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CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTIONTOCANNABISCOOKERY

CHAPTER1:ActiveIngredients

BasicRecipes

THCOil(Cannabis-InfusedOil)

CannacoconutOil

Cannabis-InfusedMayonnaise

SimpleCannabutter

Long-SimmeringCannabutter

WammMarijuanaFlour

Tinctures

QuickCannabisGlycerite

Long-SimmeringGanjaGlycerin

GreenAvengerCannabisTincture

CHAPTER2:IrieAppetizers

RoastedGanjaGarlicCannelliniDip

HookahLoungeHummus

GreenLeafyKaleSaladinBrownCannabutterVinaigrette

Obama’SSativaSamosas

StuffedStonedJalapeñOPoppers

SativaShrimpSpringRollswithMangoSauce

GanjaGuacamole

MiniKindVeggieBurritos

PicodeGanjaandNachos

KindBudBruschettawithPotPesto

StonerCelebrityFavorite:Lil’SnoopHotDoggyDoggs

CHAPTER3:MunchieMeals

ReggaeRiceandBeanSoup

CreamofSinsemillaSoup

TomYumGanja

StonerCelebrityFavorite:TexasCannabisChili

Shroomin’BroccoliCasserole

OmCircleStuffedButternutSquash

ChickenandAndouilleGanjaGumbo

Time-WarpTamales

Red,Green,andGoldRastaPasta

PotatoGnocchiwithWildMushroomRagu

BigEasyEggplantAlfredo

GanjaGranny’sSmokedMac‘n’Cheese

PsychedelicSpanakopita

SourDieselPotPie

CheetoFriedChicken

Bacon-WrappedPorkTenderloinwithMangoChipotleGlaze

Pot-and-Pancetta-StuffedBeefTenderloinwithPortMushrooms

CHAPTER4:HighHolidays

Valentine’sDay,February14:SexyGanja–DippedStrawberries

St.Patrick’sDay,March17:GreenGanjaGarlicSmashedPotatoes

4/20,CannabisDay,April20:420Farmers’MarketRisotto

IndependenceDay,July4:SweetandTangyBar–B–CannabisSauce

Halloween,October31:Red–EyedDeviledEggs

Thanksgiving, November 20-something: THC Turkey with MagicMarinade

Chanukah,December-something:GrandmaPurb’sLaid–BackLatkes

WinterSolstice,December21:BobbyBlackoutCake

Christmas,December25:Wake–and–BakeEggnogFrenchToast

NewYear’sEve,December31:PotPralines

CHAPTER5:StonerSweets

GanjaButtercreamFrosting

GreenButteryPiecrust

JackHererHempCookies

PhattyFinanciers

FlamingSpaceCupcakes

VeganCannabisCarrotMuffins

StrawberryCoughCake

PineappleExpressUpside-DownCake

ClassicCannabisBrownies

GreatGanjaPumpkinPie

StonerCelebrityFavorite:CheechandChong“NiceDream”IceCream

FantasticalFudge

ChewyCannabisCaramels

CHAPTER6:CannabisCocktails

CreamyCannabisSmoothie

Shiva’sSativaBhang

AlmondJoy

HashHotChocolate

RawCannabisForHealth

CannabisHealthJuice

WildWeedSmoothie

Lawnmower

SimpleCannabis-InfusedVodka

SimpleCannabis-InfusedRum

JamaicanMeCrazy

Bonghitters’MotaMojito

INDEX

TABLEOFEQUIVALENTS

ABOUTTHEAUTHOR

COPYRIGHT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThe authorwishes to acknowledge theworkofmany cannabis cooks,withoutwhomthisbookwouldnothavebeenpossible.ThestaffofHighTimesfondlyremembers Chef Ra, also known as Jim Wilson, author of the “PsychedelicKitchen”columnforfifteenyearsbeforehisuntimelypassing in2006.Wearealso very grateful for the ongoingwork ofAshleyBoudreaux andChefMikeDelao,ourcurrentcannabisrecipecontributors.LongliveSpaceCakeFriday!

Special thanks to my coworker and fiancé Dave Bienenstock for his help,inspiration, and constant support while I was working on this project. HTProductionAssistantMaxAbramswasindispensableinsearchingthearchiveforphotos.

Countless others offered recipes for this edible compendium, and I’d like tothankEddieHuang,BobbyHelen,Bliss,ValerieCorralandtheWAMMbakingcrew,HempieChefRaquel,EvanBudman,EdMurrieta,SubcoolandMz.Jill,Mary Aught-Six, Dr. William Courtney, Kristen Peskuski, the staff atCoffeeshop Chocolata, Natasha Lewin, Bobby Black, Dave Miss, Easy BakeDave,Junius,andDennisPeron.IamgratefultoMikeCorral,Addison,Christyfrom13Glass,andKenfromChameleonGlassfortheirhelpwiththeprops.

Inmemoriam:ChefRa,JackHerer,BrownieMary(a.k.a.MaryJaneRathbun),andAliceB.Toklas,whohelped to reintroducecannabiscookery to societyatlarge.

This book owes its life to the consistent efforts of Steve Mockus, SuzanneLaGasa, Erin Thacker, Emilie Sandoz,BeccaCohen, andmy awesome agent,AlexGlassatTridentMediaGroup.Andabigthank-youtoSaraRemingtonforthebeautifulphotos!

INTRODUCTIONTOCANNABISCOOKERY

Mention theword “marijuana,” or better yet pull out your stash, and the firstthought that springs tomost stoners’minds is rolling a joint, packing a pipe,toking a bowl, hitting a bong, or putting a flame to some other smokingaccessory.Butitwasn’talwaysthatway.

Ancientpeoplealmostexclusivelyatetheircannabis,savingseedsforfood,andusingtheresinousflowersformedicinal,recreational,andspiritualuse.Oneofthe oldest recipes for cannabis-infused sustenance comes to us from India.Called bhang, this legendary cocktail of cannabis, milk, almonds, and garammasalaaddsapotentpunchtoaHindureligiousfestivalcalledHoli,celebratedeachspringinhonorofthecannabis-lovingdeityLordShiva(seeShiva’sSativaBhang).Meanwhile,OneThousand andOneNights, the classic text of ninth-centuryIslamicliterature,includesastoryabouttwohashisheaters—apracticegratefullyemulatedbyParis’slegendaryClubdesHachichinsofthenineteenthcentury, which saw Baudelaire, Dumas, and other leading lights of Frenchliterarysocietymixingtheirhashishintocoffeeforatrulyinspiringelixir.

In the Western world, cannabis tinctures, which dissolve the plant’s activeingredients into an alcohol solution, would remain widely available inpharmacies until the late 1800s, offered over the counter as a treatment formelancholia, pain, stomach cramps, and other common maladies. But theconcept of smoking pot didn’t become fashionable in the United States untilearlyinthetwentiethcentury,whenmigratingMexicanworkersintroducedthepracticetotheSouthwest,andtravelingjazzmusicianssubsequentlyspreadittotherestofthecontinent.

So while smoking herb boasts a long and impressive pedigree in themodernworld, never forget that eating cannabis is a hallowed human tradition that’sliterally older than history. UnderstandingCannabis sativa as simply anothernourishing, healing, helpful flower is key to removing much of the fear andmisunderstandingheapeduponahaplesspublicandalargelyharmlessplantbydecadesofgovernmentpropaganda.

Potbrownies,amainstayofcounterculturecuisinesince the1950s, remain themost common way modern people first ingest cannabis. Usually these “dopedesserts” arrive as a rite of passage—eatenwith your stoner circle in order toenhance summer concerts, 3-D sci-fi movies, camping trips, or backyard“potlucks.” Senior citizen and tireless activistBrownieMary earned the ganjabrownienew respect in1992, after her third arrest fordistributingher famouschocolate medicinals to AIDS patients in San Francisco made her a causecélèbrefortheearlymedicalmarijuanamovement(seerecipe).

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, the food revolution became a part of the generalcountercultural lifestyle, as hippies went vegetarian and investigated ethnicfoods previously unheard of in the United States, such as tofu and seaweed,falafelandhummus,curriesandlentils,burritosandarepas.Morethananything,they sought something authentic to eat in a country quickly surrendering itsculinaryheritageinfavoroffastfoodandplastic-wrapped,frozen,prepackagedTV dinners. And while the unfair stereotype of stoners as junk food junkiespersists to thisday, thefactremainsthatcounterculturecuisinechampionedbyganja-lovinghippiesandhealthfoodieshasprovidedaparallelfoodmovementbased on good nutrition and organic farming that our increasingly unhealthysociety sorely needs. Indeed, the emergence of the local-food movement andembraceofseasonal,sustainablecookingbychefsnationwideowesitsrootstoahippiesensibilitythat’sgreeninallsensesoftheword.

In1996,thehistoricpassageofCalifornia’sProposition215effectivelylegalizedmedicalmarijuanainCalifornia,openingthedoorformoreandmorepeopletorealize the benefits of eating their stash instead of smoking it, which includepreservingthehealthoftherespiratorysystem,reducingthesmellofpotsmokeon hands and clothes, and the ability to discreetly medicate in many placeswhere smokingwould be inappropriate—not tomention illegal.Cannabis alsoproduces profoundly different effects when ingested through the digestivesystem, rather thanabsorbedby the lungs,withmostusers reportinga longer-lastingexperiencethatprovidesahighforboththebodyandmind.

So why has the humble brownie remained so popular, when cannabis can beinfusedintoanyfoodordrinkthatcontainsbutteroroil?Partlyithastodowith“tradition,”butperhapsit’salsobecausechocolateveryeffectivelycoversuptheflavorofmarijuana,renderingitmorepalatableforthosewhoareunaccustomedtothetaste.Hopefully,asmarijuanabecomespopularassimplyanotherculinaryherb, we’ll see increased appreciation for its unique flavor profile and cease

attemptingtohideit.

Cannabis as a whole plant is extremely versatile as an ingredient. Lately, themedical marijuana “edibles” industry has been the key to moving beyondbrownies,expandingourpotpalatesastronomically,ascreativecanna-chefsinanow competitive field have infused the herb into just about any dish you canimagine. You can find prepared, herb-infused salad dressings, savory dips,powdered drinks, sodas, smoothies, baked goods, and sweets in manydispensaries, not to mention topical lotions, massage oils, and soaps usingcannabisasanactivehealingingredient.

HEMPVS.CANNABIS

Thenewlyemergingmedicalcannabisediblesindustryisarecentphenomenon,but hemp foods and body-care products have been amainstay inmany healthfoodstoresfordecades.Hempandcannabisarerelatedplantsbutdifferentinafewimportantways.HempcontainslittletonodetectableTHC,andsoitisnotpsychoactiveinanyform.Butwhilehempintrinsicallylacksthechemicalsthatmake humans euphoric, it still contains many healthful amino acids andantioxidants.Hempalsocontainscannabidiol(CBD),animportantcannabinoidwithmanymedicinal effects.Hemp flour,oil,proteinpowder, seeds, andmilkare staples of a healthydiet.Natural food companies have startedusinghempseedsandflourinfrozenwaffles,granolabars,breakfastcereal,andotherfooditems.

Hemp can also be found as an ingredient in many soaps, lotions, and balms,whilethefibersoftheplantcreatedurablepaperandtextiles.Eventhoughhempis the sober botanical cousin to cannabis, growing a hemp crop in theUnitedStates is still illegal due to themisguidedwar onmarijuana, and soAmericacontinuestoimporthempfromCanadaandChinatouseforfoodandclothing.

COUNTERCULTURECUISINE

Recently,thearchetypeof“stonerchef”hasgainedtractioninpopculture,andwhenyouwatchthesecannabis-friendlycooksplytheirtrade,itbecomesprettyobvious that they find their inspiration by taking breaks from the heat in thekitchen togooutsideand sparkupa jay.Andwhynot?Cannabis is a sensualenhancer that fits seamlessly into the foodie lifestyle, heightening the entireexperience, fromselectingproduce tocooking,plating,andeating (andmaybe

evenwashingthedishes).

Butwhat isstonercuisine?Themainstreammediawould jeer that it’snonstopgorgingon low-qualitysnack foods likecheesypoofs,potatochips,andcandybars, but in reality these stoner chefs most often express themselves byreimagining traditional foods and fusing formerly foreign flavors together innew, fun ways. Sometimes stoner cuisine is simply stuff you eat only whenyou’re stoned (grilledNutella andbananapanini), but at thehighest level, it’sreally about the recipes that are createdwhile stoned, including unusual foodcombinationsthatsoundstrangeatfirstbutthenturnouttobewonderful.

InTheOfficialHighTimesCannabisCookbook,we’veattemptedtopresentallfacetsofthisnew“stoner-stylecuisine,”alifestylethatbalanceshealthychoiceslike raw juice and meatless meals with occasional decadence in the form ofmeltedcheeseandrichdesserts.Sincemarijuanais“thehealingofthenations,”allmannerofethnicrecipeshavebeenadoptedasourown,suchasTime-WarpTamales andPsychedelicSpanakopita.And of course,we’ve infused all thesedisheswithalittlebitofcannabisessence.

KITCHENSAFETYMEETING

Measure your dosage, and your intake, carefullywhenmaking or serving pottreats.

Medical marijuana patients use “medibles” for a variety of reasons. Somepatientsneedtoavoidsmoke,whileforothers,it’ssimplyanothertooltousetotreat chronic pain, insomnia, wasting syndrome, nausea, or seizures. Peopledealingwithserioushealthissuesoftenneedahigherdoseofcannabinoids,andsowe sometimes recommend two dosing levels, one formedical patients andanotherforrecreationalconsumers.

Theprimarypsychoactivecomponentsofcannabisarefat-soluble,meaningthemolecules that produce highness bind onto any sort of lipid, including wholemilk;butter;cream;orcoconut,olive,orvegetableoil.Inthese“phatty”forms,THCandothercannabinoidscanmosteasilyabsorbintothebloodstream,thusprovidingyouwiththestrongestpossiblepsychoactiveeffectfromyourstash.Italsomeansyoushouldnever,ever,simplyaddyourpreciouscannabisdirectlyinto some brownie mix and call it a day. Without binding the THC to a fatmoleculeinacompoundlikecannabutter(seerecipe),mostoftheeffectwillbelost,leadingtowastedtime,wastedherb,andbunkbrownies.

Thekeychemicalreactioninvolvedindoingitrighttakesplacewhencannabisis combined with your chosen fat and heated at a low temperature (122°F–145°F) for no less than twenty minutes, and ideally up to an hour or more,stirringoften.Long-heldhippiewisdomdictatessimmeringthebutteroroilforup to eight hours, but this is difficult to accomplish without a Crock-Pot.Anyway, after sixty minutes you can rest assured that most of the THCmoleculeswillhave left theplantmatterandmigrated to thebutteroroil.Theprocess is called “decarboxylation,” which describes a chemical reaction thatconverts non-psychoactiveTHCacid found in the rawplant intopsychoactiveTHC. Cooking cannabis over high heat for too long will degrade the THC,hurtingpotency,whichmakesusingadoubleboilerorCrock-Potvital.

After you’ve infused your butter or oil, strain it carefully to discard all thecannabis fiber and particulatematter—it’s no good for anything but compost.Cannabis fiber in the formof fresh raw leafor crispy cooked leafwill irritatesensitivestomachsandmaybedifficulttodigestduetomicroscopichairsonthesurfaceoftheleafcalledcystoliths.

WHATTOEXPECTWHENYOU’REINGESTING

The biggest difference between eating pot and smoking it is the intensity andtypeofhighthatresults.Eatingcannabisbringsonamorephysicalsensation,or“bodyhigh,”whichsoothessoremuscles,easespain,aidsrelaxation,andfightsinsomnia,whileprovidingfeelingsofwarmthandpleasanttingling.Ediblescanalsoproduceapowerfullypsychedeliceuphoria,whichcanlastfar longer thanthetypicalhighfromsmoking.

Always keep in mind that everyone’s tolerance is different, and individualsrespond to ingestingcannabis indifferentways.Usually,youwillnot feelanyresults immediately after eating cannabis, since it needs tobedigested to takeeffect, a process that can take anywhere from thirty minutes to two hoursdependingonhowmuchyouingest,andwhetherit’sonafulloremptystomach.So startwitha small servinganddonot eat anymorepot food for at least anhourafterthefirstserving.

Thosewho’veeatentoomuchcannabismayfeelpanicky,anxious,agoraphobic,uncoordinated,oronthevergeofatotal“freak-out.”Fearof“losingitentirely”hasalsobeenreported.Shouldthishappentoyou,retreat toasafeplacetoliedown, dim the lights, breathe deeply, drink plenty of fluids, eat non-pot food,anddistractyourselfbylisteningtoyourfavoritemusicorwatchingamovieyoulike. Most probably, you’ll end up napping, and in a few hours all theuncomfortablefeelingswillhavesubsided.

Keepinmindthatitishumanlyimpossibletofatallyoverdoseoncannabis,evenif you’ve just eaten an entire birthday cake frostedwith cannabis buttercream.It’sestimatedthattheamountofTHCrequiredtocauseafataloverdosewouldbe four million milligrams, or about nine pounds of pure hashish—and youdefinitely didn’t eat nearly that much, or you wouldn’t be able to read thissentence.

Always clearly label and securely store cannabutter or pot foods to avoidaccidentalingestionbyaroommate,familymember,neighbor,orpet.Andneverfeedanyonecannabiswithouttheirknowledge,sincethiscouldresultinaveryunpleasant experience or even a potentially dangerous one! Do not drive oroperateheavymachineryaftereatingpotfoods.

Ifyourpetaccidentallyeatsacannabisedibleorabudandisactingstrangely,

contactyourveterinarianimmediately,thoughtheywillverylikelyrecoverjustfineonce theeffectwears off.And remember, cannabis isn’t fatal to pets, butchocolate can be, so if your dog scarfs down a brownie, respond quickly andseekavet’shelprightaway.

GENETICS

Marijuana can be easily divided into two subspecies (indica and sativa), withcountlessgeneticvariationscalledstrains.Eachindividualstrain,whetherindicaor sativa, has unique properties that affect its psychoactive and therapeuticproperties.Forourpurposes,anystrainofcannabisbredandgrownforsmokingwill also work formaking edibles. Extremely potent varieties should be usedwithcaution,andperhapsreservedforsmoking,sincetheactiveingredientscanjustaseasilybeextractedfromlessprized(andlessexpensive)varieties.

Cannabissativa is theequatorialformoftheplant,bredinthetropicstoreachheightsabovetenfeettall.Sativastakealongtimetomatureandproducesmall,wispybuds.Thiscombinationofalonggrowingseasonandalowyieldmakescultivating purebred sativas impractical for most growers, which is a shame.SativaplantshaveahigherTHC-to-CBDratio than indica plants,producingahighthat’senergetic,creative,anddaytime-appropriate.CBD,oneof themanycannabinoidsfoundintheplant,hasaconfoundingeffectonTHC,balancingthepsychoactiveeffectandinhibitingthehigh.

TheindicaspeciesoriginatedhighintheKushmountainsofAfghanistan,whereashortgrowingseasonandhighaltituderesultedinamorecompactshrubofaplant.IndicascontainahigherratioofCBD-to-THClevels,producinganeffectthat’ssedativeandrelaxing,perfectforanightcap.

Almost all modern cannabis is a hybrid combining both sativa and indicacharacteristics, so it’s important to research the genetic backgrounds ofindividualstrainsyou’recookingwith,especiallyifyou’dlikeyourpotfoodstohaveaspecificmedicinaleffect.Scientificanalysisof thecannabinoidprofilesofdifferentstrainshassofarbeenlargelystymiedbyprohibition,butvisionarymedical cannabis dispensaries inCalifornia andColoradohave recently beguntesting their cannabis with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry todiscoverwhichcannabinoidsaremosteffectiveattreatingdifferentmaladies.

CANNABINOIDS

The same laboratory techniques that reveal the different genetic profiles ofvariouscannabisstrainscanalsoexaminetheirchemicalcomposition.Nomatterwhatthevariety,marijuanacontainsmorethanfourhundredactivecompounds(calledcannabinoids),themostwell-knownbeingTHC.ThesecannabinoidsarethesubjectofmuchexcitementandgroundbreakingresearchintheUnitedStatesandabroad.

ThelatestbuzzinthemedicalmarijuanacommunityinvolvesemergingevidencethatCBDhasidentifiablemedicinalproperties,includingcancer-fightingability,immunesystemsupport,andanti-inflammatorypowers.CBDalsomitigatesthepsychoactive effects of THC, taking the edge off the high and reportedlylesseningtheanxietythatcanaccompanylargedoses.

Sincemarijuanarich inCBDdoesn’tgetasmokerashigh,generationsofbudbreedershave,overtime,selectedplantswithincreasinglysmalleramounts.Asaresult, CBD has been virtually bred out of modern marijuana, a process thatProjectCBDisattempting to reverse.Thousandsofsamples fromdispensarieshavebeenanalyzedaspartoftheongoingproject,ahandfulofwhichhavebeenidentifiedashavingCBDlevelshighenoughtoserveasthebuildingblockforanewgenerationofCBD-richstrains.

FLAVORSANDTERPENES

Terpenes are a group of chemicals found in plants that determine smell andflavor, among other things. Different terpenes give cannabis strains theirdistinctivearomas.Forexample,ifyourganjasmellslikecitrus,itisbecauseofaterpenecalledlimonene,alsofoundnaturallyinlemonpeels.Rich,ripe,fruityaromasemanatingfromyourbagofherbcomefromaterpenecalledmyrcene,alsofoundinlemongrassandmangoes.Hintsofpineneedlescomecourtesyofterpenes alpha- and beta-pinene, also naturally present in rosemary. Peppery-tastingmarijuanacontains sabinene, a terpenealso found in tea treeoil.Mint-flavoredcannabishasalpha-phellandrene.

This field of knowledge should expand considerably in the coming years, aschefs learn to pair different strains of cannabis with specific foods. Thepossibilitiesaredazzling:forexample,pairingaHazestrainrichinsabineneandmyrcenewithfoodscontainingthesameterpenes,suchasaThai-stylesoupwithmango and lemongrass (like Tom Yum Ganja). Savory dishes like rosemaryroasted potatoes would sing with the addition of cannabutter from a strain

containing pinene. And naturally you’d have to finish up with a chocolatedessertinfusedwithamintycannabisstrainhighinalpha-phellandrene.

SEARCHINGFORINGREDIENTS

The entire cannabis plant is suitable for cooking, but the various parts varywidelyinpotency,flavor,andefficiency.Forallyoufreeganstonerswhoabhorwastinganypartoftheplant,therearerecipesoutthereutilizinghoardedstems,trimmed leaves, and scraped-outpipe resin (gross!),whileon theother endofthestonerspectrum,well-heeledheadswill likelygethedonisticandchoose tocookwithconnoisseur-qualitycannabisflowersorsiftedtrichomes.Eitherway,neverforgettomindyourdosagecarefully.

Ingeneral,ifyouhaveaccesstotrimmedleaves,suchasthelargefanleavesorsmaller “sugar” leaves trimmed from the cannabis plant just after harvest, thismaterialwillprovethemostaffordableandefficientwaytoincludecannabisinyourcuisine.Ifyoudon’thaveanypotleaves, thenthepowdery“shake”fromthebottomofastashjarwillworkbestwithoutbreakingyourbudbudget.

When a recipe calls for commercial-grade cannabis, this simply means amedium-quality type of bud. Much commercial-grade cannabis comes fromCanadaandisalsocalledBeasters—aslangtermforB.C.bud.Thelowestgradeofcannabisisreferredtoasschwag,andthisistypicallycompressed,importedMexicanbrickweed.Eitherofthesetypesissuitableforcooking.

