy core. Available in five deliciously unique flavors, Helix Gummies provide 10mg of THC in each gummy, offering effects lasting between 3-6 hours that

range from sleep relaxation to bliss which onset in 45 minutes up to two hours after consumption.

Each container of Helix Gummies contains 100mg of THC that is dosed in 10mg pieces. Made with 100% Nevada-grown cannabis, Helix provides a deliciously unique experience for every cannabis consumer. Embrace the tranquility of Helix Gummies.

Web: deeprootsharvest.com/helix-gummies

CHEEBA CHEWS

Delicious and delightful, Cheeba Chews are tasty, chewy candies made by the Deep Roots Harvest Kitchen that leave customers craving more. With flavors ranging from chocolate to strawberry, cannabis lovers fall in love with these chews, which are potent, consistent, and best of all, discreet. The small batch, hand-mixed chews are infused with an entourage of powerful cannabinoids as well as unique tastes, which have earned Cheeba Chews multiple awards for both flavor and effects as well as rave reviews from a diverse range of edible consumers.

Cheeba Chews are offered in a variety of effects in our signature chocolate flavor. Chocolate Chews are available in classic styles such as sativa, indica, and hybrid, as well as 1:1:1 THC:CBD:CBG for a more balanced effect. Folks seeking a more soothing effect should try Cheeba Chews’ CBN:THC, which incorporates cannabinol (CBN) to produce a sedative effect. And for those who prefer something different from chocolate, Cheeba Chews offers amazing hybrid flavors, including Caramel, Strawberry, Apple and Lemon. Try them all to see which is your favorite.

With high-quality cannabis oil as its main ingredient and only three calories per chew, Cheeba Chews are the perfect healthy snack at any time of the day. Whether seeking non-psychoactive relief or a potent hit, Cheeba Chews offer an option for everyone. When discretion is needed, chews are available – anytime, anywhere.

Web: deeprootsharvest.com/cheeba-chews

SELECT XBITES

Introducing Select X Bites, the edible engineered for seasoned explorers and adventure seekers. Infused with their awardwinning oil, Select X Bites feature new encapsulation technology–a specially-engineered coating that protects the cannabinoids to maximize the absorption of every milligram.

Prepare for steady onsets, steep climbs, and extended flight times of their most intense ride yet!

NANO BITES

Select Fast-Acting Nano Bites are the edible—reinvented! Now featuring strain-inspired terpene formulations and all natural flavors, Select Nano Bites is a new way to experience edibles Infused with their awardwinning cannabis oil, they use advanced Nano emulsification technology to deliver water-soluble THC for fast-acting, more familiar effects.

Web: selectcannabis.com

Instagram: @select.better

WANA

With an ever-growing lineup of infused gummies - available in a range of calibrated effects, cannabinoid blends, and even onset times - it's no wonder that Wana Brands is North America's fastest growing edibles company. Enjoy a quintessential edibles experience with their vegan, melt-proof, terpene-enhanced Classic Gummies or reimagine Happy Hour with fast-acting Wana Quick Gummies, which deliver a lighter Delta-9 "head high" in just 5-15 minutes.

Interested in what cannabis can do for your wellness? Check out Wana's groundbreaking, Optimals line, which currently offers two plant-powered sleep gummies for a restorative, non-groggy night's rest. After 10+ years of excellence, innovation, and positive social impact, Wana has proven itself a pillar of the cannabis community. If you're looking for a premium edibles experience, go ahead and get on board the Wana Wagon.

Web: wanabrands.com

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A Mother's Journey with Cannabis Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan

With the very asymmetrical laws regarding cannabis across the country that vary greatly based on state, city and even local municipality, millions of Americans still live in states with prohibitive laws surrounding medical cannabis. Even if there is a legitimate medical need for cannabis and the plant has undeniably proven to help in a way that pharmaceuticals don’t, there are still a decent number of states that prohibit any cannabis use whatsoever. Instead of waiting around for stubborn or indifferent career politicians to take any legislative action on cannabis reform, citizens of those states still living in prohibition have begun packing up their lives and moving to states with options for access to legalized cannabis.

Sometimes called “medical refugees'', thousands of Americans have had to relocate to other states with medical cannabis laws due to the restrictive nature of their home state. The majority of these Americans are far from the Cheech and Chong stereotype. They’re involved and give back to their community in innumerable ways, yet haven’t had a single bit of relief from the laundry list of pharmaceuticals that are medically legal on the federal level. Even more tragically, many of the families that have relocated to other states did so because one of their very own children were the ones who needed medical cannabis.

One notable example of a medical refugee suffering from severe epilepsy who’s family moved from Texas to Colorado and became a strongly dedicated and frankly legendary cannabis activist in the process is Alexis Bortell. After moving to Colorado, cannabis proved to be the only medicine that stopped Bortell’s seizures. By using her story of true medical relief through cannabis and with the assistance of her family among which is her father US Navy veteran Dean Bortell, she became a nationally known cannabis advocate being interviewed by America’s biggest news stations.

And remarkably at only 12 years old, Bortell wrote a book entitled “Let's Talk About Medical Cannabis: One of the Earliest Medical Communities Seen Through the Eyes of its Youngest Advocate.” Even more notable on the federal level, Bortell was a co-plaintiff in a groundbreaking 2017 lawsuit against the Justice Department, then helmed by everyone’s favorite Drug War-obsessed Keebler elf turned Attorney General, Jeff Sessions.

Especially in the following years and subsequent legalization measures since that lawsuit, the parents of children who’ve become medical cannabis patients have become among cannabis’ strongest advocates. The stress of your child having a condition as serious as intractable epilepsy is already horrible enough, but it’s an unimaginable further challenge when the only medicine that truthfully helps your child is illegal in the state that you’ve lived in since long before you had your first child. That combined stress and horror of watching your child suffer have turned these parents into dedicated medical cannabis advocates and they’ve used their

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experience for considerable change and awareness regarding cannabis.

One such example of one of these parents whose child found undeniable medical relief through cannabis is Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan. An esteemed scientist by day, ManaloMorgan began her doctoral studies at Georgetown University in neuroscience and received her PhD in Cell and Development Biology from Vanderbilt University where her studies focused on “genetic mutations that mimic the offset effects that chemotherapy has on heart disease.” Due to her extensive education in scientific fields that are very relevant towards the study of the medical possibilities of cannabis, Manalo-Morgan has served in a variety of prestigious research-based roles for many high-profile multi-state and even international operators. One such company that she served as the Chief Scientific Officer for the Israel-based cultivator Tikkun Olam for over three years. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of Flora Growth, a multi-state operator listed on the NASDAQ. Dr. Monalo-Morgan even serves as a visiting scientist at her alma mater of Vanderbilt and concurrently as Scientific Advisor at plant research company Quanta Inc.

“From Israel to South Korea to Africa to South America and more,” Dr. Manalo-Morgan recollected, “I’ve consulted on research initiatives for cannabis at the government level and have collaborated on a handful of clinical trials.”

Originally though, the cell and developmental biologist didn’t have a strong passion to study cannabis in as detailed of a manner as she does now.

“I had no special interest in studying cannabis.” Dr. Manalo-Morgan explained. It’s not that I didn’t want to, it just never came across my desk nor was there a funding opportunity to do so. Scientifically, compounds from cannabis are no different than others we use in the lab but again, the opportunity just never came up.”

However in 2016, Dr. Manalo-Morgan and her husband experienced a deeply troubling nightmare that no parent should ever have to endure. Their son, Macario, essentially experienced a stroke when he was being born and due to this traumatic brain injury, would have up to 200 seizures a day all while in only the first weeks of his life. While this would be horrifying enough for any parent in this situation, not a single one of the pharmaceuticals that the doctors could use proved to be useful in stopping Macario’s hourly seizures. Eventually at only a month old, the doctors trying to treat him were forced to perform a daunting procedure.

“At 28 days old, Macario had 38% of his brain removed.” Dr. ManaloMorgan recounted. “He was predicted to never walk, talk, or even eat on his own. The pharmaceuticals never “failed” my son, he just wasn’t developing at all. As a 6 month old, he was no different than

a newborn.”

The diagnosis for the future health of her son seemed dire given the substantial amount of his brain that was removed, yet the brilliant scientist would soon find compounds that are entirely organic to treat her son’s condition and give him a chance at a quality life that all children deserve to live uninterrupted by such a serious health issue.

Seeing obvious proof of the cannabis plant given the profound impact the plant’s medicines had on her son’s condition with an emphasis on cannabidiol, Dr. Manalo-Morgan would become one of cannabis’ most passionate scientists. Within only days of utilizing CBD-based medicines for her son’s condition, she began to see improvements. He began to express proper emotions and was even up walking by 14 months.

“Now a happy and healthy toddler, Macario is living proof of the power of science.” the website for Dr. Manalo-Morgan reads.

Since the miracle that cannabis-based medicines provided for her son, the scientist has spoken at several conferences across the country for many different organizations with a plethora of causes. From the Thinking Autism International Conference in 2019 to the Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for Multiple Sclerosis and even the American Society of Cannabis Medicine. To dedicate herself further to the medicine that drastically improved the quality of her son’s life, Dr. Manalo-Morgan even founded her own CBD brand called Masaya Medical in 2019.

“I firmly believe I was chosen.” she explains on the website for Masaya Medical. “This was meant to happen so I could give everything that I gave to Macario to people across the world. This is now my passion and my purpose.”

To tell the miraculous story of her son receiving improvement from cannabis-based medicines to a country that is deeply entrenched in the battle for medical cannabis access and patient rights, Dr. Manalo-Morgan published a book through ForbesBooks entitled “Mighty Flower: How Cannabis Saved My Son.” In the captivating book, she discusses how terrifying her son’s condition and the prognosis from the doctors were but also the many risks that she took in ensuring that her son had an opportunity to have as normal of a life and fulfilled childhood as possible.

“Mighty Flower defines the cannabis plant that this book is all about,” the preface of Mighty Flower reads. “a plant that has so much power and so much potential. It’s time to let cannabis bloom into everything

it could be.”

Scientists who are as established and as published as Dr. Manalo-Morgan will undeniably be very influential in the advent of medical cannabis and the acceptance of the plant in the medical professional community. As a major pillar of cannabis’ Schedule I status on the Controlled Substances list is that there’s no “acceptable medical use” for the plant, the thorough research of cannabis scientists and doctors will provide concrete evidence into the thousands of tales of personal medical efficacy of cannabis, a sentiment that the scientist would certainly agree with.

