With the nationwide launch of Edibles.com last spring, Edible Brands, the company behind Edible Arrangements, is entering bold new territory: THC. Yes, that Edible Arrangements — the name behind the flower-shaped pineapples and chocolate-covered strawberries gracing teachers’ desks and mother-in-laws’ kitchen islands since 1999.

The idea of transitioning to THC had been percolating for a while, with the brand acquiring the domain name a year ago after settling a cybersquatting lawsuit to release the name from World Media Group, an entity that had acquired the site with the hope of turning a profit by reselling it. Soon after, Edible Brands hired cannabis business professional Thomas Winstanley as executive vice president and general manager of the new venture, Edibles.com. Later that year, Somia Farid Silber stepped up as CEO after eight years with the company.

The synergy comes not only from the name, but also from the brand’s trusted reputation. In a market dominated by gas station grams and poorly labeled edibles in prohibition states, Edible Arrangement’s trusted reputation is a salve for those seeking regulation and reliability.

Edibles.com now reaches more than 65% of Americans with lab-tested, federally compliant THC products, offering same-day delivery in select markets. It’s a first-of-its-kind e-commerce network built for a category that, until recently, was defined by patchwork regulation, consumer uncertainty and underground connections.

Cannabis Now recently spoke with Winstanley to understand how this new model came to life, and what it means for the new era of cannabis commerce.

Building the “Amazon of THC”

Winstanley has described his ideal model as “The Amazon of THC.” In the same way Amazon helped build trust and ease in e-commerce, Edibles.com seeks to educate and serve as a central hub for THC nationwide.

“We shied away from that moniker initially, but the parallels are there.” Winstanley says. “Amazon started with one category, books, that made sense for e-commerce. For us, that entry point is functional ingestibles: products that are safe, tested and outcome-driven.”

But Winstanley’s ambitions go beyond product aggregation. “Amazon built an ecosystem that educated consumers about online shopping. We’re trying to do the same for cannabis,” he explains. “Our goal is to demystify the access point—to help people understand what they’re buying, why it’s legal and how to shop by outcome rather than just strain or potency.”

At the end of the day, Edibles.com’s is focused on consumer health and wellness—helping people enhance their wellbeing through hemp while being able to skip the hassle of going to the store. “Wellness is our guiding principle: highly categorized products that focus on outcome,” Winstanley says. “We have a lot of folks who are purchasing products online for the first time and having them delivered to their door.”

Even within such a massive framework, starting a new business is never easy. “In some ways, we’re beginning a business within a company. This is not an extension of more ways to sell strawberries, but a whole new portfolio of substances,” he says, adding that Edibles.com is currently primarily speaking to Edible Arrangements’ existing audience.  

Designed for Function

Edibles.com’s UX/UI mirrors the company’s mission to deliver outcome-driven products. Rather than overwhelming users with a dispensary-style menu of hundreds of SKUs, Edibles.com organizes its offerings by need: sleep, stress, pain management, energy and mood uplift.

That health-forward lens, he notes, aligns more with Target’s vitamin aisle than a traditional cannabis shop. “My wife and I love Olly Sleep Gummies,” he says. “Our products belong in that same conversation. We’re not marketing ‘getting high’; we’re marketing better sleep, less stress and overall functional outcomes. That’s the bridge between cannabis and wellness.”

This framing places THC as a nootropic along the lines of ashwagandha, demystifying the ingredient as a part of the larger wellness landscape. Winstanley describes their framing as “more aligned with nutraceuticals than controlled substances.”

The Compliance Maze

With each state comes a new set of laws, bylaws and risk assessments, along with a separate set of legal reviews and ongoing vetting. “We move fast, but we’re also cautious,” he says. “Every day involves balancing innovation with compliance. You want to grow quickly, but you can’t jeopardize consumer trust or partner integrity.”

That trust is earned through curation and transparency. Edibles.com only features brands with established reputations, such as Wyld, Wana, Kiva, and Cann—all of which undergo rigorous compliance audits before being listed. “This is our varsity lineup,” Winstanley says. “It sets us up to reach further outside the margins.”

Restoring Confidence in a $28B Market

While the U.S. hemp-derived THC market now exceeds $28 billion, consumers remain skeptical of its legality. “We get asked all the time: ‘How is this legal?’” he says. “We’re talking about the same molecule, just different extraction processes due to regulation.”

Since hemp plants legally contain less than 0.3% THC, industry practice requires hemp-derived THC to take the route of using CBD to convert into THC. This process requires more sophisticated techniques, such as isomerization. “Marijuana” plants, however, have a naturally higher THC content, lending themselves to a more straightforward extraction process (including solvents, ethanol or CO2). 

“Hemp leveled the playing field,” he says. “It allows for a vibrant, more diverse community of entrepreneurs and businesses that are no longer locked out of the market and can pursue their goals, finding a manufacturing contract with a brewery or gummy company, rather than in a regulated market.”

However, in November, President Trump signed a spending bill to end the 43-day government shutdown, which included a ban on all hemp-derived THC products. While nothing has taken effect yet—and industry professionals are pushing back—it remains a very real threat. Winstanley is one of those professionals, pledging to use the one-year grace period to organize resistance: “Farmers, brands, and consumers, once fragmented, are now mobilizing together to defend what they’ve built and to finally push for the federal framework the hemp industry has long demanded.”

“We’re executive directors of the US Hemp Roundtable. We’re aiming to ensure that federal laws don’t eliminate the $28 billion industry, 3,000 jobs, and revenue for farmers that they currently generate from soy and corn production. I’m fortunate to have to solve these problems; I think there’s a major generational shift happening – the issues we’re arguing about now will be so far in the rearview mirror in the next ten years. The pain will be worth it in the end.”

A Responsible Revolution

For Winstanley, the stakes go beyond business. “We’re not just selling THC, we’re proving we can do it responsibly at scale,” he says.

He’s candid about the risks that keep him up at night, the first concern being the very real consumer health threat posed by unregulated products. “I have a four-year-old and one-year-old, and if my son saw a Nerd’s Rope-infused gummy, he’s more likely to try something he shouldn’t. That’s why we self-regulate, use age gates, and push for better policies.”

Amid the challenges, Winstanley remains optimistic. “THC can help our country,” he says. “It’s grown, processed and sold here: a true homegrown supply chain. What excites me most is that we’re finally bringing cannabis into the same conversation as wellness, health and happiness.”

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On Monday, January 5, leading cannabis edibles company Wyld announced the acquisition of Grön, a women-led brand focused on creating delicious, handcrafted, cannabis-infused edibles. The deal brings together two of the most recognized and respected names in edibles—both from Oregon—combining Grön’s premium, innovation-driven portfolio with Wyld’s extensive distribution reach across North America. According to the companies, the partnership is designed to accelerate growth while preserving what makes each brand beloved by consumers—a shared commitment to quality, creativity and authenticity.