Themanymethodsofmakinghasharebeyond thescopeof thisbook,but themostpopularwaytodayistouseacoldwaterextraction.Waterhashiscreatedby immersing leafy trimorcannabisbuds into icycoldwater, thenagitating itwith an electric mixer. The oily trichomes break off, and the water is thenfilteredthroughaseriesofmeshbagswhichcollectthetrichomesinincreasinglyfinergrades.Thewetmessoftrichomesisthendriedoncardboardorascreen.Thisunpressedhashisveryusefulinavarietyofrecipes,andwhenwecallforunpressedfood-gradehash,wemeanthetrichomesfromthelargestmicronbags.Thisisthecoarsestgradeofhash.

No matter what kind of kind bud you’re cooking with, begin by shredding,chopping,orgrindingyourbudsordried leavesasfinelyaspossible.Acoffeegrinderreservedespeciallyforthispurposeworkswell,oryoucanuseasimpleherbgrinderorasharppairofscissors.

PHATTYACIDS

The science of edible cannabis is in its infancy, so stoner chefs use anecdotalevidence to gauge the effectiveness of their recipes.One commonquestion is,which type of fat is best to use when cooking cannabis: saturated,monounsaturated,orpolyunsaturated?Mostundergroundfoodchemistsbelievethatthebiggerthefattyacidchain,thebetter,andsosaturatedfatsarebelievedto create the most potent pot foods. Saturated fats are often solid at roomtemperature and usually come from animal products, such as beef fat, lard,butter, and cheese, but tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm oil are alsosaturated fats, as is cocoabutter.Manychefs feel thatTHC ismost soluble insaturated fats, giving their savory dishes and baked confections amore potentpunch.However, toomuchsaturatedfat isconsideredunhealthyandshouldbeusedinmoderation,sinceitcanraiseyourLDL(“bad”)cholesterol.

Unsaturated fats of the poly- and mono- varieties have gained popularity incannabis cooking as more healthful alternatives and include olive, canola,avocado,safflower,sesame,andsunfloweroil.OliveoilhasaparticularlylargeoleicacidmoleculethatmayhelpTHCdissolve,andsoitisafinechoiceasabase ingredient for cannabis infusions. If using margarine, seek out a high-quality,non-hydrogenatedbrandfromthehealthfoodstore.

Along with any type of fat, cannabis is also soluble in alcohol, vinegar, andglycerin.Whenusingbutter,choosesaltedbutterforsimmeringonthestovetop,andunsaltedbutterforbakingorforuseatlowtemperatures.

DOSAGEANDPOTENCYRATIO

Given all the differentways tomake cannabis-infused foods, and the literallyunlimited forms and varieties of cannabis available to work with, you’llobviouslyneedtoplanyourdosagecarefully,nottomentiontesteachnewbatchundercontrolledconditionsbeforesharingwithyourfriends.

Start by assessing the potency of your secret ingredient before calculating theratioofcannabistobutteryou’llneedtouseinarecipe.Justfivetotengramsofthebesthashishmadefromahighlypotentstrainisenoughtothoroughlyinfuseapoundofbutter,but ifyou’reusinglow-potencytrimmedleaves,you’llneedtwoouncesormoreof leaf toequally infuse thesameamountofbutter.Driedcannabisbudsorshake fall somewhere inbetween,withagoodruleof thumb

beingaboutanounceofpottoapoundofbutter.

Ifyou’refortunateenoughtohaveaccess toaconsistentsupplyofcannabis,alittletrialanderrorwillletyoudialintheappropriatedosage.Forbestresults,makethebiggestbatchof“budder”possible,andstoreitinthefreezer.Thiswillhelpyoutomaintainaconsistentdosagefromonerecipetothenext.

Ifarecipeyou’dliketomakecallsforalargeramountofinfusedbutteroroilthan you deem wise, simply dilute the potency of the cannabutter from yourfreezer by adding non-infused “straight” butter. Keep in mind that medicalpatientsmayneedamorepotentdosagethantherestofus,dependingontheircondition.

CANNABISINTHERAW

Whileyouwon’tgethigh,freshlyharvestedcannabisbudscanalsobeusedtomakefood,asintheinfamousstoryofaJamaicangoatherd,relatedtomebyanoldmanfromtheisland.Asaboy,Paditoldme,helivedintheBlueMountains,nearsomeRastaswhomhisparentshadwarnedhimtostayawayfrom.Oneday,hesnuckupintothehills tospyontheRastasandwassurprisedtoseeanoldman,whoby the lengthof his dreadsmust havebeen seventyor eightyyearsold,nimblychasingaftergoatsonahillside.

PadigreetedtheRasta,saying,“Oldman,howyourunafterdemgoatsallday?”TheRasta repliedwith this simple recipe:“Wakeup in themorning,youmilkthegoat.Takethemilk,putitinapot,andaddtwohandfulsoffreshganja.Letitsimmer,thentakeatincup,dipitin,anddrinkfromthatallday.”

WhenPadi,nowanoldmanhimself,relatedthatstory,hedidn’tknowwhyorhowthatganja-infusedgoatmilkcouldhelpkeepanoldmansospry,butrecentscientificstudieshaveconfirmedtheyouth-retainingpropertiesofnotonlyfresh,raw goat’s milk, but also of cannabis, which is anti-inflammatory. ImportantacidiccannabinoidssuchasTHCacidandCBDacidarefoundinrawcannabis,andtheseacidiccannabinoidsaredestroyedathightemperatures.

Ifyouareusingfreshcannabisbudsorleavestocookwith,bepreparedforanunpleasant “grassy” taste that results from the breakdown of chlorophyll. Ifyou’d like to avoid this, then dry your fresh buds or leaves by hanging themupsidedowninadark,cool,well-ventilatedspaceforafewdays.Whilecuring

buds in glass jars results in a smoother, tastier smoke, this is unnecessary forcookingingredients.

Oryoucanalwaysjustgogetagoat,anddoliketheoldRastatoldyou.

EQUIPMENT

ForthebasicrecipesinChapter1,you’llneedaheavysaucepanorfryingpan.AvoidaluminumandTeflon-coatedcookwarewheneverpossibleinfavorofcastironorstainlesssteel.Adoubleboilerisalsoveryhelpful,andifyoudon’thaveonehandy,it’sreallyjustamatteroffindingonepotthatwillnestinsideanother,so thatyoucanboilwater in the lower levelasaway topreciselyandevenlyheat thebutteroroil in theupper level.Also, findaglassorPyrexmeasuringcupandametal fine-meshstrainer.Don’tuseaplasticstrainer,ashotoilmaymelt it. Finally, it’s helpful to have a coffee grinder or blender dedicated tobreakingupyourcannabis,butscissorsorahandgrinderwillsuffice.Andyou’llalsowantaprecisescaleformeasuringyourvaluablehash,buds,orleaves.

Crock-Potsproveveryusefulwhenmakinglargebatchesofcannabutter,aswellasforseveralotherrecipesinthisbook,andcanbefoundcheaplyatgaragesalesnationwide. Blenders, food processors, juicers, and ice-creammakers are alsofunkitchentoys thatcanbepickedupeasilyonthesecondhandmarket.Otherbasic kitchen utensils you’ll need include measuring spoons, spatula, ladle,wooden spoons, mixing bowls, baking pans, cheesecloth, and a meatthermometer for cooking food safely. A candy thermometer is essential formakingcaramelsandhardcandies.Ifyoudon’thavethesethings,betterfindabud-lovingbuddywhodoesandinviteyourselfoverfora“bake-off.”

CHAPTER1:ACTIVEINGREDIENTS

HOWTOMAKECANNABIS-INFUSEDBUTTERS,OILS,ANDTINCTURES,PLUSRECIPESFORMAYONNAISEANDFLOUR.

BASICRECIPES

Ifyouenjoysmokingpotandhavedecentcookingskills,you’vegotnothingtoworry aboutwhen it comes to cannabis cuisine except decidingwhat tomakefirst.Ontheotherhand,ifyoulovecannabisbutneedarecipetoboilwater,thenneverfear,becauseinthissectionwe’llintroducetheverybasictechniquesyoumust learn inorder toget startedandget stonedwithoutayearof studyatLeCordonBleu.Andifyoureallygetstuck,remember,it’saloteasiertogethighwithalittlehelpfromyourfriends,particularlytheoneswhoknowhowtoboilwaterbyheart.

Eitherway,sincecannabisismosteasilyintegratedintofoodstuffsthroughoilorbutter,thebasicrecipesrequiredtoperformthispsychedelicinfusionarereallyallyouneedtoknow.Cannabisbutter(cannabutter)canbeusedinliterallyanyrecipethatcallsforbutter,withresultsthatelevateeventhemosthumblefoodtoa sacrament of the most high. Of course, you can also just spread somecannabutteronasliceoftoast,butwhere’sthefuninthat?

Inthemeantime,askaround,andyou’llsoondiscoverthateverycannabischefhastheirownspecialmethodformakingmarijuana-infusedfood,andsomearemuchmorecomplicated thanothers.Naturally,everyoneswears that theirwaytastesbestandmakesthemostpotentedibles,butthenagain,noteveryonecansimmerbutter for threedays, addinga tablespoonofwater every fiveminutesand stirring constantly. So let’s rely on the time-tested basic recipes below, atleastforstarters,astheeasiestandquickestwaystoefficientlyextractTHCandothercannabinoidsforcooking.

Butfirst,somebasicprinciples.Findaninfusingmethodthatworksforyouandstickwithit,usingaconsistentsupplyofcannabutter,cannacoconutoil,orTHCoiltomaketheappetizers,dinners,anddessertsdescribedinthisbookasmuchas possible. You definitely don’t want any surprises when it comes to thepotency of your product (see KITCHEN SAFETY MEETING, WHAT TOEXPECT WHEN YOU'RE INGESTING and DOSAGE AND POTENCYRATIOformoreimportantinfoondosing).

THCOIL(CANNABIS-INFUSEDOIL)

It’s not necessary to use first-pressed extra-virgin or estate-bottled olive oil tomakeyourTHCOil;anaffordablevirginoliveoilworksnicely.Ofcourse,high-qualityingredientsresultinamoredeliciousendproduct,soifyouplanonusingyourTHCOil forsaladdressingsor todrizzleoverveggiesandpasta,a fruityextra-virginoliveoilwillmakeallthedifference.

MAKES6CUPS

6cupsoliveoilorcanolaoil1ouncecannabisbuds,finelyground,or2ouncestrimmedleaf,driedandground

1. In a double boiler, slowlyheat oil on lowheat for a fewminutes until youbegintosmelltheoil’saroma.Addthegroundcannabisslowly,stirringuntilitisfullycoatedbeforeaddingmorecannabis.Simmeronlowheatfor45minutes,stirringoccasionally.

2.Removethemixturefromheatandallowittocoolbeforestraining.Presstheplantmatterwiththebackofaspoontowringalltheoiloutofit.Composttheleafyremainsandsavetheoilinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto2months.

CANNACOCONUTOILCoconut oil has a lot of advantages over animal products. It’s a saturated fat,allowingmaximumabsorptionofcannabinoids,butit’smuchmorehealthfulforyouthansaturatedanimalfat.Coconutoilisdefinitelythebestoptionforvegansand those concerned about health. Available at health food stores and well-stockedgrocerystores,it’ssolidatroomtemperaturebutmeltseasily.

MAKES1¾CUPS

1ouncecannabis,dried,or2ouncestrimmedleafOne14-ouncejarcoconutoil

1.Fillalargestockpothalfwaywithwater,andaddyourcannabis.Simmeroverlowheat,stirringoccasionally,for1hour.Then,addyourcoconutoil,andreturntoasimmer.Removefromheat.Letthecoconutoilmixturesitfortwodaysasitslowly extracts, in a covered pot at room temperature. Then, reheat the oil,cannabis,andwatermixtureuntiltheoilmelts.

2.Strainthemixture,beingsuretopresstheplantmatterfirmlyagainstthesideofthestrainer.Refrigeratetheoilandwatermixtureforatleast24hours.

3.Returnthenextdayandseparatethesolidifiedoilfromthewater.Patdrywitha paper towel, thenmelt the cannacoconut oil in a saucepan until it is liquid.Measureintoglassjarsforeasydosing.Babyfoodjarsworkwell.

CANNABIS-INFUSEDMAYONNAISE

RecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

Mayo,oneoftheFrench“mothersauces,”originatedaround1756andprovidesthebaseforaioli,remoulade,andahostofotherdishesbelovedbyHighTimeshousechefAshleyBoudreaux.Thisemulsifiedsaucerequiresabouttenminutesof continuouswhisking toproperly combine the ingredients, sobepatient andaddtheoilveryslowly,literallydropbydrop,lestthesauce“break”andfailtoemulsify.Youcanalsouseafoodprocessor,addingtheoildropbydropthroughthefeedertubewhiletheprocessorisrunning;however,thetextureofthemayois usually lighter when whisked by hand. Be sure to give this recipe a run-through once without the ganja, just to get the feel for proper oil-yolkemulsification, because if the mayo “breaks” with the ganja in it—well, thatcouldbeafinancialbite.Also,since theeggs in thisrecipearenotcooked,besuretogetorganic,local,farm-fresheggs,andifsucheggsareunavailable,usepasteurized eggs to avoid any riskof salmonella. (If youhave a compromisedimmune system, you should use pasteurized eggs or avoid homemade mayoaltogether.)

STONES12TO14

1cupsoybeanoil½ounceganjashake2largeeggyolks1teaspoonfreshlemonjuicePinchofsalt1teaspoonwhitevinegar½teaspoonDijonmustard

1. Inadoubleboiler,combine theoilandganja.Heatover lowuntil theganjasmellispronouncedbutnotnuttyorburnt.(Theoilshouldhaveanearthygreen

tinttoit.)Letcool.

2.Removeandstraintheherb,squeezingtheweedinametalstraineragainstthemeshwiththebackofaspoontowringouteverydropofoil.Makesurethatallyouringredientshavebeenbroughttoroomtemperature—thisiscrucial!

3.Inasmallmetalbowl,useanimmersionblenderorwhisktothoroughlyblendtheeggyolks,lemonjuice,salt,vinegar,andmustard(thiscanalsobedoneinafoodprocessor or blender).Using a½ teaspoonmeasure, very slowly add theinfusedoil,afewdropsatatime,whileconstantlyblendingonloworwhiskinguntilthemayoisthickandstartingtoformribbons.(Ifit’stoothick,youcanaddroom-temperaturewaterintinyincrements.)Ifyourmixture“breaks,”itcanberepairedbywhiskingsomemoreroom-temperatureeggyolksinaseparatebowl,thenslowlywhiskingthoseyolksintothe“broken”mayomixture.Ifthatdoesn’tdoit,addafewdropsofhotwater.Coverandchill;it’llkeepintherefrigeratorfor4to5days.

SIMPLECANNABUTTERThisisaneasy,quickwaytoinfusecannabisintobutteronyourstovetop.Besuretousesaltedbuttersinceithasahighersmokepoint,anddon’tleaveyoursaucepanunattended!Youcanmakethiscannabutterrelativelyquickly,anduseitinanyoftherecipesinthisbook.

MAKES½CUP

½cup(1stick)saltedbutter*¼ouncecannabisbuds,finelyground*To make cannamargarine, simply substitute margarine for butter in thisrecipe.

1.Meltthebutteronlowheatinasaucepan.Addthegroundbuds,andsimmeronlowheatfor45minutes,stirringfrequently.

2.Strain thebutter intoaglassdishwitha tight-fitting lid.Push thebackofaspoonagainst theplantmatter,andsmash itagainst thestrainer tosqueezeouteverydropofbutteravailable.Whenyou’redone,discardtheplantmatter.

3.Useyourcannabutter immediately,or refrigerateor freezeuntil it is time touse.Youcaneasilyscalethisrecipeupforlargerbatchesofcannabutter.1poundofbutter(4sticks)canabsorb1ounceofcannabis,butyoumaywanttosimmerforupto60minutes.

Drizzle this cannabutter over freshly cooked pasta or popcorn for instantsatisfaction.Reservelargebatchesinthefridgeorfreezerforuseinrecipes.

Note:Formedicalpatients,Iwouldrecommendusing2ouncesofcannabisforeachpoundofbutter,effectivelymakingadouble-strengthcannabutter.

LONG-SIMMERINGCANNABUTTER

Thispopularmethodofwaterextractionisaneasywaytomakelargebatchesofbutter.SinceTHConlybindstofat,combiningthebutter,marijuana,andwaterwill not dilute the potency.You can also use plantmaterial that has not beenfinelyground,suchaswholeleavesandstems.Aftertheextractionhasoccurred,simplyskimthebutteroffthetop!Youwillneedtwolargestockpots.

MAKES2CUPS

1ouncecannabis,dried,or2ouncestrimmedleaf2cups(4sticks)unsaltedbutter

1.Fillalargestockpothalfwaywithwater.Addthecannabisorleaf,andbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheatandsimmerfor1hour.Addyourbutter,andreturn to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 1 hourmore. Cover thestockpot,removefromheat,andallowtocool.Toincreasepotency,repeatthisprocesstwicemore,simmeringfor1hourandthencoolingagain.

2.Afteryouhavecompleted the thirdsimmeringsession,prepare forstrainingwhile the mixture is still hot. Position your metal strainer over the secondstockpot,andcarefullypourthewater,butter,andmarijuanamixturethroughthestrainerintothestockpot.Thisiseasiesttodointhesink.Thestrainerwillcatchall the plant matter, so use the back of a large spoon to push the marijuanaagainst themesh and squeeze out all the butter. Compost the plantmatter, ordiscardit.

3.Ontothechillingprocess,whichwillseparatethecannabutterfromthewater.Ifyour stockpot is toobig to fit inyour refrigerator, pour the cannabutter andwater mixture into a large glass bowl, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Thecannabutterwillrisetothetopandsolidify.

4.Thenextday, return toseparate thecannabutter.Cutachunkoutof the toplayer and remove it from the coldwater. Repeat until you have all the butterdryingonpapertowels.Scrapeoffbutterthatseemstoomushyandsaveitforarecipewheretheexcesswaterisn’taproblem,likegooeybrownies.

5.Now,meltthechunksofcannabutteroverlowheatinalargesautépan.Oncethebutterisliquid,pourit intoyourstoragecontainers.Reusableglassjarsaregreat,especiallyifyoumeasure1cupofcannabutterintoeachjar.Thisensuresaconsistent,easy-to-usesupply.

WAMMMARIJUANAFLOUROperating in Santa Cruz since 1993, the Wo/Men’s Alliance for MedicalMarijuanaisarevolutionarymedicalcannabiscollectivethatstrivestofulfillthecompassionate goals of California’s groundbreaking Proposition 215 voterinitiative, which first legalized medical marijuana in the state in 1996. AtWAMM, patientswith terminal and chronic illnesses volunteer to help tend alargeoutdoororganiccannabisgarden,whichtheyharvestandprocessintotheirown medicine. In addition to buds for smoking, WAMM offers memberscapsules,tinctures,andsalves,aswellasawidevarietyofedibles.Everypartofthe plant is used in some way, including the stems that go into tincture, theleavesgroundintoflourforbaking,andevenafewseedsforplantingnextyear’sgarden.

Theunique thingabout theWAMMbakingprogramis that theydonotadvisestrainingthewholeplantfiberawayfromtheoilorbutter.Instead,themarijuanaleaves are pulverized so completely that the resulting product is a superfinesifted flour that dissolves right into butter and oil.Using thewhole plant thiswayprovidesextrafiberandnutrients.

MAKESABOUT25GRAMS

1ounceleafmaterial(minimum)

Equipment:Latexgloves,145micronsilkscreenmountedonawoodenframe,pieceofglassormirrorlargerthansilkscreen

1.Togrindyourownmarijuanaflour,firstharvestyourplants,whethertheyareindoororoutdoor.Trimtheleavesanddrythemupsidedownoronascreen,inawarm,dry,darkplaceforaweekorso,untiltheyarecompletelydry.

2.Then,useablendertogrindtheleavesintopowder,carefullystirringwithametalbutterknifekeptwellabovetheblender’sblades.Avortexwillforminthemiddleoftheblender,andyoumustcarefullystirmoremarijuanafromthesides

oftheblenderintothisvortex.Ittakesabout5minutestogetthecannabisveryfinelyground.Turnofftheblenderevery1or2minutessoitdoesn’toverheat,andusetheknifetostiruptheblended,groundmarijuana.

3.Next,pourthisproductoverafinesilkscreenstretchedonawoodenframe.Belowthescreen,thereshouldbeaglassormirror.Useyourglovedhandsoraplastic card to rub the ground leaf over the screen. Remove any stemsimmediately,astheycanpuncturethescreenandmakeahole.Continuerubbingtheleafoverthescreenuntilatleast50percentoftheleafhaspassedthrough.

4.Now,collectalltheleafthatstillhasn’tbeenscreenedandputitbackintheblender.Blendagainfor5minutes,untiltheleafisgroundmorefinely.Pourthistwice-blended product over the screen again, and resume rubbing it through.Onceyouhaveabout30percentofthatbatchremaining,collectitfromthetopofthescreenandblendagain.Oncetheleafhasbeenblendedthreetimes,itisasfineascanbe.Rubitoverthescreenagain,andanyremainingpiecestoolargetofitthroughthescreenshouldberemovedandsavedformakingtinctures.

5.Use a card to scrape all the ground flour off the screen into a large plasticairtightcontainer.Removethescreenandrevealtheultrafinetexturedmarijuanaflourbelow.Carefullyscrapetheflourofftheglasswithacard,andstoreinanairtightplasticorglasscontainer.

Note:You can use thismarijuana flour as a substitute for half the all-purposeflourcalledforinbakingrecipes.Simplymeltbutterinapanandslowlyaddtheflouruntil it ismoist, thenremovefromheatanduseasdirected.Youcanuselessbutter inyourdesired recipe, sincesomebutterhasbeenalreadyadded tothemarijuanaflour.

TINCTURES

At theirmost basic, tinctures are simply plantmatter soaked in alcohol.Yourlocalhealthfoodstorehasmanytincturesofdifferentmedicinalplantsavailable,likedamiana and echinacea.Tinctures are an excellentway to ingest cannabisfor a few key reasons: They are very portable and discreet, you avoid extracalories frommedicinal desserts or fatty THC-oil-soakedmeals, and it’s veryeasy to measure your dose. Simply squeeze the dropper top, and release thedropper underneath your tongue. Let it sit there for several minutes. This iswhere it’s easiest for the tincture to be absorbed. You’ll begin feeling effectswithin ten to thirty minutes, so tinctures are faster-acting than digesting amedible. Simple tinctures made with vodka or rum can become the base forcannabiscocktails(seerecipesforvodkaandrum).

Youcanmaketincturesusinganycannabisproduct,fromstemstothefinestkif.Therecommendedsteepingtimesareusuallyverylong,uptotwomonthsintheGreenAvengerCannabisTincture.ItwilltakelongertoabsorballtheTHCfromwoodyplantpartslikestemsthanfromfinelysiftedgroundbudorkif.

Anothermattertoconsideriswhethertousealcoholorglycerin.Alcoholseemstocreateamorepotent tincture,but itburnsunder the tongueand tastesmorelikeold-timemedicine.Glycerintastessweetanddoesn’tburnlikealcohol,soitcanbeeasiertouse.

QUICKCANNABISGLYCERITERecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

This is a faster version of a glycerin-based cannabis tincture. Some cooksbelieve thatyoumustheat themixture formaximumpotency, and that simplysteepingyourherbinglycerinisn’tenough.