“The scientific data is the medical backbone for the thousands of anecdotal reports that we hear about daily. If we invest into science, we become stronger in the unveiling of the power of cannabis.”

Dr. Manalo-Morgan recently hosted a book signing and question and answer session event in Las Vegas with Jardin Premium Cannabis Dispensary. At the very informative event, she spoke to about two dozen Jardin employees about her very seasoned experience in the intricate world of cannabis science vs. pharmaceuticals and the triumphant story of her son Macario. As Jardin is primarily a women-led dispensary with a considerable amount of the employees being mothers themselves, Dr. Manalo-Morgan’s message and story resonated very empathetically among many of the employees.

While she’s incredibly knowledgeable and influential in the field of cannabis medicine and science, Dr. Manalo-Morgan is also a mother to five children, so motherhood is another subject she speaks about with an equivalent amount of experience in. Beyond just cannabis medicine advice and research, the scientist gave ample advice on both parenting in general and specifically how parents can properly process when their child is going through a terrifying medical episode such as the one that Macario lived through.

Jardin has hosted an impressive lineup of undaunted cannabis speakers, professionals and educators over the past year, so the inclusion of Dr. Manalo-Morgan given her status as one of medical cannabis’ most dedicated and decorated scientists was certainly necessary. However, medical cannabis as necessarily thorough and federally funded as what will be needed to undoubtedly show cannabis’ medical potential can’t truthfully be completed given cannabis’ unexplainable Schedule I status.

Dr. Manalo-Morgan believes that there may only truly be one way that this research could be completed on the federal level, and it’s by descheduling on that very powerful level.

Minorities for Medical Marijuana >>>

Visits Washington DC

While cannabis legalization measures create economic and employment opportunities along with giving safe and legal access to medical cannabis patients, it should always be importantly remembered that none of those bills and legislation would’ve come into fruition without the tireless work of cannabis advocates meeting with their democratically elected representatives. Whether it be a piece of legislation on the state level or a federal reform bill that could be groundbreaking nationwide, none of these bills would’ve had a chance of survival had it not been for activists for the multi-useful plant passionately walking the halls of their respective Capitol buildings and telling their deeply personal stories to the representatives who will be crucial in the vote for those reforms.

One such organization of strong Nevadan cannabis advocates whose members recently took a very meaningful trip to our nation’s capital was Minorities for Medical Marijuana. A national cannabis reform organization dedicated to diversifying the cannabis community and industry as well as the voices of advocates, M4MM has chapters and state directors in 27 states and counting. In the Nevada chapter, there are a number of courageous champions for cannabis such as National Community Program Director Nicole Buffong who has been featured in numerous articles over her years in cannabis advocacy.

“More than 20 individuals from all over the country met in Washington DC to use their voices to represent their respective states.” Buffong said. “The objective was to discuss policy that was already in motion on capitol hill that would affect the cannabis and hemp industry in the country.”

Another warrior of a cannabis advocate who accompanied Nevada M4MM members is Christina Thomas. A woman of many titles and accomplishments, Thomas is an Air Force veteran and mother as well as a certified medical cannabis consultant who has advocated for her fellow brave veterans through a variety of roles and strategies for two decades.

“I work on Mayor Goodman and Governor Lombardo’s Challenge Veteran initiative teams for the state of Nevada and Las Vegas as well as being a part of the State Health Improvement Planning Committee.” Thomas said.

“I am the Chair to Southern Nevada Veterans’ Mental Health Advocacy Council as well as the President to the Veterans Advocacy Council’s Community Development Coalition that works to braid together local, state and federal resources for the community that is run by veteran directors, liaisons and families that support the betterment of the community.”

Thomas’ work is vital in the unfortunately still occurring battle against the suffering of American veterans following their service. I don’t believe that it violates journalistic objectivity to say that our nation’s heroes who bravely fought for our freedoms deserve nothing but the absolute best from both life and country, yet that’s a positive sentiment that’s tragically far from the truth in many cases.

From the laundry list of potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals to the lack of proper health services that the underfunded Veterans Affairs could offer, veterans issues still need and deserve all the advocacy that those matters could receive.

“We serve more than our veterans although our focus is to ensure our veterans and families are taken care of first. Our work is along the lines of housing, hiring and whole healthcare to include alternative therapies.”

During their recent mission in Washington which coincided with both her and Buffong’s appearances as panelists at the National Cannabis Festival in DC, M4MM advocated for and met with representatives regarding a number of bills with tremendous potential for desperately needed reform on the federal level. The first being the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act, this time being sponsored mainly in Congress by a Republican representative; David Joyce of Ohio. This bill would essentially allow any FDIC-insured bank, which is the overwhelming majority of nationally located

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banks, to allow financial services to state-legal cannabis businesses.

“With very intentional language added to the bill we support The Safe Banking Act.” Buffong explained. “This intentional language would have to allow small banks to give loans to cannabis companies and to allow US cannabis companies to be valued on the US Stock Exchange. As it is written now, there is not enough language to protect banks that want to make loans and do business with cannabis companies.”

Buffong discussed the financial impact that the current lack of banking services has on smaller cannabis companies in comparison to multistate operators or cultivations with exorbitantly wealthy investors and backers. “Safe banking is not being supported by big operators as they have the money to wait this out. The small operators and social equity brands do not have the same resources. Without the security and safety of operating a legal business by having access to banking, they will fail.”

This most recently filed iteration of the SAFE Banking Act has certain provisions attached to it that could be incredibly beneficial towards both Thomas’ fellow veterans and the thousands of Americans irreparably impacted by cannabis policy of yesteryear. The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act would incentivize states and local municipalities to provide badly needed expungement opportunities for nonviolent cannabis charges for their citizens and the Veterans Marijuana Research Act which would allow further research on how medical cannabis could treat PTSD-related conditions. And for the veterans that wish to still have their 2nd Amendment rights protected despite the fact that they’re medical cannabis patients, there would also be a provision ensuring that gun rights stay intact via the Gun Rights and Marijuana (GRAM) Act.

Another bill that is especially personal to Thomas is an amendment that would allow veterans working in the cannabis industry to still have access to home loans from the VA

that they are currently barred from given their employment.

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Other bills that were discussed include the bill introduced by South Carolina Congresswoman Rep. Nancy Mace. A lifelong Republican, Mace’s States Reform Act would remove cannabis from the frequently discredited status of Schedule 1. This single piece of legislation would allow for major reforms specifically within the advancement of medical cannabis research that has been largely hindered by the drug war.

Beyond even solely cannabis reform, Thomas and Buffong advocated for agriculture bills that would positively impact the rapidly growing industrial hemp industry that has been constructed since the 2018 Farm Bill. As the descendent of generations of farmers, the 2023 Farm Bill is another bill that Thomas is strongly advocating for.

“For me as an heir of a century old farm who was raised farming and in forestry as a Future Farmer of America,” Thomas explained, “I had a full understanding of what it was to talk about agriculture and its impact. I watched my father, a Vietnam Veteran himself, fall victim as an organic small business farmer under the Department of Agriculture back in the 80s and 90s.”

Although social equity’s inclusion in the cannabis industry is a frequently discussed topic, how the industrial hemp could be more inclusive towards minority farmers is also a matter worth advocating for. In her meetings with various representatives, Thomas talked about the multiple ways that an expansion of the multi-useful hemp cultivation industry could be economically advantageous.

“We also covered the utilization of hemp as crop for toxic land site remediation, to include increasing the economic support for minority

hemp cultivators and licensed hemp processors through the 2023 Farm Bill.” Thomas said.

While statewide cannabis reform measures are undeniably worthwhile for many reasons, cannabis advocates should remember how farreaching federal pieces of cannabis legislation could be and should visit DC themselves to meet with their representatives on the federal level. As a longtime cannabis advocate, this is a sentiment that Thomas certainly agrees with and sees the overall usefulness of traveling to our nation’s capital in the name of large-scale cannabis reform that would positively impact the American people beyond just allowing them to legally smoke weed.

“To act as though we have a fair and safe justice system while we still have prisoners serving time for cannabis is enough said.” Thomas mentioned. “To act like special populations have fair social justice experiences while looking at the populations that have been disenfranchised and continuously left out of the very resources all Americans should have access to would be a lie. We are not unified and we are more divided now than ever, therefore we must have organizations and corporations that are willing to be the change and stand up and unify with the people by setting the example.”

On the state level, Thomas, Buffong and other M4MM advocates had a key meeting with Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen. On the Senate side of the United States Legislature, Rosen recently introduced the latest iteration of the SAFE Banking Act and Thomas previously organized a tour of Flower One’s for the office of Senator Rosen, so the synagogue president-turnedNevada senator has shown continuous support for cannabis reform on the federal level.

“The legal cannabis industry in Nevada has helped create jobs, boost our economy, and bring in hundreds of millions in tax revenue,” said Senator Rosen in a press release on her website. “These businesses still experience systemic challenges, including not being able to access banking services. I’m helping to

reintroduce the bipartisan SAFE Banking Act to continue the fight to open up banking services for legal cannabis businesses and create more opportunities for these businesses to thrive.”

In total, the M4MM team visited an astonishing number of elected officials in a very short period of time. “Our team touched over 200 elected officials in 3 days and made enough impact for the Senate to reintroduce The Safe Banking Act the week after our lobbying days.” Buffong recounted. The M4MM team even met and took a photo with one of cannabis’ strongest supporters in the Senate, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, following a Judiciary Committee meeting conveniently being hosted on 420.

“All of these initiatives create restorative justice for the social economic impact that cannabis, marijuana or hemp can have on this country.” Thomas brought up. “This is reparations in a structured way to help aid our minorities and communities as a whole in restructuring our land, environment, water, economy with the necessary language for progressive lawmakers to ensure restorative social justice is implemented. population. The dissonance amongst our community comes from lack of understanding, experience, exposure and education. History is within the people, not in the data.”

The objective reality that cannabis bills are even being introduced in the United States Legislature shows how far the country has come in the discussion of cannabis reform. Yet, that reality also shows how ripe and malleable the many issues and future pieces of legislation surrounding cannabis reform are for activists to shape in the favor of their communities.

“That’s the disservice of so many voters that continuously state they are for justice, but they continue to vote for leaders that are limited in living experience, education and history. We must do the right thing for everyone, not our personal gain and our limited perspectives. Until we can do that as a country we will always need a M4MM to show up and lead the way.”