“This acquisition is about scaling a brand that’s already winning,” stated Aaron Morris, founder and CEO of Wyld in Monday’s press release. “Grön has built exceptional products and a deeply trusted brand. Our goal is to support its continued growth by pairing Grön’s creativity and innovation with Wyld’s infrastructure, reach and operational strength—without compromising what makes Grön special.”

Grön Founder and CEO Christine Apple is equally excited about the company’s future. When deliberating on how to grow the brand so that it can carry on for generations, Apple asked herself, “What is the brand’s best opportunity for success to continue to grow and grow rapidly?” She concluded that “Wyld has the platform to be able to do that, and they’re the only company, I think, in this entire space, that can do it better than I can. And I mean that.”

Beyond Apple’s belief in the power of the Wyld brand and infrastructure to expand, Apple, perhaps more importantly, is in line with Morris’ vision. “I couldn’t imagine someone that I could trust more to carry this brand forward,” she candidly shared in a conversation with Cannabis Now’s own founder and CEO, Eugenio Garcia, on Tuesday. “We share a lot of common values, and he’s really committed to keeping the brand as it is.”

Join us as Apple takes us down memory lane, back to her Oregon kitchen when only medical cannabis was legal, and weed was far less socially acceptable. Apple shares insight on how she’s found success by staying lean, efficient, privately funded and “laser focused” as well as her unwavering passion for Grön—“her baby,” so to speak—and all that the brand represents. It’s certainly been a labor of love over the past decade, and now she’s finally ready to let Grön leave the nest and soar to new heights as the legacy carries on.  

Eugenio Garcia: To kick things off, can you share Grön’s origin story?

Christine Apple: So, I am a recovering architect. I joke about that. I graduated from architecture school at the University of Texas in ‘99 and moved up to Oregon and started working at an architecture firm, and did that for about 16 years, 14 years—something like that.

On a whim, I started making chocolate edibles in my home kitchen, just dinking around. What started as a side project kind of grew into a monster in all the best ways. I actually had a day job as an architect, and I would make chocolates at night and back then it was medical days, but [cannabis] wasn’t legal, or “adult-use.” From the social side, it was frowned upon, so I was kind of living a double life.

At some point—I think 2014 in Oregon—they passed adult-use, and I took a gamble and cashed in my stock options and left my architecture firm and bought chocolate machines and said, “I’m going to give this a go.” We’ve really not taken any outside capital until this past year, which has been probably one of the defining factors of our success, because the industry is so volatile. We’re very lean. We run a really efficient machine. And yeah, it’s been the journey of my life, that’s for sure.

EG: Wow, good for you. What is the current footprint of the brand?

CA: We are in nine states right now—Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey. We’re currently in the process of relaunching Nevada and Canada. I think our penetration across the markets that we’re in is well over 75% on average; most states we’re closer to 90%. We’re the number one edible up in Canada as well. Grön is on a on a tremendous growth trajectory. The time was right to be able to leverage the distribution channels and the real platform that Wyld is able to offer to continue to grow the brand.

EG: What does the name Grön mean? Does it have any significance?

CA: It does. So I studied abroad in Scandinavia during college [for architecture], and it means “green” in Swedish. It’s simply the word “green.” The funny thing about this is, there was no business plan, there was no intent to start a business—I just started making chocolate. Then I had to come up with a name. It was an hour-long exercise coming up with things that were meaningful to me and looking at cool words. I was researching chocolate companies, and if you think of all the interesting chocolate brands, a lot of them have words that are hard to pronounce. From this side of the world, sustainability is important, and it’s green for the plant. Grön is kind of a cool word that’s a little difficult to say and the umlauts make it fun, although difficult to type.

EG: I love that. And although you’ve expanded from chocolates, Grön soley offers edibles, right?

CA: Yes, we’ve stayed laser focused. And I think again, that’s another real strong point to the company and our success and profitability—staying really laser focused and building the brand. I can look back on it now and say it takes a long time to mature a brand to a place where it’s really a brand—a brand isn’t a brand if you don’t recognize it and people aren’t following it and really understanding it and believing in it, and it takes years to generate that kind of trust.

EG: Moving into Grön’s next chapter, how did you and Wyld’s CEO Aaron Morris come to meet?

CA: So both Grön and Wyld grew up during the Oregon medical days, so my founder’s story is not very different from his. It was the same timeline. He and I have lived in Portland for the entire duration of these companies’ existence, and we had never met in person until about six months ago. Seth Yakatan, a dear friend, actually introduced Aaron and Draper Bender, president of Grön. They went for coffee, and Draper came back to me and said, “I have an idea. What do you think about this?” I said, “No way. You’re out of your mind.” And then I slept on it. And, you know, the reality is, both these companies—everyone in this industry—is trying to figure out what to do next.

For years, we’ve been expanding into new markets, and that’s a great strategy until you run out of new markets to open, and then you’ve got to figure out how to grow. And this industry is just really stifled by the federal legislation. Wyld has gone to all the states, and they dominate in all the states, but they need to figure out how to continue to grow, too. We have conquered all of the new states, but we kind of passed over those older legacy states that are more saturated like California, Colorado, Washington and Michigan. It’s time for us to figure out how to enter those markets. The reality is: Wyld is the largest player in all those markets.

There are so many similarities with what these companies are it just, it really makes sense with the synergies between the two companies, both being Oregon-based, and we share a lot of common values, and he’s really committed to keeping the brand as it is. I couldn’t think of someone that could be better positioned to carry it forward.

EG: It’s January 2026 and we have the pending completion of Trump’s executive order to reschedule cannabis that he announced at the end of last year. How has that announcement changed your 2026 plans or affected your business?

CA: It hasn’t affected us at all to be honest, you know, we’re a private company. There’s been news and talk for years and years and we kind of just blur out the noise and keep moving forward. For us right now, it’s strictly business as usual, delivering excellence and bringing products to the people who want them. That’s what we do.

EG: With Grön, we’ll go back to your slogan, “the best-tasting edible on the planet.” Where does that come from? Is it in the ingredients? Is it the process? How do you live up to that?

CA: Well, from the very beginning, when I started making chocolate at home, one of the reasons that the product took off was because it actually tasted good. And edibles are traditionally not very good. They taste like weed. And you’ll never make something taste better by adding cannabis to it. It’s my opinion, and there may be some people that disagree with that, but I think the majority of people agree.

There are three pillars to any product success: It has to taste good, look good and feel good. And you have to hit all three pillars. Every product that we make, that we put on market, has to. So, we’ve spent a lot of time with flavor and terpene profiles and adding different levels of acidity, which counters the cannabis flavor. It’s been a really fun journey.

EG: A lot of conversations I’ve had in 2025 with industry leaders have been surrounding this big question of “How do we survive? How do we thrive?” It’s been a bit of a challenging four years for a lot of companies and leaders, and one of the answers to that was, “It’s time to team up.” It’s time to create alliances and think of business more in that vein rather than people playing in their own silo. And so, with your decision to team up with Wyld, what were some of the biggest decision-making factors behind that?