USP food-grade glycerin (also spelled “glycerine”) is available online fromdistributorslikeStarwestBotanicals,theEssentialOilCompany,andMoreThanAlive.

MAKES1CUP

¼ouncehigh-qualityganjashake½cupplus1tablespoonUSPfood-gradeglycerin6tablespoonswater

Equipment:Latexgloves,unbleachedcheesecloth,largeglassjarwithtightlid

1.CombineallingredientsinaCrock-Pot,andsimmerataverylowtemperature(about180°F)for2½hours.Removefromheatandallowtocooluntilitcanbehandledsafely.

2.Wearing latex gloves, strain, then squeeze the ganja glycerite well throughunbleached cheesecloth (ideally—I’ve heard that panty hose and coffee filtersalsowork,butcheeseclothisperfect)intoalargeglassjarwithatightlid.Storeinacool,darkplaceforupto6months.

Note:Thismakes7to14servings,dependingonthedesireddose.Useitinsteadofsugarinyourfavoritedrink,butkeepinmindthatglyceriteissweeter,sobepreparedtoexperiment.

AbouttheChef:AshleyBoudreaux

Ashley Boudreaux is a native NewOrleanianwhose ancestors includeGeorge Washington, a one-armed Confederate major from Brooklyn,NewYork,andabootleggingIrishboxer.Sheandherfamilylivealoneina zombie-proof, vintage forty-eight-thousand-square-foot former eggfactorynowfullofAfricanart.Ashleydoesaudioproduction,bartendsatthe world-famous Tipitina’s, and has more than twenty years ofexperience in catering and kitchen and bar management. She startedcookingwithmarijuana inher teensand is agrandmothernow.Ashleyhasbeenwriting forHighTimes since 1998.Shewants to own a stripclubwhenshegrowsup—withaganjakitchen in it.She’ll call itTits&Grass.

LONG-SIMMERINGGANJAGLYCERIN

RecipefromChefMikeDelao

This isa long-simmeringversionofmedicatedglycerin thatwasconcoctedbychefMikeDelao.AfterChefMikemet his hero, cannabis activist JackHerer,anddiscoveredthathehaddiabetes, this innovatorofcannabiscuisinedecidedtocreatelow-sugarcannabistreats.Glycerinhasabout27caloriesperteaspoonandis60percentassweetassucrose,butglycerindoesn’traiseyourblood-sugarlevel. This method of extraction may take a long time and need constantmonitoring,butitcreatesasyrupy,honeylikeglycerinwithfantastictaste.

MAKES2½CUPS

1ouncehigh-qualitycannabisflowers,finelyground4cupsUSPfood-gradeglycerin

Equipment:Latexgloves,unbleachedcheesecloth,largeglassjarwithtightlid

1.InaCrock-Pot,coveryourcannabiscompletelywiththeglycerin,andcookatalowsettingfor3days.Theglycerinshouldtakeonadarkambercolor.

2. Let it cool, then, wearing latex gloves, strain the glycerin through thecheesecloth,pressing theplantmaterial as tightly aspossible to releaseall theglycerin.Your final product should have the consistency of honey and can beusedasasubstituteinanyrecipethatcallsforhoneyoragavenectar.Storeyourglycerininalargeglassjarwithatightlidintherefrigeratorforupto1month.

AbouttheChef:ChefMikeDelao

ChefMikeDelaoiscurrentlytheresidentchefatCannabisPlanet,where

hehostsa cookingshow.Healsoworkswith several collectives in theL.A.area,servingpatientshiscutting-edgecuisine,rawlivingfoods,andsweettreats.ChefMikealsowritesarecipecolumnforHighTimes,hasablogonHightimes.com,andpresidedover the judgingof themedicaledibles at the first annual High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in SanFrancisco.ChefMikeloveshousemusicandthrowingparties,solookforhim at West Coast cannabis events, where he’ll be chilling at theCannabisPlanetbooth.

GREENAVENGERCANNABISTINCTURE

RecipefromSubcoolandMzJill

Thisconvenient cannabis-basedmedicinedoesn’t require smoking,vaporizing,oreveningestingbakedgoods;simplyapplyafewdropsofitunderthetongue.Itcontainsnoharmfuladditivesand,ifmadecorrectlyusinggoodbud,actuallytastesquitepleasant.Vegetableglycerinisusedincoughsyrupsandmanyotherproducts and is safe for human consumption. Drinking extra water wheningestingthetinctureisrecommended,asittendstodehydrateyouwhentakeninlargeramounts.

Glycerin—alsoknownasglycerol—iseasy to find.NOWFoodsmakesaveryhigh-quality version that you should be able to get at your local health foodstore.Thenyousimplysoaksomehigh-qualitycannabisshake,buds,andkifintheglycerinforsixtydays.

MAKES6CUPS

4ounceshigh-qualityshakeandcannabisbuds5gramskif6cupsvegetableglycerin,enoughtocompletelycovertheplantmatterandfilla2-quartjar

Equipment:2-quartglass jar; frenchpress, cheesecloth,or finekitchen screen;funnel;smalldropperbottles

1.Grindshakeandbudsuntilfine,thenplaceina2-quartglassjar.Addkif(thiswill increase the mixture’s potency). Remember that this preparation will beingested,sokeepallyourtoolssterileandusegood-tastingshake,notwasteleaf.

2.Once the jar is 90 percent filledwith groundweed and kif, slowly add the

glycerinuntiltheweediscoveredandthejarisfull.

3.It’sveryimportanttodecarboxylatetheTHCacids.Todothis,heatanovento170°F(orthelowestsetting),andletthetincturewarmintheovenforabout45minutes.Removeandletcool.

4. Store for 60days,making sure to rotate the jar for 3 to5minutesper day,mixing thecontentsof the jarwell. (Welike to flipour jarsupsidedowneachdayandlettheweedfloattothetopoftheglycerin.)Atday50,washtheoutsideofthejarwell,thenplaceitinapotofsteamingwater.Letthejarremaininthewateruntil thewaterhascometoroomtemperature, thenremove,dryoff,andcontinuetosteepfor10days.

5.After60fulldays,useaFrenchpress,cheesecloth,orsomeothertypeoffinekitchenscreentostrain theshakefromthetincture.(ChefSubcoolusesa190-micronBubbleBagtoscreenhistincture.)

6.Use a funnel to transfer the tincture into small dropper bottles to store. It’sbestusedwithin6monthsto1year.Keepinacooldarkplace.

Note:Aglycerintinctureisveryeasytotitrate,andapatientcanuseafewdropsunderthetonguetogetjustthereliefneeded.Plus,thetincturedoesn’tseemtoget most people superhigh or even stoned, and many people without seriousailments will not feel its effects unless they take a large amount, like 30milliliters. Given the variations in individual metabolism, everyone will bedifferentinthisrespect.

We’ve also seen incredible results with people using the tincture to treatmigraines.Whenyou’resufferingfromaseriousheadache,takingapillorallyisaslowfix.Withthispreparation,youcanbrushyourteethvigorouslyandthenapply a few drops into the mouth. The medicine passes across the mucousmembraneandseemstohaveanimmediateeffect.

AbouttheChefs:SubcoolandMzJill

ThecannabiscouplebehindTGASubcoolSeeds,SubcoolandMzJillarecannabis breeders and tireless activists for medical marijuana. Theymade this particular tincture for patients suffering from migraines andwere astonished at the positive effects they observed. Creator of the

award-winning strain Vortex, Subcool is also the author ofDank: TheQuesttoFindtheVeryBestMarijuana.

CHAPTER2:IRIEAPPETIZERS

Whenitcomestocannabisedibles,sometimeslessisdefinitelymoreenjoyable.Alittlepotfoodcanmakeyougiddy,butalittletoomuchwillmakeyousleepy,so sometimes little bites are theway to go. Perhaps you’re planning a specialpartyandwanttomakeitevenmorespecial.Therecipesinthischapterarealldesigned to get your guests irie but not too spaced-out. They include fingerfoods,horsd’oeuvres,dipsandspreads,andtapas.

Pot-infused appetizers provide proper sustenance and bold flavors along withjusta tingeofTHC-fueledfun!Wetraveled theworld insearchof inspiration,findingdishesinAsia,theMiddleEast,Italy,andMexicothatwouldworkwellwithoursecretingredient.Thesecannabisconcoctionsenhancethealreadygoodtimesinlife,liketakingahikeinthewoods,screeninganewmovie,orhangingwith friends on a leisurely day. So pass the bong, pick a recipe, and let’s getcooking!

For amedium-size celebration of four and twenty guests, just two or three ofthese dishes will sustain the high times for hours, not to mention pique yourguests’appetitesforthesumptuousmealtofollow.Likeabreederreactor,eatingcannabis-infused foods stimulates your appetite, so be sure to serve plenty ofnon-magicfoodaswell,lestsomeonegettoostonedoutofsheerhunger.

ROASTEDGANJAGARLICCANNELLINIDIP

RecipefromChefHerb

Roastinggarlicfillsthehousewithsuchawonderful,comfortingsmell—anditalsocoversupthetelltaleodorsofganjasmoking!Soifyourneighborsobjectwhenyoulightupaspliffinyourtinystudioapartment,tryroastingsomegarlicand see if anyone complains besides the local vampires. Roasted garlic alsosoaksupcannabis-infusedoillikethere’snotomorrow,soit’sahandyadditiontoawidevarietyofdishes.Thisclassicdipshouldbeservedwithwarmedpitabread,crudités,andolives,ortryitonasandwichwithroastedveggies,arugula,andasharpcheese.Plus,itfreezeswell,soyoucanalwaysmakeextraandsaveitforarainyday.

STONES5TO7

1largeheadgarlicSalt5teaspoonsTHCextra-virginoliveoil(seerecipe)One19-ouncecancannellinibeans1teaspoonfreshlemonjuiceDashhotredpepperflakes(optional)PepperVegetablebroth(asneeded)Toasted bread, baked pita wedges, celery sticks, and/or red bell pepperslices,forserving

1.Preheattheovento450°F.

2.Cutoffthetop½inchfromtheheadofgarlic.Sprinklewithsaltanddrizzlewith1 teaspoonofTHColiveoil.Wrap thegarlic in foilandbake for1hour.Removefromoven,letcool,thensqueezetheclovesoutofthepaperyskins.

3.Drainthebeansinastrainerandrinsewithwater.Drainwell.

4.Place thebeans ina foodprocessorandadd theroastedgarliccloves,alongwith the remaining 4 teaspoons ofTHColive oil, the lemon juice, red pepperflakes (if using), and salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth, adding as muchvegetablebrothasneeded,1 teaspoonata time, tocreatea smoothdip.Servewith toasted bread, baked pita wedges, celery sticks, and/or red bell pepperslices.

HOOKAHLOUNGEHUMMUSRecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

HummusisthegreatestadditiontotheAmericansnack-scapesincesalsaandsoquickandeasytomakethatyou’llnevergobacktostore-boughtbrandsagain.Packedwithproteinandreadytoeat,hummusmakesforanidealsnackandalsocompliments a vast array of Middle Eastern foods worth investigating, fromfalafeltotabbouleh.Whileyou’reatit,whynotgoall theway,findyourselfahookah,packitwithhashish,linethefloorwithpillows,andthrowanArabianNights–themedpartyatyourhouse.Byexperiencingthecultureofanotherland,throughmusic,art,films,books,and,yes,food,wecanbridgethegapbetweenourworlds.Attheendoftheday,cannabisloversliveeverywhereonEarth,andalmosteverywhereweareoppressed—so let’s stick together.Potheadswithoutborders,fireupyourhookahs!

STONES8

¾cupTHColiveoil(seerecipe)

3gramskif(optional)

One15-ouncecangarbanzobeans

¾cuptahini(acrucialingredient,foundintheinternationalsectionofmostsupermarkets—ifnot,tryaMiddleEasterngrocery)

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

¼cuproastedgarlic,store-boughtorhomemade

2tablespoonsartichokehearts,drainedwellandchopped

¼cuproastedredpeppers,roughlychopped

1teaspoonfreshlygroundcuminseeds

1teaspoonsalt

½teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper

Pitabread,warmedintheoven,forserving

1.Inasmallsaucepan,warmyourTHColiveoiloverlowheat.Addthekif,ifusing,andletitdissolve.Removefromheat.

2.Put thegarbanzobeans, tahini, lemon juice, roastedgarlic, artichokehearts,red peppers, cumin, and½ cup of thewarmTHCoil in a food processor andblend to the desired consistency.Slowly addmoreoil as needed.Add the saltandpepper.Servewithwarmpitabread.

POTCHEF

GREENLEAFYKALESALADINBROWNCANNABUTTER

VINAIGRETTERecipefromBobbyHellen

Kaleisoneofthemosthealthfulthingsyoucaneat,sobesuretoincludemoreofit inyourdiet,especiallywhendousedwiththisdecadentdressingfromourfriendchefBobbyHellen.ChefHellenusesthisvinaigretteonasimilarsaladattherestaurant,absentthespecialingredient,ofcourse.Thismakesdressingformorethanonesaladandkeepsforalongtimeintherefrigerator.

STONES6TO8

SALAD

1poundTuscankale½cupsliveredalmonds

VINAIGRETTE

⅓cupunsaltedbutter⅓cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)⅓cupsherryvinegarorredwinevinegarcanbesubstitutedSalt

1.Washkale, removemiddlestalks,androughlychopthe leaves intobite-sizepieces.

2. Toast almonds in a dry sauté pan over medium heat, shaking the panoccasionallyuntilyousmellthealmonds,about5minutes.Removefromheat.

3. Tomake the vinaigrette, in a small saucepan,melt the unsalted butter overhigh heat until browned, then add the cannabutter, just until melted. Removefromheat.Addthesherryvinegarandseasonwithapinchortwoofsalt.

4.Dressthekalewith4to6tablespoonsofdressing,tosswiththealmonds,andservewarm.

AbouttheChef:BobbyHellen

ArecipientofaStarChefs.comNewYorkRisingStarAwardin2010,thisyoungchefhasimpressedtheNewYorkculinaryscenewiththesoulful,inventive menu at Resto, his Belgian-inspired eatery. He’s also verydedicatedtothelocalfoodsmovement,sourcinghiskalefromoneoftheBigApple’smanyfarmers’markets.

OBAMA’SSATIVASAMOSASRecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

From our longtime food columnist Ashley Boudreaux, this unique inventionepitomizes what I love about stoner cuisine. It’s creative, different, fun, andinspired by the times we live in. Like President Obama, this appetizer mixesmultipleculturesbut isultimatelyanAmericanamalgamation.Inkeepingwiththe spirit of our highest officeholder, the culinary inspiration for this dish isabout finding common ground between the United States and the rest of theworld.Ashleyexplains:

Tilapiaisafishthat’swidelyconsumedinbothHawaii(whereObamawasborn)andKenya(hisfather’shomeland).Mangoesgrowinbothplaces,aswellasinIndonesia (mango trees shade his stepgrandmother’s tin-roofed house inKogelo).AnotherstapleinKenyaisadishcalledsukumawiki,whichisSwahilifor“stretchtheweek,”whichsoundslikeanindispensableskilltohaveinthesechallenging times. Sukuma wiki is like the smothered greens ubiquitous inSouthernsoulfoodbutwithoutthepork,whichfolksinWashingtonneedtocutout anyway.And, of course, cannabis is a global panacea, uniting thediversewherever it’s used. Wrap it all up in a classic puff pastry, and you have anObamosa.

STONES6

MANGOPURÉE

1ripemango,pitandskinremoved,chopped

SAMOSAS

One16-ouncepackagefrozenpuffpastryJuicefrom1smalllimeOne12-ouncetilapiafilet2teaspoonscurrypowder,plusmoretotaste

1teaspoonpowderedginger

SUKUMAWIKI

2cupschoppedkale,steamed1cupdicedtomato2teaspoonsfinelychoppedgreenonion

MANGOSAUCE

4tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)2tablespoonsflour1cupcoconutmilk2teaspoonsfinelychoppedcilantro

1.Tomake themangopurée, put themango and½cupwater in a blender orfoodprocessor,andpuréeuntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Tomakethesamosas,thawpuffpastryaccordingtothepackageinstructions.Setaside.


4.Pourhalfthelimejuiceoverthetilapiafilet.Rubitdownwiththecurryandginger.Bakeinthepreheatedovenfor25minutes,orgrilloverhotcoalsfor2to3minutesperside,untilfishistenderandflaky.(Ifbakingintheoven,leavetheovenon.)Cutintosmallchunksandsetaside.

5. To make the sukumawiki, sauté kale with tomatoes and green onion in asaucepanovermediumheatuntilwilted.Coolandsqueezeoutexcessliquid.

6.Tomakethemangosauce,heat thecannabutteroverlowheat inasaucepanuntil it melts. Set aside 2 tablespoons of melted cannabutter for brushing thepastry.Addflourtotheremaining2tablespoonsbutterintheskillet,andwhiskover low heat until the lumps are gone. Add the coconutmilk, ¼ cup of themangopurée, theremaininglimejuice, thecilantro,andcurrypowderto taste.Stiruntilthesaucethickens.

7.Toassemblethesamosas,cutthepuffpastryinto3-inchsquares.Layerabout

aheaping tablespoon eachof the sukumawiki and fish on the squares of puffpastry, thenfold theminto triangles,sealing theedgeswithwaterandpressingwithaforkbeforebrushingthepastrieswiththereservedcannabutter.Bakeuntilgolden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve drizzled with the warmmangosauce(plussomefordipping)andanyremainingsukumawikiontheside.

STUFFEDSTONEDJALAPEÑOPOPPERS

Thesestoner treatswerebornwhenaparticularly robust jalapeñopepperplantgrown on my New York City rooftop burst forth with a bounty of twentypeppers. While partaking of a nice joint and relaxing on the same rooftop,inspirationstruck:peppers,peanutbutter,andpot!Thepeanutbuttertemperstheheatofthepeppers,andtheherbgetsyouhigh—whatmorecanyouaskforfromsomething this easy to make? So amuse your bouche and try these one-bitewonders!

STONES10

10jalapeñopeppers2tablespoonsTHCOil(seerecipe)¼cupgreenonions,whitepartsonly,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced¾cuppeanutbutter


2. Cut off the tops of the jalapeños and reserve them. Use a small knife toremoveasmuchofthepithandseedsaspossible.Youwanthollowpeppersthatcanholdthestuffing.Rinsingouttheinsideofthepepperwithwaterisagoodwaytoremovetheseeds.

3.WarmasmallsaucepanovermediumheatandaddtheTHCOil.Let theoilwarmforabout30seconds, thenadd thegreenonionsandcook for1minute.Thenaddthegarlicandsautéfor1to2minutes.Addthepeanutbutterandstir,adding 2 to 3 tablespoonswater as needed to thin the consistency. The sauceshouldbeeasytostir.Removefromheat.

4.Useaspoon,pipingbag,orasmallfunneltofillthejalapeñoswiththepeanut

buttersauce.Fitthepeppertopsbackonandsecurewithatoothpick.(Soakyourtoothpicksinwaterfirst.)

5. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20minutes. Servewarm.

Note:Youmaywantglovestohandlethepeppers,butifyoudon’tweargloves,becarefulnot to touchyoureyesafterhandling thepeppers.Washyourhandsandthecuttingboardimmediatelyandthoroughlyafterhandlingpeppers.

POTCHEF

SATIVASHRIMPSPRINGROLLSWITHMANGOSAUCE

RecipefromChefBliss

ChefBliss created these spring rolls for a tastingmenu thatwas served to theHighTimesstaff inNewYork.Eachdishon that incrediblebuffetwassautéedin,brushedwith,orotherwiseinfusedwithcannabisbutterandoil.Thesesativashrimp spring rolls would benefit from using a strain such as Haze, with aterpeneprofilethatwillmatchtheAsianflavors.

STONES6

MANGOSAUCE

1mango,peeledanddiced1clovegarlic,finelychopped1tablespoonsugar1tablespooncoarselychoppedginger½smallhabaneropepper,seededandfinelychopped¼cuporangejuice2tablespoonsricewinevinegar1teaspoonTHCOil(seerecipe)

SPRINGROLLS

½cupplus3tablespoonsTHCOil(seerecipe)¼cupslicedshiitakemushrooms1teaspoonplus2tablespoonssoysauce1teaspoonsesameoil1tablespoonchoppedgarlic1tablespoonchoppedshallot⅓cupjuliennedorshreddedcarrots

⅓cupjuliennedredandyellowbellpeppers(anevenmixofbothcolors)½napacabbage,shredded2tablespoonsAsianchilipaste2teaspoonslimejuice2tablespoonsslicedgreenonions1tablespoonchoppedginger2tablespoonschoppedcilantro2teaspoonssalt,plusmoretotaste2teaspoonsblackpepper,plusmoretotaste1poundrockshrimp,cleanedanddeveinedOne12-ouncepackagespringrollwrappers1egg½cupcornstarch

1. Tomake themango sauce, in amedium saucepan over high heat, combinemango, garlic, sugar, ginger, habanero, orange juice, and rice wine vinegar.Bringtoaboil,thensimmeroverreducedheatfor5minutes.Removefromheatandallowtocool.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethemangomixturewithTHCOilandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.

3.Tomakethespringrolls,inasmallfryingpan,heat1tablespoonoftheTHCOilonhigh.Addmushroomsandcookuntilgoldenbrown,thenadd1teaspoonof the soy sauce and1 teaspoonof the sesameoil.Transfer to abowl and setaside.

4.Reheatpanoverhighheatandadd1tablespoonoftheTHCOil.Whenoilishot, add the garlic, shallot, carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage and sauté for 1minute,thenaddthechilipaste,2tablespoonsofthesoysauce,thelimejuice,greenonions,ginger,andcilantro.Drainvegetablesinastrainer(ifyouleavetheliquidinwhenthespringrollisfried,itwillexplode)andseasonwithsaltandblackpepper.Setaside.

5.Reheatpanoverhighheatandadd1tablespoonoftheTHCoil.Whenoilishot,addtheshrimpandsautéuntilfullycooked.Removefromheat,drain,choproughly,andseasonwithapinchofsaltandpepper.Mixwithmushroomsandvegetablesinasmallbowl—thisisyourspringrollfilling.

6. To assemble, lay out your spring roll wrapper diagonally, with a cornerpointingtowardyou,soitlookslikeadiamondshape.Whisktheegg,andbrushathinlayerontothespringrollwrapper.

7.Spread2tablespoonsofthefillinginthemiddleofthewrapperandbringthebottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and rollupward,makingtherollastightasyoucan.Rollinthecornstarchonaplateandsetaside.Repeatwithremainingfillingandwrappers.

8. In a large fryingpan,heat remaining½cupTHCoil to350°F.Panfry rollsuntilgoldenbrown.Donotcrowdthepan;fryonlyafewrollsatatimesoyoucanturnthemeasily.Drainonpapertowelsandservewiththemangosauce.

AbouttheChef:ChefBliss

A brash young chef, Bliss has beenworking in themedical-marijuana-ediblesfieldforquitesometime.First,hepioneeredabusinessofsweetsthatparodiedbrand-namecandiesandlaterturnedhisattentiontoalineofsavoryspreadsusingroastedgarlic,sun-driedtomatoes,andpesto,allto rave reviews from dispensary patrons. Currently, Chef Bliss is thecreative genius behindConcentr8, an edibles company thatmakes hisfamousPotCornpopcorn.

GANJAGUACAMOLEGuacamoleisahealthytreatthateveryoneenjoys,andwhenyouaddadashofTHC Oil, you’ll really get the party started! Serve this dip with Mini KindVeggieBurritos,orchowdownwithabagofchips.