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ENHANCING YOUR CANNABIS EXPERIENCE >>> with Terpene-Rich Food

Most of us have heard consuming a mango before using cannabis can enhance its effects. But did you know that it's not just mangos that can have this impact? Anecdotal evidence suggests that consuming terpene-rich foods that share similar terpenes with cannabis, about 20 minutes before consumption, can amplify the effects experienced. In other words, the food we eat can actually improve the way cannabis works for us. For consumers, this could result in less product needed for the desired effects, and for medical patients, it can also help to enhance the therapeutic benefits they require to lead better lives. Let’s explore the various foods that can complement the effects of the eight most recognized terpenes in the United States.

Myrcene

The terpene myrcene is where the original idea of eating a mango before smoking cannabis derived from, as they are known to be high in myrcene. However, so is lemongrass, thyme, cardamom, chamomile, bay leaves, guava melon, and hops. That’s right! Even our favorite brew is filled with the benefits of myrcene and can enhance the effects of myrcene rich cannabis strains. Some recipes to try with myrcene rich foods include, mango salsa, mango smoothies or popsicles, lemongrass or chamomile tea, and roasted potatoes or chicken seasoned with thyme.

Limonene

Lemonade is perfect for a hot summer’s day in Las Vegas, and ironically pairs amazingly well with our favorite limonene strains. Limonene is predominantly found in citrus fruits and rinds and can also be sourced from rosemary, fennel, and mint. Dishes made with lemon, such as lemon roasted chicken or lemon bars, are a great pair for limonene strains. You can also sip on mint and lemon teas to experience the elevated effects.

Terpinolene

A warm bowl of chili or curry may not be ideal for the warm months, but they do accompany your favorite terpinolene strains well as they

both have cumin. If chili and curry do not appeal to you with the hot weather at current, terpinolene is also in nutmeg, apples, sage, rosemary, and allspice. For a lighter option, try some rosemary baked fries, or a baked apple to enhance the effects of your terpinolene strain.

Linalool

Adding mint to your drinks is a great way to gain the benefits linalool-rich foods have to offer. You can also find the terpene in lavender, coriander, and cinnamon. Lavender lemonade, chia pudding with cinnamon, or a watermelon salad with fresh lime and mint are great choices to pair with your cannabis.

Caryophyllene

Almost every kitchen has black pepper, and in turn also has the power of caryophyllene. Caryophyllene can be found in an array of herbs including rosemary, oregano, basil, black caraway, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, hops, and lavender. Almost anything can be made with a dose of caryophyllene to leverage the benefits it offers. Some fun recipes to try include black pepper chicken, ravioli, caprese salad, and a golden milk latte made with turmeric and a dash of black pepper.

Pinene

Pickles are a delicious and salty snack that goes great with a high pinene cannabis strain. Pinene can be found in dill, parsley, basil, rosemary, sage, as well as citrus rinds and pine nuts. Try a delicious pesto with pasta or a sandwich or try a savory fish with dill dish and experience the elevated effects pinene-rich foods can deliver.

Ocimene

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in most restaurants as the refreshing parsley garnish that accompanies your plate. It is also found in mint, lavender, hops, black pepper, mangos, kumquats, and tarragon. You can sip on mint and tarragon teas, eat kumquat jam with toast, or indulge in creamy tarragon chicken to enhance the effects of your favorite ocimene cannabis strains.

Humulene

A ginger or spearmint tea is great to sip on before indulging in your favorite humulene strain. Humulene can be found in ginger, clove, black pepper, ginseng, basil, hops, sage, and spearmint. If tea is not for you, try a mojito mocktail with mulled spearmint paired with a delicious basil and sage pasta to boost the effects of humulene.

In Nevada, we are fortunate to have a regulation that requires brands to disclose the top three terpenes present in each cannabis strain. This information is invaluable as it allows us to make informed decisions about the kind of experiences we seek from our cannabis products. Additionally, it provides us with the opportunity to strategically pair our favorite strains with foods rich in specific terpenes to enhance their effects even further. Next time you pick up your favorite cannabis strain try pairing it with a terpene rich food to elevate the effects and make cannabis work the best way it can for you.

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Mary Jones Cannabis Sodas & Edibles EXPANDS TO NEVADA

Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, recently announced an agreement expanding distribution of its new Mary Jones cannabisinfused beverage brand to Nevada. The Mary Jones line debuted last June in California.

Mary Jones already ranks as the #1 seller in the cannabis-infused carbonated beverage category in California, where it is carried in more than 275 dispensaries. Retail adoption has been so rapid, fueled by Jones Soda’s reputation for flavor innovation and iconoclastic brand persona, that Mary Jones has become the fastest new cannabis brand launch in the state.

Mary Jones manufacturing and distribution in Nevada will be handled by Maxxx Labs, a cannabis contract manufacturing and distribution company specializing in beverage manufacturing.

Expected to be in dispensaries this summer, Mary Jones will launch with the full portfolio of current products, including their 10mg and 100mg THC-infused sodas and THCinfused syrups. The launch will also include Mary Jones edibles in multiple flavors and formats. All products will be available in a variety of flavors that taste exactly like the mainline Jones craft sodas that have been top sellers for over 25 years. Limited-edition flavors will be added seasonally.

The brand’s 10mg sodas are packaged in single-serving 12 oz glass bottles sold in 4-pack carriers. The 100mg sodas come in 16 oz resealable, child-resistant, multi-serve cans designed for paced consumption and/ or social sharing with friends. The syrups come in 4 fl glass bottles containing 100mg of THC for multiple servings that can be added to any soda, used as a cocktail mixer, sipped straight from the bottle, drizzled over desserts, or used to infuse favorite recipes.

“As the first branded soda company to expand into the cannabis space, we have

unique advantages that include 26 years of brand recognition, deep flavor science expertise, and an edgy brand personality that’s a perfect fit for the canna culture,” said Mark Murray, President and CEO of Jones Soda Company. “These attributes have already helped turn Mary Jones into California’s top infused carbonated beverage and the state’s fastest-growing cannabis brand, and we fully expect similar success in Washington, Michigan, Nevada and every other market we enter.”

"This collaboration presents a unique opportunity to combine our expertise in cannabis manufacturing with Jones Soda's well-known creativity in beverage development,” said Paul Schmitz, CEO of Core Investment Group, the parent company of Maxxx Labs. “We will be bringing canna consumers in Nevada new products that I fully expect to fly off the shelves and continue building Mary Jones into a leading brand in the space."

“Nevada is unique, with a hometown group of consumers matched by a large tourist population. We want each of them to have a great Mary Jones experience to talk about when they get home” said Bohb Blair, CMO of Jones Soda & CBO of Mary Jones.

The first Nevada dispensaries to carry Mary Jones products will be announced on the ‘Where To Buy’ page at www.gomaryjones. com shortly before launch.

About Jones Soda Co. Jones Soda Co.® (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products. The company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jon es® Soda and Lemoncocco® brands, and a variety of cannabis products under the Mary Jones brand. Jones’ mainstream soda line is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants and alternative accounts. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

For more information, visit www. jonessoda.com, www.myjones.com, www.drinklemoncocco.com or https:// gomaryjones.com

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A CANNABIS STATE OF MIND

A healthy state of mind is as important in today’s world as physical fitness. There was a time when mental health was ignored, avoided and discounted. Thankfully, we are now more aware that the mind, body and spirit must work in unison to achieve optimal health, happiness and purpose.

We are researching cannabis more now than ever before, and scientists conclude that the active ingredient, THC, along with its other components like terpenes and cannabinoids, do have positive effects on mental health! It is derived from the cannabis sativa plants and has certain medicinal functions. The age-old misconceptions regarding its use have hindered the image of cannabis. Here are some of the amazing mental health benefits of cannabis to attain a peaceful and sound mind.

Anxiety and Depression

We live in a world of chaos and uncertainty, and anxiety disorders are increasing at an alarming rate. Our heavy work schedules, the economy and relationships all combine to cause the onset of ailments like sexual dysfunction, insomnia and headaches. Cannabis can induce the release of endorphins. They make you feel better about yourself.

With the right strain and dosage, you can decrease your level of depression, and in many cases, the depression gradually goes away. A study also highlights the ability of cannabis to sharpen cognitive abilities. Thus, cannabis acts as a therapeutic medicine in the treatment of depression and helps in clearing your mind to regain your mental health.

Seizures

Cannabis is known to improve the health of the brain by invigorating the electrical activity. It has antiseizure effects on the brain that facilitate patients in dealing with epilepsy. Those suffering from Dravet syndrome can also benefit from the regular use of cannabis. A study was conducted on the patients of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome to check the efficiency of cannabis in curing seizures. The

results that came out were favorable and the doctors have continued to gather more information about this.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is characterized by the impairment of the brain function to the extent that the patients lose their sense of reality. Some of the symptoms of the mental ailment include hallucinations and speech problems.

It has been found that cannabis has antipsychotic effects on the brain. It helps in the ability of the nervous system to connect all the neurons and transmit appropriate messages to the body parts. A study concluded that cannabis plays a vital role in the treatment of schizophrenia and dementia

Cognitive Abilities

Cannabis is good for the memory. As we age, our brain goes through a gradual degenerative process. You can slow down the process and enhance the capability of your brain by using cannabis. It has a therapeutic effect on the mind and improves the power to focus, retain, learn, and comprehend.

This happens due to the presence of antiinflammatory properties in it. The direct result is the strengthening of the brain and the treatment of neuro-inflammatory diseases like meningitis and sepsis.

PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder stems from a negative or unpleasant past experience that had a major impact on the brain. The patient who suffers from PTSD relives the trauma repeatedly even after a long period of time.

The treatment of PTSD requires an increase of serotonin levels. This is where you can use cannabis as it is known to induce the creation of serotonin in the brain. It also helps when dealing with some of the symptoms associated with PTSD, including insomnia and recurrent nightmares.

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Stress

Stress puts an extreme amount of pressure on our health. We may experience the “flight or fight mode” which causes the blood pressure to increase, pupils to dilate and the heart rate to increase. As a result, we release a hormone called cortisol, aka the stress hormone. When you use cannabis products, they travel through your bloodstream, and it aids in lifting your mood. It manages your appetite and induces the feeling of calmness in the body. You may find yourself dealing with less panic attacks, and more in control of your emotions.