CA: Everything that I’ve done with this brand from the time it started has been intentional, and it’s to put the brand first so that it can carry on for generations. I look at where it’s at now, and I said, “What is the brand’s best opportunity for success to continue to grow and grow rapidly?” Wyld has the platform to be able to do that, and they’re the only company, I think, in this entire space, that can do it better than I can. And I mean that. I believe Aaron can do this better than I can, and he will accelerate the brand’s growth.

I am Grön’s biggest fan, and I will be her cheerleader until I die, and I want to see this brand carry on as a legacy brand in this cannabis space. This industry is still really young, and there’s a lot of volatility, and most brands won’t make it. You saw it with the tech world. Who’s left? Google? I want Grön to be a lasting brand. And selfishly, that is what’s critically important to me: setting her up for long term success. And I believe that this does that. So I’m really pleased that we were able to pull this together.

Remarkably Grön and Wyld, don’t eat each other’s market share on shelves. When we go to markets together, we actually grow the category, so we’re bringing consumers in. We see it in all the all the markets that we’re in, it’s remarkable. Combined, the two companies are close to 30% of the market.

EG: You’ve spoken of Grön as a “she,” giving her an identity. How did you come up with that?

CA: Well, probably because I reflect a lot of birthing and raising this company as if I’m raising a child. This has been 11 years of my life—fully committing this brand to a point where it can stand on its own and has the stability and an identity of her own. And, she is female. She’s fun, and, I mean the brand has a has a personality. It helps us connect with consumers. There’s not a lot of females in this industry, and Grön is one of ‘em.

EG: What’s one of the most important things in creating a brand identity and differentiating yourself?

CA: What’s so important is finding something that is relatable to people. People follow brands that they love and trust. It’s a commitment to clean, honest, transparent communication, and that comes through your marketing and the relationships you have with consumers and retailers. I think part of our reputation in the industry has come from that—making sure that we’re being honest, that we’re delivering excellence every single time, that we take care of people and that we take care of our products and that we’re being good stewards of the planet. All of those things come through, and people like it. People want to buy things they like and believe in.

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Along with the cheer of the holiday season’s celebrations and get-togethers, there are of course countless opportunities to overindulge in all kinds of seasonal delights. Even while making resolutions of better self-care and healthier choices, it’s incredibly easy to be swept up in moments of making merry involving traditional cocktails and overdoing it. This year, why not try toasting in the new year with a delicious marijuana mocktail instead?

We’ve provided recipes for two alternative ways to celebrate. The first is a sweet, tangy, good and good-for-you cannabis-infused shrub. Shrubs, or “drinking vinegars,” originally developed as a way to settle the stomach during the pre-refrigeration era, and have been coming back in popularity as a versatile, flavorful ingredient in craft cocktails that adds the natural health benefits of fermentation and vinegar. The second is a refreshing drink that draws in pomegranate, a tart and beautiful seasonal winter fruit.

Marijuana mocktails give you the option of a very adult way to celebrate and get buzzed, without the guilt of ravaging your health and well-being that often accompanies consuming too much alcohol. Plus, no hangover! Just glorious, deep sleep. What a time to be alive!

All things in moderation, as the saying goes. The shrub recipe is for a very potent 25 mg of THC per serving, so if you’re planning on having quite a few, or prefer a lighter version, half the amount of cannabis for 12 1/2 mg of THC per drink, and so on. Take it slow, allowing at least an hour before consuming another drink, and pay attention to other variables such as what and how much you’ve eaten that day. Enjoy these delicious marijuana mocktails and cheers to a healthy 2024!

Cranberry Rosemary Cannabis Shrub

Inspired by a recipe by Becky Streipe for a sweet orange rosemary shrub. Makes approximately 3 cups of infused liquid.

• 2 grams of 15% THC cannabis flower = 300 mg THC
• 6 1/2 cup (4 oz) serving = 25 mg THC per serving
• Yield: 6 1/2 cup (4 oz) drinks

Ingredients

• 2 grams 15% or higher THC-cured cannabis flower
• 1 cup white cranberry juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp liquid sunflower lecithin
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary (plus more for garnish)
• Chilled sparkling water
• Orange peel for garnish
• Fresh cannabis leaves for garnish, if available

Instructions

(Pro tip: Prep a day ahead of time to let the smell of vinegar fade before guests arrive. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two months.)

1. Grind cannabis and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Put in the oven for an hour at 240 degrees Fahrenheit to decarboxylate the cannabis (to transform the THCA into active THC)
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and 2 sprigs of rosemary.
3. Bring to a simmer and stir for 10 minutes.
4. Add the decarboxylated cannabis, mix thoroughly.
5. Add 1/2 tbsp liquid sunflower lecithin and mix thoroughly.
6. Let cool to room temperature.
7. Carefully strain solids out of the liquid with a cheesecloth or coffee filter and funnel into a clean glass jar with an airtight lid.

To serve

1. Pour 1/2 cup infused drinking vinegar into each glass for serving.
2. Add chilled sparkling water and stir.
3. Add ice, then garnish with a sprig of rosemary, an orange peel, and the cannabis leaf. (I like to add a leaf as an easy visual indicator of which drink is cannabis-infused, so party guests don’t forget.)

Seasonal Pomegranate Marijuana Mocktail

If the starting cannabis flower is about 10% THC, then 4 grams equals 400 mg THC total. As the recipe makes 3 cups of liquid/24 oz, each oz would contain about 16-17% THC. Since the mocktail calls for 3 oz of simple syrup, each drink would have 50mg of THC per serving, which is intended for a heavy user with no major plans for the evening. I’d alter the recipe to 1 oz infused simple syrup for a light cannabis consumer, for a drink with 16-17% THC, and 2 oz infused syrup for a medium tolerance, for a drink with about 33 per activated THC per serving.

(Because of the way the drink is built, the sweetness of the syrup can be offset by the amount of sparkling water added to suit taste preference/dosage strength per mocktail.)

Ingredients

• 3 oz cannabis simple syrup
• Pomegranate sparkling water (can be substituted with regular sparkling water or club soda)
• Pomegranate seeds
• Cannabis leaf for garnish

Instructions

(Pro tip: leave the fresh leaf in the drink so the cannabis drinks will be easily identifiable)

1. Pour the sparkling water into a glass.
2. Add the cannabis simple syrup and stir thoroughly.
3. Top with more sparkling water, then garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and a leaf.

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Summertime is long gone, fall has said its last goodbyes and winter is in full swing. When it’s cold outside, it’s nice to have some cannabis-infused foods that won’t just fill you up and help you chill out but will also keep you warm and cozy. If you’re looking for some seasonally-appropriate eats and drinks, try some of these recipes and let us know what you think.

Vegetable Soup with Medicated Garlic Croutons

Stick to the recipe or get a little creative with your own medley of vegetables with this soup loaded with healthy goodness and topped with crunchy, medicated croutons. You can choose whatever type of bread suits your fancy from wheat and white to sourdough or rye, depending on the flavor profile you’re going for.

