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The Dime: 6/18/2021
On The Dime: 6/18/2021, Dems unveil decriminalization plan; California gives $100 million to legal industry; Connecticut set to legalize adult-use cannabis.
The Entourage Effect: Make Cannabis Synergy Work for you
Everyone has heard of the benefits that THC and CBD provide, but what about CBC, CBN, limonene or pinene? New research on the benefits of combining cannabis compounds, called the entourage effect, will change the way consumers look at cannabis forever.
From Middle School Teacher to CBD Industry: a Conversation with Founder of The Botanica Boutique
Kris Haas, CEO of Botanica Boutique, speaks about her personal and professional experience with cannabis, and her excitement about the growing cannabis industry which helped her to launch The Botanica Boutique.
Grow Your Garden With Personal Plants
More people are gardening, and growing medicinal herbs. Personal Plants is one company that has expanded on this concept in order to help others learn.
5 Pride Products That Uplift and Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community
It’s that time of the year again. With Pride month more than halfway over, the question of how to support LGBTQIA+ individuals demands proper address.
Sink Into Relaxation With Toastyy’s Moisturizing CBD Lotion
Toastyy’s HIGH CBD Hand and Body Lotion. Photo credit: Toastyy. Dry Skin? No Problem. Toastyy’s got…
A Conversation With a Former Cop on Drug and Police-Reform
Many believe cops oppose drug reform. That’s not true for Terry Blevins, former officer in Maricopa County, Arizona and international security specialist.
Anxiety Relief From HereNow CBD’s Harmony Turmeric Gummies
Stress affects our bodies more than we think. With HereNow CBD’s Harmony Turmeric Gummies, stress management starts at the taste buds!
Meet Your Farmer: Jenn Procacci, WildLand Cannabis
Emerald spoke with Jen Proccaci, co-founder of WildLand Cannabis, about what it means to be a legacy farmer, going legal, and more.
Cannabis Dispensaries
Sweet Flower: Cali’s Favorite Dispensary
California is arguably the birthplace of modern day cannabis culture. Sweet Flower — Cali’s leading medical and recreational cannabis retailer — embodies that laid back, West Coast state…
Dispensary Profile: Vireo Health
Vireo Health in New York aims to offer quality medical cannabis as a natural alternative to opioids.
Dispensaries to Visit While in Colorado
There are over 1,000 dispensaries in Colorado, according to the state’s Department of Revenue. They sell their medical and recreational cannabis to seasoned Colorado residents, as well as…
Dispensary Profile: New England Treatment Access (NETA)
NETA, a dispensary in Massachusetts, is dedicated to giving customers a quality cannabis experience and giving back to the community.
Celebrities in Cannabis
“The Heartbeat of our Passion,” Charlotte Figi, Industry Pioneer, Dies
On Monday, April 7th, 2020, Charlotte Figi—namesake of high-CBD, low-THC strain, Charlotte’s Web—died. She was 13 years old. Charlotte’s death was announced on her mother’s, Paige Figi, Facebook page in a message that read, “Charlotte is no longer suffering. She is seizure-free forever. Thank you so much for all of your love. Please respect their privacy at this time.” The post has since been updated to provide clarification on Charlotte’s cause of death, which was reportedly caused by complications of COVID-19, according to Realm of Caring, a nonprofit co-founded by Paige…
John Legend Joins Plus Products as a CBD Gummy Spokesman
R&B superstar John Legend surprised everyone in mid-September by partnering with Plus Products to launch 50 state compliant CBD gummies. This is a huge deal for the CBD and cannabis industries respectively, and though Plus Products manufactures THC products, spokesperson John Legend will only be working with CBD. This line of gummies includes an original 25mg tiny bite in blueberry, an Uplift version with grapefruit flavor and vitamin b12, and the most popular, the blackberry tea + melatonin version they created with sleep experts Casper, best known for mattresses. About the collab, Legend said…
Jim Belushi: From Screen to Green
For Jim Belushi, the cannabis farm is primarily not a vacation retreat, although he knows how to kick back and stay amused in the bucolic setting.
Liz Carmouche, One of the UFC’s First Female Fighters, Talks Adversity and Advocacy
Liz Carmouche is known for her record-setting battles inside and outside of the Octagon. She is one of the first two women to bring mixed martial arts (MMA) into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In 2013, Carmouche competed against Ronda Rousey in the sport’s first-ever women’s title fight—the UFC 157—and became “the first openly gay fighter to compete inside the famous cage,” reported MMAMania.com. After solidifying herself as a pioneer for female fighters, she’s ready to make her mark on another industry: cannabis. Carmouche, aka the “Girl-Rilla,” currently fights in the UFC women’s flyweight…
Eat your edibles
Tasty Cannabinoids: the Science of Edibles
Photo credit News Desk Edibles are becoming more popular as more states across the U.S. start to legalize cannabis. In fact, research from the industry data company, ArcView group, shows that the edibles market will hit $4.1 billion by 2022. Popular edibles include caramels, chocolates, taffy, and mints. But consumers seem to prefer gummies most, according to BDSA, which found that infused gummies made up more than 80% of edible sales in states like California, Oregon and Colorado in 2020. While legalization has allowed for more infusions to hit the market seemingly every day,…
Aplós, A Hemp-Infused Liquor Alternative?
Like many during the pandemic, it is difficult for me to unwind when working from home. Many turn to alcohol to relax but I do not drink daily. The hemp-infused beverage Aplós is perfect for replacing a nightly cocktail. Aplós means “simple” in Greek. The hemp-infused beverage emphasizes a return to simplicity from our busy and distracted society. Co-founder Emily Onkey wrote to Emerald Magazine that Aplós is meant to be a recalibration. It is “a brand that creates products and experiences that help us slow down and reconnect to the magic of…
Flower and Spice Dark Chocolate Tart
As the heat of summer finally starts to cool, I can’t turn my oven on quickly enough. The nostalgic delight of scooping flour and whisking egg whites is nearly as satisfying as pulling a tray of cookies from the oven. But a few years ago, my afternoons as a hobbyist baker took a hit after discovering that my health was markedly improved by giving up the alleged demon, gluten. I know, I know … but feeling good is worth it! After a few epic failures—I don’t recommend attempting to make gluten-free (GF) biscotti—I…
Cali-Flower Latkes
By Nora Mounce As a college freshman, I rented a room in a brown shingle house blocks away from the “Gourmet Ghetto” in North Berkeley, California. I loved retreating from the relentless energy of the Cal campus to my quiet tree-lined neighborhood, where gourmet eateries lined Shattuck Avenue. My favorite spot was Saul’s Deli, where red overstuffed booths, and a black and white checkered floor looked more like a New York City diner than home. Still, given its charm, Saul’s became a refuge from my collegiate homesickness. Brought up by Midwestern parents, I was…