Sleep

The importance of uninterrupted, quality sleep is extremely critical for our mental, physical and sexual health. The nerve cells communicate better, thinking becomes clearer and the tandem between thoughts and actions increases.

Conditions like stress, anxiety and insomnia may disrupt your sleeping patterns, and cannabis manages to provide ample rest for the body. You can avoid the sleep disruption by using a cannabis product on a regular basis.

Peace of Mind

Cannabis and its compounds like CBD have largely been associated with psychoactive effects on the body. It is time we changed our perceptions and realized the medicinal benefits of this amazing plant!

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PAMOS Tropical Mai Tai

Cannabis Infused, Non-Alcoholic Beverage

Looking for the perfect cocktail to bring to the tiki pool party? Match that pineapple Hawaiian shirt with something classy.

Pamos takes non-alcoholic beverages to the next level. From the ingredients to the glass bottle and wooden stopper, Pamos hollers sophistication. One of the coolest beverages

I’ve seen yet. Be the Big Kahuna at all the pool parties this summer with this tasty mixer and you're bound to get leid.

Total THC- 100mg Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

PAMOS

Raspberry Long Island Iced Tea

Cannabis Infused, Non-Alcoholic Beverage

The first thing that strikes you is the packaging, as this 100mg, non-alcoholic cocktail comes in a sleek, sexy bottle; a modern day take on the Long Island Iced Tea. Raspberry, lemon and brewed Oolong tea flavors are infused with botanicals and cannabis-derived terpenes of Pamos, perfect over ice! Ready to drink, you’ll love the feelgood effects and quality ingredients.

Total THC- 100mg Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

SHANGO

Lolly Rox

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SHANGO Gummies

Available flavors: Green Apple, Raspberry, Watermelon

These fruit-flavored gummies are infused with special unflavored extracts made from premium quality cannabis. Enjoy the variety of effects and flavors ranging from sweet watermelon, ripe raspberry and a sweet and sour green apple kick! Discreet and well dosed.

Total THC- 100mg Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

Available flavors: Watermelon, Green Apple, Raspberry

Shango has brought us LollyRox. These sweet hard candies come in familiar flavors, such as green apple, raspberry and watermelon. Here in the hopefully not so distant future, these fully federally legal cannabis candies will dominate the convenience store counters. Then, when a young adult is working their union job at 4 am, they will be shoving these into their energy drink for breakfast, then head off to progress. Ahh, the future!

Total THC- 50mg Servings- 5

THC/Serving- 10mg

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Berry Force

I absolutely love cannabis beverages. When the iced drink hits your lips and the warm high floats through your blood…. There’s nothing quite like it. This one here has the perfect amount of THC combined with a light and enjoyable flavor of berry. The perfect way to lubricate your social skills and get you pumped up for the party. Let the Countdown to conversations begin.

Total THC- 25mg Servings- 5 THC/Serving- 5mg

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Orange Blast

4 3 2 1. Let the Countdown begin. This is one of the best drinks I tried this month, and the dosing is on point. I was pleased when the Countdown Orange Blast fizzled and sizzled on my inner cheeks. I need more. Do they come in a 6-pack?

Total THC- 25mg Servings- 5 THC/Serving- 5mg

WYNK Black Cherry Fizz Seltzer + THC Zero Calories, Zero Sugar

This refreshing seltzer is infused with the tasty tang of ripe black cherries, with a WYNK of THC and CBD. A balanced ratio of THC:CBD, a light, happy lift kicks in within 10-15 minutes of consumption. Zero calories, sugar or alcohol- WYNK has perfected the party drink you can feel good about indulging in (no regrets)!

THC- 2.5mg CBD- 2.5mg

WYNK

Juicy Mango Seltzer + THC Zero Calories, Zero Sugar

When someone says they're a lightweight and don’t like to smoke, then asks for your recommendation, give them a WYNK. The balanced 2.5mg of THC and CBD is perfect for those that don’t want to consume a large amount of cannabis. You can let them know they don’t have to worry, it's a low dose! Hopefully soon 2.5mg will be added into every ready to drink product. The results would be life changing.

THC- 2.5mg CBD- 2.5mg

REDWOOD

Strawberry Mango Haze

Amazing! Redwood has been a top 3 Nevada cultivator for years now. One of their best qualities is that they always introduce new strains,even when they already have a great line-up of strains. Strawberry Mango smells delectable and burns nice and white. Take flight and try this flower tonight. You're gonna feel alright.

THC- 26.950%

Limonene- 4.62mg/g

Caryophyllene- 4.57mg/g

Myrcene- 4.21mg/g

REDWOOD

First Class Funk

Redwood does it again! This strain brought me back to why I started smoking weed in the first place. I stayed motivated and creative during my high. First Class Funk helped me mellow out, regain my balance after working, and sleep like a baby to a refreshing start, free of any type of hangover! Really dope name and it is first class material with a lil’ funk on top!

THC- 24.414%

Caryophyllene- 6.04mg/g

Myrcene- 4.65mg/g

Limonene- 4.64mg/g

SRENE

Bad Boy Infused Hot Sauce

Dude, did you scrape your barbeque yet? Fire it up! It's time to put the steaks on the barbie and start seasoning it with the newest canna product on the market, you bad boy you. At medium heat, ignite your taste buds and experience this fiery, flavorful kick of habanero peppers infused with Srene’s 100mg extract. Now that's badass!

Total THC- 100mg THC/Serving: 3.33mg

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SUMMA Head Hunter

Holy shit this is fire!

2:1 limonene to myrcene and over 31% THC.

Wow. Where did my head go? I'm all shoulders, knees and toes. Derek Reyes is the man! He is responsible for this monstrosity of a strain. I feel amazing. This strain immediately climbed into my top 5 strains of all time. I am blessed.

THC- 31.284%

Limonene- 9.08mg/g

Myrcene- 4.95mg/g

Caryophyllene- 3.92mg/g

SELECT Fast Acting Nano Bites Pomegranate Indica

Select’s Fast Acting Nano Bites are just what you need to ensure a good night's sleep. Pop one into your mouth about thirty minutes before bedtime and feel your body relax as you slip off into dreamland. Fast acting, and accurately dosed, keep these on your nightstand.

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 20

THC/Serving- 5mg

SUMMA Blueberry Sunset

I’ve definitely experienced a Tequila Sunrise (or twelve) in my day, but this was my first time experiencing a Blueberry Sunset! An indica-dominant hybrid, this flower is relaxing, euphoric and promotes overall feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Excellent for depression, pain and chasing away the Blues (not of the blueberry variety)!

THC- 21.1226%

Myrcene- 9.028mg/g

Limonene- 6.233mg/g

Caryophyllene- 4.068mg/g

SUMMA GMO

Another top shelf strain from Summa, GMO delivers the couch-lock effect, at its finest. Enjoy the robust flavor and let your head spin as you try to maintain your balance. Expect to find yourself standing in front of the fridge with the door open. Great feelings of confidence will be granted when you fire up GMO.

THC- 28.6596%

Myrcene- 19.527mg/g

Limonene- 12.963mg/g

Caryophyllene- 4.522mg/g

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Rainbow Upload

What an easy new flavor to love. Rainbow Upload tastes like a calamity of fruity flavors. It took me about 8 to feel the warm, cozy flush feeling we can only get from a quality cannabis edible.

Total THC- 100mg Servings- 10 THC/Serving- 10mg

BOUNTI

Garlic Cookies

Disposable Vape

Wow! This is a special disposable pen gifted to me from my guys with Bounti. Powered by Nature's Chemistry, this is one of the best cannabis oil collabs I've ever come across. It tastes exactly like Kush Cookies and smooth on the exhale. It's a potent alcohol extracted disposable pen, perfect for the Nevada desert traveler.

THC- 86.81%

CBG- 27.28mg/g

CBN- 3.57mg/g

Caryophyllene- 13.94mg/g

Humulene- 5.83mg/g

Bisabolol- 2.88mg/g

LEVEL

Protab 100 Sativa

Manufactured locally in Verdi Nevada at the Srene Cultivation, Level canna tablets are a fun, new and discreet way of consuming cannabis. A cerebral high designed to stimulate your mind while on the grind, Level protabs include steam distilled cannabis terpenoids. Take one, wait 45 minutes, you be the pro!

Total THC- 100mg

Total CBN- 3.79mg

Total CBG- 2.32mg

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VOON THC Pouches

Available in Trainwreck and Super Lemon Haze

High Dose, Nano Infused

Placed between your lip and gum or even diffused into hot tea, these individual pouches are perfect for discreet THC dosing. Available with a fresh wintergreen flavor profile (Trainwreck) that offers an invigorating experience as you relax and reboot. Also try the Super Lemon Haze option.

Total THC- 100mg Pouches- 5

THC/Pouch- 20mg

DIXIE Sour Smash Gummies

Made with High Quality Hybrid Oil

I smashed on this whole pack of gummies. It melted and reformed as one giant sour gummy worm. So I packed my gums with an overload of tanginess, and puckered up for another mouthful. It was awesome! I'm sure it's not typical, but perfect for me and I feel smashing!

TOTAL THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

MATRIX Ripper Terpene Rich, Live Resin Vape Sugar Tits

I absolutely love this device. The Ripper is designed for huge rips. It's so small that I need to pay attention where I set it down. Sometimes I freak out when I forget where I left it, and it's often right there in my front pants pocket. I take Sugar Tits everywhere I go and latch on to my Ripper about 10 times per day. How many hits does it take to get to the end of this stick of dynamite? Boom!

THC- 80.599%

CBG- 13.5m/g

CBC- 3.49mg/g

Myrcene- 55.154mg/g

Limonene- 22.681mg/g

DIXIE

Citrus Blast Gummies

Made with High Quality Sativa Oil

Juicy and delicious, these sativa-dominant gummies offer the happy lift you’re looking for with a bright citrus flavor kick. Perfect for social settings, getting things done and enjoying the day! Made with high quality sativa oil, these gummies are more potent and longer-lasting than your average edible. Blast off!

TOTAL THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

SIP ELIXIRS Sleep Flavors: Sunset Punch, Wildberry

Elevated elixirs in tiny bottles- that is the best way to describe these SIP Elixirs. What was ailing me this month was a bout of insomnia, and these SIP products were the fix I was looking for! Sunset Punch: Orange, Passionfruit (sweet/relaxing). Wild Berry: Strawberry (warm, indica effects). Easily measured dosage for a clean, elevated experience.