Caramel Coffee

Get your morning started right with a cup of coffee that will pick you up and mellow you out. The magic is in the canna-butter in the caramel sauce that you’ll be making to blend with your fresh brewed coffee. If you want a warm drink but aren’t interested in being caffeinated, you can also mix it with unsweetened hot chocolate.

Chicken Stew with Cannabis-Infused Dumplings

Nothing screams comfort food like a hearty stew (with dumplings!) when it’s freezing outside. This recipe can be made with chicken, beef or all vegetables depending on your dietary preferences, but try to use fresh herbs to help deepen the flavor of the infused dumplings.

Healing Herbal Heat

Don’t let your stems go to waste. Save them and use them in this easy tea recipe for a chill, non-psychoactive drink that can help reduce inflammation and body pain. You can brew the washed, chopped stems alone or add the brew to the herbal tea of your choice even more healing effects.

Cannabis-Infused Bone Broth

A Crock-Pot is a winter essential in the kitchen and this recipe utilizes it to make the hours it takes to get the broth just right a breeze. You can use chopped cannabis, decarboxylated kief or canna-butter or oil depending on what’s available to you at the moment. The finished result can be enjoyed alone or used as a base for soups or sauces.

Dirty Chocolate Thai Chai Latte

Low and slow is the way to decarboxylate your kief to get it prepared for this rich, sweet latte made with Chocolate Thai kief mixed into chocolate syrup and steamed chai. If you can’t find the recommended strain, go for something with a similarly mellow, earthy flavor profile that isn’t too sweet or fruity.

Kief-Infused Chicken Soup

You don’t have to be sick to indulge in a hot bowl of chicken soup. Combine onion, carrots and celery with shredded chicken and medicinal herbs like thyme, sage, bay leaves, parsley, rosemary to boost your immune system and keep you healthy throughout cold season.

Cream of Asparagus Soup With Frizzled Leeks

If you can’t find fresh asparagus, the frozen version will work just fine in this smooth, creamy soup. You can follow to the recipe if you don’t mind dairy, or switch out a few ingredients to make this a vegan-friendly meal by using cannabis-infused coconut oil instead of butter, skip the half-and-half and use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.

TELL US, what are some of your favorite foods and drinks to enjoy during the winter?

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Freshly baked gingerbread cookies are an integral part of Christmas. I love anything flavored with ginger—it’s one of my go-to spices. Just another reason why the so-called silly season is my favorite time of year. Speaking of being freshly baked, this year, I decided to add a little extra sprinkle of marijuana magic to my Christmas cookies. So, I reached out to my good friend—and highly regarded cannabis chef— Cheri Sicard for some inspiration. She recommended I try making her famous Ganja Gingerbread.

In Sicard’s recipe, these traditional cookies are given an extra helping of festive fun with her homemade cannabutter. Sweet and lightly spiced, the cannabutter ratio in this recipe means they aren’t overpowered by that tell-tale weedy taste you often get with edibles. Instead, it allows the ginger to shine bright like Rudolf’s nose (figuratively speaking.)

“Each of the 36 cookies in this cannabis-infused gingerbread cookie recipe will have about 15 mg THC, if you made your marijuana butter from average cannabis (10% THC) and used 1/2 ounce of marijuana to make one cup butter,” Sicard states on her website.

As with all edibles, start low and slow and build up, especially since you might forget that these delicious treats are infused, as you can’t really taste the bud butter.

Why You’ll Love These Ganja Gingerbread Cookies 

Quintessentially Christmas: Gingerbread cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with aromatic spices including nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and ginger and sweetened with molasses and brown sugar.

Fun to Decorate: Get creative with the decorating! You can use cannabis leaf cookie cutters as I did, or you can use traditional gingerbread person shapes, stars or whatever you like. Bear in mind that using the cannabis leaf shape will help remove the potential risk of people not knowing that these cookies are infused. Pro tip: Use store-bought colored icing pens to decorate.

Freezer-Friendly: These delicious Ganja Gingerbread cookies will keep for up to three months in an airtight container or freezer bag—not that you’ll have any leftovers.

In the recipe, you’ll have to chill the cookie dough for at least two hours. Trust me, you need the dough to be chilled so it’s manageable to roll out, and it also helps the cookies maintain their shape. If you don’t have chilled cookie dough, you won’t have either! 

After rolling out my chilled dough, I used the same cannabis leaf cookie cutters on Sicard’s recommendation. Once they were out of the oven, I let them cool before decorating them, which was super fun.

I’ll have to wait until Christmas morning to see if these Ganja Gingerbread cookies are Santa-approved, but I do know that these fun and festive treats are a delicious way to enjoy cannabis during the holiday season. They also make excellent gifts for your edible-loving friends and family. 

Let’s get baked!

Ganja Gingerbread

Servings: 36 Cookies

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons dried ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup cannabis-infused butter
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Tubes of store-bought decorator’s icing (optional)

Instructions

• Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
• Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat the cannabis butter, butter, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
• Beat in the molasses and vanilla.
• Lower the mixer speed and stir in the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not over mix. The dough should be firm but not crumbly.
• Divide the dough into thirds and flatten each piece into a disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Roll a refrigerated disk to 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
• Use cookie cutters to make shapes and transfer to a large greased baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
• Cool completely before using the decorator’s icing to embellish your Ganja Gingerbread Christmas cookies.

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When recurring sinus infections back in 2016 forced TribeTokes co-founder Degelis Pilla to cut back on smoking and vaping cannabis, she began searching for an alternative consumption method that would work just as well as inhalation for long-term use. She explored the market but found nothing that checked all the boxes. She wanted something plant-based, vegan, free of artificial colors or additives, and with a precise dose that left no room for error.

“My whole life, I loved smoking. Chronic sinus infections, surgeries and losing my voice made me realize that there needed to be an alternative way of utilizing the product and making sure dosing is on point,” Pilla explains. When her hunt came up short, Pilla decided to team up with her friend Kymberly Byrnes in 2017 to create a range of products of their very own—they called it TribeTokes.

It’s a clean, luxury cannabis brand built on transparency, intention and enhancing the user experience. Tribetokes offers a variety of products, such as pre-rolls and vapes. Their flagship product, their gummies, are fully vegan, flavored with real fruit extract, and carefully formulated for specific effects. Whether you need support sleeping, increasing libido or getting a good buzz, each gummy delivers exactly that while providing a real fruit-like flavor, thanks to natural ingredients.

TribeTokes understands what customers need because the founders, Pilla and Byrnes, experienced the challenges themselves. Many people can’t consume artificial colors or additives, which means most edibles on the market don’t work for them. TribeTokes uses pectin instead of gelatin to achieve that gummy texture. And all of their products use only natural, high-quality ingredients paired with a high standard of processes to maintain product integrity. They also know that people want a more discreet way of consuming cannabis. As Pilla says, “Maybe you’re at your in-laws’ house and you need to microdose your way through dinner without pulling out a vape pen.”