STONES8TO10

4ripeavocados,peeledandpitsremoved,onepitreserved1cucumber,peeledwithseedsremoved,diced½cupchoppedgreenonions,whiteandgreenparts2clovesgarlic,minced½cupTHCOil(seerecipe)1jalapeñopepper½cupfirmlypackedcilantro,choppedJuiceof2limes1teaspoonsalt

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and mix until the texture issmooth.Keepthereservedavocadopit intheservingbowlwiththeguac,asitwillhelpkeepitfreshandpreventbrowning.Refrigerateanyleftoverguacamoleinanairtightcontainerwithplasticwrapcoveringthesurface.Usewithin1day.

MINIKINDVEGGIEBURRITOSGet ready for aminiature interpretation of a counterculture classic. TheKindVeggieBurritohasitsrootsinMexicancuisinebutbecamealoco-weedlegendinAmericaviatheGratefulDeadparkinglotscene.Sureenough,ateveryshow,therewas the same dudewith a cooler and a handmade sign that read “KindVeggie Burritos.”Way before the term “ganjapreneurs” had been coined, theunofficial vendors that kept Terrapin Station well fed knew that even apsychedelicarmymarchesonitsbelly,andthataninexpensivecheesyrice-and-bean tube of ganja-infused goodnesswould sell itself from the time the gatesopenedtolongaftertheencore.Easytoprepareaheadoftime,cheaptomake,andsoldatahigh-enoughmarkuptohigh-enoughjam-bandfans,theseburritoscould financeacross-countryadventure.Enhance theappetizerbydipping thetiny burritos into ganja-oil guacamole, serve twoor three as an entrée, or justmakenormal-sizeburritos.

STONES10

One15-ouncecanvegetarianrefriedbeansOne15-ouncecanblackbeans,drainedandrinsed6tablespoonsTHCOil,plusmoreforbrushing(seerecipe)1sweetonion,diced1smallzucchiniorsummersquash,shredded2teaspoonssalt1redbellpepper,chopped1cupslicedmushrooms1cupdicedsteamedpotatoes(orleftoverroastedpotatoes)1teaspoonpaprika2teaspoonscumin¼teaspooncayennepepper1cupcookedlong-grainbrownrice20smallflourtortillas(softtacosize)2cupsshreddedcheddarcheeseSalsa,sourcream,andGanjaGuacamole(seerecipe),forserving


2.Ina2-quartpot,mixthetwocansofbeanstogetherwith2to3tablespoonsofwater,andbringtoasimmeroverlowheat.

3.Whilethebeansarecooking,warmasautépanovermediumheatandadd6tablespoonsTHCOil.Lettheoilwarmfor30seconds,thenaddtheonionandsautéuntilgoldenbrown,about8minutes.

4.Whileonioniscooking,tosstheshreddedzucchiniwith1teaspoonsaltinacolanderandsqueezeouttheexcesswater.Setaside.

5.Addthebellpeppertothesautéedonionsandcookforafewminutesbeforeaddingthemushrooms,zucchini,andpotatoes.Sprinklewiththepaprika,cumin,and cayennepepper, and cookuntil themushroomshave released their juices,about5minutes.Removeveggiemixturefromtheheatandaddtheremaining1teaspoonsalt.Addthecookedricetotheveggiemixtureandstirtocombine.

6. Spread one heaping spoonful of beans onto each tortilla. Then, place oneheapingspoonfulofveggiesandriceinthemiddle,toppedbyasmallsprinkleofcheese.Tofold,bringthebottomedgeofthetortillaupoverthefilling,thentuckthesidesinandcoverwiththetopedgeofthetortilla.Youwantaself-containedpackagewithaslittlefillingfallingoutaspossible.Placetheburritoinaglassbakingpan and repeat until youhave20 little burritos or until you runout offilling.

7. Brush the burritos with THC Oil, and bake for 10 minutes, just until thetortillasaregoldenbrown.Servewithsalsa,sourcream,andGanjaGuacamole.

PICODEGANJAANDNACHOSRecipesubmittedbyadudefromTexas

First submittedbya reader fromSouthTexas,here’sa recipe forall thedudesouttherewhodon’treallycook.Thesenachoscouldn’tbeeasiertomake,can’tpossiblybefuckedup,butcouldpossiblyfuckyouupifyoueattoomuch.ServetheseupinyourmancavethenexttimeyouinviteyourbromanticbuddiesoverforTexasHold’em,theSuperBowl,orjustasuperbowl!

STONES6

2redtomatoes1greentomato1jumbosweetonion1jalapeñoorserranopepper2clovesgarlic,minced3tablespoonsbeer(alightbeerlikeBudorCorona)3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice3tablespoonsTHCOil(seerecipe)6ouncestortillachips1cupshreddedMontereyJackcheese1ripeavocado,diced


2.Roughlychopthetomatoes,onion,andjalapeño,andaddtoafoodprocessor.Addthegarlic,beer,lemonjuice,andTHCOil.Pulse2or3timestocombine,keepingthetexturechunky.

3.Spreadout thechipsonabakingsheet,coverwith thecheese,and topwithseveralheapingspoonfulsofthepicodeganjayoujustmade.Putitintheovenfor about5 to10minutes,until the cheesehasmelted.Serve, toppedwith theavocado.

KINDBUDBRUSCHETTAWITHPOTPESTO

Basil is so easy to cultivate, and a complement to so many dishes, that youshouldconsidercultivatingsomehomegrown.Youcanalsopickupbasilatthefarmers’ market. A staple in Italian cooking, basil shines in pesto, a sauceoriginating in the Genoa region, not coincidentally home to a world-famousstrainofbasil.Thiscannabis-infusedpestotastesamazing,freezeswell,andcanbe stored in the fridge for up to five days. When storing, always cover thesurfacewithathinlayerofoilandplasticwraptokeepitfromturningbrown.Youcantossthispestooverpasta,useitasacondimentinsandwiches,oreatitasadipwithcrostiniorcrackers.Ifyou’dliketotrypairingaparticularcannabisstrainwith basil, useGenovese basil and look for ganjawith a citrusy aroma,indicating the presence of limonene, a terpene also found in basil plants. TryLemonSkunkorSuperLemonHazeifyou’resoinclined.ConsiderdrizzlingthefinishedbruschettawithafewspoonfulsofMedicatedBalsamicVinaigrette.

STONES10

PESTO

3tablespoonswalnuts,chopped2cupsbasil,firmlypackedPinchseasalt2clovesgarlic,minced¼cupfreshlygratedParmesancheese½to¾cupTHColiveoil(seerecipe)

BRUSCHETTA

1largeloafciabattabread,cutinto1-inch-thickslices3tablespoonsTHColiveoil(seerecipe)2or3heirloomororganicfarmers’markettomato,sliced

MedicatedBalsamicVinegar(optional)


2.Tomakethepesto,warmasautépanovermediumheat.Addthewalnutsandtoast them, stirring often, for a few minutes, until you smell their aroma.Removefromheatandletcool.Rubthewalnutsoverametalstrainertoremoveasmuchofthepaperyskinsasyoucan.

3.Inafoodprocessor,slowlygrindthewalnutstoaroughflour.

4.Meanwhile,washandpatdrythebasil.Removethestemsbeforetearingtheleavesintotinypiecesbyhand.

5. Add the basil, salt, garlic, and Parmesan to the walnut flour in the foodprocessor.Whiletheprocessorisrunning,add½to¾cupoftheTHColiveoilthroughthetopchute,pouringinaslowsteadystreamuntilwellblended.Addmoresaltoroiluntilyou’repleasedwiththeflavorandconsistency.

6.Tomake the bruschetta, brush the bread sliceswith theTHColive oil, andtoast in theovenforabout3minutesonabakingsheet,until lightlybrowned.Remove from the oven, and top each bread slice with slices of the tomato.Return to the oven for 5minutes.Remove, topwith the pesto andMedicatedBalsamicVinegar(ifusing),andenjoy!

MEDICATEDBALSAMICVINAIGRETTERecipefromEvanBudman

This salad dressing is a simple, easy way for a health-conscious patient toconsumecannabis.Youcankeepthisdressinginyourfridgefortwoweeksanduseitovermanydifferentsaladsorasadippingsauceforcrustybread.Drizzleitover fresh, ripe, locally grown heirloom tomatoes and serve with slices ofartisanalmozzarella;enjoyitonasaladcomposedofspinach,driedcranberries,blue or feta cheese, and glazed walnuts; or over the top of the Kind BudBruschettawithPotPesto.

STONES4

3tablespoonsbrownsugar1teaspoonDijonmustard1clovegarlic,mincedOnionpowdertotasteSaltandpeppertotaste¾cupTHColiveoil(seerecipe)¼cupbalsamicvinegar

Combine thebrownsugar,mustard,garlic,onionpowder,salt,andpepper inamediumbowlandmixwell.Whiskingvigorouslyuntilblended,addTHColiveoilandbalsamicvinegar.

AbouttheChef:EvanBudman

Chef Evan Budman is a cannabis chef in Colorado who created thisvinaigretteasaneasywaytoenjoycannabisinsalads.Afterrecoveringfrombacksurgery,Evanbegancookingwithcannabisasanalternative

to addictive pharmaceutical painkillers. He began distributing hiscreationstootherpatients,andwasofferedapositionastheheadchefofanewdispensarywitha focusonedibles.Currently,Evan isonstaffatWellspring, a medical marijuana center in Denver, Colorado, a placewhere patients come first. As a budding chef, Evan hopes to continueteachingandsharinghis recipes,aswellas fighting forsafeaccess forColoradomedicalmarijuanapatients.

STONERCELEBRITYFAVORITE

LIL’SNOOPHOTDOGGYDOGGS

This high-end appetizer is named in honor of cannabis-lovin’ hip-hop iconSnoopDoggyDogg,whomyoucanalsocatchcookingupsomestonercuisineonYouTube,thankstohisinfamousappearanceonMarthaStewart’sTVshow.Onthatoccasion,theunlikelyduocollaboratedonsomeclassicbrownies,albeitmissing Snoop’s favorite secret ingredient. Naturally, our recipe includes thechronic.

Needless to say, these hot dogswill satisfy the cravings of your entire stonercrewatyournextbigshindig.Bestofall,thisrecipeisstoner-simple.Andyoucanalwaysusesoy-basedveggiesubstitutesforaVeggieDoggyDogg.

STONES15

5hotdogbuns¼cupmeltedSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)2tablespoonsdriedgroundoregano5turkeyorchickenhotdogs5slicesbacon¼ cup grated pepper jack cheese, for stuffing (plus extra for topping ifdesired)

2cupscanolaoilfordeep-frying½cuprelishKetchupandmustardtotaste


2.Cutthehotdogbunscrosswiseintothirds.Arrangetheopenbunsonabakingsheet. Brush the inside of the buns with themelted cannabutter, and sprinklewithoregano.Toastthemintheovenfor5to8minutes,untilgoldenbrown.

3.Meanwhile, cut the hot dogs crosswise into thirds. Then, cut each hot dogpiecelengthwiseabout¾ofthewaythrough.Cuteachpieceofbaconcrosswiseinto thirds aswell.Stuff someof thegrated cheese inside eachhotdogpiece,thenwrapeachsegmentwithabaconpiece,securingtheendswithatoothpick.

4.Pour theoil into aheavy-bottomed saucepan to adepthof1 inch, andheatovermedium-highheatuntilhotbutnot smoking. (Ifusinga thermometer,oilshouldbeat350°F.)Carefullyaddthebacon-wrappedhotdogpiecestotheoil,fryinguntilthebaconiscrispyandbrown.Removethehotdogsfromtheoilanddrainonpapertowels.

5.Takethetoothpicksout,andplaceeachhotdogpieceonatoastedbun.Topeach hot dogwith a spoonful of relish,more grated cheese (if desired) and asquirtofketchupandmustard.

CHAPTER3:MUNCHIEMEALS

Breaking bread with your friends is one of the simplest, most satisfyingpleasuresoflife,alongwithsharingaspliffofsomelovinglyhomegrownherb.And one of the great things about cannabis is that it really does alter yourperception of time, heighten your senses, and open you up to a newfoundappreciationoftheearthlydelightsallaroundus.Weliveinsuchaneraofbothscarcity and abundance, and when we’re blessed enough to experienceabundance—of food,ofganja,of friendshipandgood times—it’s important toremembertobethankful,andcannabisremindsusofourdutytosavor,toenjoy,andtobegratefulforthemoment.

Infact,thiscannabis-inspiredmind-setmakesagreatmatchforthephilosophybehind “slow food,” which promotes the pleasures of high-quality, flavorfulingredients and the art of traditional cooking techniques.When in the kitchenunder the influence, let cannabis guide you to mindfulness, and soon the“chores” of chopping vegetables and washing dishes will becomemeditative.Forgetfastfoodandmicrowavablemealsinfavorofhelpingtorevivetheartofthe dinner party with a cannabis twist. The green-themed menu items in thischapter practically guarantee some interesting dinner conversation, and youshouldplanafungameoractivityforafterthemealtokeepthingsgoinguntilitallwearsoff.Ormaybejustgeteverybodyreallyintowashingthedishes…

REGGAERICEANDBEANSOUPRecipefromChefRa

A counterculture classic created by Chef Ra, this recipe reflects his love ofJamaicancultureandcuisine.Theislandnation’shistoryofcolonialismiseverpresent in Jamaican cooking, which features ingredients and techniquesinfluencedbyAfrican,British, Spanish, and indigenousArawak traditions.Bycombiningthis internationalfusionofflavorswithhisownhippiesensibilities,Chef Ra brought to life this ganja-infused rice and bean soup. True Rastacookingusesbrightflavorstoenticeyourtastebuds,withafocusonfoodthat’shealthful, hearty, and vegetarian. Flavored with lime juice, hot sauce, chilipowder, cumin, and sage, this soup elevates humble ingredients to excellence,andwhenyoueat it, you’ll definitelybe elevated aswell!Lightup a spliff topassthetimewhileyoucookthissimple,quick-simmeringsoup,andtopitwithadollopofsourcreamandganjaoiltolivenupanyoccasion.

STONES8

Two16-ouncecansblackbeans,drained½cupchoppedyellowonions2greenonions,chopped4clovesgarlic,finelychopped1tablespoonchilipowder1teaspoongroundcumin1teaspoondriedsage1bayleaf3cupscookedlong-grainwhitericeSalt1tablespoonfreshlimejuice8tablespoonsTHColiveoil(seerecipe)Louisiana-stylehotsauceSourcream

InalargeDutchovenoverhighheat,combine6cupswater, thebeans,yellowonions,greenonions,garlic,chilipowder,cumin,sage,andbayleaf,thencoverandbring toaboil.Reduce theheatandsimmer for10minutes.Add the rice,partiallycoverthepot,andcookfor10minutesmore,stirringthemixtureeverynowandthen.Addsalttotasteandaddthelimejuicejustbeforeserving.Serveinsmallcupsorbowls,addingatablespoonofTHColiveoilontopofthesoupalongwithadashofhotsauceandadollopofsourcream.

AbouttheChef:ChefRa

Chef Ra, also known as Jim Wilson, was the author of “PsychedelicKitchen,” a recipe column in High Times, for fifteen years before hisuntimelypassingin2006.Healsostarredinahow-tocookingDVDcalledGanja Gourmet, which showcased Ra’s lovable personality,counterculture philosophy, and delicious recipes. Chef Ra gainednotorietyasatirelesscannabisactivistandwasaniconontheGratefulDeadtourscene,wherehesoldhistrademark“RastaPasta”(seerecipe)tohungryhippiesfromaroundthecountry.Weloveandmissyou,ChefRa.

CREAMOFSINSEMILLASOUPSinsemilla(Spanishfor“withoutseeds”)hasbecomepopularslangtodescribethefloweringtopsoffemalecannabisplantsthathavebeenkeptawayfrommalepollen. Cannabis is one of the few dioecious plants on Earth, meaning it hasmaleandfemalesexes.Keepingmaleplantsoutofyourgardenisanecessityforthosewhowant resinous, gooey, potent pot, as female plants produce all thatstickyresintoattractmalepollenandformseeds,andtheystopproducingitassoonasthathappens.Ifthismisfortuneshouldbefallyourcrop,don’tdespair—flowersthathavebeenfertilizedarelesspotent,butstillperfectlygood,ifapainintheasstobreakupandroll,asfirstall theseedsmustberemoved.Youcansavethoseseedsandplantthem,ortoast,salt,andeatthem.Cannabisseedsareincredibly nutritious, but for the moment let’s think happier, pollen-freethoughts.Thisuniquesoup,submittedbyareader,comeswithoutseedsand iswarmingandcomfortingonacoldwinter’snight.Thecannabinoidsareinfusedintotheheavycreamandbutter.It’sexcellentwhenpairedwithabakedpotato.

STONES6

3cupsvegetablestock1cupbroccoliflorets,finelychopped4tablespoonsbutterormargarine¼cupyellowonion,diced1cupcelery,chopped2ouncesdriedfemalecannabisflowers,finelychopped1tablespoonflour2cupsheavycream

1.Bringstocktoaboilinalargepotoverhighheat.Addthebroccoliandcookfor5minutes.

2.Meanwhile,melt the butter in a saucepan overmedium heat, and sauté theonion,celery,andbudsfor2to3minutes.Stirintheflour,makingaroux.

3. Add this mixture to the pot and turn the heat down to a simmer. Add thecreamandsimmerfor5minutes,oruntilthesoupthickens.Servehot.

TOMYUMGANJARecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

This delicious dish was inspired by the science of terpenes, as dedicatedcannabis cook Ashley Boudreaux continues her research on pairing specificstrains of cannabiswith food. Terpenes are chemicals found in all plants, andtheygivecannabisstrainstheirdistinctlydifferentsmellsandflavors.Thekeytoa harmonious combination ismatching the terpenes present in the cannabis tocomplementaryterpenesfoundinotherplants.TheflavorprofileofmanyAsiandishesmakesiteasytointegratecannabis, includingthisThai-stylesoupthat’sfull of vegetables and herbs, plus a dash of hot and spicy Sriracha.Here, thelemongrass, basil, and mint balance nicely with the cannabis. And attentionvegans:Simplyskiptheshrimp,andthisdishstillworksaslongasyou’reusingveganicallygrownganja.

Relax—thecookingtimehereisalittlemorethanthirtyminutestotal.

STONES7

7gramsfinelychoppedganja,preferablyasativastrainTwo14-ouncecanscoconutcreamormilk(creamisbetterifyoucanfindit—butnotCocoLopez–typecream)½cupmangojuice1stalkfreshlemongrass,peeledandslicedinto3-inchpieces½poundsmallpeeledshrimp(optional)One15-ouncecansweetbabycorn,drainedandchoppedOne8-ouncecanslicedwaterchestnuts,drained½cupchoppedgreenoniontops3tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasil1½tablespoonschoppedfreshmint2tablespoonsMadrascurrypowder½teaspoonpowderedginger½to1tablespoongarlicchilisauce(Sriracha)

Juiceof½lime1teaspoonsesameoilSalt

Combinethecannabisandcoconutcreaminaheavypotoveraverylowflame.Gentlysimmerfor10minutes.Stirreligiously.Slowlyaddthemangojuice.Addthelemongrass(plusshrimp,ifnotgoingvegan).Letitbarelysimmer,stirring,for5minutes.Addthecorn,waterchestnuts,greenonions,cilantro,basil,mint,currypowder,ginger,garlic,andchilisauce,andsimmerforabout15minutes,stirring. Finish with lime juice, then sesame oil and salt to taste. Removelemongrassbeforeserving.

TEXASCANNABISCHILI

Ourcannabischili recipewascreated tohonorWillieNelson,a trueAmericanheroandlongtimefriendofHighTimes.It’saclassicredchili,Texasstyle—justasWilliefondlyrecallsinhisautobiography,a“greasyredambrosia”without“atraceoftomatoesorceleryoranyotherforeignobjectthatovertheyearshavedriftedintowhatpeoplewhodon’tknowbettercallchili.”

Forgiveus,Willie,butweaddedjustadollopofcannabutter,addingamellownote(andpotentpunch) toanotherwisespicydish.TrulyauthenticTexaschilinever has beans in it, but it shouldbe servedwithpintobeans, soda crackers,jarredjalapeñopeppers,andfinelydicedwhiteonionsontheside.AndmaybeputonyourfavoriteWilliealbumwhileyoumakeit!

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1tablespooncanolaoil

2poundscoarselygroundbeef½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)One15-ouncecanbeefbrothOne8-ouncecantomatosauce

GROUP#1SPICES

1tablespoongarlicpowder1tablespoononionpowder1tablespoonchilipowder2teaspoonsWyler’sbeefbouillongranules1teaspoonpaprika1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonblackpepper½teaspooncoriander½teaspooncumin½teaspoonoregano½teaspooncayenne

GROUP#2SPICES

4tablespoonschilipowder1teaspooncumin¼teaspoonwhitepepper

GROUP#3SPICES

1tablespooncumin1teaspoononionpowder1teaspoongarlicsalt¼teaspooncayenne

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Ice-coldbeerFatjoint1cupcookedpintobeans1jarslicedjalapeños1mediumwhiteonion,diced

1packagesodacrackersorsaltines

1. First, coat the bottom of a large pot with the oil. “Gray” the meat (fry it,stirringgently,untilitisthoroughlyseared),thendrainthegrease.Transferthemeattoacolanderandpoursomewateroverittoremovetheexcessgrease.

2.Meltthecannabutterinthepotovermediumheat.Returnthemeattothepot,addthebeefbroth,thenfillthecanupwith15ouncesofwaterandpourthatintothepot.Addthetomatosauce,andbringtoaslowboil.Addthefirstgroupofspices,stir,andreturntoaslowboilovermediumheatfor60minutes.Addthesecond group of spices, stir, and return to a slow boil over medium heat foranother 45minutes. Add the third group of spices, stir, and slow boil for 15minutesmore.Tasteforheatandadjustspicesasneeded.

3.Servewithanice-coldbeer,afatjoint,andthepintobeans,jalapeños,onions,andcrackers.

SHROOMIN’BROCCOLICASSEROLERecipefromChefRa

Sadly, theterm“potluck”hasnothingtodowithpot.(That is,untilnow!)Thetermoriginated in sixteenth-centuryEngland,meaning simply “the luckof thepot,”asin,toeatwhateverwasavailable,andusuallywhateverwasavailableallgotcooked inonepot.Potluckalsobecameshorthandfor“an informalmeal,”during which unexpected guests would drop by and take their chances onwhateverhappenedtobethatnight’sdinner.Itwasn’tuntilthetwentiethcenturythatthewordevolvedtomeanasocialgatheringtowhicheveryonebringsadishto share, a wonderful tradition that makes entertaining fun and affordable foreveryone. So why not take your chances on throwing a pot-themed potluck,whereeveryonebringsganja food toshare!ThisShroomin’Broccolicasserolerecipe,courtesyofChefRa,makesanexcellentdishthat’snutritiousandfullofyummycheesyvegetables.

STONES6

½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)Vegetableoil,forgreasingFloretsfrom2headsfreshbroccoli,chopped3cupscookedrice1poundshreddedCheddarcheese1cupchoppedyellowonion1cupchoppedcelery3clovesgarlic,finelychopped1cupmorel,cremini,orbabyportobellomushrooms,sliced¼cupsliveredalmondsOne10½-ouncecanmushroomsoup½cupcubesday-oldbread


2.Melt your cannabutter in a skillet over medium heat, then remove and setaside.

3.Greasea9-by-13-inchbakingpanwithvegetableoil.Combine thebroccoli,rice, cheese, onion, celery, garlic, mushrooms, almonds, andmushroom soup,andpourintothebakingpan.