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

MATRIX GBM Live Budder

It’s your day off, finally! You just want to kick back and thrill your chill. Nothing helps you relax more than a sweet dab of sunshine, and this live budder is exactly that. It might be too hot to go outside, but with GBM you’ll be walking on sunshine from the comfort of your couch. Take time for you and set yourself free. Today, may you shine like a sunbeam.

THC- 76.0852%

Caryophyllene- 50.266mg/g

Humulene- 21.251mg/g

Limonene- 17.595mg/g

SIP ELIXIRS Party

Flavors: Electric Lemon, Hurricane Party

For those of us that need a heavy hitting elixir, there’s really no other choice than Sip. Electric Lemon is the blue dream drink you’ve been thirsting for. While the hurricanes got clout, which, like a beast, will take your head out. You don’t have to fight for your right to party anymore. Just sit back and sip your way to the ultimate celebration.

Total THC- 100mg Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

SIP ELIXIRS Chill

Flavors: Watermelon Chill, Tropical Crush

I only needed a little shot of Watermelon Chill and I chilled out fasho! The watermelon flavor is perfect for summer! Don't go hard trying to drink the whole thing or you will end up stuck and laid out! The cute packaging made me want it even more.

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

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REMEDY Dosi Mac

I twisted up a personal-sized spliff of Dosi Mac, and took a few good rips. While holding in my hit, I waited as the cherry faded out. I love to white out. That's when your vision fades to white, and your brain gets a warm flush feeling. It's a pretty rare occurrence that happens with a big hit, when flower or wax is bomb. This was my first session with Dosi Mac. I'll be back for another hit after I snack a bit.

THC- 26.112%

Limonene- 4.48mg/g

Linalool- 3.41mg/g

Caryophyllene- 2.20mg/g

REMEDY Chem D

A potent hybrid, Chem D is bright and powerful- a great combination if you’re looking to increase your creativity while relaxing your mind. The earthy, diesel flavor profile works with limonene to lift, myrcene to chill you out and caryophyllene to ease anxiety.

THC- 26.723%

Limonene- 9.805mg/g

Caryophyllene- 6.014mg/g

Myrcene- 2.984mg/g

REMEDY Lemberry Cured Resin Sugar

I’ve got Lemberry coming out of all my pores. This sugar is so potent, I’m not sure if I’m still in my body or if I’m astral-projecting. I’m feeling like a multi-dimensional entity that just shot out of the ocean and heading straight to the milky way. The G-force is so strong my brain is smashed up against the back of my skull. All I’m thinking is, let’s keep getting higher. Off to the next galaxy.

THC- 86.5550%

Caryophyllene- 10.55mg/g

Myrcene- 8.46mg/g

Limonene- 7.37mg/g

REMEDY

City Mints Cured Resin Sugar

This smells exactly like the fresh mint flavor of Mentos, and delivers a crisp, snappy flavorful dab. No need for breath-freshener as you complete the orbit back to Earth. No dirty mouth here. You're fresh, and clean and minty.

THC- 86.7056%

Caryophyllene- 15.76mg/g

Limonene- 12.15mg/g

Myrcene- 5.54mg/g

REMEDY

20:1 Antidote

Tincture No Flavor

Remedy does not disappoint with their 20:1 Antidote Tincture. CBD fans will fall in love with this flavor-free CBD goodness with just a hint of THC. Excellent for anxiety relief, combating inflammation, dealing with insomnia and migraines and promoting a general sense of wellbeing. This tincture is sure to be the remedy for what ails you.

Total THC- 7.840mg

Total CBD- 194.32mg

CAMP

Coffee Caramel

Chocolate Bar

Crafted with Solventless Rosin

UB GOOD Relief (Hybrid Enhanced) Gummies

Ginger Peach

If you have an exercise routine and indulge in a personal pre-workout sesh, might I suggest powering up with one or two of these Good + Relief gummies? With 10mg of the mother of all cannabinoids, CBG, combined with 10mg THC these chewy coaches are inspirational and motivational.

Total THC- 100mg

Total CBG- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

CBG/Serving- 10mg

So much Coffee and Caramel flavor, I barely taste the chocolate. This is a perfect blend,and the best part about it, is that the THC comes from pure solventless rosin.Who likes to eat butane anyways?

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

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CAMP

Mixed Berry

White Chocolate Bar

Crafted with Solventless

Rosin

Vegan, Gluten Free

Amazing that there's this gluten free, vegan option! CAMP does it again! Sometimes white chocolate can be too sweet for me but this bar contained a delicious balance of sweetness and rosin Heaven. My head was in the clouds and my body relaxed. I was able to nibble a bit and function even more effectively while working and finished with a great night of sleep.

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

CAMP

Rosin Gummies

Available flavors: Orange, Peach, Blackberry

When a gummy comes in a glass jar and is crafted using rosin, you know you have something special. Well, you have your choice of three fruity flavors of special, here. Orange, peach and blackberry. I’m not a huge fan of extra chewy gummies, preferring my teeth to sink softly into the gel, which is exactly what happens when I grub on these. Summer is here and the fruit stand is open, so come fill your basket.

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 20

THC/Serving- 5mg

HIGH HEADS

Lemon Haze

Sour Gummies

Grapefruit and lemonade flavored edibles wrapped up in bright, artfully-adorned packaging. What could be more uplifting? Discreet and delicious, your head will be high in the clouds after one dose of these sour, sativa gummies!

Total THC- 100mg

Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

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Voon Launches >>> THC POUCHES IN NEVADA

Voon, a leading innovator in pouch-in-mouth products, is excited to announce the launch of their newest product, THC pouches. These pouches provide a new level of freedom to those visiting Sin City by liberating them from the constraints of smoking restrictions on the strip and the fear of judgment. Voon THC pouches provide the perfect way to experience the wild side of Vegas anytime and anywhere.

With 20mg of THC per pouch, Voon users can enjoy a continuous and smooth buzz that allows them to stay on top of every moment of the action. Whether they are taking on the casinos, attending a show, enjoying a festival, or partying the night away, users can stay energized and ready to go with these “pick-me-up” pouches.

One of the greatest advantages of Voon THC pouches is the ability to allow users to stay in the zone. Visitors to Las Vegas can keep the excitement going, whether they are exploring the city or trying their luck at the slot machines. There is no need to find a designated smoking area to keep the buzz going, allowing users to

enjoy every moment of Vegas with no fuss. Furthermore, the proprietary technology behind the pouches ensures a quick onset within 5 minutes. Simply wedge the pouch between the upper lip and gum and let it release.

“We are thrilled to introduce our newest product, Voon THC pouches, to the market. These pouches provide users with a simple, convenient and discreet way to enjoy the excitement of Vegas without worrying about smoking restrictions,” said Voon Innovations CEO Frank Svandal. “Our slim white pouches provide a seamless and enduring buzz to help visitors experience Sin City to the fullest. With Voon THC pouches, visitors to Las Vegas no longer need to worry about smoking restrictions and truly enjoy their Sin City cannabis journey.”

Voon Innovations is a Swedish based company with ample experience in pouch-in-mouth technology. The team of experts behind Voon is committed to providing high-quality cannabis pouch products to consumers. In addition to being a smokeless and odorless

cannabis alternative, Voon pouches use only natural ingredients that are sugarless and vegan-friendly. Voon THC pouches are currently available at Planet 13 in 2 strains, with more to be available very soon.

Voon has launched in Nevada with The Grow Up Co-Op, a sales and marketing cooperative of conscientious and intentional cannabis brands. For information on expansion and retail opportunities please email high@ thegrowupcoop.com.

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Amanita Mushrooms

A Legal Psychedelic?

Disclaimer: We do not encourage illegal activity. Check with and adhere to your local laws. We do not claim psychedelics or plant medicine to be a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult with your doctor. The goal of this article is to promote entertainment, safety and education.

If you frequent smoke shops, you’ve probably noticed Amanita mushrooms popping up on shelves. Often advertised as "legal psychedelics," there’s a lot you need to know about Amanita before trying it.

What is Amanita Muscaria?

Amanita muscaria, also known as fly agaric or Santa Claus mushroom, is an iconic fungus. You may recognize its bright red cap and white spots from cartoons like the Smurfs or Super Mario Brothers video games. The mushroom is sometimes earthy orange or pale yellow with white gills and contains two alkaloids: psychoactive muscimal and a neurotoxin called ibotenic acid.

The History of Amanita Muscaria

The indigenous peoples of Siberia are of the first known communities to consume the mushroom as part of their spiritual practice. They believed it to be a mystical medicine that helped them commune with the spirit world, heal people and predict the future.

It’s believed that the Vikings of medieval Northern Europe, or Berserkers, may have also used Amanita to enhance their fearlessness and power in battle. A 1918 historical paper at the Royal Scientific Society in Upsala reveals a similar scenario for Swedish soldiers of the Värmland Regiment “ who were seized by a raging madness, foaming at the mouth. On inquiry it was learned that the soldiers had eaten off the fly amanita, to whip up their courage to a fighting pitch.”

Fly agaric was the recreational drug of choice in several parts of Europe before vodka was introduced, and holds a long history of being featured in cultural art and literature. Because muscimol-induced hallucinations often include the distortion of time, space and size, Amanita muscaria is thought to be the mushroom that Alice eats to make her shrink and grow throughout Wonderland.

Unlike other mushrooms, Amanita muscaria cannot be farmed or cultivated. It can only be harvested from the wild, where it has a mycorrhizal relationship with tree roots, which further adds to its mystique and rarity.

The Legal Status of Amanita Muscaria

Amanita muscaria's legality has varied over time and across different countries.

In the US, Amanita muscaria is not listed as a controlled substance or considered federally illegal, however some states, like Louisiana, have made it illegal to buy, sell, or possess it with intent to consume.

Internationally, fly agarics’ legal status is highly varied and often confusing. In the United Kingdom, it is not considered an illegal substance, but it is illegal to prepare or sell the mushroom for human consumption. In Australia and New Zealand, the mushroom is considered a controlled substance and is illegal to buy, sell, or consume. In Canada, it’s not specifically listed as illegal, but its psychoactive compounds are controlled, so while the mushroom itself might not be illegal to own, using it for its psychoactive effects could be.

The Effects of Amanita

Fans of Amanita muscaria often praise it for its healing benefits and ability to provide relief from anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Some believe that it can enhance creativity and help people connect with nature and their spirituality. When microdosed, the mushroom may induce a state of relaxation and euphoria.