Pilla and Byrnes have a community-first approach to customer service, doing everything in their power to show up for customers. “We specialize in answering questions about dosing, explaining how different cannabinoids work, and helping people find the right product for their specific needs,” Pilla explains. If their product line seems daunting, don’t be afraid to reach out for guidance. The team is more than happy to help you choose the product that suits you best. 

While TribeTokes is praised for their range of products, including flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, vapes, topicals, and even remedies for your furry friends, we’re impressed by their five gummy offerings, which we take a deeper look into below.  

Good Things Come In Small Packages

Every one of TribeTokes gummies is a tailored sensory experience. Dege designed the gummies to have specific effects that she needed and wanted. Using natural ingredients and precision dosing, every recipe combines a unique profile of cannabinoids—carefully formulated to support distinct effects and purposeful moments. Because of the specialized nature of each member of the portfolio, it only makes sense to dive in deep and review them one by one to fully appreciate what TribeTokes has to offer.

Buzzed Pineapple

Formula: This specific edible was designed for experienced cannabis consumers committed to the journey. Buzzed delivers 10 mg Delta‑9 THC along with 20 mg Delta‑8 THC per gummy. This is a more potent combination than other edibles within the TribeTokes product portfolio.

Flavor & Effect: Pineapple tastes like pineapple! Vibrant tropical flavors are bursting as you chew. Onset is faster: effects begin as early as 35–40 minutes as opposed to the typical one hour-and-asses mark. It’s a swift trip into a clear, euphoric high with relaxing effects on the body. The peak intensity of the experience lasts about three hours. We recommend pairing this with nighttime rituals because, sometimes, there’s a lingering effect towards the end of the experience.

Suggested Use: This is a “clear your calendar” gummy—great for parties, movies or late-night creativity. Not for beginners, and not for mid-day tasks.

Libido Lift Cherry

• Formula: This functional gummy includes 10mg of CBD, 20mg of CBC and a proprietary blend of Maca, Muira Puama, Catuaba and Mucuna. This is a mixture of traditional aphrodisiacs to target mood, blood flow and body awareness.

• Flavor & Effect: The dark fruit flavor of cherry dominates the palette, layered with botanical and herb undercurrents. The body effects took about 90 minutes to appear, starting with a subtle body heat and mild euphoria, like a tickle behind the eyes and consciousness. Peak sensations hovered in the 2 to 3-hour window, with increased tactile sensitivity and mood elevation, though more subtle than traditional buzz-forward gummies. This was not just a libido-based use case. After a terrible headache, this specific gummy lifted the pain and pressure without the psychoactive effects. It felt good to just be.

• Suggested Use: This gummy sets the tone for intimacy, like pregaming for a fun-filled evening. It’s helpful for unwinding in a sensual way, getting in touch with the body and breathwork. This edible is less about intensity and more about a subtle, soft and embodied presence.

Sleep Mixed Berry

• Formula: Each gummy is composed of 10 mg Delta‑9 THC, 20 mg CBN, 1 mg B6 and 250 mg L‑Tryptophan. When thinking of edibles as medicine with curated effects, this is one of TribeTokes’ most targeted blends. It was created specifically to ease users into restful slumber. Figuring out dosage over a month-long period is key here, as you test the specific amount your body needs for restful sleep while still being able to wake up feeling up refreshed and unfogged.

• Flavor & Effect: The mixed berry flavor is rich and herbalicious. Around 60–75 minutes post-consumption, the effects of this journey are built with a heady buzz followed by full-body relaxation. The blend doesn’t knock the user out abruptly, but rather guides them gently into sleep. Most users will sleep 6-8 hours with minimal disruption; however, it takes a little bit of experimentation around dosage to prevent waking up groggy.

• Suggested Use: This gummy is perfect for winding down after a long day, or when traditional sleep aids like Melatonin aren’t quite enough. This blend is strong and highly effective.

Solventless Watermelon

• Formula: Each gummy contains 10 mg of live rosin THC, extracted via heat and pressure (without solvents), to preserve the terpene profile in addition to the minor cannabinoids. According to their website, “rosin is considered the champagne of cannabis extracts because it is all-natural, incredibly pure, and delivers a full-spectrum experience.” It’s a curious process as the cannabis is flash frozen to access the full spectrum of both cannabinoids and terpenes that are expertly extracted in a way that distillate is unable to deliver on.

• Flavor & Effect: The watermelon flavor is juicy with potent herb undertones. Effects set in about one hour later and bring about a warm body sensation followed by a light euphoric head high. Peak intensity was reached by the second hour, maintaining a comfortable plateau through the fifth hour, and tapering gently over the next few. Of course, timing will vary from person to person. 

• Suggested Use: Best suited for deep creative work, mellowing out, or early evening unwinding after work. The effect is present but not in the same way as the Buzzed: Pineapple. This is a portfolio piece that captures the mythos of what solventless “clean cannabis” highs can achieve.

CBD-Boosted Mango

• Formula: Each mango gummy blends 10mg Delta‑9 THC with 20mg CBD, using live resin extract to access the full-spectrum qualities while simultaneously softening the THC’s psychoactive effects. According to the TribeTokes website, this live resin extract gummies developed a following among cannabis enthusiasts because of their unique effects, including deep relaxation and staying asleep throughout the night.

• Flavor & Effect: A rich, mango flavor leads the experience. The journey leans both introspective and cerebral, setting in around 45 minutes with a notable mental shift. The added CBD grounds the trip, keeping anxiety and overstimulation at bay by focusing on the body effects. The peak experience holds steady between hours two and three, with a soft fade by hour six. Unlike the other gummies in the portfolio, it’s suggested that you start with smaller dosing before working up to the ideal dose. This is a trip that can get intense quick.

• Suggested Use: This is a great option for those solo evenings like out of a Kid Cudi song, deep introspection, or media immersion. This doesn’t inspire the same couch lock as other formulas. Like goldilocks, we would describe this experience as not too intense, hitting a balanced middle ground between intensity and calm.

TribeTokes Leads The Clean Cannabis Movement

TribeTokes’ mission to deliver premium quality to their customers carries on beyond the consumption experience. This is a female-owned brand that you partner with for long-term sustainable use; it’s a relationship you can grow and perform with. We know processes are key for accessing both major and minor cannabinoids. Additionally, Pilla and Byrnes are spearheading the Clean Cannabis Movement, and you can help be a part of this paradigm shift while enjoying a luxury cannabis high that tastes as good as it feels.

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It’s that time of the year when everyone is coming together to celebrate everything they are grateful for with the people they love and a lot of food. Whether you’re going to be chilling at home with your loved ones, heading to an extended family member’s house for a big Thanksgiving feast or putting together a special Friendsgiving, you definitely want to know how to handle your edibles to ensure you can enjoy the day your way without making anyone else feel uncomfortable.

If you plan on partaking in edibles to enhance your Thanksgiving experience, there are a few things to consider before you commit to your plan. Do you want to arrive before or after the edibles kick in? Should you eat enough of your edible to make it last a while or consume it in a few smaller doses to keep you nice and evenly lit throughout the celebration? The details are really up to you, although there are some basics to follow that will ensure that you not only make it through the meal but through the entire day with a little grace.