4.Soakthebreadcubesinthebutter,thenspreadthemovertheentiremixture.Bakefor45to60minutes,oruntilgoldenbrownandbubbling.

OMCIRCLESTUFFEDBUTTERNUTSQUASH

RecipefromChefRa

ChefRadebutedthisdishatamemorablesummertimepicnic,duringwhichthecommunalmealdidn’tbeginuntilafteradiversegroupofhippiesjoinedhandsforthetranscendentalblessingofanomcircle.Wheneverwecometogethertosharefoodorcannabis,wecreateapowerfulceremonyofcommunity,onethatshouldbecelebrated.Thissimple,flavorfuldishofsucculentsquashstuffedwithsautéedveggiesfeaturesbothcannabutterandchoppedcannabisandisafavoritetobringtopotlucks,serveasasidedish,orevenenjoyallonitsown.

STONES4

1butternutsquash(1to2pounds)1tablespoonoliveoil1½cupschoppedmushrooms1smallyellowonion,chopped2largeclovesgarlic,chopped½cupsweetredbellpepper,chopped½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped½teaspoonfreshthyme½teaspoondriedbasil1teaspoonsalt½cupSimpleCannabutter,melted(seerecipe)


2.Cutthebutternutsquashinhalfandremovetheseedsandstringyfleshfromtheinsidebyscrapingitwithaspoon.Placethesquashhalvesina9-by-13-inchbakingdish.Put3inchesofwaterinthebakingdish,andbakefor15minutes.

3.Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a sauté pan overmedium heat. Add themushrooms, onion, garlic, bell peppers, thyme, basil, and salt, and sauté for 3minutes,oruntiltheonionsaresomewhatsoft.

4.Transferthesautéedveggiestothecavityofthesquashandpourthemeltedcannabutteroverthetop.Bakeforanother20minutescontinuingtobastewiththepanjuices.Removefromtheovenwhensquashisfork-tender.

CHICKENANDANDOUILLEGANJAGUMBO

RecipefromDaveMiss

The mash-up of Caribbean, African, and French-Canadian refugee culture inNewOrleanshasresultedinthebirthofthemoderncountercultureinthecity’smeltingpot,CongaSquare,nottomentioncenturiesofamazingfoodandgreatmusic.Reefer flourishedamongst the jazzmenandbohemiansofNewOrleanslongbefore the restof thecountry,and thosepot-loving jazzcats surelyhadahealthy appetite for the city’s legendary cuisine! This gumbo recipemelds alltheseinfluencestogetherintoatrulyuniqueandunforgettabledish.

Gumbo is actually a Caribbean term for okra, a primary ingredient in mostversionsofthedish.MakingatrueCajun-stylegumboabsolutelyrequirescelery,onion,bellpepper,andgarlic.

Anoteontheingredients:Ifyoucanfindfreshokra,useit,butokragetsalittleslippery when you cut it, so be careful. As for the sausage, Chef DaveMissprefers tomix pork and chicken andouille,which can be found at any decentsupermarket.Realandouillewillhavesomespiceinit,sobeawarethatitwilladdheattothegumbo.YoucanalsosubstitutePolishkielbasaorItaliansausageforatamerversion.Davelikestokeepthebonesonthechickenwhencookingit, because it adds extra richness, but you can also get a deboned chicken tomakeyourlifeeasier.

Anoteonequipment:A ten-or twelve-inchcast-ironskilletwithhighsides isbestforthisrecipe.Youcanalsouseaheavyfryingpanwithacopperbottom,whichbasicallyspreadstheheatevenlysonothingwillburn.

Allsaidanddone,thetotalcooktimeisaboutthreehours.Allowthirtyminutestoprep,thenaboutonehourofcookingonthestovetop,andfinallyaboutoneandahalfhoursofsimmeringthegumbo.Makeitaparty!InvitefriendstohelpandaskthemtobringLouisiana’sfamousAbitabeer.

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2largeyellowonions,chopped(reservetheends)3greenbellpeppers,seededandchopped8ribscelery,sliced(reservethetrimmings)8clovesgarlic,mincedOne16-ouncebagoffrozenokra5quartsorganicchickenstock1poundandouillesausageOne(4-or5-pound)chicken,cutintobite-sizepieces2tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe),atroomtemperature½cupvegetableoil¼cupall-purposeflour2dashesqualityhotsauce1teaspoonfreshthyme⅛teaspooncayennepepper1teaspoonblackpepper2bayleavesSeasalt(thesausageandbuttermaybealittlesalty,soholdbackandaddsaltattheendornotatall)3to4cupscookedlong-grainrice4to6leavesfreshbasil,tornintosmallpieces1handfulfreshparsley,choppedCrustybread,forserving

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheonions,bellpeppers,celery,andgarlic.Lettheokrathawforawhilebysubmergingthebaginwarmwateruntil it isatroomtemperature.

2.Next,addthechickenstocktoabigstockpotoverhighheat.Addthereservedonionendsandcelerytrimmings.Bringthestocktoaboil,thenreducetheheattomedium-low.

3.Meanwhile,cuttheandouillesausageinto¼-inch-thickslices.Heatupalargesautépanoverhighheat, thenadd the sausageand lower theheat tomedium.Somestore-boughtandouilleiscooked(readthepackage),sojustheatitthroughandbrownit.Uncookedsausagefromthebutchermustbecookedforabout10minutes, until the outside is brown and slightly crunchy. Remove the sausage

fromthepan,leavingthesausagegrease.Setthesausageasideinabowl.

4.Washthechickenandpatdry.Reheatyourpanovermediumheat,andaddthechicken pieces skin-side down. Cook 5 minutes per side, until browned. Setaside.

5.Nowturnuptheheattomedium-highandmelt1tablespooncannabutter,thenadd half of the chopped veggies. Sauté until the onions are translucent andeverythingelseisabitsoft.Removethesautéedveggiesandsetaside.Reservethepan;you’lluseitagainsoon.

6. From the simmering chicken stock, remove and discard the onion tops andcelerytrimmings.Addthesautéedveggiesandhalftheokratothestock.Puttheremainingokrainthebowlwiththeleftoveruncookedveggies.

7.Now,youwillmaketherouxbyaddingflourtothereallyflavorfulgreaseandbutterinthepreviouslyusedsautépan.Thisbrownedflour,oil,andcannabuttermixtureis thebasisforagumbowithdeep,richCajunflavor.Turntheheat tomediumandaddtheoil.Useawoodenspoontogentlystirintheflour,mixinguntiltheflourdissolves.Stirtheroux,constantlyscrapingthebottomandsidesofthepan.After10minutesofstirring,slowlyaddtheremaining1tablespoonofcannabutter.Continuetostirforanother10to20minutes,untiltherouxhasturnedthecolorofdarkchocolatemilk.Now,addtheuncookedveggies.Mixtheveggiesintotherouxuntiltheyarewellcoated.

8. After about 5 minutes, pour the contents of the pan into the simmeringchicken stock mixture. Next, add the cooked chicken pieces, and bring thegumbotoaboil.

9.Useaglassmeasuringcuptoscoopout2cupsofliquidandaddittothehotsauté pan that held the roux.Youwant to get all the flavor and psychoactivesauce from thatpan, souseyourwooden spoonand scrapeall thebitsoff thesidesandbottom.Pouritbackintothebigpot.Addacoupleofhealthyshotsofhotsauce.

10.Oncethemixturehascomeuptoboil,reducetheheattomedium-low.Addyour thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and bay leaves. Now, add 3 cupswatertothinoutthegumbo.

11.Itneedstosimmerforabout1½hours.Stiritupeverynowandthen.After

50minutes,addtheandouillesausageandtheoilfromthebottomofthebowl.

12.Before you serve, remove any chicken bones and the bay leaves from thegumbo.Tasteandseasonwithseasaltifdesired.

13.Toserve,scoopsomericeintothebottomofabowl,andladlethegumboontop.Garnishwith the basil and parsley, and servewith crusty bread.You canfreezewhatyoudon’timmediatelyeat.

AbouttheChef:DaveMiss

DaveMissisafriendoftheHighTimesfamilyandalongtimeresidentofNew Orleans. Dave has been cooking since he made his first omeletwhile watching Julia Child on public television in the ‘70s. Dave spenttwenty years in New Orleans cooking in beaucoup restaurants whileworkinghisway through collegeand the carnival seasons.Decadesofhostingparties taught him the valueof a good rouxandawell-cookeddeep-friedturkey.CurrentlyDavehasbeeninthebaked-goodsbusinessmakingvegangranolaandchocolate-chipcookieswithchunkyseasaltunder the name Davis’ Famous’. Dave lives in Prospect Gardens,Brooklyn,andcanbeyelledatonthestreetas“CookieMan!”

TIME-WARPTAMALESRecipefromChefBliss

AnimmenselypopularLatinstreetfood,thetamalehasbeenapeasantfoodinSouthAmerica since 5000 BC. Legend has it that the ancientMayanswouldbring theseportablepacketsofdeliciousnesswith them intobattle.Nowadays,eachculture,fromElSalvadortoArgentina,CubatoMexico,makesitstamalesalittledifferently.Inthisstonertwistonaclassicrecipe,justenoughmarijuanahasbeenaddedtogivethedisharelaxingfinish.PerfectedbyChefBliss,oneofthepioneersofgourmetcannabiscookery,thesetamalesarestuffedwithpasillachiles, Cheddar cheese, and chicken. The time-warp effect of this tamale isachievedbyaddingcannabuttertothefillingandhashtothemasa,althoughyoucanalwaystoneitdownbyspikingjustonecomponent.

STONES6

One6-ouncebagcornhusks(12-pack,availableatLatinmarketsoronline)

MASA

2cupsmasaharina(lime-processedcornflour,available in theLatinfoodsection of most supermarkets; Bob’s Red Mill is a recommended brandfoundinmosthealthfoodstores)1teaspoonseasalt½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe),melted6gramskiforfood-gradeunpressedhash

FILLING

6pasillapeppersorcannedwholegreenchiles1poundboneless, skinless chickenbreast or1pound diced squash (for avegetarianoption)1teaspooncumin1teaspoonpaprika

SaltPepper1tablespoonvegetableoil¼cupfinelychoppedyellowonion1teaspoonSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)1tablespoonchickenstockor½tablespoonvegetablestock(foravegetarianoption)½cupshreddedCheddarcheese1tablespoonchoppedcilantro1tablespoonchoppedgreenonionsSalsaandsourcream,forserving(optional)

1.Rehydrateyourcornhusksbysoakingtheminwaterovernight.Soakingthemmakesiteasiertowrapyourtamales.Rinseoffthehusksbeforeyouusethem.

2.Tomakethemasa,mixthemasaharinawiththesaltinalargemixingbowl.Slowlyadd themeltedcannabutter,mixing it into themasaasyougo.Mix inyourkiforfood-gradeunpressedhash,stirringuntilwellblended.Setthemasaaside.

3.Next,roastthepasillapeppersonagrillorbroilintheovenuntiltheskinischarred.Cool,and remove thecharredskinandall theseedsbeforedicing thepeppers.Ifyouareusingcannedchiles,simplydrainthemanddice.

4.Seasonthechickenbreastwithcumin,paprika,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Inafryingpan,warmtheoiloverhighheatandsautéthechickenfor3½minuteson each side, until golden brown. Add the yellow onion and cannabutter andcookfor1minute,thenaddthechickenstockandremovefromtheheat.Whenthechickenhascooled,cut it intosmallpieces.(Alternatively,foravegetarianversion,firstsautétheonionsintheoilfor5minutes,thenaddthecannabutter,squash, and ½ tablespoon vegetable stock, sautéing until the squash is fork-tender.Setthevegetablesaside.)

5.Mixthecutchicken(orsquashmixture)withthepeppersandcheese.Seasonwithmoresaltandpepper,ifdesired,thenaddthecilantroandgreenonions,andmixtocombine.Yourfillingisfinished!

6.To assemble a tamale,make aplum-sizeball ofmasa in the center of yourpalm.Placeitinthemiddleofacornhuskandusethebackofaspoontospread

itevenlyintoathinlayer.Placeaheapingtablespoonfuloffillingontopofthemasa,andpreparetotwistoneup!

7.Takeanothercornhuskandtearitintostrips.Youwillusethesepiecestotieup the ends of the tamale.Roll the corn huskwith filling and pinch the endstogether, forcing the filling toward the center of the tamale, then fold in theexcesshuskandsecurewiththestripsofhuskorsimplestring,sothehuskstaysfoldedwhileitsteams.Continueuntilallthemasaandfillingareusedup.Atthispoint,youcanfreezesome tamalesandsave themforanotherday,oryoucansteamthemallnow.

8. Tamales are traditionally steamed in a special basket, but you can use avegetable steamer as well. Pack your tamales in the steamer, and place thesteameroverboilingwaterinalargepot.Turnitdowntoasimmer,andcoverthe pot. Cook for 1 to 1½ hours, checking the water level occasionally andaddingmorewaterifneeded.Takeoutonetamaleandcheckthefirmnessofthemasa. Itshouldbespongyanda littleoilybut firm.Serveyour tamaleswarm,withsalsaandsourcreamonthesideifdesired.

RED,GREEN,ANDGOLDRASTAPASTA

RecipefromChefRa

The Grateful Dead toured consistently from 1967 until 1995, and in a careerspanning almost three decades, they played about 2,350 live shows. Theirlegions of fans took to the road with them, traveling along from concert toconcert,sometimesformonthsoryearsatatime.Thiscross-countrycarnivalofnomadic hippies became a conduit for the counterculture, spreading cannabisseeds,goodvibes,andganjafoodfromcoasttocoast.Anear-constantpresenceonDead tours,ChefRawouldsellhis legendary“RastaPasta”onShakedownStreet,themaindragoftheDeadparkinglotscene.SocrankupsomeliveDead,get irie, and start choppingyourveggies forameal thatwill takeyouback intime.

STONES6

1poundpackagespinachrotinipasta1tablespoonoliveoil,fortossing1bunch(about½pound)asparagus,choppedinto3-inchpieces1cupTHColiveoil(seerecipe)½cupchoppedleeks3clovesgarlic,minced1largeredbellpepper,sliced1largeyellowbellpepper,sliced1cupmushrooms,sliced½cupsun-driedtomatoes,chopped¼cupgratedRomanocheese¼cupgratedParmesancheese¼cupshreddedmozzarellacheese½teaspoondriedbasil½teaspoonfreshthyme½teaspoonfreshoregano

Salt

1. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions, drain, toss witholiveoil,andsetaside.

2.Steamtheasparagusinavegetablesteameroverboilingwateruntilaldente(about1to2minutes)andsetaside.

3.Inalargesautépanovermediumheat,warmup½cupofthecannabisoil,andsauté the leeks for 8minutes, or until golden brown.Then add the garlic andpeppers and sauté for another 5minutes. Add themushrooms and sauté untilthey’vereleasedtheirjuices,about5minutes.Removefromtheheat.

4.Mix the sautéed veggieswith the cooked pasta in a large bowl, adding thesteamedasparagus,sun-driedtomatoes,cheeses,herbs,andsalttotaste.Pourtheremaining½cupTHColiveoiloverthemixtureandtosstocoat.

POTATOGNOCCHIWITHWILDMUSHROOMRAGU

RecipefromChefMikeDelao

Gnocchiaresoftpillowsofpotato,flour,andeggs,formedintolittledumplings.More satisfying than pasta, these gnocchi make a robust dinner that can getdownrightpsychedelicdependingonyourchoiceofcannabis(andmushrooms!).Shroomsofallkindsareperfectseasonalfoodforfall,whentheforagersheadtothe woods seeking exotic fungi. Source your mushrooms from the farmers’market,orfinddependableforagersthroughyourlocalmycologysociety.Wildmushroomscanalsobefoundatgourmetmarkets,althoughtheycanbepricey.Commerciallycultivatedporcini,cremini,oyster,woodear,andwhitebuttoncanbeusedinplaceoftheirwildcounterparts.

STONES4

1gramgroundcannabisbudsor⅛ouncesugarleaftrim½cupheavycream

FRESHPOTATOGNOCCHI

2¼poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeled2¼cupsall-purposeflour,plusmoreasneeded

WILDMUSHROOMRAGU

¼cupoliveoil1redonion,coarselychoppedSalt½teaspooncrushedredpepper1poundassortedmushrooms,includingporcini,cremini,oyster,woodear,andwhitebutton

¼cupredwine¼cupchoppedflat-leafparsley,plusmoreforgarnish1tablespoonchoppedgarlic1cupbeefstockParsley,forgarnishFreshlygratedParmesancheese,forgarnish

Equipment:Ricer

1.Inasmallsaucepanoverlowheat,addthegroundcannabisbudsorleaftrimtotheheavycreamandletitsimmerfor30minutes.Straincreamandsetaside.

2. Tomake gnocchi, cut the potatoes into small chunks, then place them in alargepot.Addwatertocoverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Cookuntilthepotatoesarefork-tender,about30minutes.

3. Drain the potatoes, then use your ricer, putting the potatoes through andkeepingtheshreddedpotatoesinalargebowl.Thisstepisessentialtoachievingafluffy,perfectgnocchitexture.Letthepotatoescooltoroomtemperature.

4.Addtheflourtothepotatotesandkneadthemtogetherintodough.Thedoughshouldformasmoothball.Ifthedoughseemstoowet,addalittlemoreflour,aboutatablespoonatatime.Rollitinto10logsthatareaboutasthickasyourthumb.Cutthelogsinto¼-inchpiecesandtosswithahandfulofflour.

5.Tomaketheragu,inalargesautépanoverhighheat,addtheoliveoil.Addthe onion and sauté until tender. Seasonwith salt to taste and the crushed redpepper.Addthemushrooms,andcookuntiltheybegintobrown,4to5minutes.Deglaze the pan with the wine by swirling the wine around in the pan andquicklyscrapingupanybrownedcookedbits.Add theparsleyandgarlic,andcookfor2minutes.Addthebeefstockandreducetheheattomedium-low.Letsimmerfor20minutesoruntilthesaucethickens.AddtheTHC-infusedcream,andstirtocombine.Simmerforanotherfewminutesoruntilthesaucecoatsthebackofaspoon.

6.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwateroverhighheat,addthegnocchiandcookuntiltheycometothesurface(just1or2minutesforfreshgnocchi).Drainwellandservewithsauceovertop.GarnishwithparsleyandParmesan.

BIGEASYEGGPLANTALFREDORecipefromShadow

From the heady stoner culture ofNewOrleans comes a gourmet recipe for acreamy,hedonisticpastacourse.Servedatalegendaryundergroundsupperclubfor cannabis food enthusiasts called the Enlightenment Cafe, this recipe wasdevisedbyanativeofHumboldtCountyknownonlyasShadow,whobroughthisknowledgeofstonercookerytotheBigEasy.Thischefsubduesthetasteofthe cannabis by using a long cooking time to extract the psychoactivecannabinoids into his oil. Shadow’s method for extracting ganja oil involvescookingoneounceofqualitycannabiswithahalf-literoffirstcold-pressoliveoil in a double boiler at 115°F to 135°F for three straight days, addingwaterevery two hours. While you can certainly attempt this method, a standardinfusionofcannabisintohigh-qualityoliveoilwilldothetrick.

Describedasan“etherealandfleetingexhalation”byHighTimesfoodcolumnistAshleyBoudreaux,thiseggplantAlfredopairsperfectlywithacrispgreensalad.

STONES6

1largeeggplant,sliced1inchthick2cupsmerlot1tablespoonfinelychoppedmushrooms1clovegarlic,finelychopped1tablespoonfinelychoppedsun-driedtomatoes3½cupsplus2tablespoonsTHCOil(seerecipe)3eggs½cupmilk1eggwhite3cupsbreadcrumbs2½cupsgratedParmesancheese1teaspoonItalianseasoning1poundpennepasta10tablespoons(1¼sticks)butter

1½cupsheavycream1teaspoongroundnutmeg1teaspoonsalt


2.Soaktheeggplantslicesinmerlotfor1hour.

3.Meanwhile,mixthemushrooms,garlic,tomatoes,and3cupsoftheTHCOilina4-quartglassbakingdish.Bake for1½hours, then removefromtheovenand letcool.Usea slottedspoon to removeanddiscard theveggies, reservingtheoil.

4.Whentheeggplantisdonemarinating,mix2eggsandthemilkinashallowpanorbowl.Thiswillbeyoureggwash.Inasecondpanorbowl,mixtogether1egg,1 eggwhite, thebreadcrumbs,2 cupsof theParmesan, and the Italianseasoningtoformabatter.Diptheeggplantslicesintheeggwash,thendredgeinthebatterandsetaside.Repeatwiththeremainingeggplantslices.

5.Bringalargepotofwatertoaboilforpasta.

6. Ina largefryingpan,warmthereservedganjaoilonhighheat, thenfrytheeggplantslicesuntilgoldenbrown.

7.Cookyourpastaaccordingtothepackagedirectionsanddrain,tossingitwith2tablespoonsoftheTHCOil.

8. Now you’re ready to make your sauce. In a separate frying pan, melt thebutterwiththeremaining½cupTHCOil,stirringconstantly.Slowlywhisktheheavycreamintothemix.Addremaining½cupofParmesan,thenutmeg,andsalt.Stiruntilthickened.

9.Servesauceoverthefriedeggplantandfreshpasta.

GANJAGRANNY’SSMOKEDMAC‘N’CHEESE

Doyourselfafavoranddon’tfallforthelureofbrightorangemicrowavedmac‘n’ cheese ever again. That artificially flavored processed cheese product is atoolofyourownoppression,foistedonyoubycorporateoverlords.Instead,takethe time to slow down, and remember that making the best kind of mac ‘n’cheese requires real cheese—at least two kinds—plus a layer of toasted breadcrumbs on top for texture. This recipe arrives directly from a real-life ganjagranny in Rhode Island and combines the stoner chef’s love of authenticingredientswithaninfusionoffineherbandfourmeltedcheeses.

½cupcoldSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)plus1tablespoonmelted½cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter1cupflour4cupsmilk2teaspoonssalt¼teaspooncayennepepper1teaspoongroundblackpepper1poundpennepasta,cooked1cupshreddedsmokedmozzarellacheese1cupshreddedCheddarcheese1cupshreddedAmericanorSwisscheese¾cupgratedParmesancheese¼cupbreadcrumbs


2.Inalargepotovermediumheat,meltthecannabutterandbuttertogether.Addtheflourandwhiskwellfor3to5minuteswhilethemixturecooks.

3.Meanwhile,inamediumpotoverhighheat,bringthemilkjusttoaboil.

4. Slowly add the heated milk to the butter-flour mixture, whisking to

incorporatewell.Addthesalt,cayennepepper,andblackpepper,andcontinuetocookuntilthemixturereachesaboil.Removefromtheheat,stirinthecookedpenneandcheeses,saving¼cupofParmesancheeseforthetopping.

5.Pourthepennemixtureintoagreased9-by-13-inchbakingdish.Combinethebread crumbs with the remaining Parmesan and the 1 tablespoon meltedcannabutterandsprinkleontopofthepenne.Bake30to40minutesuntilgoldenbrownandbubbling.

PSYCHEDELICSPANAKOPITARecipefromChefRa

The beloved cartoon character Popeye eats spinach because it makes himsuperstrong, but what exactly was he smoking in his little pipe? Anyway,spanakopita, a Mediterranean favorite, is a rich and satisfying spinach pietraditionallymadeduringLentinGreece,whenmanygomeat-free,makingitaperfect dish to serve your vegetarian friends. Usually it’s made with phyllodough, but working with frozen pastry can be time-consuming, so Chef Radevisedasimplecannabis-infusedspanakopitausingstore-boughtpiecrust.

