COOKING WITH CANNABIS Elevated Dinner Party
>>> >>> BY BY CHEF CHEF GARRICK GARRICK UMLAND UMLAND
will know what to expect or how to react. If you can pair some nice infused mocktails with food that is recognizable, your guests will feel most at ease. The following recipes are super fun for everyone. In this first course I have put together two options. Both of these dishes work well together as well as give your guests a vegan option. You may also notice that in these courses I have chosen to use multiple forms of cannabis, both infused and in the plant material form. Remember to offer a full explanation of what your guests are about to enjoy and be ready for any questions that may arise.
Hope the first month of 2021 has been good to you all. As we continue our elevated dinner party discussion we want to talk about a few key topics. We’ve established the who, what, and where of the party last month, now let’s discuss the flow, the dosing and how to balance highs, and a delicious first course. As the chef and host of the party, you are in control of how you want the party to flow. It’s a good idea to have a plan in place prior to your party. Think of a good way to introduce your guests to the dinner party. You can do things like offer mocktails and present your guests menus and offer an explanation of the evening. It is also helpful to determine what the style will be - buffet, family style, or coursed menu. Don’t forget to think about the ambiance as part of the flow. Make sure to have a playlist that reflects your evenings’ vibe. Have something playing in the background that will ensure your guests remain nice and relaxed while the evening moves along. Don’t forget to think of the end of the party as well. How will you want the party to come to a close? I always like to include a small grab bag of CBD products and other offerings that are relevant to the evening. A very important aspect to the success
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of an elevated dinner party is the proper dosing for guests. No two people are alike when it comes to how they may react to consuming THC. It is always best to err on the side of caution and “go low and slow” with your dosing. Offering different forms of THC infusions can help control how your guests may feel. A tincture can have a quicker effect than a coconut oil or butter. You also want to have offerings that are not infused as well. This will help some of your guests that may be hesitant in overindulging. Be sure to think about the style of your dinner party and how that decision may affect how you control the dosing. For instance, if you have chosen to do a buffet style dinner, you may want to have tags highlighting the level and form of THC in the dish. Make sure to offer explanations of what the guests can expect in your food. To help alleviate any anxiety or “over-highness” your guests may feel, be sure to include CBD throughout your dinner. Having CBD in your desert or after dinner drinks can help your guests manage their high and leave feeling the utmost joy in their experience. Please keep in mind that less will definitely be more when using cannabis in a dinner party setting. The introduction to the consumption of cannabis is important. Not everyone
Field Greens with Infused Sherry Vinaigrette Yield: 4-6 portions Prep Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients 1/3 cup sherry vinegar 1 large clove garlic 2 t dried oregano 1 t salt 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, infused 1 bag mixed baby greens 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 cucumber, diced 1 carrot, diced, 1 tomato, diced 3 hearts of palm, sliced 10 pepperoncini, sliced 2 grams decarboxylated cannabis Instructions Blend the vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped. With the blender running, slowly blend in the oil. Toss the baby greens, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, carrot, hearts of palm, and pepperoncini with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and black pepper, and serve. Using a hand zester, carefully grate the decarboxylated cannabis over each salad.