Don’t Overdo It

Although you might have a usual amount of THC that hits the spot when you’re eating edibles, you should plan to have a little less than normal on days when you might need to have more of your wits about you. Even if you have a long car ride ahead of you or know that you will be sitting around for a few hours until the food is finished, don’t go overboard or you most likely end up sleeping through the festivities.

Give Yourself a Minute

Depending on when you eat your edibles, it may take a little longer than usual for you to feel the effects of them — particularly if you choose to eat them during (like with these recipes) or after you get nice and full. If that happens, then you will be a little more patient and wait to feel the way you’re typically used to. Just resist the urge to have more of your edible and you will be fine.

One Thing At a Time

If you have decided you want to enjoy edibles for the day, then just stick with edibles until you’re home or the party has ended. It may be tempting to go take a puff or dab with your favorite cousin or sneak your vape with you, but for your own sake, just take it easy. The same goes for wine and spirits, so make sure you have made your choice so that you won’t regret overindulging later.

Have a Back-up Plan

Getting higher than planned after eating an edible can happen to the best of us. If that happens, there are a couple of things you can do to make sure you are able to keep your cool and come back down to earth. First things first, have some CBD help calm things down. If things don’t settle, you can follow some of these tips for what to do if you get too high, which include finding an entertaining distraction, going for a stroll or just taking a nap.

Stick With What You Know

Yes, special days do call for special treats, but it’s probably best to stick to an infused snack that you have tried before just to be on the safe side. Even if you are pretty confident about how 10 mg or 50 mg of THC makes you feel on a normal day, there’s no use taking any risks with an unfamiliar brand that may be using an oil or strain you aren’t used to. So, you will have to wait to try that new soda or spicy nut mix until you’re in an environment where you can relax and see how it affects you.

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The versatility of soup can be such a beautiful thing. It can be made with four ingredients or 40, completed in 15 minutes or simmered over several hours. In summertime soups are served deliciously chilled, like a supremely refreshing gazpacho — but most of the time they are steaming hot and soul satisfying, like this twice-medicated vegetable soup.  With the addition of infused olive oil, this recipe is a keeper.

A hearty soup, a simple salad and some crusty bread make for a fabulous winter meal. Vegetable soup is as simple to make as it is delicious. Just fill a sauce pot with any combination of vegetables, some liquid to cover, a bunch of your favorite fresh herbs and spices, maybe a can of your favorite legume and simmer. Nine times out of 10, it’ll be tasty. And if it’s not, add some shredded cheese, some sour cream and maybe some sriracha.

To add some protein, consider adding firm tofu cubes, sliced cooked sausage, cooked chicken or bacon crisps.

Vegetable Soup / Serves 8-10

Ingredients 

2-3 tablespoons canna-olive oil
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut in pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half if large)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
5 ounces kale, rinsed, dried, stacked and sliced
1 cup corn, frozen
½ cup peas, frozen
2 quarts water
2 cans beans (1 can white northern, 1 can pinto) rinsed and drained

Medicated Garlic Croutons

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons canna-oil
1 cup bread cubes
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the canna-olive oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the cabbage, carrots, onion, green beans, grape tomatoes, garlic and kale. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Add the corn and peas and stir. Add the water, followed by the rinsed beans. Allow to simmer for 35 to 40 minutes.

3. Heat the remaining canna-olive oil in a small sauté pan. Cook the bread cubes until golden brown.

4. Divide the soup into bowls, top with croutons and shave the Parmesan over the bowls of soup.

Originally published in issue 13 of Cannabis Now Magazine.

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Halloween for cannabis lovers has outgrown novelty gummies and glow-in-the-dark pipes. For this year’s Halloweed products round-up, we’ve wandered into the darker side of all that is dank. These products are all treats and no tricks, from dibles that enchant, tools sharp enough to raise spirits and bewitching accessories for stylish witches and warlocks.

Our 10 Halloweed product picks have something for everyone who knows that good taste is its own kind of magic.

Bite Club by Grön

Grön’s Bite Club gummies are edibles for people who like their Halloween with a little bite. This limited-edition release comes in two spooky flavors: Nocturnal Nectar and Vampire’s Kiss. Each piece has 10 mg of THC balanced with 10 mg of CBN or CBC, giving you a smooth, mellow high. CBN helps you wind down after a long night, while CBC keeps the mood light.

Carolindica Delta-8 Hot Chocolate

Cool weather calls for cocoa, and Carolindica’s Delta-8 Hot Chocolate might be the coziest way to enjoy a high. Each packet includes 50 mg of Delta-8 THC, or if you prefer something lighter, there’s a 10 mg Delta-9 THC + 20 mg CBD version. The mix dissolves easily in milk or oat milk and hits in about 45 minutes. Expect a warm body buzz that feels as comforting as the drink itself. It’s great for a horror movie marathon night.

Coast Cannabis Co. Cookies & Scream Bar

The limited-edition Cookies & Scream bar from Coast is pure Halloween indulgence. Think smooth organic white chocolate layered with crispy wafer cookies and splattered with red cocoa for dramatic flair. The bar contains 100 mg of full-spectrum THC, split into twenty 5 mg pieces so you can control your dose. Made in small batches with organic ingredients, it’s a rich but not overwhelming treat that looks spooky but tastes sophisticated.

DaySavers Smoke Temple Halloween Bundle

If you love a little ritual with your smoke, DaySavers’ Smoke Temple bundle makes every session feel like an event. Inside you’ll find a 1 g mini cross-cone and a 3 g original cross-cone, plus a Halloween-themed tray, packing stick, and ashtray. The cones are made from unbleached, slow-burning paper for an even burn. The 3-gram size is perfect for group sessions or when you’re feeling bold.

High on Plants Neon Orange Leaf Earrings

These bright orange earrings from High on Plants are proof that cannabis-inspired fashion can be high-end. Lazser cut from Italian leather and hand-finished with silver hooks, they’re light and comfortable and perfect for showing your love for weed. Whether you’re heading to a Halloween party or just want to show your plant pride in style, these make the perfect finishing touch.

HØJ Klip Grinder by VITAE Glass

Think of the Klip grinder from HØJ as more of a precision tool than an accessory. Instead of grinding your flower into dust, it uses sharp, suspended blades to slice through it, keeping the trichomes intact and the aroma full. The magnetic design clicks together smoothly, and the anodized aluminum body has a solid, balanced weight that feels good in the hand. Cleanup is quick, and the cut is always consistent. It’s a smart design built for smokers who appreciate good engineering but don’t want their gear to overcomplicate the rolling ritual.

Juāna Bergamot Sativa Uplift Candle

Juāna’s Bergamot Sativa Uplift candle sets the mood for a relaxed session or helps clear the air afterward. It’s made with vegan coco-apricot wax and a clean cotton wick, giving it a long, even burn. The scent combines citrus and soft herbal notes for a refreshing, energizing vibe, like a morning sativa in candle form. There’s no THC here, but the atmosphere it creates is just as mellow. Simple, sustainable and elegant, you’ll burn this candle long after Halloween ends.

