Nug Pops made with fruit juice. Photo credit: Nug. On a sun-drenched summer day, puffing on the indica-dominant Ice Cream strain is sure to whip up a craving for something sweet. But for those who pine for a pint of the real deal to cool off, Emerald has the scoop (pun fully intended) on cannabis-infused ice cream brands throughout the country. 7 … [Read more...] about Cream Come True: 7 Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream Brands to Chill With
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Infused Imitations: Consumers Question Mars Wrigley’s Motives After Corporation Sues Cannabis Companies
Infused imitations like "medicated Skittles" are eye-catching, but are brands piggybacking? Photo credit: Shutterstock. Combining munchies with the high may be a clever marketing strategy to gain customers. But the use of established brands in the sale of cannabis-infused edibles can also be a commercial liability. In May 2021, candy-manufacturing titan Mars … [Read more...] about Infused Imitations: Consumers Question Mars Wrigley’s Motives After Corporation Sues Cannabis Companies
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 a virtual cooking class held May 8th by Food Flower Future. Photo by Adel Aschenbrener. Food Flower Future is teaching consumers how to cook with cannabis — all from the comfort of their own homes. The cannabis event series was founded by Khara Pechtes. Pechtes runs … [Read more...] about This Virtual Class Teaches People How to Cook Infused, Chef-Approved Dishes From Home
Hemp Highball: Mason jar Mojito With Vodka
While Mojitos — which are Cuban highballs — are traditionally made with rum and sugar, we were inspired to use Humboldt's Finest Cannabis Sativa Vodka for this herbaceous cocktail. Plus — no sugar or muddling is needed in this recipe! Simply use a shaker or a mason jar to shake the mint together with the vodka, citrus and ice. The process helps muddle the mint to release its … [Read more...] about Hemp Highball: Mason jar Mojito With Vodka
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 … [Read more...] about Tasty Cannabinoids: the Science of Edibles