How two leading voices in the Asian American community tapped into their roots to bring cannabis cuisine to the modern consumer Photo by: Heather Tafolla @heathertafolla For centuries, cooking has been a sacred art that combines aromas, flavors, and ingredients to create appetizing dishes pleasing our palates. As our ancestors knew long ago, a well-prepared meal not only offers us sustenance and delight, but food can also be used as medicine. At a July event held at the Asian

A new age of purity standards is here. Utopia is helping redefine what it means to be “clean” in the current state of cannabis. (photo credit: Jeremy Pavia) If you live in California, you’ve most likely heard the term “clean cannabis” being used since new regulations dropped on July 1st of this year. What exactly does it mean to be clean and how does it impact the grower and the consumer? Over the past several months, cannabis companies have been working diligently to pass Ca

We can’t get enough of Lizzy Tish High Tea Cookies Photo Credit: Lizzy Tish Cookies On a warm, sunny Wednesday afternoon in Venice, California, we had the pleasure of having coffee with Marilyn Robinson, Founder of Lizzy Tish Cookies. After meeting this thoughtful edible producer and learning her story, Robinson’s perfectly designed cookies have quickly become a new favorite. Leaving her career as a fashion designer in Los Angeles, Robinson decided to follow her passion back

Six simple steps to making canna-foods at home (Photo Credit: Monica Lo of Sous Weed) If you are curious about cannabis, you might be wondering how to make a cannabis infusion at home. While it may seem intimidating at first, incorporating herbal products into your cooking routine is easy once you learn a thoughtful approach that works. Before making your first infusion, it’s imperative to educate yourself on edibles and understand how your body will react. Many people belie

(Photo credit: Alex Junho Kim & Opulent Chef) Thursday Infused is a gourmet series for the canna-curious. Guests will have a chance to meet the chef, discover new brands, and learn about cannabis at this educational happy hour in San Francisco. As we gear up for this one-of-a-kind event series launching March 8th, we wanted to share a preview of what's in store and why you should join us! As a disclosure, this post may contain affiliate links. Infused Small Plates Each month

The first-ever High Times Top Chef shares the ins and outs of cooking with cannabis (Photo Credit: Chloe Hom) Meet Brandon Allen, the first-ever High Times Top Cannabis Chef, certified Interpener, cannabis educator, and guru of paleo and ketogenic cuisine. As a leader in the canna-culinary industry, Chef Brandon’s long list of accomplishments is impressive and well deserved. After our first encounter with this prestigious chef, his passion for cannabis was contagious. We imme