Skyworld Cannabis Stay Puft Flower

Skyworld’s Stay Puft is the kind of strain that turns a haunted house into a happy one. This hybrid sits at 28.38% THC, with 1.5% CBG and 2.44% terpenes dominated by β-Myrcene and Limonene. Named after the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbusters franchise, this flower smells like toasted marshmallow with a hint of grape and hits smooth and a high that’s relaxing without being heavy; half a gram is enough to ease tension and keep your focus soft. This sweet, balanced high is perfect for creative nights or lazy afternoons when you just want to float.

Smokiez Green Apple Fruit Chews & Infused Apple Cider

Smokiez brings a fresh crunch to Halloweed with their Green Apple and Sour Green Apple Fruit Chews. Both flavors capture that tart, juicy bite of fall apples and come in two formulations: a 1:1 THC/CBG blend (100 mg THC / 100 mg CBG per pack) and a Hybrid version (100 mg THC total). Each chewy bite delivers a balanced lift — enough to boost your mood without stealing your clarity. The texture is soft, the flavor bright, and the effect smooth and social.

If you want to get creative, you can make an infused apple cider that uses the chews as the base. Melt one into warm cider, and you’ll have a cozy, lightly dosed drink that’s perfect for sweater weather.

WYNK Cran Blood Orange THC Seltzer

If you’d rather sip your cannabis than smoke it, WYNK Cran Blood Orange is the drink for you. Each 12-ounce can has 5 mg THC and 5 mg CBD, creating a gentle, balanced buzz that kicks in within 15 minutes. The tart cranberry and citrus flavor feels refreshing, not sugary, and it’s light enough to enjoy more than one. With zero sugar and no hangover, it’s the perfect option for social smokers or anyone who wants a subtle lift at the Halloween party.

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 What is the right dosage for an edible?  — Indy Gestion

I wish I knew. Everyone is different. Body weight, personal tolerance levels, how much you’ve had to eat beforehand, all kinds of things factor into how an edible will make you feel. Anecdotal experience shows me that 10 mgs of THC per 100 pounds of person is a good rule of thumb. One way to get an idea of your ideal dosage without going too far is to get some of those “microdose” candies that are usually about 5 mgs of THC apiece, eat a few and keep track of how you feel. This should give you a good idea of what you can handle. Have fun.

I often get migraines the day after taking edibles. Is this unusual? — Brianne Payne

Not really unusual. You are most likely dehydrated. People don’t talk about it much, but it is possible to have a sort of “hangover” after ingesting a bunch of pot. Think about the cottonmouth you get after smoking a joint. Now think about how much more THC is in an edible. Boom. Problem solved. Drink way more water next time. If you still get headaches, lay off the edibles. Good talk.

High Ngaio, I have been smoking weed on the daily for a long time. I just don’t get as high as I used to get. What should I do? —Tommy Tolerance

You have two choices: Start smoking a bunch of hash, or just quit smoking weed for a while. Hash will get you hella high, but eventually, you will also develop a tolerance to hash as well, and hash gets expensive. Just take a “tolerance break”: Stop smoking for like a week or two. You may feel weird at first, but you will have vivid dreams and a little extra money. After two weeks, smoke a bowl and see if you don’t get higher than you’ve been in a while.

Where are edibles made? I’m asking specifically about chocolate bars, cookies, brownies, et al. that are sold at medical cannabis dispensaries. Are they made in commercially licensed kitchens? Do local health departments approve? What’s the law? What assurances do we have that medical cannabis food products are prepared with attention to food-safety standards?  — Alkali Hank

Good question. Back in the day, most commercially sold edibles were made in someone’s home. These days, commercial kitchens pump out most of what you find in the clubs. Fortunately, there have been no known instances of someone getting food poisoning from an edible bought at a dispensary, although I am sure some people have gotten uncomfortably high.

If you are asking me this question because you want to make cannabis-infused foods to sell, remember: You aren’t making a batch of cookies for friends. You’re making food for people with a variety of illnesses, and some people may have weakened immune systems, so you need to be as clean as you can possibly be. The biggest challenge is making sure the product is consistent. The guidelines from the San Francisco Department of Public Health are a good place to start.

Perhaps we should discuss the dangers of ingesting cannabis instead of smoking it. When you eat marijuana-infused foods, the THC is metabolized by the liver instead of the bloodstream, leading to stronger, longer-lasting effects. People need to be careful. Three years ago, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd wrote about a bad adventure she had with some cannabis-infused chocolates. Turns out she ate a 16-dose piece of chocolate. No bueno. But here is the best part: She didn’t die. No one has died purely from eating too much marijuana, although they may feel like they might. Too much booze can kill you. Too much weed just makes you feel weird. So there’s that.

What we need to do is learn to be careful with the weed products.  Err on the side of caution, people. If you are unused to marijuana, perhaps you should start with a 5 or 10 mg candy before eating a 16-dose brownie. Likewise, the people that work at the recreational cannabis stores should work very hard to make sure the noobies know just how strong a particular edible is. Like Alyssa Rosenberg points out in a nice column for the Washington Post, it’s going to take a little bit of trial and error for us to get it dialed in. Enjoy your adventures.

Ngaio Bealum has been a cannabis advocate for more than 20 years. He is the former editor of West Coast Cannabis magazine. He also writes about cannabis for a variety of publications and also produces canna-centric events all over the country. In his spare time, he travels around the country telling jokes. He has opened for Dave Chappelle and Weird Al, and is a frequent guest on the Doug Benson podcasts. Mr. Bealum also prefers sun-grown cannabis to indoor marijuana. 

Originally published in Issue 28 of Cannabis Now. LEARN MORE

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Thanksgiving is one of my most cherished holidays in American culture. It is a harvest festival where the appreciation of family, friends, blessings, emotional wealth and material wealth take center stage. The worlds slows down momentarily for one night where you are surrounded by loved ones and are able to give thanks for all your blessings and successes freely. It is a time for nourishing food that warms the soul and fills the belly.

So what could possibly make this day even better? The answer would be making a delightful and elegantly medicated Cream Caramel Spiced Pumpkin Pie. The wonderful thing about this recipe is that the Cream Caramel strain pairs beautifully with the pungent spices and sweet custard that make up a pumpkin pie. This superb dessert will enhance your Thanksgiving Day experience and will be something you will want to repeat for the years to come.

Mise en Place:

9 inch pie tin
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 stick chilled sweet butter
4 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups canned pureed pumpkin
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 whole eggs
1/2 stick sweet butter infused with Cream Caramel
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice with ½ teaspoon in reserve
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions for Pie Crust:

Step 1: For this recipe, you need to start the dough the night before or one hour before cooking time for the crust to set properly. In a bowl combine 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour, cane sugar and salt.

Step 2: With a knife, cut the stick of butter into 8 slices and drop into the bowl. Mix by hand until the butter starts to meld with the dry mix. Add in 4 tablespoons of ice water and continue to combine until the mixture is fully incorporated.