STONES4

One9-inchstore-boughtpiecrust (ormakeyours fresh:seeGreenButteryPiecrustrecipe)¼cupTHColiveoil(seerecipe)½redbellpepper,chopped½greenbellpepper,chopped½cupslicedmushrooms2greenonions,chopped½mediumyellowonion,chopped½tablespoongrounddriedbasil½tablespoonfreshthyme½tablespoonfreshoregano3clovesgarlic,finelychopped½cupheavycream4eggs,lightlybeaten¼cupcrumbledfetacheese½cupshreddedCheddarcheese4cupsfreshbabyspinach

Equipment:Pieweightsordriedbeans


2.Cutanaluminumfoilcircletofitinthebottomofthepiecrust,andweighitdownwithpieweightsorsomedrybeansfromthepantry.Thiswillkeepyourcrust frompuffinguporformingbubbles.Bakeyourstore-boughtfrozencrustfor 10 to 12minutes or until lightly browned. If using a fresh-made piecrust,bakeforonly5to8minutes.

3. In a sauté pan, warm your THC olive oil overmedium heat. Add the bellpeppers,mushrooms, green onions, and onion, and lightly sauté for 1minute.Addtheherbsandgarlic,andsautéfor2minutesmore.Removethepanfromtheheatandsetaside.

4.Inamixingbowl,combinetheheavycream,eggs,andcheeses.Placehalfoftheegg-cheesebatteron thebottomof thecookedpiecrust.Thenplacehalfofthevegetablemixtureover thecheese, followedbya layerofhalf thespinach,thenanotherlayeroftheremainingvegetablemixture.Spreadtheremainderofthespinachatopthelayeredpie,thentopeverythingwiththerestofthecheesebatter.Bakefor30minutesoruntillightlybrownontop.Stickatoothpickinthepietocheckfordoneness.

SOURDIESELPOTPIERecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

The hottest culinary trend of the decade is a return to good old-fashionedcomfortfood.Forgetthelow-carbhysteriathatcapturedAmerica’simaginationnotthatlongago;intheseuncertaintimeswe’reallclamoringforslightlymoresophisticatedversionsofourfavoritechildhoodfoods, ideallymadewithhigh-quality ingredients. Let’s face it, sometimes it’s really nice to have somethingfillingandsimple,especiallywhentheworldseemsevermorecomplicatedandchallenging.And a little ganja thrown in themix certainly doesn’t hurtwhenyou’refeelingblue.

Ashley Boudreaux initially thought this recipe sounded simple when she firsthadtheideawhilesmokingSourDiesel,after laughingat thedoubleentendre:“Potpie—nowwhyhadn’tanyonethoughtofthatbefore?”Maybebecauseit’ssubstantiallymorecomplicatedthanjustmakingpotbrownies…

Inanycase,thisrecipeiswellworththetimeandeffortinvolvedinpreparingit.And it can be prepared on the slywithout fear of discovery, since the garlic,onions,andwinewilltotallymaskthesmellofcookingcannabis.

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4tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)⅓cupredwine2palm-sizepieces(about12ounces)ofthin-cuteyeofroundsteak,cutinto¼-inchcubes2heapingtablespoonsmincedgarlic⅓to½cupredonion,cutinto¼-inchchunks⅛teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonpepper½cupdicedpotatoes(¼-inchcubes)⅓cuppeas,thawediffrozen⅓cupbabycarrots,slicedintorounds

One1½-ouncepackageofpowderedbrowngravymix½cupshreddedsharpCheddarcheeseTwo9-inchdeep-dish frozenpiecrusts (but ifyouwant tomake this trulyfromscratch,feelfree—seeGreenButteryPiecrust)1additionaldeep-dishpiecrustfordecoration(optional)1eggwhite(optional)

Equipment:Crock-Potorheavypot

1. InaCrock-Pot,combinethecannabutter,redwine,steak,garlic,onion,salt,andpepper,andcookonlow,stirringoccasionally,untilthemeatisthoroughlybrownedandbeginning tosoften,3 to4hours. Ifyoudon’thaveaCrock-Pot,useaheavypotandkeepthetemperatureverylow,monitoringitcloselyforanysignsofscorching.(Scorchingisbad—hightemperaturesdegradetheTHC,andyoudon’twantthat.)

2.Once themeat isbrowned,add thepotatoes,peas,andcarrots,andgive itagoodstir.Whenthepotatoeshavebecomefork-tender,1hourlater,sprinkleinthebrowngravymixalittlebitatatime.Stirwell,andkeepaddinggravymixuntil themeat juices, wine, andmelted cannabutter thicken substantially. Theconcoctionshouldlookthickerthanbeefstew.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese. (You canmake thefilling1or2daysbeforehandandkeepitintherefrigeratoruntilyouarereadytomakethepotpie.)


5.Whilethefillingcools,thawyourpiecrustsfor10minutes.Prickthebottomof one of the shellswith a fork, then bake for 10minutes or until it’s goldenbrown.Removethepieshellfromtheovenandletcool.Thisishowyoukeepyourbottomcrustfromgettingsoggy.Reducetheoventemperatureto300°F.

6.Next,fillthecookedpiecrustwiththemeatandveggiemixture.Coveritwiththeother,uncookedpieshell,pressingdowntheedgeswithafork.Piercethepiewithyourforkafewtimestovent.

7.Here’s an optional extra step to give the pie a lovely decoration: Take thatthirdpiecrustandcutoutapotleaforwhateverothershapeamusesyou.Setit

ontopofthefilledpieandpiercethecrustarounditwithaforktovent.

8.Brushtheeggwhite,ifusing,ontopoftheuncookedpiecrust.Thiswillgiveyourcrustabeautiful,glossyappearance.

9.Returnthepietotheovenandcookuntilthetopcrustisgoldenbrown,about25to30minutes.Removefromtheovenandletcoolfor10to15minutes;thishelpsitset,sosliceswillretainawedgeshapeuponserving.Ifyoucutthepietoosoon,itfallsapartalittle;it’sstilldelicious,butnotaspretty.Andthereyouhaveit:potpieforgrown-ups.

POTCHEF

CHEETOFRIEDCHICKENRecipefromEddieHuang

Wegotthisfar-outrecipefromnotoriousLowerEastSidechefEddieHuang.Afriend of High Times, Huang is legendary for his bad-boy chef antics, whichinclude allegedly hot-boxing his Taiwanese bun shop BaoHaus after partyinglateonenight,andservingthebannedcaffeinatedmaltliquorFourLokoathisrestaurantXiaoYe.Whenaskedby theNewYorkObserverwhyXiaoYewastheonlybarinNewYorksellingFourLoko,Huanganswered,“We’rededicatedto getting peoplewasted for cheap.” The riotous all-you-can-drink Four LokopartiesultimatelyledtoseveralraidsonHuang’sjoint,whichclosedinlate2010afterbeinghitwithhefty fines.Youcan stillvisitBaoHaus in theLowerEastSide, but don’t askwhen the next hot-box sessionwill happen.We’re hopingEddie kicked the Four Loko in favor of the green herb that inspired thisstonerrificrecipe!

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5poundsboneless,skinlesschickenthighsorbreasts1½quartsbuttermilk6tablespoonskoshersalt¼cupchilipowder3½tablespoonsgarlicpowder1egg,lightlybeaten2tablespoonscornstarchThree6-ouncebagsCheetocheesedoodles8cupsTHCOil(seerecipe),forfrying

1.Cutchickeninto4-ouncepieces.

2.Usingamallet, flattenthepieces intocutletswithoutbreakingtheflesh.Setaside.

3. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlicpowder.Addchickenandmarinateintherefrigeratorforatleast5hours.

4.Removethechickenandtransfertoanotherlargebowl.Tothisbowl,addthebeateneggandcornstarch.Useyourhandstocoatthechickenwell.Setaside.

5.Now, take theCheetosandcrush themuntil thereareno lumps.Do thisbyopeningthebag,lettingouttheair,andthenpoundingtheCheetoswithamalletuntiltheyarefinelytexturedcrumbs.

6.TransfertheCheetostoapanandrolltheindividualchickencutletsinthemuntilwellcoated.

7.Fry thecoatedchickeninTHCOilat335°Ffor5 to6minutesuntilgoldenbrownandcookedthrough.Drainthechickenonpapertowelsandservewarm.

POTCHEF

BACON-WRAPPEDPORKTENDERLOINWITHMANGO

CHIPOTLEGLAZERecipefromChefMikeDelao

Onetrendinstonercuisineisthingsstuffedintoand/orwrappedwithothertastythings.ChefMikescratchesthatparticularitchviaporkstuffedwithcheeseandwrappedinbacon.Servewitha lightlysteamedgreenveggie likebroccoliandsomesimplycookedbrownriceontheside.

STONES4

1cupmangojuice2cupscidervinegarOne7-ouncecanchipotlepeppersinadobosauce,puréedintheblenderorveryfinelychopped1cupsoysauce7cupssugar1cupmedicatedglycerin(seeLong-SimmeringGanjaGlycerin)Two2-poundporktenderloins4ouncesBoursincheese1poundthinlyslicedbaconSeasaltCrackedblackpepper

Equipment:Kitchentwine

1. Inaheavy3-gallonnonreactivestockpot, reduce themango juice to¼cup.Addthevinegar,chipotlepeppers,soysauce,andsugar,andcookovermedium-high heat until the sugar hasmelted and the sauce has reduced to 4 cups andcoats the back of a spoon, about 20 to 30 minutes. Watch carefully while

reducing the glaze; it has a tendency to overboil!Gently stir in themedicatedglycerinandletcool.


3.Washyour tenderloinsandpat themdrywithpaper towels.Cutfour½-inchslitsintoeachtenderloinandstuff½ounceofcheeseintoeachslit.

4.Wrapthestuffedtenderloinstightlywiththebaconandsecurebytyingwithindividuallengthsofkitchentwine,crosswisearoundtheloin.

5.Cooktenderloinsintheovenfor30to45minutes,dependingonsize.Oncethe bacon is crispy, begin to glaze the tenderloin with the mango-chipotlemixturewhiletheporkisintheoven.Glazegenerouslyevery10minutesuntilyourunoutofthemango-chipotlemixtureortheporkisdone.Theporkisdonewhen the internal temperature reaches 155°F. The bacon should crisp up andcreateawonderfulcrust.

6.Whenthetenderloinisdone,pullitoutandletitrestonyourcuttingboardfor10to15minutes.Whenyourmeatisfullyrested,slicethinlywithasharpknifeandserve!

POT-AND-PANCETTA-STUFFEDBEEFTENDERLOINWITHPORT

MUSHROOMSRecipefromHempieChefRaquel

I firstmet theHempieChefRaquelwhile staying at theworld-famousCastroCastle“budandbreakfast”ownedbyDennisPeron,oneoftheauthorsofProp215 and a legendary medical marijuana activist. The Castle is the first pot-friendly lodging I’ve come across in the United States, and every room islovingly decorated with historical memorabilia from Peron’s years ofcampaigningforthelegalizationofmarijuana.TheHempieChefswereintowntocateraprivatepartythatIwasluckyenoughtosnaganinvitationto,andtheytruly impressed me with their sweet and savory menu. Representing TehamaCounty, Hempie Chef treats can be found at medical cannabis dispensariesthroughoutCalifornia.Thissublimebeeftenderloinshouldbesavedforaspecialoccasion—likeTuesday!

STONES10TO12

5tablespoonsTHCOil(seerecipe)15ouncespancetta;9ouncessliced,6ounceschopped6½poundsbonelessbeeftenderloin,trimmedandhalvedcrosswiseSaltPepper4tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)2cupscoarselygroundfreshbreadcrumbs1¼cupsfinelychoppedfreshparsley3tablespoonsfreshthymeleaves1½poundsmushrooms,sliced½cuptawnyorrubyport

Equipment:Kitchentwine


2.Inanextra-largeskillet,warm1tablespoonoftheTHCOil,swirlingtocoatthepan.Cookthepancettaslicesundisturbedovermediumheatforabout2to3minutes to render the fat.Do not overcook, as these sliceswill later top yourtenderloin in the oven.When cooked, transfer the pancetta to a plate and setaside.

3.Usingthesameskillet,heat3tablespoonsoftheTHCOilovermediumheat.Seasonthetenderloinhalveswithsaltandpepper,addtotheskillet,andcook6to8minutesoneachside,untilbrowned.Useaspatula topress the tenderloindown and get a good sear on themeat. Transfer to awork surface and allowtenderlointocoolfor10to15minutes.

4.Inthesameskillet,cookthechoppedpancettaintheremaining1tablespoonof THC Oil, stirring until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the cannabutter andallowtomelt,thentransferthemixturetoamediumbowl.

5.Add½cupwatertotheskilletandcook,scrapingupalltheyummybrownedbits;pourintothechoppedpancettabowlalongwiththebreadcrumbs,parsley,thyme,and½teaspoonofsaltand½teaspoonofpepper.Reservetheskillet.

6. Arrange four 12-inch pieces of kitchen twine 3 inches apart on a cuttingboard,parallel to thefrontedgeof thecuttingboard.Placea tenderloinhalf inthe center, perpendicular to the strings. Slice the tenderloin lengthwise, three-quartersofthewaythrough,soyoucanopenthemeatlikeabook;next,workingfromthecenterout,sliceeachhalf lengthwiseagain, three-quartersof thewaythrough,openingthemeatoutward,sothesplittenderloinconsistsof4attachedpanels. Spread half of the bread crumb stuffing across the top surface of themeat, leavinga1-inchborder.Then, startingat the short end, rollup themeatinto its original shape with the stuffing now inside. Lay half of the pancettaslicesinanoverlappingpatternontop,thensecurewithtwine.Transferthemeattoalargeroastingpan.Repeatthisprocessfortheotherhalfofthetenderloin.

7.Insertameatthermometerintothecenterofthestuffedtenderloin,androastin the oven until the thermometer reads 130°F for medium-rare, about 25minutes.Transfertoaworksurfaceandtentwithfoil.

8.Pourthepanjuicesintothereservedskillet,addthemushrooms,seasonwithsalt andpepper, andcookovermediumheatuntil browned, about10minutes.Stirintheportandcontinuecookingfor1minute.

9.Slicethetenderloin(afterthemeathasrestedforabout10minutes)andspoonthemushroomsauceontop.

AbouttheChef:HempieChefRaquel

Raquel began her foray into themedicalmarijuana edible business asmany others have, through compassion. Her desire to help her ailingmotherpromptedherfirstexperimentwithmakingpottreats.Aftermuchtrial and error, Raquel developed recipes that tasted great and lookedlovely,andsureenough,hermother’shealth improvedtremendously. InstrictaccordancewithCaliforniamedicalmarijuanalaws,Raquelbeganacompany called Hempie Chefs, who work with collectives anddispensaries to help other patients in need. Look for their delicioushandcraftedspecialtiesinNor-CaldispensariesaroundLakeShastaandRedBluff.

CHAPTER4:HIGHHOLIDAYS

Holidayshappenyear-round, sowhileeatingcannabismightnotbe somethingyoucanindulgeineveryday,oreveneverymonth,enjoyingtheoccasionalhighholiday can sometimes make the special occasions in life even more special.We’ve included recipes for the major partying holidays, including 4/20, theFourthofJuly,Halloween,andothercelebrationswhereit’sfairlyacceptabletogetalittlecrazyandhaveagreattime.

On the family-friendly holidays like Thanksgiving, most celebrating istraditionallydonewith relatives. Ifyou’re lucky,your family includesastoneruncleorcousinwhoyoucanslippotcookiestowithaknowingwinkandanod.Forothers, theholidaysaresoharriedandstressful that it’sonlynatural to tryrelaxinganywayyoucan—andcannabisisgreatforsoothingnervesjangledbyout-of-townguests,crowdedshoppingmalls,andcanceledflights.

Holidays,nomatterwhattheorigin,servetoremindusthatit’simportanttostepoutsideof day-to-day life and remember toview theworldwith somekindofhigherperspectiveoccasionally.Andifthat’snotajobforcannabis,whatis?

Ofcourse,iftheideaofgettingbakedinfrontofgrandmafillsyouwithdread,whyriskit?Instead,hostasmallerholidaycelebrationforjustyourstonercircletoserveuponeof thesedishes,andstartanewtraditionallyourown.Justbesureyou’rereadyforaniceholidayhibernationafteryourcannabisfeast!

VALENTINE’SDAY,FEBRUARY14

SEXYGANJA-DIPPEDCHOCOLATESTRAWBERRIES

RecipefromChefRa

Cannabis acts as a gentle aphrodisiac, a sensual enhancement to romanticencounters. When you’re looking to meet a new mate, sharing a joint at theconcertorpartyisagreatwaytobreaktheice.Cannabisbringscouplesclosertogether,andwhiletheresultsareonlyanecdotal,webelievethesecouplestendtostay together longerandhavemoresatisfying relationships.Hey, theydon’tcallitthepeacepipefornothing!ChefRadevisedthisrecipeforthenexttimeyou’re entertaining that special someone. Along with a nice bottle ofChampagne,thesestrawberriesmakeaspecialValentine’sDaytreattotantalizeyourtastebuds.

STONES2

½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)1poundmilkchocolate1pintlargestrawberries

1.Inadoubleboiler,meltthecannabutteroveralowflame.Oncethebutterisliquid,setitaside.2.Using thesamedoubleboiler,melt thechocolateuntilsmooth,payingcloseattention to ensure the chocolate doesn’t burn. Add the cannabutter while themeltingisinprogress.Gentlybutthoroughlystirthebutterintothechocolate.

3. Dip each strawberry into the canna-chocolatewhile it is still hot, enrobingeach one. Place the dipped strawberries on wax paper and cool them in therefrigeratorfor2hours.

ST.PATRICK’SDAY,MARCH17

GREENGANJAGARLICSMASHEDPOTATOES

What started as a Catholic holiday honoring St. Patrick has morphed into aninternational excuse to get drunk as a skunk in the name of celebrating Irishculture. Too bad the Emerald Isle doesn’t have more in common with theEmeraldTriangle! I say, alongwith “thewearing of the green,” let’s do some“smoking of the green.” In themeantime, these smashed potatoes are a greatwaytoingestaheapingdoseofgreencannabutterthatwillhelpsoakupallthatgreenbeer.You can also use these greenpotatoes to top a shepherd’s pie, thetraditional Irish dish.Andbest of all, onSt. Patrick’sDay nobodywill noticethatyoulookalittlestoned—they’llbetoodrunk.

STONES4

1½pounds potatoes, unpeeled and cut into chunks (YukonGold potatoesaregreat)1poundparsnips,peeledandcutintochunks1headgarlic,clovesseparatedandpeeled1½tablespoonssalt,plusmoreasneeded4tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)Blackpepper

Equipment:Potatomasher

1.Putthepotatoes,parsnips,andgarlicinalargepotandcoverthemwithwater.Bringtoaboiloverhighheatandthenaddthesalt.Reducetheheattomedium-lowandsimmerforabout15minutes.Thepotatoes,parsnips,andgarlicshouldbe tender and easy to smash. Drain the vegetables and reserve ½ cup of thecookingwater.

2.Inasmallsaucepanovermediumheat,meltthecannabutter.

3.Returnthevegetablestothepotoralargeservingbowl,andbegintosmashthemwith a potatomasher, slowly adding themelted cannabutter a little at atime. Use spoonfuls of the reserved cooking water to thin the mixture if thesmashed veggies are too thick. Season with black pepper and more salt andserve.

4/20,CANNABISDAY,APRIL20

420FARMERS’MARKETRISOTTO

RecipefromChefHerb

Celebrate the bounty of a new growing seasonwith a dish that’s perfectly inseason on April 20. Better known as 4/20, the once unremarkable date hasslowly evolved into a new high holiday, set aside by stoners of all stripes tocelebrate the herb among like-minded friends. The celebration’s origins arehumbleinnature:Itwassimplythetimeofdaywhenfourfriends(dubbed“TheWaldos”)mettoshareajointeachdayinSanRafael,California.Littledidtheyknow that they were beginning a new ceremony that would unite potheadsworldwide!Everyday at 4:20p.m., you can light up a joint in solidaritywithotherpot-loversinyourtimezone.It’satraditionthathascaughton,andtoday,there are huge 4/20 parties and festivals in many cities, including famousgatheringsofstudentsinBoulderandSantaCruz.

An Italian rice stew, risotto is dense, rich, and intensely satisfying—perfectcannabiscomfortcuisine.Thisrisottouses thefreshestspring ingredientsforavariation in textureandbrightcolors that stimulate thesenses.Visityour localfarmers’marketaroundApril20,when thebountyof tendernewvegetables isbeginningtobeharvestedafterthelong,drearywinter.Asfortrackingdownthesecretingredient,you’llhavetofindanotherkindoffarmerentirely.

STONES4

4tablespoonsTHColiveoil(seerecipe)1mediumleek,whitepartonly,cleanedandfinelychopped½cupslicedmushrooms1smallcarrot,grated½cupsugarsnappeas,endstrimmed½cupasparagusspears,woodyendsremoved,cutinto1-inch-longpiecesFreshlygroundpepper3½cupslow-sodiumchickenbroth

¼cupCaliforniadrywhitewineOliveoilcookingspray1cuparboriorice1tablespoonmincedfreshflat-leafparsley¼cupfreshlygratedParmesancheeseSalt

1.Inanonstickskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheTHColiveoilovermedium-lowheat.Add leekandsautéuntilwilted,about5minutes.Stir inmushroomsandcontinue to cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add carrot, sugar snap peas, andasparagus. Continue to cook, stirring, for another minute. Remove from heat,seasonwithpepper,andsetaside.

2.Inamediumsaucepanoverhighheat,bringbrothandwinetoaboil.Reduceheatandkeepbrothmixtureataslowsimmer.

3. In a large pot that has been lightly coated with cooking spray, heat theremaining2tablespoonsTHColiveoilovermediumheat.Addriceandstirwelluntil all thegrainsof rice are coated.Pour in½cupof thehot broth and stir,usingawoodenspoon,untilallliquidisabsorbed.Continueaddingthebroth½cupatatime,makingsurethericehasabsorbedthebrothbeforeaddingmore,reserving¼cupofbrothforthevegetables.

4.Combine¼cupofthebrothwiththereservedvegetables.Onceallbrothhasbeenaddedtotherisottoandabsorbed,addthevegetablemixtureandcontinueto cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Rice should have a very creamyconsistency.Remove fromheatandstir inparsley,Parmesan,andsalt to taste.Stirwelltocombine.

INDEPENDENCEDAY,JULY4

SWEETANDTANGYBAR-B-CANNABISSAUCERecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

CookAshleyBoudreauxdevisedthisbarbecuesaucerecipethat’sperfectfortheFourth of July. Simply smother anymeat, vegetable, or tofu in it, then chowdownandwaitfortheganja-infusedfireworkstofollow!

Unfortunately,theLandoftheFreestillimprisonsmoreofitscitizensthananyother country on Earth, including more than eight hundred thousand arrestseveryyearformarijuana.Soamidallthetalkoflibertythistimeofyear,makeapromise to yourself to fight for your rights and to always remember that untileverypotprisonerisreleased,noneofusisevertrulyfree.

EveryyeararoundtheFourthofJulysince1972,theRainbowFamilyholdsitsannualgatheringinanationalforest.Thesegatheringsattracttensofthousandstolivelightlyontheland,andculminateinamorningofsilence,duringwhichallparticipantsagreetoprayforpeace.Everyoneassemblesinameadowwherean enormous om circle forms.A parade of children arrives and the silence isbroken amid a huge amount of hoopla. Everyone celebrates with dancing,smoking, and the sharing of watermelon slices. If you’re ever able to attend,makesuretomixupsomeofthissauceandbringitalong!

