Interview: Placing one of your weed-worship photos on the cover of High Times magazine isn’t unlike your band being featured “on the cover of the Rolling Stone.” And one Colorado photographer (who also shoots nug-porn for The Cannabist!) achieved that goal this month.
Colorado voters approved the sale of legal marijuana thinking the revenues derived would go towards areas like schools or treatment for substance abuse.
Shop critic The Ombudsman visits High Level Health – Lincoln, in Denver, for a recreational purchase. “Though all of the jars smelled great, I was disappointed there were only seven strains available. I rolled the dice and went with a sativa blend cone joint.”
On this day the winds had climbed through the hill country, turning up splashing waves and making our river expedition a wavy affair. This was all new for my friend, who had never paired weed with physical activity.
Deviled eggs are dipped in whole-wheat crumbs and cannabutter, then fried up. The garnish of scallion and bacon can soak up whatever cannabutter was not absorbed by the breadcrumbs.
This edible has a higher level of cannabidiol for pain relief without the “high” feeling. “My hopes for this experience were fairly reasonable. My checklist: the edible must be edible; it needs to kick in within a sensible amount of time; and it should actually target my lower back pain.”
The FBI is refusing to run nationwide background checks on people applying to run legal marijuana businesses in Washington state, even though it has conducted similar checks in Colorado—a discrepancy that illustrates the quandary the Justice Department faces with regulating a drug that’s long been illegal under federal law.
Of course there’s the parade, and many other things to do, including conventional stuff (kegs and eggs) — and extremely unconventional (dream interpretation?) “Would you believe me if I said the parade is the least exciting thing going on this weekend?”
What should pot retailers do to grow their businesses? The game plan is much the same as for other types of stores: Educate the customer, provide exceptional products and service and create a buzz through marketing, particularly social media and the occasional discount or giveaway.
The Q&A handles readers’ questions on all marijuana matters. In this installment, topics include worker’s comp and how employers drug test; how soon an out-of-stater can purchase more pot; and someone seeking marijuana strains of the 1970s.
Definitely leaning OG, Kuchi proved to be sedative and numbing without much going on upstairs. Clusters of amber trichomes were notable on this indi-dominant hybrid. “In retrospect, I suppose I was blinded by them.”
The number of patients on Colorado’s medical marijuana registry rose ever so slightly in the first month of recreational store sales, according to new figures from state health officials.
It’s no superstition, friends; this strain is going to produce some overwhelming dry mouth if you smoke it. So make sure you have your liquids handy. With that in mind, I still enjoyed my experience with Stevie Wonder. It worked for me because it didn’t change the way I perceive time.
This Q&A handles reader questions on marijuana matters. In this installment, Q’s on tourist drug testing, edible purchase limits and flying with or shipping pot out of Colorado.
Brace yourselves, pork lovers. A herd of heritage pigs arrives at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver this Sunday for the ultimate culinary competition that is Cochon 555. We paid a visit to chef Justin Brunson of Old Major. For Brunson, pot and pigs go hand in hand.
There is something about the crusty top and the creaminess under that crust that certainly makes this dish a contender as the ultimate comfort food. You can always vary the cheese, or add veggies or bacon. Bacon would be amazing.
This sativa-dominant hybrid with the long name provides a mildly intoxicating experience with a strong sense of optimism. Good for getting in tune with your body in a yoga session or doing some deep thinking.
The Patient’s Choice location on Morrison Road isn’t busy on a Friday afternoon, which is a good thing, and the professional, friendly staff redeems an average recreational shopping experience and purchase.
Veronica Carpio with Grow Hemp Colorado talks about the outlook for industrial hemp as new licensing is set to begin March 1 with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Grow Hemp Colorado is hosting a Boulder County Hemp Meeting to commemorate the occasion.
Review: Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid marijuana strain crossing sativa Haze with indica Blueberry to spark energy and wild ideas.
It’s 4:20 p.m. on February 20, 2014, and here are a few of the things we’re talking about at Cannabist HQ.
The Cannabist’s Ombudsman reviews a recreational marijuana purchase at Kindman in Denver. “The selection of strains on offer was better than most recreational stores that I have been into. I asked to smell quite a few jars, and despite the line of customers still waiting outside the door, she patiently and happily handled my requests.”
The key to a good Super Lemon Haze is all in the nose. Look for lemony with a savory, buttery undertone. “It’s the Swiss Army knife of sativas in that I can count on it for a boost in mood, energy, or creativity. Pretty much anything but sleep.”
Strawberries dipped in cannabis-infused chocolate take an already pretty, sexy dessert to new heights. The glaze is made with canna-coconut oil and melted chocolate.
Is there a better job assignment than going into Trader Joe’s to pick out stoner food? I think not.