Step 3: Roll into a semi-flat circle, about 6-8 inches wide, and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or for one hour prior to cooking time.

Step 4: When the dough is properly chilled and you are ready to bake, roll out the dough onto a floured surface and transfer to your 9 inch pie tin. Flatten the dough into the tin and pinch the edges to form a crust on the top. Take a fork and pierce little holes throughout the bottom and sides of the crust. This prevents the crust from bubbling out during the baking process.

Directions for Filling:

Step 5: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix the 2 cups pureed pumpkin, condensed milk, 2 whole eggs, Cream Caramel cannabutter, maple extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and ginger until fully combined.

Step 6: Pour your pumpkin mixture into your pie crust and lightly tap the pan against a counter to release any air bubbles. Take the 1/2 teaspoon reserve of allspice and lightly sprinkle the entire top of the pie.

Step 7: Put the pie into the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Pull from oven and let the pie set at room temperature. Slice into 8 servings.  Decorate with fresh whipped cream and serve al la mode for the most comforting holiday dessert. Enjoy!

Dosage:

If a gram of flower tests at 18 percent THC, eighteen percent of 1,000 mg would be 180 mg, so your entire pie would have 180 mg of THC in it. To figure out your dosing, sub the number of your THC percentage in the amount of flower you want and do the math to determine how potent you want your pie. If you want a smaller dose, cut the flower down to a smaller portion.

Strain Suggestions:

I would recommend strains that possess caramel, syrupy, earthy, sandalwood or spice terpenes and flavonoids. The following would be ideal if you didn’t have Caramel Cream: Maple Leaf, Vanilla Kush, Spice or Hashplant. If you cannot find these strains, don’t panic, just follow your nose and taste buds to finds strains that would complement the dish.

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This is a simple recipe that omits baking time, flour, white sugar and brown sugar which can be found in traditional oatmeal raisin cookie recipes. The floral and overly sweet Sugar Babe strain adds a dimension of taste to this cookie that keeps your mouth wanting more. This is the perfect oatmeal raisin cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth and will come with a little less guilt.

Mise en place:

• 10 golden dates

• 3/4 cup rolled oats that have been submerged in water overnight and then drained

• 3/4 cup almonds

• 3/4 cup cashews

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 2 tablespoons Sugar Babe cannabutter

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Step 1: In a food processor, add the almonds and cashews, then blend until it forms a moist crumbly mixture.

Step 2: Add the oats, butter, cinnamon and vanilla extract, then process again until well combined. Dice the golden dates and add them to the food processor. Process until the entire mixture becomes uniform and well blended. This mixture will be very sticky like cookie dough when you are finished processing.

Step 3: Add the raisins into the dough mixture and gently fold them into the dough with a spoon until evenly distributed.

Step 4: Divide the dough into 10 cookies. Gently pat each divided dough section with your hands and shape into a cookie.

Step 5: Place this cookie on a lined sheet pan with parchment paper and place in the fridge for 25 minutes or until set. Keep refrigerated to store and pull the cookies out as needed. Enjoy!

Dosage:

If Sugar Babe THC content tests around 15 percent, 15 percent of 1,000 mg would be 150 mg. Sub the number of your THC percentage and do the math to figure out your desired dosage per tablespoon for your cannabutter. Then take the dosage per two tablespoons and divide it by 10 cookies to get your milligram dosage per serving.

Strain Substitution:

I would recommend any strains whose terpenes match the sweet, syrupy, floral taste of Sugar Babe. Vanilla Kush and Cotton Candy would be excellent choices. Be creative, follow your nose/taste buds, and have fun with it!

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The Vault Just Got Sweeter

 

Exciting news from The Vault – CBD Gummies have arrived, and we’re thrilled to finally bring CBD edibles into our range. If you’ve been looking to buy CBD gummies, your moment has arrived.

And this is only the start. These are just the first step in our CBD journey, with more product lines on the way. For now, it’s all about the gummies.

 

Get Your CBD Gummies Today

 

Why wait? Grab your favourite flavour and start enjoying the benefits of CBD edibles right now.

 

Six tasty flavours to choose from: Dew Drops, Fizzy Bottles, Dummies, Fizzy Cherries, Worms, and Fizzy Bears

 

Pre-dosed, delicious, and discreet – perfect for on-the-go

 

Non-psychoactive, chill vibes only

 

Think of it as pick’n’mix for grown-ups – your favourite sweets, but with all the benefits of CBD.

 

Get yours today and join the Vault’s CBD journey – the gummies are just the beginning!

 

Head over to The Vault and Buy your CBD Edibles Now

 

 

Why Buy CBD Gummies?

 

CBD gummies are one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to experience cannabidiol. Unlike oils or vapes, they’re simple, tasty, and discreet. Here’s why people love them:

 

Delicious: sweets that double up as CBD edibles

Convenient: pre-dosed for consistency every time

Discreet: enjoy CBD anywhere without fuss

Non-psychoactive: CBD relaxes you, but won’t get you high

 

Whether you’re brand new to CBD or already a fan, it’s never been easier to buy CBD edibles and enjoy them in a fun, tasty way.

 

 

Just the Beginning 

 

These gummies are only the start of our CBD adventure. We’ll be expanding our range with more CBD product lines coming soon, giving you even more ways to enjoy the benefits of CBD. Watch this space – things are only getting sweeter.

 

The Vault Giveaway

 

Of course, we couldn’t launch without throwing in a giveaway! One lucky winner will grab a free bag of CBD gummies to try on us.

Simply drop your flavour choice below and let us know your thoughts on Aztec CBD Edibles!

 

Winner chosen by RNG is: Greg Gentry

 

Congrats buddy, we will email you via the email you used to enter with to arrange delivery of your prize!

 

GIVEAWAY TERMS – PLEASE READ

 

1. The giveaway is live until Thursday the 23rd of October with the winner announced same / next day
2. Entries are verified first so your entry may not show up for 24-48 hours
3. The winners will be updated on this blog post on the closing date
4. Lost or unclaimed Prizes can’t be resent
5. We will share the news on our social media pages.
6. The winners of the blog prizes will also be emailed / messaged directly and your details will remain discreet. We will only publish your name / alias as it is on the blog that is supplied with the entry
7. The prize must be claimed within 28 days or it will be put into the pot for a future promo
8. The results are final
9. Only 1 win per person, per promo.
10. Anyone using multiple accounts will be banned from future promos.

 

All winners will be selected by RNG

 

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Legal Disclaimer: The competition winners will have their prizes sent to them via recorded delivery. Please, double-check you’re giving us your full address correctly. If you win the competition but don’t receive your prize, we cannot resend competition prizes, so you’ll have to raise this with your local delivery service (In the UK, for example, this would be Royal Mail).

 

Remember: It is illegal to germinate cannabis seeds in many countries including the UK. It is our duty to inform you of this fact and to urge you to obey all of your local laws to the letter. The Vault only ever sells or sends out seeds for souvenir, collection or novelty purposes.

 

 

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