live better with cannabis
This Virtual Class Teaches People How to Cook Infused, Chef-Approved Dishes From Home
The finished meal — lemon chicken, Greek salad and Tzatziki sauce. Participants made the meal during…
The Dime: 5/14/2021
On The Dime 5/14/2021, salaries increase for cannabis workers, Louisiana House passes decriminalization bill, and Schumer prioritizes federal legalization.
Khush Kush — Where Happy Weed Grows
Khush Kush is one of Washington’s highest quality cannabis farms. They are family and minority-owned, pesticide free, and they produce award-winning weed.
We Tried Delta-8 THC Vapes from Dose of Chill, and Here’s What Happened
This week, we tried delta-8 THC vapes for the first time. The disposable vapes came in four varieties, all made by vape company, Dose of Chill.
Earth on Fire
From deforestation in the Amazon, to gender reveal parties in America — our earth is one fire.
The Killing of Sarah Halimi: When Anti-Semitism Arises and Cannabis is Used to Avoid Justice
Sarah Halimi was murdered by Kobili Traoré in 2017. But Traoré was not criminally responsible because he was smoking cannabis at that time.
How Cannabis Contributes to the Global Waste Crisis, and What Experts say we can do About it
The cannabis industry has a plastics problem. Emerald spoke to experts about what consumers and businesses can to be more sustainable.
Breathing Room: Cleaning up our Dirty air
A body can live several weeks without food; days without water; but mere minutes without air. What are we doing to this essential foundation for life?
Hemp Highball: Mason jar Mojito With Vodka
A twist on the traditional Cuban Highball, this mint mojito combines hemp-infused vodka, citrus and club soda for a light, summery cocktail.
Cannabis Dispensaries
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.
Joyology Dispensaries aim to Enhance Consumer Happiness
Joyology is one stop on many cannabis consumers’ path to happiness, whether they seek improved mental, physical or spiritual well-being. As a staple dispensary in Michigan, Joyology is…
A Sneak Peak into Maribis Dispensary of Chicago and Springfield, Illinois
When thinking of Chicago, usually the mind wanders to Chicago-style hotdogs, deep dish pizzas, bold architecture, and now cannabis dispensaries. On January 1st 2020, Illinois legalized recreational cannabis use.…
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
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…
Crockpot Cannabis Butter for Beginners
Cannabis butter offers a versatile and smokeless way to consume THC, and this crockpot cannabis butter recipe for beginners is one of the simplest and most effective ways of creating infused butter. Use this guide to kick up any favorite recipes for a trippy twist.
