An increasing number of people who enjoy using recreational marijuana choose edibles as their preferred method of consuming cannabis. However, the effects of many edible cannabis products are either too weak or too strong. This has increased the interest in DIY methods for making pot brownies, candies, gummies, dressings, sauces and more. Making your own […]
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Activating the psychoactive THC and therapeutic compounds in cannabis requires a specific process called decarboxylation. This chemical reaction occurs when cannabis is exposed to heat, converting cannabinoid acids like THCa into their active forms, such as THC, which interact with cannabinoid receptors in the body to produce psychoactive effects. Understanding the optimal temperatures for decarboxylation […]
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Infused olive oils, which are olive oils enhanced with added flavors like garlic or basil, are a fantastic way to elevate your dishes, adding complexity and depth of flavor. Whether you’re creating infused olive oil for culinary delights or cannaoil for edibles, understanding the shelf life of infused oils and how to store them properly […]
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What is decarboxylation? If you’re venturing into the world of infused ingredients, homemade edibles, and other creations, you’ll need to get familiar with this term. Let’s take a look at decarboxylation and break down the word and the process the word defines. Decarboxylation is a process that ‘activates’ the psychoactive substances in the cannabis plant […]
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Many of those new to making edibles at home may have experienced the trial and error of getting the recipe just right. That includes exactly how to incorporate marijuana in the recipe. You may have just added some flowers to the recipe thinking that would provide the psychoactive effect as the store-bought edibles you’ve enjoyed […]
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As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more and more states, users are exploring new ways to ingest it. Some people don’t want to smoke or vape cannabis for fear of damaging their lungs. Some choose not to smoke it because they don’t prefer the smell on their clothes. Regardless of the reasoning, edible cannabis is […]
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Making your flower edibles, topicals, and tinctures at home is a great way to save money and take control of what you’re putting in and on your body. But it can be a process, and not a particularly discreet one considering flower’s recognizable skunky smell. Before you can dive into any recipe, you first have to activate […]
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Imagine you’re about to embark on a culinary adventure with cannabis. You’ve got your recipe in hand, your ingredients lined up, but there’s one crucial step that can’t be overlooked: decarbing your weed. You might wonder, “Do I really need to decarb weed for butter?” The answer is a resounding yes, and it’s the key […]
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