However, even among amanita advocates, it’s considered a very powerful substance with many potential risks. Fly agarics in general are known for unpredictable clinical effects, depending upon each person’s unique bio-individuality. The amount of its chemical compounds can vary wildly from mushroom to mushroom, and differ depending on region, altitude, and season of growth. Spring and summer mushrooms can contain up to 10 times as much muscimol and ibotenic acid than autumn specimens. For these reasons, the FDA classifies Amanita muscaria as toxic, with adverse effects that include nausea, vomiting,

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diarrhea, muscle weakness, dizziness, and confusion. In severe cases, it can lead to central nervous system depression, retrograde amnesia, seizures, unconsciousness, coma, and even death.

It’s imperative to note that misidentifying Amanita muscaria when foraging in the wild can have life-threatening consequences. Similar mushrooms, such as Amanita phalloides, or “Death Cap”, are highly toxic and quite deadly, as are many other look-alikes.

The Rise of Amanita Products

Rather than risking a harvesting mishap, many choose to purchase Amanita products from their local head shop or black market, but this should also be met with caution. A recent lab report performed by Flora Research Labs revealed one local Las Vegas vendor’s Amanita products tested positive for both psilocybin and psilocin. Chillum, a company in Florida, was shut down just last year for selling these same products. Moreover, multiple users have reported feeling “high” after consuming amanita gummies from smoke shops and failed THC drug tests after consumption.

Further evidence of adulterated Amanita gummies were confirmed after my visit to a recent trade show. I questioned vendors of Amanita products about the availability of a mushroom that can only be foraged in the wild. Some admitted that there was a negligible amount of Amanita in their products, replaced instead by unlisted ingredients like psilocybin and Delta-8 THC. Currently, it’s much too easy for companies to add clandestine substances to these products, so if you’re interested in trying Amanita, I highly recommend sourcing whole dried mushrooms, so that you can ensure purity.

Psilocybin vs. Amanita Muscaria

When comparing psychedelic mushrooms, it's essential to understand the differences between psilocybin and Amanita muscaria. Although mushrooms can induce altered states of consciousness, their psychoactive effects and safety profiles differ significantly.

Psilocybin mushrooms, or magic mushrooms, are known for their ability to induce vivid

hallucinations, profound emotional experiences, and a sense of connectedness with nature and the universe. Users often report personal growth and insight from psilocybin trips, resulting in positive changes to their lives.

The effects of Amanita muscaria, however, can vary widely. Users report experiencing vivid dreams, altered perceptions, and a sense of euphoria, though trips are often more unpredictable and can include negative effects like nausea, vomiting, and confusion.

That’s why, in my opinion, psilocybin is the more reliable option for those interested in exploring the world of psychedelics.

Where To Find Amanita Muscaria

Let’s say you’ve read all of the above, you’ve done a wealth of research on your own, and you’re still interested in trying Amanita for yourself. Where can you source them? Here are a few trusted resources for Amanita:

Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals: https://mn-nice-ethnobotanicals.com/ Amanita Muscaria Shop: https://amanitamuscariashop.com/ Shaman’s Garden: https://www.shamansgarden.com/p-27-washingtonstate-amanita-caps-grade-a.aspx

Amanita Dreamer: https://www.amanitadreamer.net

All Things Amanita on Instagram at @allthingsamanita. Another good reason to buy these as whole dried caps is that, currently, there is no way to test Amanita mushrooms for purity the way you would with most other psychedelic substances.

Amanita Muscaria Dosage

Though the dosage of Amanita muscaria can be challenging to determine, the following information should be seen as a rough guide:

Microdose: less than 1 gram of dried mushroom cap

Low dose: 2 to 3 grams of dried mushroom cap

Average dose: 5 to 10 grams of dried mushroom cap

High dose: 10 to 30 grams of dried mushroom cap

The effects of Amanita muscaria can take 2 to 3 hours to reach maximum effect, and last 6 to 8 hours, depending on dosage.

Jaden Rae is a Las Vegas resident, international best-selling author of the Microdosing Guide And Journal. She hosts a free weekly Microdosing Mondays zoom call at MagicandGlow.com. She provides tools to enhance emotional well-being, find meaning, create magic, nourish souls and enrich lives. JYou can find her on Instagram @ magicandglowco, @heyjadenrae, and @steamykitchen.

Part Time Hustlers, Part Time Humanitarians, Full Time Cannabis Lovers

Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski are staples in the Nevada cannabis industry. They work for the industry as well as within the industry and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with them to find out what drives their passion and what new ventures they have embarked on.

STEPHANIE SHEHAN: Hey ladies, I’m curious about your backgrounds. Where did you amazing ladies come from?

DANI BARANOWSKI: After receiving two felonies for sparking a doobie in a national park in my hometown at age 18, I knew Utah couldn’t contain my zesty energy for life and I pursued careers in sales, hospitality, and tourism: from high-end consultative sales bartending, to sharing my love for the ocean internationally as a scuba diving instructor.

TINA ULMAN: I graduated from UNLV in hospitality management and was a sales and marketing executive with Wyndham Resorts for thirteen years. I developed numerous teams in five different major markets and after accomplishing all my goals with the organization, I knew I wanted to build and develop the cannabis industry in Nevada. Two of my family members and my high school boyfriend were both greatly affected by the failed “war on drugs” policies. My family members were sentenced to 30 years combined in prison for non-violent drug charges. Being a part of changing the system was never a question, I knew I wanted to do that since I was six years old.

STEPHANIE: And, what brought you to the cannabis industry?

DANI: After surviving a catastrophic category 5+ hurricane, I took the hint to change careers and saw the cannabis industry exploding. I initially wanted to start a CBD business with my sister so we devised a plan for me to get my foot in the door in Las Vegas. I had street cred (with my felonious past) and bright eyes for the opportunity to build the industry. A fellow former-Mormon-turned-cannabis-executive offered me a job and the rest is history.

TINA: I have been a consumer for 18 years and I love and respect the healing powers of the plant. I knew immediately I wanted to build my career in cannabis. Luckily my best friend of 25 years, Jenn T, owner of Cannect Hospitality attended a Woman Grow event and found out a company was hiring from someone in the buffet line. Been rolling deep ever since.

STEPHANIE: You two started the Chamber of Cannabis. Whose idea was that and how did it come to fruition?

DANI: After meeting through advocacy and spending time volunteering together, we immediately bonded over our undeniable passion for developing the space, and respecting each other’s professional talents and finding creative ways to implement those in the nonprofit world. We connected over our shared experience with failed cannabis policy affecting our lives, and we realized the importance and power of changing cannabis stigmas by building relationships with local legislators and community stakeholders. We also love working hard coupled with enjoying life.

TINA: During the pandemic businesses and people were segmented, but the industry continued to grow and we happened to be neighbors and quarantine buddies. Assemblyman Steve Yeager let us know he was ready to pass sensible cannabis policy with AB341 for consumption venue legalization, and put out a call to action for organizations to propose potential business models. We quickly realized there was not a group for leaders working in the industry who loved the plant, focused on moving commerce and justice forward, and impacting the community. On a drive through Utah I thought, “this industry needs a Chamber of Commerce…a Chamber of Cannabis!” Dani and I put our heads together and assembled a group of fellow visionaries and without fully knowing how much work it would take or how much of a difference it would make, we started a 501(c)(6) that has grown into Nevada’s largest business trade organization.

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STEPHANIE: Recently, you came together and started your own company, The Grow Up Co-op. Tell me more about that.

DANI & TINA: We spend a lot of time thinking about the industry and how we can play a role in its growth. We entered the cannabis industry within months of each other and have watched it grow from <$100 million to driving revenue for the state to the tune of over $1 billion in revenue. We love the ever-evolving energy and challenge of building an industry. Working for different brands in sales and marketing we gained massive insight into what works and what doesn’t. We were always scheming fun ways that we could bring the industry and we’re able to do that successfully by building relationships with the entire community from budtenders to legislators.

Companies are experiencing new hurdles as the novelty of cannabis has shifted and the plant is becoming commoditized. We saw the need to revitalize the traditional model of one sales rep for one brand. One role often overlooked is sales enablement and effective programming. We create revenue driving ideas to help the retailer move our brands off the shelves, meanwhile nurturing relationships with our budtender friends and investing in our community through service. Brands in our co-operative win together as we resource share and collaborate for winning through our combined sales efforts, field and trade marketing, intentional events, and lastly we help brands expand into new markets - whether that be incoming to Nevada or the reverse.

With our insight on lounges, our co-operative is preparing brands for success through product development and connections for the next revolution and innovation of our industry. Categorically we touch flower, pre-rolls, vapes, extracts, tinctures, patches, cannabis cocktails, chocolates, and cannabis pouches. Our portfolio is stacked with brands positioned to win, currently in the Co-op is Matrix, Mary’s, Dixie, Voon, Pamos, and ZenCo.

STEPHANIE: You’ve witnessed a ton of change in the Nevada cannabis industry. What do you like best about working in cannabis?

DANI: The concept that anyone who has passion for the plant, recognizes the opportunity to create an industry as it is developing, and through hard work, can become a respected leader and direct the future of the industry. This does not exist in traditional and established industries. Cream rises to the top, and all ships can rise with the tide; our collective energy is impactful.

TINA: Providing alternative plant medicine for the mind, body, and soul to people who might not have found it if it wasn't legalized. And, the opportunity to create history and build an inclusive and thriving industry with some pretty phenomenal people.

STEPHANIE: What things do you think we need to work on within the industry as a whole?

DANI: Coming together to resource share and empower the direction of the industry. There is a piece of the pie for everyone, and if we all put our pieces together, there’s more for all of us to eat.

TINA: Improving regulation and legislation that will support a viable, sustainable, and inclusive industry.

STEPHANIE: Anything new you have coming up in the future?

DANI: Through our work and good nature we have been able to amass a network of other hustlers and stoned professionals across the country and world. We are creating opportunities for ourselves and our friends to offer our talents and expertise to the cannabis industry, worldwide. We have some exciting partnerships we can’t wait to announce!

SIP, NIBBLE & TRIP >>>

Magic Mushroom Whippit Lemon Tek

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*Author’s Disclaimer: We do not encourage illegal activity, nor the sale or trade of illegal substances. Check with and adhere to your local laws. We do not claim plant medicine to be a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult with your doctor. The goal of this article is to promote safety and education.

