Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude… and the annual tradition of keeping your cool when Uncle Arthur brings up politics before dessert. Between dodging Aunt Linda’s “helpful” remarks about your life choices and enduring your cousin’s 17-minute explanation of their job, it’s no wonder so many people approach the holiday with a mix of excitement and existential dread. But there is another way: discreet cannabis products.

Whether it’s a low-dose gummy to keep you zen while Grandma critiques your mashed potatoes or a discreet dab to make your third helping of pumpkin pie even more delicious, we could all use a little extra holiday support. And after the last election cycle, we might all need the calming effects of weed to help us deal with our families. And let’s not forget about how anxiety-inducing holiday travel can be: flight delays, big crowds and lots of people in a hurry. Even if you’re not a stoner or regular cannabis user, you may be popping some edibles when the stress of traveling during the holidays hits. And then there are the folks out there meeting new people for the first time—like your boyfriend’s extended family. It’s exciting and dreadful all at the same time. With the help of the right discreet cannabis products, your holidays can be less stressful and more fun. Yes, please.

So, with that said, let’s explore how discreet dosing with these cannabis products can help you keep your sanity, unwind and enjoy the holidays with the whole family.

Under-The-Radar Cannabis Picks

KANHA Minis

KANHA Minis are shareable, pocket-sized chocolates that utilize minor cannabinoids and terpenes to deliver fast, targeted effects. Whether you need energy for carving the turkey, a social boost for mingling with relatives, or a chill moment to survive your crazy uncle’s usual political rant, these are sure to help. Compact, delicious and easy to share, KANHA Minis make navigating the holiday chaos a little sweeter.

High-Not

Thanksgiving is a time for indulgence—and sometimes that means overdoing it, even with cannabis. Enter High-Not, the first “THC Recovery Shot,” designed to help you quickly curb the effects of cannabis and eliminate the groggy “hangover” feeling that can linger after edibles. Developed with a licensed compounding pharmacist, High-Not combines terpenes, L-theanine, black pepper extract, limonene and electrolytes to safely and effectively ease your high.

Tyson 2.0 Modül Dok Deluxe Travel Set

If you need an extra one-two hit this holiday season, Mike Tyson’s latest partnership with Stündenglass might help you win the fight. This sleek, all-in-one handheld device can be used with dry flower and concentrates thanks to its advanced digital heating system that reaches the desired temperature in just 15 seconds. Housed in a rugged, drop-resistant case in Tyson’s signature red, the device features bold tiger graphics and connects seamlessly to the Stündenglass Gravity Hookah for ultimate versatility. With a 2.4″ color display, intuitive controls, and customizable sessions, this cutting-edge smoking tech delivers a knockout experience for cannabis lovers.

Cranberry OG by Timeless

If you need a deliciously discreet vape option for your cousin walk, grab your penjamin that’s loaded with the Cranberry OG cart by Timeless Vapes. Flavors of fresh citrus, spice and tart cranberry come from terpenes like limonene, beta-caryophyllene and alpha-pinene and deliver an uplifting and euphoric high.

Code Red Eye Drops

Thanksgiving may bring plenty of joy, but between early-morning cooking marathons, late-night family games and the annual cousin walk, your eyes can end up looking as tired as you feel. That’s where Code Red Eye Drops come in. Designed to tackle both redness and dryness fast, these eye drops are formulated specifically for the cannabis user. Get quick relief before family photos or while catching up with that aunt who insists on intense eye contact.

A Modern Twist on Traditional Cheer

If some of the crowd is 420-friendly or perhaps curious about cannabis now that it’s becoming more mainstream, these discreet products could make for good conversation starters, too. Whether you’re looking to spark creativity in the kitchen, mellow out during family gatherings, or enjoy a stress-free Black Friday, these discreet cannabis products will help you enjoy a modern twist on traditional holiday cheer this Thanksgiving.

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Quick and nutritious, dry fruit and nut rolls. These are great as snacks on the go or breakfast bars. They are loved by adults and kids alike! Yields: about 3 rolls, 30 discs Ingredients: 2 cups almonds, toasted and pulsed to crumbs 2 cups cashews, toasted and pulsed to crumbs 2 cups cranberries, warmed in the microwave for a minute 2  cups dates, pitted 1 tsp ghee 1/2 cup poppy seeds,

What’s up for this Christmas?

This is an email sitting in my blog account currently to which my favourite answer this year would actually be ” lots and lots of work! ” if you are also working in an industry that goes on a peak season during Christmas, well,the Christmas-based posts are practically non-existent. There is no energy to make all those lovely goodies. Literally running on dal tadka for most nights.
At the same time, you want to make the season a bit special. So finally took a few minutes off on a quick day to pop something in the oven. Guess what the sweetest smelling whole orange cake loaf with dried cranberries.

Why are blender cakes successful?

Baking certainly gives us a lot of joy. It is the whole process that makes it special. However, when you are pressed for time, there is nothing better than having some appliances that will help you through. The blender gives a smooth paste of the liquid ingredients to which you can add the flour and pulse to mix. When baked, the blender cakes are a bit springier than the ones where you have whisked each ingredient. I love using the blender as it is one simple wash-up and not many parts.

Ingredients for this cranberry orange cake

Oranges: I swear by the navel oranges for this recipe and the orange muffins. In fact though the navel oranges are not the best when you want to have fresh, they taste best in baked goods. In fact, there is no bitterness with these navel oranges when you bake with them.
Eggs: the fluffiness of the blender cake comes from the eggs. Bring the eggs to room temperature to use. OK! There is nothing wrong with cold eggs, but the blend is better with eggs that have stayed on your countertop for atleast 2 hours or more. This whisks much better than cold eggs.
Sugar: cakes are sweet, so just granulated sugar will do perfectly.
Oil/butter: I use one tablespoon of oil just to emulsify the batter. For this recipe, olive oil or coconut oil is fantastic. If using butter, make sure it is just melted, so can mix well.
Flour: self-raising whole wheat flour is what I have used. To make your own self-raising flour that is good for cakes and muffins is actually simple. 2 teaspoons of baking soda for a cup of plain flour, is the proportion to mix for self-raising flour. You can use whole wheat flour too, if using the Indian whole wheat atta, sift it a couple of times before adding the baking soda.
Cranberry: I would love to add fresh tart cranberries to this recipe. However, I have not found any this year. The dried cranberries are what I have used, they are slightly sweetened and added as a layer in between by coating them in flour.

The recipe card below the image has step-by-step instructions to make this easy blender cake. Hope you like it and will share your feedback in the comments. 

Can I bake this in other shapes?

Yes, the cake batter will give you the best in a round tin and as a sheet cake.
Make sure you have a little above the halfway mark to get a lovely rise for the cake in a round tin. If using a sheet pan, reduce the timings and check for doneness using a skewer. 

Decorating the orange loaf

If you are celebrating something special with this loaf cake you will need to jazz it up to look better than a loaf cake. The simplest is to dust some icing sugar. To make a glaze, mix the icing sugar with a bit of orange juice and pour over the whole orange cake loaf. Sprinkle golden sugar or something edible or decorative to bring up the cake.  This heightens the orange feel and the festive spirit.

Stay connected

So this slightly lazy cake, the best cranberry orange cake,  is what we have for Christmas plans. However, if you are looking for that spiced plum cake, try this eggless version we made earlier. There are also some fun cookies (I highly recommend roasted almond cookies) and bakery-style funfetti cake. At any cost, enjoy the festive season, have lots of fun and go check out the Christmas decorations whenever possible (check out our Instagram as we bring you Christmas decor from Sydney).
Wish you all a fantastic festive season.