The New Wave of Gin By Eric Danville Imagine a plant so versatile that it can be used to treat ailments affecting your skin, heart and immune system. Imagine that it’s also a popular intoxicant, used recreationally for hundreds of years by millions of people around the world. Then imagine a massive, class-based smear campaign launched by companies whose bottom line it … [Read more...] about Getting in the Spirit
Archives for July 2018
Outer Galactic Chocolates
Written by Nora Mounce What if King Midas’s magical power could have transformed everything he touched into a healing herb? Or chocolate? A Greek mythological figure, King Midas’s omnipotent fingers are metaphorical of man’s singular desire for wealth. Do such fantasies still dominate our reality? In 2018, evidence of a cultural revolution is everywhere. Cannabis is rapidly … [Read more...] about Outer Galactic Chocolates
Spicy Watermelon Shooters
Recipe Makes eight 1 oz shooters At the apex of summer refreshment, fluorescent booze-spiked slushies shimmer like a vacancy sign on an empty highway. To keep sugar and alcohol levels at a happy medium, we zipped these refreshing watermelon margaritas in the blender with nothing more than watermelon, ice, lime juice and tequila. A hint of savory smokiness from the … [Read more...] about Spicy Watermelon Shooters
On Your Marks, Get Set, Grow!
The Cannabis Challenge That’s Got Everyone Guessing... Written by Allison Edrington A mystery strain has taken root in dozens of farms across Northern California. Quietly growing alongside the rest of the cannabis crops, farmers have high expectations but don’t know what to expect as these unknown plants begin to flourish. How much space will they need? How thirsty will they … [Read more...] about On Your Marks, Get Set, Grow!
High and Mighty Lobster Mac and Cheese
Adapted from “The 420 Gourmet” by JeffThe420Chef. Copyright ©2016 by JeffThe420Chef. Reprinted in part, courtesy of Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Portion for 6 People This is my favorite comfort food. This version is creamy and packed with flavor. The lobster version here also happens to be one of my most asked-for dishes. When mac and cheese is … [Read more...] about High and Mighty Lobster Mac and Cheese