MAKES2CUPS

⅓cupvegetableoil(notoliveoil)10 grams commercial-grade (or 5 grams high-grade) cannabis, finelyground3tablespoonschoppedgreenonionJuiceof1smalllime2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar2tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce1tablespoonsoysauce¾cuptomatopaste

1tablespoonmincedgarlic2tablespoonsdarkbrownsugar½tablespoonchilipowderPinchofcayennepepper1tablespoonhoney⅛teaspoongroundginger½cupapricotnectarorpineappleormangojuice

InaCrock-Pot,combineoil,cannabis,greenonion,limejuice,and1tablespoonofwater and cook at nomore than 200°F for at least 90minutes—the “keepwarm” setting will probably do the trick. Add apple cider vinegar,Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, garlic, dark brown sugar, chilipowder, cayenne pepper, honey, ginger, apricot nectar, and¼ cupwater.Mixwell,andsimmerverygentlyon themedumsetting foranadditional35 to45minuteswhilestirringoccasionally.

Note:Gettingagood,solidstone takesnomore than3 to4 tablespoonssauceperperson.Useitforbasting,dipping,orasacondimentonburgersandothersandwiches.Refrigerateanditwillkeepforupto1week.

HALLOWEEN,OCTOBER31

RED-EYEDDEVILEDEGGSHalloween may be the most counterculture-friendly holiday, especially sincethere’snoneedtotravel,there’snoformaldinnertostressover,andtherearenogifts to buy! There’s just the pure joy of carving pumpkins, eating candy,planningcrazycostumes,andgettingreadytopartyallnightwithwerewolves,witches,andSasquatch.Insteadofusingthatcartonoffarm-fresheggstoseekrevengeonthemeanneighborswhowouldn’tgiveyoucandy,whynothard-boilthemandcreateadish that’sbotha trickanda treat?!ThesedevilisheggsaremadewithCannabis-InfusedMayonnaiseandlooklikegiantbloodshotredeyes,making a fun, gross-out spectacle for your friends to enjoy on theirway to aspooky,stonypartynight!

STONES12

2teaspoonswhitevinegarSalt12eggsRedfoodcoloring2teaspoonsDijonmustard⅓cupCannabis-InfusedMayonnaise(seerecipe)1tablespoonmincedshallots¼teaspoonhotsaucePaprikaPepperOne2¼-ouncecanofslicedblackolives

1.Fillalargepothalfwaywithwater.Add1teaspoonofvinegarandapinchofsalt.Addtheeggs,beingcarefulnottocrackthem.Iplaceeacheggonaspoonandgentlydipthespoonintothewater,releasingtheegg.Bringthewatertoaboil,thenremovethepotfromtheheatandcover.Lettheeggssitfor10to15minutes.

2.Inthemeantime,prepareanicebath,withicecubesandcoldwaterinalarge

bowl.Remove the eggsusinga slotted spoonandplace in the coldwater.Letthemchillforamoment.Takeeacheggandcarefullycrackitallover, leavingtheshellon.Then,addtheremaining1teaspoonofvinegarand1tablespoonofred foodcoloring to thecookingwater.Put thecrackedeggsback in thedyedwaterandlet themsoakfor30minutes.Thiswillmaketheeggslooklikered,bloodshoteyes.

3.Next,peeltheeggs,andcarefullyslicetheminhalflengthwise.Removeyolksandplaceinabowl.

4.Toyolks, add themustard, cannabis-infusedmayo, a fewdropsof red foodcoloring, shallots, and hot sauce. Mash up the filling until it has a smoothconsistency,thencarefullyfilltheeggs.Sprinklepaprika,salt,andpepperovertheeggstotaste,thentopeachwithanoliveslice.Voilà!Nowyouhavestoned,red-eyedHalloweendeviledeggs.

THANKSGIVING,NOVEMBER20-SOMETHING

THCTURKEYWITHMAGICMARINADE


This grilled Thanksgiving turkey recipe evolved by default from a potentialdisasterintoacherishedtraditionintheBoudreauxfamilyafterAshleyfailedtoallowatleasteighthourstothawafrozenturkey.Insteadofpanicking,Ashleyreacted in true stoner fashionwith a flashof creative improvisation, stuffingahot,smoothrockintotheturkey’sonion-linedcavitytohelpitcookevenly.Shewrites,“Wehadaheapof smokysucculence that looked like itbelongedonagrocery-storeflyer.”Thisrecipeusesagrill,butyoucanalsosimplyinject themarinadeunder the turkey’sskinandcookit in theoven(injectablemarinadesareavailableinmostmajorgrocerystores).

Soakhickorychipsinwinetoaddflavortothesmoke,andaddaninjectionofbud-lacedbuttertoyourbirdforasavorymasterpiece.Ganjagravymadefromthedrippingsaddsadecadentfinish.

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¾ouncecannabisbudsortrimmedleaves,finelyground12tablespoonsbutterOne8-ouncebottleinjectablemarinadeOne12-poundturkey

1.Simmercannabis,butter,andmarinadeinaCrock-Potonlowforthreehours.Strainoutanyfiberandreturnmixture to injectablebottle. Inject themarinadethroughoutyourbirdasevenlyasyoucan.(Note:Themarinadewillcausetheoutsidetobedarkerandthemeattobepinker.)

2.Onthegrill,banktwocharcoalpilesoneithersideofaspacelargeenoughtofitthebird.Prepcoalsbeforesettingthebirdinthecenter.Don’tputdirectheat

onthebird.Putalargealuminumpanwithalittlewaterinitelevatedonbricksunderneath thebirdon thegrill to catch thedrippings.Addahandfulof coalsandwoodchipstothefireevery20to30minutes.Whenthethighmeatreachesaninternaltemperatureof180°F,removetheturkeyfromthegrillandlet itsitfor10minutesbeforecarving.Thismarinadeisgreatforroastchicken,too!

Note: If you are using an oven to cook your bird, be sure to thaw it first. Afrozen12-poundturkeywillneedtobethawedintherefrigeratorfor3days.Besuretoremovetheneckandgiblets(gizzard,heart).Preheattheovento400°F,andcook the turkeyfor3hours, turning theheatdown to350°Fafter the firsthour. After another hour, turn the heat down to 225°F until the internaltemperatureoftheturkeyisatleast180°F.

CHANUKAH,DECEMBER-SOMETHING

GRANDMAPURPS’SLAID-BACKLATKES

GrandmaneverfriedherChanukahlatkesinganjaoil,butthewonderfulsmellofthemcookingsaturatedthehousesocompletelythatitmadeforanidealtimetosneakupintotheatticforafewstealthypuffswiththeotherstonercousins.Evenbetter,bythetimewereturnedtothekitchen—lituplikeamenorahontheeighthnight—thosedeliciouslydeep-friedpotatopancakeswouldbewaitingforusinalltheirgolden-brownsplendor,servedwithapplesauceandsourcream.

Holidaysare a time set aside forunderstandingandembracingall theculturesandtraditionsoftheEarth,soJewsandGentilesshouldfeelfreetoexperiencetheFestival ofLights firsthand, particularly after consuming these particularlypotent potato pancakes. But remember to call them latkes, and to spin yourdreidelontheleft-handside…

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5poundsrussetpotatoes,washedandunpeeled3cipollinionionsor2regularonions2eggs,beaten1teaspoonsalt1teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper½cupall-purposeflour4cupsTHCOil(seerecipe)Sourcreamandapplesauce,forserving(optional)

1. Shred the potatoes, using a box-style grater or the grating disc on a foodprocessor.Keeptheshreddedpotatoesfromturninggraybyimmersingtheminwater.

2.Gratetheonionsandsetaside.

3.Preheattheovento250°Fandplaceabakingsheetinside.

4.Drainthepotatoesandpressthemagainstthecolandertosqueezeoutallthewater.

5.Mixthegratedpotatoesandonionsinalargebowl.Addtheeggs,plusthesaltandpepper.Mixwelltocombine.Addtheflourandmixagain.Youmayneedtoaddalittlemoreflourifthemixtureseemstooloose.

6.Heat½cupoftheTHCOilinalargefryingpanovermedium-highheat.Testtheoilbydropping1teaspoonofthelatkebatterintothepan;ifitturnsbrownwithin 1minute, then the oil is ready.Make your latkes by frying 1 heapingtablespoonofbatteruntilgoldenbrownoneachside.Drainthelatkesonapapertowel.Useaspatulatotransferthelatkestotheovenwherethey’llkeepwarmon the baking sheet.Repeat this process in batches until all the latke batter isusedup,addingoil topanasnecessary.Reserveanyremainingoil foranotherpurpose.Servelatkeswithsourcreamandapplesauceifdesired.

*HIGHTIMESTESTKITCHEN*

WINTERSOLSTICE,DECEMBER21

BOBBYBLACKOUTCAKERecipefromBobbyBlack

Ourconnoisseurofcool,BobbyBlack,turnshiscoworkersontocannabiscakedirectfromthedarkside,perfectforYule,thelongestnightoftheyear.

AsloyalHighTimes readersalreadyknow,ouroffice’sownuniqueversionofcasual Friday has come to be known as “SpaceCake Friday” in honor of thetraditionthatconsistentlyinspiresoneofthemoreculinarilyinclinedemployeestobakeupaspecialtreattosharewiththerestofusattheendofeachweek.I’madecentcook,thoughnotmuchforbaking(cookies,anyway),butafterhavingenjoyed the fruits of others’ labor formore than a year, I decided itwas hightimetostrapontheapron(hey,it’sblackwithskulls,soit’sstillcool)andwhipsomethingup forourannualholidayparty.But thismustbenoordinarycake.After all, I have a reputation for decadence to uphold. Oh no, it had to be aconfection of such pure sinfulness that a single bite would reduce even aseasoned stoner to a drooling zombie, yet a treat so sinisterly sweet it wouldsmackthemostdevotedweight-watcherscleanofftheirwagon.Simplyput,Isetouttocreatethemostdiabolicaldessertmanhaseverknown—anddamnedifIdidn’tsucceed.

BobbyBlackoutCake—basedonthefamousBrooklynBlackoutCakeIenjoyedmany times growing up in Bensonhurst—came to life as a triple-chocolatenightmare:devil’sfoodcakewithdark-chocolatesyrupinit,infusedwithahalfounceofpost-vaporizercannabisdottleandoneandahalfgramsofdarkhash,withdark-chocolatepuddinginthecenteranddark-chocolatefrostingontop(aswellashashsprinkles).Now,sure,Icouldlieandtellyouthiswasallavariationon a secret Black family recipe that my grandmother bequeathed me on herdeathbed,butlet’sbehonest:Iboughtthemixesfromasupermarket.Hey,Itoldyou I wasn’t much for baking. Nevertheless, I spent most of Thursday nightputtingthefinishingtouchesonmymasterpiecebeforeplacingitinadecorativeholidaytin.

The next daywhenwewent out for our holiday lunch, I sprung theBlackoutCake on my unsuspecting coworkers, and it was the hit of the party—so

decadently seductive that theentire tinpracticallydisappeared rightbeforemyeyesdespiteclearwarningsaboutitssubstantiallystonystrength.Naturally,myhardenedcoworkersmanagedtotakeitall(mostly)instride,butifyouwokeupthispastChristmasmorninganddidn’tfindanypresentsunderyourtree,Imustextendmydeepestapologies.Yousee,IsavedonesliceforSantaandleftitoutfor him with a glass of milk on Christmas Eve. When I woke up the nextmorning,hewaspassedoutonmycouchwithdarkchocolatepuddingsmearedalloverhislongwhitebeard.

Oops…mybad!

—BobbyBlack

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½cupvegetableoil½ouncefinelygroundcannabisbuds2gramsblackhashOne18.25ounceboxBettyCrockerSuperMoistdarkchocolate cakemix(withHershey’sSpecialDarkSyrup)3eggsOne3.9-ounceboxJell-Ochocolateinstantpudding2cupscoldmilkOne16-ouncetubBettyCrockerRich&Creamydarkchocolatefrosting

Equipment:Cheeseclothorfinemeshstrainer


2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the oil and the cannabis andsimmerforabout40minutes,thenstraintoseparatethecannabisfiberfromtheinfusedoil.Returntheoiltothepotandadd1½gramsofthehashandsimmeranother15minutesuntilthehashisentirelymelted.

3. Mix together your cake mix following the package directions, adding theeggs, 1⅓ cups water, and the infused oil and mixing together. Pour the cakemixture evenly into two lightly greased 8-inch round cake pans and bake forabout35minutes,oruntilatoothpickinsertedintothecakecomesoutclean.

4.Now,beatthepuddingmixintothemilk,accordingtothepackagedirectionsformakingthepudding.Oncethecakesarecool,putonecakelayerdownonaplate,spreadthepuddingovertop,thentopwiththesecondcakelayerandfrost.Grate the remaining gram of hash over the top of the cake for a decorative,sprinkle-likeeffect.

AbouttheChef:BobbyBlack

Aseventeen-yearveteranofHighTimes, BobbyBlackwrites and editsforthemagazineandalsohostedapopularradioshow,ContactHigh,onSirius’s Hard Attack channel. Founder of theMissHighTimes contestanddirectorofourannualDoobieAwards,Bobby isourofficeauthorityonpaganism,comicbooks,sci-fi,andstonerrock.

CHRISTMAS,DECEMBER25

WAKE-AND-BAKEEGGNOGFRENCHTOAST

Give yourself a gift thisChristmas season, in the formof decadent challah orbrioche soaked in leftover eggnog, then fried in cannabutter and topped withmaplesyrup.Goahead,youdeserveit!Hopefullyyourstockingisstuffedwithsome nice ganja, so you can stoke your appetite with a few bong hits beforechowingdown.Inthemeantime,here’sthesurprisinglypsychedelictruestoryofSantaClaus!

ItturnsoutthattheoriginofoldSt.NickdatesbacktothenomadicLaplanderswholivedinScandinavia’sfrozentundra.Theseancientpeoplesobservedtheirreindeer eating a curious mushroom, one that was cloaked in red and white,a.k.a.Amanitamuscaria,andsincetheyhadlittletodoforrecreationotherthanstaringintobonfires,theLaplandersatethepsychedelicsporesandflewaroundthe world, that is, tripping on mushrooms. Eventually a mystery cult grewaroundtheexperience,andcertainLaplanderswoulddressinredandwhitesuitsandbringhomesacksfullofmushroomsaspresents!ThisisthehiddenoriginofSantaClaus,wholivesattheNorthPole,dressesinredandwhite,anddrivesateamofflyingreindeeraroundtheworldtobringgifts,sorememberthisstoryChristmasmorningwhileyou’reenjoyingsomestonyFrenchtoast.

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1½cupseggnogorheavycream4eggs1teaspooncinnamon½teaspoonnutmeg8teaspoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)plusmoreforserving12sliceschallahorbriocheMaplesyrup,forserving

1.Preheattheovento200°Fandsetabakingsheetonarackinthemiddleofthe

oven.

2. In a shallow dish,whisk together the eggnog, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmegandsetaside.

3.Melt4teaspoonsofcannabutterinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Dredgeeachpieceofbreadintheeggnogmixture,about15secondsforeachside.Then,fry thebread in themeltedcannabutter,piecebypiece,untilgoldenbrownoneach side. As the bread soaks up the cannabutter, add more for each batch,teaspoonby teaspoon.WhenyoufinishapieceofFrench toast,move it to thebakingsheetintheoventokeepitwarm.Servewithadditionalcannabutter(ifdesired)andmaplesyrup.

NEWYEAR’SEVE,DECEMBER31

POTPRALINESRecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

NewYear’sEve canbe so anticlimactic:Everything’s crowded, everyonegetstoodrunk,andthefundoesn’tlastmuchpastmidnightifyou’vebeenpoundingdrinks since the sun went down. Switch gears this New Year’s and make aresolutiontogetmoreganjaintoyourlife!CookAshleyBoudreauxwasinspiredby her grandma to make a cannabis-infused praline that lights up the nightwithoutsendingyouhomeearly.Since it’sabigpartynight, this recipeusesastrongerdoseofcannabutterthanusual,soconsiderhandingoutthepralinesoneat a time to your friends about ninetyminutes beforemidnight.When the bigmomentarrives,everyonewillwanttokissthecook!Andthat’swhenyougivethemanotherpraline…

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½ouncemedium-gradeganja,trimmedandcleaned½cup(1stick)saltedbutter1cupgranulatedsugar1cupfirmlypackedlightbrownsugar2cupspecans½cupevaporatedmilk

1. In a double boiler over lowheat, cook the ganja, butter, and 1 tablespoonswaterfor1½hour.Withametalfine-meshstrainer,strainthebutterintoacast-ironpot.

2.Add the sugars, pecans, andmilk and cook overmedium-low heat, stirringconstantlywithalong-handledwoodenspoon,untilyoureachthesoftballstage—240°Fonacandythermometer.Atprecisely240°F,removethepotfromtheheat.Keep stirring until themixture starts to thicken. Spoon it in tablespoonsquickly onto wax paper and let it harden. Store individually wrapped in waxpaper.

Note:This recipedoesn’t scaleup.Donotattempt tomake largerbatches; thetexturewon’tstayconsistent.

CHAPTER5:StonerSweets

Everyoneknows thatcannabisanddessertgo together likeCheechandChongsharingganjachocolateandhash-lacedpeanutbutter.Infact,there’satleasta42percentchancethatyouflippedtothissectionfirst,eventhoughit’sallthewayinthebackofthebook.Bytheway,youmissedalotofgreatrecipes,butthenagain, in this ever-so-uncertainworld,who can arguewith the logic of eatingdessertfirst—particularlywhenitpromisestogetyounicelytoasted?

Aswe’ve previously noted, chocolate pairs wonderfullywith cannabutter, butwe’llalsojourneyfarbeyondthepotbrownie,toaworldofcookies,cakes,andconfections that takepsychedelicallysweet treats toawholeother level, ifnotthe next dimension.Remember, you can infuse cannabis into prettymuch anydessert,includingicecream,caramels,cookies,pie,orfudge,whichmeanstheonly boundary is the outer limits of your imagination. So let us journey forthtogetherintheboldspiritofexperimentationthatshouldilluminateallourfutureendeavors.Afterall,thisisdessert!

Andohyeah,remember, ifyou’reeatingacannabisdessertat theendofabigmeal, the food inyourbellywill slowdownyourdigestion,whichmeansyoumaynotfeelanyeffectsforuptothreehours.Soplanaccordingly…

GANJABUTTERCREAMFROSTING


Celebrateanotheryearoflovinglifebystartinganewbirthdaytraditionstarringthisdeliciouspsychoactivefrosting—andforamajormilestone,doubledownontheganjabyslatheringitontopofapot-infusedcake.Justmakesureyouinviteplentyoffriendstosharethegoodtimes,orbetteryet,whipupabatchforyourbestbud’snextbirthdaytoshowyoureallycare.Thelazyand/ordecadentwillbeperfectlysatisfiedspooningitupstraight,butit’sreallybestwithchocolate,vanilla, or lemon cakes. Andwhen you blow out the candles, don’t forget towishformoreweed!

MAKESENOUGHFROSTINGTOCOVERTWO9-INCHROUNDCAKES

½cupunsaltedSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)1poundconfectioners’sugar(roughly3cups)4to5tablespoonsheavycreamormilk1teaspoonvanillaextract

Bringthecannabuttertoroomtemperatureuntilitissolidbutnothard.Onceithas reached the right consistency, slowly blend it in a large bowl with theconfectioners’sugar,4tablespoonscream,andvanilla.Usinganelectricmixeriseasiest,but theblendingcanbedonebyhand.Beatuntilsmooth,addingmorecreamuntilthefrostingseemseasytospread.Thisfrostingisversatileandcanbeusedonanytypeofcooledcake,fromchocolatetoangelfood.

Note: Ifyoudon’thaveanycannabutteronhand,youcanmake itwhileyourcakeisbaking.

GREENBUTTERYPIECRUSTTheSimpsonsspoofedHighTimesmagazineonce.Inadreamsequence,Homerrelaxesonahammock,oglingthecenterfoldofamagazinecalled“PieTimes!”Themagazinestaffhadagoodlaughatthatgag,andthenimmediatelybegantospeculate about how amazingly awesome itwould be ifPie Times was a realpublication—we love pie that much! Luckily, this simple canna-crust recipeworksforeverythingfromfruitpietospinachpietobeanpie…Mostlyitneedstobeflakyandbuttery,justlikeyou’llbeaboutanhourafteryoupieoneon!

MAKES1PIECRUST

½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe),chilledandcutintosmallpieces1¼cupsall-purposeflour¼cupicewater1eggwhite

Equipment:Pieweightsordriedbeans

1. Cut the cannabutter into the flour until themixture takes on the texture ofcoarsecrumbs.Usingafoodprocessor,ifyouhaveone,willmakethejobeasier.Mixintheicewater,1tablespoonatatime,untilthemixtureformsaball.Wrapthedoughballinplasticwrapandrefrigerateitforatleast4hoursandaslongasovernight.

2.Whenreadytouse,preheatovento350°F.

3.Rolloutthedoughtoforma10½-inchround.Pressthedoughevenlyintoapiepan.

4. Brush the crust with egg white, cover bottom of crust with a circle ofaluminum foil and a handful of pie weigths or dried beans, and bake for 5minutestopreventsogginess.Letcoolandfillasdesired.

JACKHERERHEMPCOOKIESRecipefromMaryAught-Six

AuthorofTheEmperorWearsNoClothes,agroundbreakingbookabouthempthatsparkedagrassrootsmovement,JackHererwasatirelesschampionofthecannabis plant. Herer used cannabis as a medicine and as inspiration whiletraveling theworld inciting people to relegalize the hemp plant so they couldbenefit from its myriad industrial uses, including for food, biofuel, textiles,constructionmaterials,andbody-careproducts.Afterundergoingdouble-bypassheartsurgeryin2005,Hererwasunabletosmokehisfavoriteherb,sohisgoodfriend and colleagueMaryAught-Six baked up a batch of these heart-healthyhemp cookies for him to enjoy. Mary used whole rolled grains, hemp flour,weed-infusedmargarine, andSplenda sugar replacement tomakea sweet treatthat’salsofullofnutrition.Thesecookiesarealsodiabetic-friendlyand lowinsaturatedfat.

MAKES24COOKIES

1½cups(3sticks)cannamargarine(seerecipe)2¼ cups hemp flour (available at health food stores or online atwww.manitobaharvest.com)1½teaspoonsbakingsoda1teaspoonseasalt¼cupfirmlypackedlightbrownsugar2 cups Splenda granulated sweetener or equivalent natural sugarreplacement1½teaspoonsvanillaextract3eggs3cupsfive-grainrolledcereal(Bob’sRedMillisarecommendedbrand)1cupwalnuthalves,coarselychopped1cupdriedcranberries1cuproastedhempseed1cupgoldenraisins

http://www.manitobaharvest.com

1. In a double boiler, melt cannamargarine over medium heat. Continuingheatingoverlowheatfor45minutesto1hour,untilthecannabisisbrownandcrispy.


3.Lightlygreasetwocookiesheetsandsetaside.

4.Inalargebowl,sifttogetherhempflour,bakingsoda,andsalt.

5. In another bowl, blend themelted cannamargarine, brown sugar, sweetener,vanilla,and¾cupwatertogether.Beateggsandaddtocannamargarinemixture,then stir into the flour mixture. Add cereal, walnuts, dried cranberries, hempseed,andraisins.Mixwell.