Last month, we taught you how to perform your first magic mushroom or psilocybin mushroom extraction using the Lemon Tek method! This month, we’re taking Lemon Tek extraction to the next level with a variation I invented called the Whippit Lemon Tek.

What is Whippit Lemon Tek?

Whippit Lemon Tek is my favorite extraction tek (tek is short for technique). It utilizes a whippit (or whipping siphon) and whip cream chargers. It combines fan-favorite Lemon Tek with the most effective way to extract inexpensively at home: nitrous oxide.

The Story Behind Whippit Lemon Tek

I created this tek while on the phone with popular YouTube mycologist and friend, Willy Myco. I was peppering him with questions on citric acid’s effect on psilocybin extraction and other nerdy mycology stuff. During our convo, I was rolling a lemon around in my hand, using it like a squeezy stress ball, and in the other hand, I was twirling around a small, nitrous oxide charger. I tend to get fidgety on calls!

In the middle of Willy’s explanation, I interrupted him.

“WILLY!

OMG. WHAT IF…..”

The moment we hung up, I immediately brought out 2 pounds of lemons, grabbed a fistful of N2O chargers and my whippit.

What Are The Benefits Of Whippit Lemon Tek?

Better extraction

Faster extraction

Cold extraction

You can also use high proof ethanol (like 190 proof Everclear) for an alcohol extraction, or hot or cold water for a water extraction. In this recipe, we are using lemon juice.

You can also use this tek for cannabis (use 190 proof Everclear)

What is a Whippit?

Whippit is a slang term for “whipping siphon,” an inexpensive device that turns heavy cream into luscious, fluffy whipped cream, using small, disposable nitrous oxide chargers. On Amazon, you can find a whipping siphon for around $35, and a box of 100 chargers for less than $1 each. Recreational users use the whippit to inhale the nitrous for a short psychedelic experience. But, don’t try that at home, kids…it kills brain cells.

What Role Does Nitrous Oxide Play In Whippit Lemon Tek?

In addition to making the best whipped cream you’ve ever had, a whipping siphon is also used to infuse the flavors, aromas, and terpenes of a solid food into a liquid. For example, adding fresh jalapeno and vodka into a whipping siphon and charging the device with nitrous oxide will infuse the vodka with the flavors and spiciness of the pepper, creating jalapeno-infused vodka.

Having a background in culinary arts, I thought, “If whipping siphons can work as an extraction tool in the culinary world, why not mycology extraction too?”

With the mushroom and lemon juice mixture under pressure, the N2O helps the liquid pass more freely through the cell walls, allowing the lemon tek to more efficiently penetrate the fungi structure and convert the now exposed psilocybin to psilocin. When the gas is purged from the whipping siphon, it rapidly lowers the pressure inside the vessel, causing the psilo-infused liquid to rapidly evacuate from the mushroom fruit bodies.

Simply put, the pressurized vessel and N2O provides a more effective, more efficient extraction, as more citric acid will co-mingle with the alkaloids in the mushrooms. The poured-off liquid is your finished product: Whippit Lemon Tek.

How To Make Whippit Lemon Tek

This recipe will make 1/2 cup of lemon tek, with 4 grams of magic mushrooms (1 ounce of Whippit Lemon Tek will contain 1 gram of magic mushroom). In general, Lemon Tek creates a more potent, but shorter duration trip, and the onset is much quicker, usually 20 minutes.

Microdose: Pour the Whippit Lemon Tek into a clean 1 ounce glass dropper bottle. 1 ml dropperful = 300mg dose. A typical microdose is 100mg-300mg.

What You’ll Need:

4 grams dried whole magic mushrooms of your choice 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons) Whippit/Whipping Siphon)

2 small, disposable N2O chargers (whipped cream chargers - make sure they are not “soda chargers”) mesh strainer

Instructions:

Break up the whole mushrooms with your fingers, a chef’s knife or mortar and pestle, to fit all the mushrooms into the whippit siphon. You can grind in a coffee grinder or food processor, but it may be difficult to strain out later. Add lemon juice into the whippit siphon. The juice should cover all of the mushrooms. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions to charge with the first N2O charger. Shake gently 3 times. Charge whippit with second N2O charger. Shake gently 3 times. Let sit for an additional 10 minutes.

Keep the whippit upright, and release the pressure (do not hold upside down). Open the whippit, and pour out the lemon juice mixture into a glass fitted with a strainer to catch the spent mushrooms. Use a spoon to press any remaining juice from the mushrooms and gently squeeze the solids to get all of your extraction.

JUNE HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MARCH 20 – APRIL 19)

The full moon in Sagittarius on the 3rd and the heat of summer has you feeling restless. You lose interest in the mundane. Although you’ll have plenty of imagination and originality this month, you may feel trapped by your routine. Work seems to drag on and it feels like there are a lot of unfinished projects. It’s a great idea to take a vacay to hold you over until the holidays. A tasty concentrate like the Banana MAC Live Resin Diamonds by Stiiizy will help you stay lifted and feel better. Lean on outings with friends to keep your stress at bay and cheer you up. You would also find joy revisiting a hobby that you haven’t practiced in a while. As long as you find things to keep life interesting and stay busy, you’ll get through it without being too stressed or grumpy.

TAURUS (APRIL 19 – MAY 20)

This month may feel like a struggle, but you’ve got the determination to get through it. Don’t be surprised if you are caught with a negative attitude. The Zelly’s Gift by Green Life Productions is the perfect pick me up. You’re feeling a bit bummed and you may notice old blockages to your happiness arising. Pay attention to these repetitive mental traps. Instead of letting it irritate you, it’s time to let things go, change your mindset, and look at life through a new lens without old baggage weighing you down. Stay grateful and focus on yourself as you may be prone to jealousy if you are distracted by others flexing on the gram.

GEMINI (MAY 20 – JUNE 20)

This is your month to shine Gemini! Your mind is sharp and you’re feeling entertaining, especially as Mercury moves into Gemini on the 11th. Your communication skills are verbal gold and will bring you a lot of success and admiration. Paired with an enhanced ease and desire to learn new things, it’s an ideal time to ask for a raise or what you want from something. Everyone will enjoy your witty banter and your superiors will be tuned into what you have to say. The new moon in Gemini on the 17th provides strong energy for reflecting on how these skills can be used to your advantage to start fresh with any new goals you might have for the upcoming year. Celebrate your wins and the rest of your season with some bomb Wedding Mintz Infused Paperillos by Packwoods.

CANCER (JUNE 20 – JULY 22)

Embrace the love this month Cancer. You are more confident and attractive than usual, receiving lots of positive attention. This is an opportunity to establish new relationships or become extra caring

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and tender in already established ones. You’re really feeling yourself which makes it easier to go outside of your comfort zone and try new things. It’s best to lay low at work and enjoy sharing your playful, caring nature elsewhere since it’s likely you could be overlooked for your contributions or taken advantage of. Be cautious of unpredictable emotions, just be sure to put yourself out there when you’re up for it! A delicious, sultry chocolate bar will keep you feeling good, we recommend the Black Cherry 1:1 Bar by Incredibles.

LEO (JULY 22 – AUGUST 22)

Passion fills your interactions this month. Whether infuriating or invigorating, you’ll have strong emotional outbursts. Thanks to Mars in Leo and the full moon in Sagittarius on the 3rd, you’re fired up! It will be hard to stay calm at times and this may cause frequent quarrels. Try not to take things too personally and embrace flexibility as you can be quite stubborn at times. A couple puffs of Verano’s GMO Rootbeer Live Resin Sugar will help you stay above the drama. On the flip side, you’ll have an abundance of energy and stamina that would be wisely directed towards sports and hobbies. It’s also a great time to learn something new. You will want to stay busy with activities to avoid feeling restless.

VIRGO (AUG 22 – SEPT 22)

Give yourself a break this month Virgo. You’re feeling stagnant and being hard on yourself won’t make anything better. You could be feeling like you’re not progressing which causes some depression and negativity. This could bleed into your relationships and work, making people want to distance themselves from you. Although you try your best to snap out of it, you may not be able to. Just know it’s a phase and working through this negative outlook can be considered its own form of progress. Don’t take your mental restlessness out on others. A feel good strain like the Orange Push Pop by Virtue should help you work through things. Spend time in nature to reconnect with your less critical self.

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 23)

You need a lot of reassurance this month and may deal with a lot of anxiety. Don’t be afraid to ask for words of affirmation or a warm embrace from friends and loved ones. You’re feeling uncertain and this nervousness causes difficulty concentrating. Time management may not come as easily to you as it has in the past. It’s ok if you don’t get everything done on time. Things you’ve been putting off are causing stress that make you seem emotionally unbalanced. Keep a chill disposable in your pocket like the Juicy Mama by CAMP in case you feel a panic attack coming on. Try not to be too needy of your support team without showing appreciation. They’ll help you get through it.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 21)

Overall, you’ll be very confident and self assured with lots of mental and physical energy. You will feel deeply spiritually connected and it’s an ideal time to study a new practice or enroll in a workshop. Be cautious with your reactions as you will have very strong emotions this month, Scorpio. Try not to let them influence everything around you as you may find yourself taking every little thing personally. A pack of Alien OG pre rolls by Deep Roots Harvest will help you reflect before you react. Focus on the little things that bring you joy everyday to avoid getting overwhelmed on an emotional roller coaster. Spending time in nature camping and stargazing would be a healing way to keep yourself in check.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

It’s a great time to start fresh and let the past go especially with the Sagittarius full moon on the 3rd. Use this energy to sort through any mental or physical clutter preventing you from moving forward. There may even be a special person that shows up in your life for a specific purpose if you make space for them. This could be someone you will look up to or want to learn from. Although you are feeling hyped up from all the fiery energy in the air, it’s important that you don’t overexert yourself. We love the Grand Daddy Grape infused drink by Canna Punch to take a time out. Balance play and rest to avoid any future burn out.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

You will be very fortunate this month, especially with making new connections that may even lead you to your soulmate. You may be craving a long term relationship or feel especially connected to your current partner. You are on your game with flirty banter that comes with ease and an impressive confidence that attracts people you never thought would look your way. Alternatively, if you have a serious relationship or a family, you’ll find yourself in a surprisingly helpful and supportive mood that draws your loved ones to you. It would be a great time to reconnect with old friends that you haven’t had time for. Share a pack of Reina Gushlatti .5g prerolls while you catch up. Everyone will find you naturally impressive so use it to your advantage!

