Add some ‘sparkle’ to your table this holiday season with LaGrandeur (Photo credit: Eric Louis Haines) The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun. In addition to finding the perfect turkey, finding the perfect beverage to match your menu can be a challenging task. Wine and Champagne are obvious choices when it comes to festive drinks, but are there any good alternatives? This holiday season, pop open a bottle of LaGrandeur Sparkling Cranberry carefully infused with 5

If we could describe infused edibles with one word it would be "delicious". As the cannabis industry continues to grow, there are so many notable brands that are impressing the palate with delectable canna-culinary creations. It’s not all about the pot brownies anymore. Edible producers are changing the gourmet landscape by introducing products that can be incorporated into homemade recipes as well as producing high-end delicacies that are finely crafted with artisanal cannab

Women Grow, an organization that educates and empowers women in the cannabis industry, recently hosted an event in Oakland featuring keynote speaker Maya Elisabeth, CEO of Om Edibles and Whoopi & Maya. Elisabeth’s experience in the cannabis industry is impressive. Launching her first company in 2008, Om Edibles produces 15 products that are geared towards medical patients made from sustainable ingredients including artisanal sun-grown cannabis. After receiving several awards

Cooking with cannabis is becoming one of the most popular ways to ingest herb. Since edibles are smoke free, many patients and enthusiasts are choosing to spare their lungs and eat cannabis using a variety of cooking and baking techniques. When preparing cannabis edibles at home, cannabinoids are drawn to fats, oils and alcohol which allows the THC and other compounds to become active. This is why there are many infused butters, olive oils and concentrates. No matter what coo

A key ingredient to many infused recipes is gourmet cannabis-infused olive oil. As with traditional olive oil, CannaOil is very versatile. It can be used to make salad dressings, sauces, pastas, sautés, baked goodies, and much more. When preparing CannaOil at home, use an olive oil or coconut oil that complements the flavors of the meal. For example, avoid using olive oils that are grassy, herbaceous, and bitter. While those types of oils are great on their own, they don't co