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 18)

Enjoy the carefree feeling of summer. You are spontaneous and able to flow in the present moment. Life feels invigorating and you’ll enjoy a lot of socializing. Let the events come to you, the less you plan the more you’ll get out of it. A fun and uplifting strain like the Strawberries & Cream by Circle

S Farms will help you follow your intuition. It feels like you bring the party as others are easily captivated by your snarky humor and sex appeal. It will be very easy for you to get anything you want but don’t misuse your power. It can be unfair to others and you may hurt some people in the process. Definitely let loose but consider everyone else’s feelings if things feel too easy.

PISCES (FEB 18 – MAR 20)

Go with the flow this month and you won’t have any problems. You’re really good at doing what you feel at any given moment so just follow your impulses. You may experience some big fateful transitions this month, the stars predict a lot of change for you which could be for the better or worse but will change your life forever. It might be your career or a surprising opportunity presented by someone that you know. Take it as it comes, tell it like it is, and things will come easy to you. Enjoy this increased confidence and don’t hold yourself back! We recommend The Grower Circle’s S’mores Flight Bites to help you ride the wave.

Reading LIT!

Suggestions for Stoney Reading Freaks

By Shwa Laytart

WEED RULES By: Jay Wexler

We all want to celebrate weed being legal, and we should. But even though we’ve made it this far, we still have hills to climb. The fact that the federal government has yet to lower it on the scheduled drug list means that our celebration could come to an end if the wrong administration is in charge. Even those states that have legalized the herb have monstrous obstructions to get past. We are at a point in cannabis history that it’s necessary to pay close attention to the movement and stay involved. We’ve made it this far- don’t let them push us back and take it all away.

Jay Wexler is here to help us keep the movement alive and guide us to a better…. High. He’s here to help us blaze the way to a just and joyful marijuana policy for all. Jay is currently a Professor of Law at Boston University and in a former life, he was the law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the United States Supreme Court. Jay has authored six books, including Our Non-Christian Nation and The Odd Clauses. But some of you might recognize him from the documentary Hail Satan. Did I mention Jay is a constitution and environmental lawyer? Yah, Jay Wexler is one of the good guys and it goes without saying he knows his shit. A true thought leader we should all be listening to. Plus, he’s a funny as hell guy, and it comes out in his writing.

Weed Rules starts by taking you on a guided tour of cannabis prohibition. It hasn’t been easy to get to where some of us are, with the easy access to our favorite stains a short distance away. Jay points out how some people still perceive cannabis, and he also points out how those same people should try to evolve their perception. In chapter 3, ‘Making a Marketplace’, Jay brings up the issue that most states with cannabis regulation have limiting licenses. He points out that this has created fear. One that we can see happening before our eyes, where Big Corporate Cannabis will come in and dominate and monopolize the industry. Unfortunately, this problem is growing. If we don’t deal with it, we’ll end up with the same low potency, low benefit, crappy weed products produced by two major companies. Sound familiar?

In part 2 of the book, Jay guides us away from grudging tolerance and into careful exuberance. We hear about the restrictions put on marketing, advertising, and promoting your cannabis business and why these restrictions are ridiculous. Even though cannabis is legal, our representatives, who we elect, aren’t going to make it easy for us. Even though we the people voted for it, they really don’t want to see the industry progressing. Many of our representatives still think cannabis is worse than alcohol, and punish the industry for fear that it will corrupt the children and offend the fundamentalists. Now remember when I said Jay Wexler is a constitutional lawyer, he points out

in the book that by restricting how a company promotes their product for sale is directly going against the first amendment, and he believes it won’t be long before a cannabis company sues their state.

In chapter 5, Jay focuses on cannabis use and your job. The chapter begins with people who had their career ruined because they had cannabis in their system. A handful of examples, which by no means are isolated incidents. Here, he covers employment law and if a person should be fired, or not hired, if they are a cannabis user. Once again, Jay gives us examples, this time of cannabis users, both medical use and recreational, winning their cases, and others losing. Unfortunately, recreational users lose most cases. All because of drug testing and companies that require them.

In chapter 6, the issue of where to smoke is covered. An issue that we here in Vegas might soon move past, as the cannabis lounges begin to open up. Again, with limited licensing, will these be accessible in your district and will they too, end up being monopolized? We’re also reminded that in legalized states that don’t have a place to consume, many are still forced to smoke out by the dumpsters.

Jay also goes over how, even in states that have legalized, in some of those states’ cities, you can’t get a license for a cannabis business. It seems our elected officials don’t want what the people want. For those cannabis users in the cities without dispensaries or delivery services, a long drive to the nearest cannabis friendly town must be made. Once again, Jay gives us a schooling on the constitutional relationship between state and cities.

So what’s the conclusion? In the final chapter, Jay rolls it all out. He has a list of ten criteria, and although the list might not yet be complete, as the industry continues to evolve, it’s a great place to start.

Weed Rules is a handbook for continuing the progression of cannabis policies and ways we can create a better and even more enjoyable cannabis experience. I highly suggest you spark up and kick back with a copy of your own. This book is positively worth Reading Lit!

You can watch my interview with Jay Wexler at Avantpop Bookstore Presents…. Wherever you stream your podcasts. You can also pick up a signed copy of Weed Rules by Jay Wexler at Avantpop Bookstore in Las Vegas or at avantpopbooks.com.

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Food Spotlight NORTHERN ENVY

Northern Envy began as a food truck in the Reno/Sparks area in 2021. Owner Cory White takes great pride in his food truck and restaurant and having a staff family. Growing up in the California Bay Area and being surrounded by family, chefs and bakers alike, Cory has been inspired by food from all corners of his past and present, but it’s his customer service standards that drives him to provide excellent customer service. Northern Envy is the outlet for his creativity and he wanted to create a product that is made for the foodie. He looked at the market and saw that many food trucks and eateries serve a niche and he wanted to fill the gaps and serve the people who enjoy fresh, quality food. You can’t describe Northern Envy's food type just with a name. With a strong sense of gratitude, they have been successful from the beginning.

Northern Envy has partnered with a diverse selection of Northern Nevada cannabis dispensaries such as Three Nations, The Source, Jade Midtown and Rise Spanish Springs over the short time they’ve been around, primarily because they serve food that cannabis consumers want. That is food that not only sounds delicious, and looks amazing, but also satisfies the spirit when they’re using cannabis. Chef Cory really enjoys flower from Kynd Cannabis Co. and prefers flower over any other ways of consuming. His favorite terpene is terpinolene.

In early 2023, they partnered with The Stick Sports Lounge in Downtown Reno; the only sports bar in the area. They operate the kitchen there and call it their home. The welcoming they’ve gotten from the owners, staff and community has truly been humbling. They’ve

created a menu with the same fundamentals they began with which includes the same diverse selection of items. The crew also enjoys attending “Food Truck Fridays”. Made to order, all menu items are the same quality, designed for the foodies at heart. They offer food specials on select days of the week: Salad Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays, Steak Thursdays and on Sundays, they serve Brunch and Burgers. The full menu includes an array of smash burgers, tacos, salads, pastas and steaks. All items on the menu are made from scratch with fresh ingredients and are all made with love.

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Cooking with Cannabushi

>>> An Infusion Series with chef chris rodarte

What’s up all you Stoner’s and Stonette’s! I’m back again with another infused food recipe for your tastebuds. This might look like a complicated dish but believe it or not, it’s as easy as it looks! Especially if you have to cook for a group of hungry Stoner’s. Plus, it’s absolutely delicious! I just had the privilege of doing sushi at a recent WeedTV event in town, met some really great people and turned the countertop into artwork! (Check out my IG for clips and be on the lookout for my new channel on WeedTV called “Cooking With CannaBushi’).

Let’s get to it!

Ingredients:

Stoner Skillet

12 pack of large eggs

¼ cup of milk (regular, skim, almond or oat)

1 pack of bacon (turkey or regular)

1 pack of mixed cheese

1 container of feta cheese

½ bunch of green onions

2 tomatoes (diced)

1 pack of brussel sprouts

½ stick of cannabutter

1 oz. infused coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make sure all your ingredients are ready. Grab a big bowl and crack your eggs into it. Pour your choice of milk as well with some salt and pepper. Take a whisk and stir until mixed thoroughly.

Slice your green onions into thin “O’s” and save for later. Dice up your tomates. Cook your bacon how you like it- just don’t keep the excess oils from it. I used turkey bacon for my recipe but you can totally use what meat you would like. After it’s cooked, chop up your bacon into chunky ‘bits’ and save for later.

Hopefully you have a shallow and wide iron skillet but if you don’t, any pan should do that’s oven safe. I used a paella pan but if you feel more comfortable, use the stove top and just cook on a low/medium heat. Turn your oven to 200 degrees F. Let that preheat for about 15 minutes or until it reaches temp. Then start by putting just about half of your CannaButter into the pan and coat it with the butter.

Sprinkle a little salt and pepper onto your pan then pour your egg mixture into it. Make sure to cover all bottom edges of your pan. Cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you should see the eggs have almost cooked to a halfway point. Add your chopped tomatoes, then your mixed cheeses, and your bacon. Add the last of your cannabutter. Cook for 10 more minutes.

At this point, everything should be fully cooked so let’s take it out and place it on the counter. Start adding a little extra mixed cheese, because cheese is gooood! Break up and sprinkle your feta cheese, then your sliced green onions. Make sure you cover your eggs well so everyone gets a good bite. Drizzle your infused coconut oil over everything and place a centerpiece of your brussel sprouts.

There you have it! You just made a delicious and absolutely gorgeous infused meal! I hope you guys enjoyed this recipe as I have enjoyed eating it myself!

Chef Chris Rodarte aka CannaBushi Chris is a five star Sushi Chef and inventor of the first THC/CBD infused dessert sushi roll in America. Traveling across America and working for some of the most renowned restaurants and Chefs in the country like 2 Star Michelin rated Chef Tetsuya Wakuda of The New Wakuda Japanese restaurant inside The Palazzo, and Michelin rated Akira Back of Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant inside the Bellagio. Nominated for the Best Cannabis Chef in Las Vegas 2020, 2021, and 2022 as well as the first Cannabis Chef ever to be inducted into The Marquis Who's Who of America! Follow Cannabushi at www.cannabushi.com or @Cannabushi on IG.

Photo of Chef Rodarte by: Andrew Hatcher Food photo by: Justin Roberts