6.Formyourdoughintowalnut-sizepiecesandplaceontothepreparedbakingsheets.Bakefor10to12minutes.Cookiesshouldbesoftinthecenter,withlightbrownedges.Coolonracks.

POTCHEF

PHATTYFINANCIERSRecipefromBobbyHellen

These small French cakes resemble bars of goldwhen baked in a rectangularpan, hence the whimsical name of financiers, but we make them in a roundcupcakeortartpan.Stirinaheapinghelpingofpotentpotbutter,andyou’vegotaphattyversionofthistraditionalteacake,whichisusuallyservedalongwithicecream, fresh fruit, andcrème fraîche.This recipecomes tous fromBobbyHellen, chef atNewYork’s decadentResto,which once catered a particularlymemorableHighTimesholidayparty.

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5tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)5tablespoonsunsaltedbutterplusmoreforgreasing½cupall-purposeflour1cupalmondflour1½cupsconfectioners’sugar¼teaspoonsalt6largeeggwhites1teaspoonvanillaextractIcecreamandfreshfruit,forserving(optional)


2.Buttermuffintinsorsmalltartpans(you’llneedabout16)andsetaside.

3.Inasaucepan,meltcannabutteroverlowheat.Setaside.

4.Placeunsaltedbutter ina saucepanandmeltovermediumheatuntilbrownspots start to appear. Stir until the butter has a nutty aroma, but take care notburnit.

5.Removefromheatandstrainthebrownbutterintoaglasscontainer(plasticwillmelt!).Youwanttoremoveanybuttersolidsandreservetheliquidmeltedbrown butter. Combine this reserved butter with the previously meltedcannabutter.

6.Mix the flour,almond flour,confectioners’ sugar,andsalt ina largemixingbowl.Setaside.

7.Inamediumbowl,beattheeggwhitesuntilsoftpeaksform.Gentlyfoldeggwhites and vanilla into flour mixture. Add the brown butter and cannabuttermixture,stirringslowlyuntilcombined.

8.Filltinshalfwayandbakefor10to12minutes,untilgoldenbrown.Letcoolfor10minutesbeforeservingwithicecreamorfreshfruit.

FLAMINGSPACECUPCAKESRecipefromAshleyBoudreaux

Inspired by the infamousUFO that graced the stage of psychedelic noise-popbandtheFlamingLips,thesespacecakeswillsendyoutothebrightsideofthemoon!Continually innovating and conducting sonic experiments, the FlamingLipshavelongestablishedtheirreputationasAmerica’spreeminentpsychedelicrockers.Knownforspectacularliveperformancesfeaturingpeopledressedupinfurryanimalcostumes,sexydancingaliengirls,glitter,confetti,balloondrops,andahuman-sizehamsterball,aLipsshow is theperfectplace toeata spacecakeandrocketoffintoaworldoffuturisticdaydreams.AshleyBoudreauxisafixture behind the scenes at many music festivals, and she invented theseincredible cakes after seeing the Flaming Lips perform. This bizarre recipecreatesatrulyuniquedessertredolentofthesensualmemoriesofahotsummerday:cannabis,blackberries,andalittlefiretotoastyourmarshmallow!

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CUPCAKES

12/3cupsall-purposeflourplusmoreforpan½teaspoonsalt1¾teaspoonsbakingpowder1cupgranulatedsugar½cupCriscoorothershortening½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe),atroomtemperature2eggs½cupmilk½teaspoonvanillaextract½teaspoonlemonextract

FROSTINGANDFLAMING

1cupconfectioners’sugar1tablespoonblackberryjuice(youcanput5blackberries throughagarlicpresstogetthejuice)1teaspoonfreshlemonjuiceplusmoreforgarnishLemonzestforgarnish12wholeblackberriesforgarnish12tablespoonsmarshmallowcreamor6largemarshmallowsGranulatedsugarforsprinkling

Equipment:Kitchentorchorskewers


2.Tomakethecupcakes,inalargebowl,mixtogethertheflour,salt,andbakingpowder.Setaside.

3.Inalargebowl,creamthesugarwithCriscoandcannabutter.Addeggs,milk,vanilla, lemonextract, and the flourmixtureone at a time,mixing thoroughlyaftereachaddition.

4.Greaseandflouryourcupcakepansbeforefillingthree-quartersfullwithcakebatter.Bake1hour.Coolcompletelybeforefrosting.

5. To make the frosting, stir together confectioners’ sugar, blackberry juice,lemonjuice,and1½teaspoonswaterinalargebowluntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.Tasteandadjustflavoringasneeded.

6. Frost the cupcakes immediately and garnish with lemon zest and wholeblackberries.

7. To flame the cupcakes, put 1 tablespoon ofmarshmallow cream (or half amarshmallow) on top of each cupcake, sprinkle with granulated sugar, thendampen it with a squeeze of lemon juice. Light up your torch and apply theflametothemarshmallowuntilitisnicelytoasted.Ifyoudonothaveakitchentorch,youcan toastyourmarshmallows theold-fashionedway,overa fire;or,soakaskewerwithwater,threadyourmarshmallowsontoit,andcarefullytoastovertheflameofagasburner.

VEGANCANNABISCARROTMUFFINS

RecipefromEdMurrieta

Vegans refuse to eat any type of animal product,which includes avoiding notjust dairy, eggs, andmeat, but also gelatin, honey, and other easy-to-overlookingredients.Itcanbechallengingtogiveupsomuchforyourbeliefs,whichiswhyweshouldsupportourveganfriendsby learning tomakesomesatisfyingtreatsthatnotonlygetyouhigh,butalsoappealtotheirhighestideals.Luckily,most weed is vegan, and we can use coconut oil as the basis for our THCextractioninsteadofbutter.Anyway,weallcanstandtoeathealthier,andthesemuffinstastesogreatthatyoudon’tfeellikeyou’remissinganything.Veganladifférence!

MAKES24MUFFINS

½cupmeltedcoconutoil24gramscannabisshake1¾cupsall-purposeflour½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonbakingsoda⅛teaspoonbakingpowder1teaspoongroundcinnamon½teaspoongroundnutmeg1teaspoongroundginger1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice½cupsoymilk1cupmaplesyrup1teaspoonvanillaextract2cupsfinelychoppedcarrots½cupcrushedpineapple,welldrained½cupgoldenraisins½cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut

½cupfinelychoppedpecans


2.Linemuffintinswith3-ouncebakingcups.Setaside.

3.Combinecoconutoilandshakeinasaucepan.Simmeroverlowheatfor30minutes.Strainthroughametalstrainer,pressingthecannabisagainstthesidestoextractalltheoil,andcool.

4. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder,cinnamon,nutmeg,andginger.

5. In a separatebowl,whisk together lemon juice, soymilk,maple syrup, andvanilla.

6.Pourwetingredientsintodryingredients.Whiskuntilmixed.Foldincarrots,pineapple,raisins,coconut,andpecans.

7. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until atoothpick inserted into thecenterofamuffincomesoutcleanand themuffinsaregoldenbrownontop.Coolcompletely.

AbouttheChef:EdMurrieta

Ed Murrieta is a veteran food and features writer whose work hasappearedintheSeattleTimes,theSacramentoBee,Wired.com,andonTheSplendidTable.

STRAWBERRYCOUGHCAKEStrawberry Cough is a very unique and highly potent strain of cannabis thatresulted from crossbreeding a powerfulHaze strainwith a sweet and pungentStrawberry Fields. It was discovered by formerHigh Times cultivation editorKyle Kushman in a Connecticut grow room and has since spread around theworld. Boasting a distinct aroma and flavor profile, this highly pedigreed potinspired a cake recipe designed to evoke the Cough’s pronounced notes ofluscious ripe strawberrieswith a cannabis kick.Top it offwith freshwhippedcream,andvoilà!

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⅓cupvegetableoil3.5to5gramsStrawberryCoughcannabisbudsorleaves,ground3cupscakeflour½teaspoonbakingpowder½teaspoonbakingsoda2cupssugar1teaspoonsalt4eggs*2teaspoonslemonextractorvanillaextract1cupmilk*4to5choppedstrawberriesSlicedstrawberries,forservingWhippedcream,forserving*Foraveganrecipe,substitute4tablespoonsapplesauceforeggsand1cupsoymilkformilk.

1.Preheatovento325°F.

2. In a wok or heavy-bottomed frying pan, heat vegetable oil and groundcannabisoverlowheat.Simmeronlowfor60minutesoruntilcannabisfiberiscrunchy.Carefully tip pan and usemetal strainer to capture all the particulate

whilepouringoilintoaglassmeasuringcup.

3.Mixcakeflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,sugar,andsalttogetherinlargebowl.Addeggs,cannabisoil,extract,andmilk,blendingwithanelectricmixerfor 2 minutes on low. You want a batter with a smooth consistency and nolumps.Addthechoppedstrawberrieslast.

4.Pourbatterintoagenerouslygreased9-by-3-by-5-inchloafpanandbakefor55to65minutes(5to10minuteslongerfortheveganrecipe).Checkdonenessbyinsertingatoothpickintothemiddle.Ifitcomesoutclean,thecakeisdone.Itshould be golden brown and spring back gently when it’s touched. Avoidopeningtheovendoortoomanytimeswhilechecking.

5.Leavethecakeinthepantocoolfor30minutes.Runaknifearoundedgestoloosen, then gently transfer it onto a serving plate. Enjoy with fresh slicedstrawberriesandwhippedcream.

PINEAPPLEEXPRESSUPSIDE-DOWNCAKE

Namedforthesummerhitmovieof2008,thispineapplepot-ladencakewillturnyourlifeupsidedown,muchlikewhathappenstothestonerprotagonistplayedbySethRogen.Hischaracter,Dale,witnessesamurder,andinapanic,heleavesaroachofthenamesakePineappleExpressherbbehind.Themurderersfindthisuniquely scented clue and set off on a manhunt, looking for the witness bytracing the dankweed back to its source, weed dealer Saul, played by JamesFranco.Thissparksamadcapstonerbuddyaction/comedyadventurethatwentontogrossmorethanonehundredmilliondollarsworldwide.Whilethere’snorealstrainnamedPineappleExpress,thereareseveralpineapple-namedvarietiesinexistence,includingPineapplePunchfromFlyingDutchmenSeedCompany.You’ll surely need a super-special kind of herb to give this cannabis cake itstrademarkfruityaroma.

STONES8TO10

6or7cannedpineappleslices,drained12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) Simple Cannabutter (see recipe), at roomtemperature2cupsgranulatedsugar½cupplus2tablespoonsfirmlypackedlightbrownsugar2cupscakeflour1⅛teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt¾cupmilk1½tablespoonsdarkrum1½teaspoonsvanillaextract2eggs6or7maraschinocherries

1.Positionarackinthelowerthirdofyourovenandpreheatovento350°F.

2.Greasea9-inchroundpiepan.Placethepineappleslicesflatinthebottomofpansotheytouchbutdon’toverlap.

3. In a small saucepan overmedium heat, combine 6 tablespoons cannabutterwith½cupofthegranulatedsugarand½cupofthelightbrownsugar.Asthebuttermelts,stirtoblendtheingredients,thenspreadoverthepineappleslices.Setaside.

4. Inamediumbowl,sift together thecakeflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside.

5. In a small bowl,whisk togethermilk, rum, remaining 2 tablespoons brownsugar,andvanilla.Setaside.

6.Withanelectricmixer, ina largebowl,beat theremaining6 tablespoonsofcannabutterfor1to2minutesuntilsmoothandcreamy.Slowlyadd1½cupsofthegranulatedsugarandcontinuebeatingatmediumspeeduntillightandfluffy(approximately5minutes).Addeggsoneatatime,beatingwellaftereachone.Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions,alternating with the milk mixture until everything’s well incorporated andsmooth.

7.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpan,spreadingevenly.Bakeuntilatoothpickinserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (approximately 50 to 55minutes).Transferthepantoawirerackandcoolfor15minutes.

8.Tapthepangentlytoloosenthecake,runaknifearoundtheedge,theninvertthepanontoacakeplatesopineappleslicesareontop.Placeonecherryinthecenterofeachpineappleslice.Letcakecool45minutesbeforeeating.Enjoy!

CLASSICCANNABISBROWNIESLong before California first legalized medical cannabis in 1996, Mary JaneRathbun—betterknowntohermanyadmirersasBrownieMary—tookthe lawinto her own hands (and kitchen), personally supplying thousands of peoplesuffering from AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses with her namesakemedicated desserts. She also played a primary role in the campaign to passProposition215,whichmadeCaliforniathefirststatetoallowcannabisuseformedicinalpurposes.

OncenamedVolunteeroftheYearbytheAIDSwardofSanFranciscoGeneralHospital,Maryplayedsurrogatemotherandgrandmothertothesickanddying,offering her “kids” (as she called them) not just free, “magically delicious”brownies that cured their nausea and helped them eat, but also the intangibletouchof humankindness that brings hope in the face of pain anduncertainty.According to longtime friend and fellow activist Dennis Peron,Mary got herstart in the early ‘80s and at her height bakedmore than 1,500 brownies permonth,allof them infusedwithmarijuana trimandshakesupplied for freebyphilanthropic local dealers and growers. Her tiny apartment building couldn’tcontainthesmellofallthatbaking,leadingtoherfirstarrestonthestreetwhilecarryingasackofbrowniesthatshemeanttodistributeduringhernexthospitalrounds.

Each time she was arrested, Mary Rathbun called bullshit, arriving for courtadornedinpot-leafjewelryandpro-legalizationbuttonsandbasicallydaringtheprosecutorstofindaSanFranciscojurythatwouldconvictalittleoldladyforbringingbrowniestoAIDSpatients.Onlytwiceweretheysuccessful,andeachtimeMarywassentencedtocommunityservice—notexactlyapunishmentforawoman who selflessly worked to help others until she died in 1999 at ageseventy-seven. Indeed, in Brownie Mary’s eyes, community service was thereasontheyhadbustedherinthefirstplace!

So letusnever forget thatbeforemedicalmarijuanawaseveran“industry,” itwasacrime,andthatbravefreedomfighters likeMaryRathbunturnedoutlawnotjustbecausethelawwaswrong,butalsobecauseitwasamatteroflifeanddeathforsomeonetheyloved.NobodyneedstomakethatchoiceinCalifornia

today,butinmostofAmerica,countlessBrownieMarydisciplesfacethesamedecision:whether to serve the needs of a loved one, even if itmeans runningafoulof the law.Naturally,mostdo it just for a single suffering soul, be it anuncle, a wife, a son, a grandmother, or a friend, but they do it, quite simply,becausemedicalcannabisworks,andsometimesnothingelsematters.

STONES16

1cupall-purposeflour¼cupunsweetenedcocoapowder½teaspoonbakingpowder¼teaspoonsalt3tablespoonsTHCOil(seerecipe)5ouncessemisweetchocolate,chopped1½tablespoonslightcornsyrup1cupfirmlypackedlightbrownsugar1tablespoonapplesauce3eggwhites2teaspoonsvanilla


2. In a small bowl,mix together the flour, cocoapowder, bakingpowder, andsalt,andsetaside.

3.Pour theTHCOiland thechoppedchocolate intoadoubleboileroverhighheat. As the water boils in the lower pan, whisk the chocolate and oil untilmelted and smooth. Remove from heat, and whisk in the corn syrup, brownsugar, and applesauce. Stir in the egg whites and vanilla. Beat the mixturevigorouslyuntilsmooth,thenstirintheflourmixtureuntilwellincorporated.

4.Greasea9-by-13-inchbakingpan.Pourthebatterintothepan.Bakefor18to23minutes,oruntil thecenterof the top isalmost firmto the touch.Letcool.Enjoy.

GREATGANJAPUMPKINPIERecipefromChefRa

Afewyearsago, the townofMorton, Illinois,washitby torrential rainstormsthatdevastatedthepumpkinharvest.Mortonisknownasthepumpkincapitalofthe United States, since most of the canned pumpkin Americans consume ispacked and shipped from there. The pumpkin shortage threatened pie-makersnationwide, prompting hoarding homemakers to buy up all available cannedpumpkinandauctionitoffoneBay.That’swhyifyoutrulylovepumpkinpie,youmust learn to set aside a secret stash of canned pumpkin, so your sweetsatisfactioncanneverbeheldforransom!ThispieisbroughttoyoufromChefRa,withanicedoseofcannabutter that’llhaveyouseeing theGreatPumpkinthisyearforsure!

STONES6

¼cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)2eggs,beaten¼cupsweetenedcondensedmilk1teaspoonmolasses1teaspooncinnamon1teaspoonnutmeg1teaspoonvanillaextract¼cupfirmlypackedlightbrownsugarOne16-ouncecannedpumpkinOne9-inchunbakedpiecrust(seeGreenButteryPiecrust)


2.Inasmallsaucepan,meltthecannabutteroverlowheat.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethebeateneggs,milk,molasses,cinnamon,nutmeg,vanilla, brown sugar, and pumpkin, andmixwell.Add the cannabutter to the

mixtureandstirtocombine.Pourthemixtureintothepiecrust.Bakethepiefor50minutesoruntilfillingisset.

CHEECHANDCHONG“NICEDREAM”ICECREAM

This veteran stoner duo has ingested cannabis in everyway imaginable, so ofcourse their favorite treat would be a dish so decadent you’ll dream about iteverynight.

Gettingstonedoffoficecreamsoundslikealate-nightfantasyspawnedbysomekiller bong sessions.But lo and behold, it’s not an impossible dream, like themythicalbeer smoothieorabsinthepopsicle—ganja icecream iseasy tomakeandit tastesgreat!Allyouneedisadream,somedankherb,andanice-creammaker,whichwe have invested in.How else couldwe re-create the infamousfrozendessertfromthe1981movieNiceDreams?

Marijuana-lacedicecreamisintegraltotheplotofthismadcapstonercomedy,wherewefindCheechandChongworkingatanice-creamstandnamed“HappyHerb’sNiceDreams.” In themovie, experimentalmarijuana from a characternamedWeird Jimmy is transformed into the aforementioned ice cream,whichCheechandChongthensell,makingtonsoflootandmeetinghotgirls.Spoileralert: The pair have stoned misadventures while being chased by SergeantStedanko,gettrappedinamentalhospital,andendupworkinginastripclub.

After watching the movie, we were so intrigued by the imaginary icedconcoction that we just had to try to make some for ourselves. After muchexperimenting with cannabis, we stumbled upon a real-life recipe for “NiceDream” Ice Cream from the wonderful folks at the Wo/Men’s Alliance forMedicalMarijuana (Wamm.org). So get aDVDofNiceDreams andwatch itwhile you enjoy a bowl of its namesake dessert.Better yet, invite a bunch offriendsoverandmakeitanice-creamsocial!

MAKESABOUT1QUART

4cupshalf-and-half2tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)

½teaspoonvanillaextract1cupsugar½teaspoonsalt

OPTIONALADD-INS

¼cupchocolatechips¼cupchoppedpecans¼cupcrumbledcookiesorcandybarpieces

1.Pourhalf-and-halfintoalargepotoverhighheat.Scalduntilbubblesformatedges.Removefromheat.

2.Melt thecannabutter into thehothalf-and-half.Addvanilla, sugar,andsalt.Coverandrefrigeratefor30minutes.

3. Freeze according to the directions for your ice-cream maker, adding inchocolatechips,pecans,cookies,orcandybarpieces,asmanufacturersuggests.

FANTASTICALFUDGERecipefromMaryAught-Six

Sinfullysweetandirresistiblycreamy,thisfudgeisstraightoutoftherealmoffantasy. Concocted by Mary Aught-Six to help her ailing father, these treatscombinedhisfavoritedessertwiththemedicineheneededtofeelbetter.FudgewasinventedinAmericaandfirstsoldin1886foramerefortycentsperpound.Since then, it’sbecomeapopulargiftassociatedwithresort townsallover thecountry.Sothenexttimeyougosomewheretouristy,whynotbringalongalowdose of this tasty and easy-to-transport dessert that packs an undoubtedlypsychedelic effect? The best fudge boasts a creamy texture, not a grainymouthfeel, so we’ve added the marshmallow cream to achieve a smoothsweetness.

STONES15TO20

6tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)2cupssugar2/3cupevaporatedmilkOne12-ouncebagsemisweetchocolatechipsOne7-ouncejarmarshmallowcream1teaspoonvanillaextract½cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans(optional)

1.Inasaucepanoverhighheat,combinethecannabutter,sugar,andevaporatedmilk,andbringtoaslow,rollingboilfor5minutes,stirringconstantly.

2. Remove the mixture from heat and immediately stir in chocolate chips,marshmallowcream,vanilla,andnuts.Stiruntilthechocolatemelts,about3to5minutes.

3.Pourtheliquidysweetnessintoa9-by-9-inchpanlinedwithparchmentpaperandchillcompletely,thencutintosquares.

CHEWYCANNABISCARAMELSRecipefromEdMurrieta

EarlyAmericansettlerscookedsugarandwatertogetheruntiltheycaramelizedintoabasichardcandy.Somestonerheroeventuallycamealongandfiguredoutthataddingbutterandcreammadeagooey,chewycandy,andthecaramelwasborn. Our cannabis candy recipe is easy to make—you just need a candythermometer—andsincethere’salotofcannabutterinvolved,itcanreallypackawallop.Becarefulthough—unlikemarijuana,thisconfectioncanprovetobeaddictive!You’llwant todrizzle itover icecream,yogurt,apples,maybeevenanoldlibrarybook…Betteryet,drizzlethiscarameloverthetopofatrayofuncooked brownies to create an ultra-luxurious ribbon that will bake upbeautifully.Justlikeyouwill,aboutanhourafteryoueatthem!

MAKESATLEAST2DOZEN1½-INCHCARAMELS

½cupSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)1cupheavycream1cupgranulatedsugar½cupfirmlypackedlightbrownsugar½cuplightcornsyrup½cupevaporatedmilk1teaspoonvanillaextractSeasalt,choppednuts,asprinkleofgroundredchiliorcardamom,meltedchocolate,fordippingortopping(optional)

Equipment:Candythermometer

1.Lineashallowpan(8by8inchesor10by12inches)withfoil.Greasethefoillining.Setaside.

2. In a heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over high heat, combine thecannabutter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and

evaporatedmilk. Stir constantly and bring to a boil, until themixture reaches250°Fonacandythermometer.Removethesaucepanfromheatandstir inthevanilla.

3.Immediatelypourthecaramelevenlyintothefoil-linedpan.(Ifyou’dliketoaddoneof theoptional toppings,dosonow.)Let thecaramelcoolcompletelybeforecuttingitinto1½-inchsquareswithalightlyoiledknife.(Ifyou’dliketodrizzle your caramel over ice cream or a pan of brownies, then use itimmediatelyafteryouremoveitfromtheheat.)Wrapeachcandyindividuallyinwaxpaperandstoreinacoolplace.Refrigerateifdesired.

CHAPTER6:CANNABISCOCKTAILS

Whether it’s time to kick back and relax after a hard day or to kick-start aweekendcelebrationwithfriends,it’snicetoknowyoucanskipthealcoholandsipanintoxicatingdrinkpoweredbyliquidcannabisinstead.Luckily,cannabisissuchaversatileingredientthatit’seasytoenjoyitinavarietyofbeverages,hotandcold,withboozeorwithout.Soifyou’relookingforahightimewithoutthe hangover, try one of these psychoactive smoothies for a nice relaxingexperience.Cannabisinfusesnicelyintococonutmilkasthebasisforavarietyof tropical cannabis cocktails.Whole cow’smilk can alsobe simmeredgentlywithcannabis,thenstrained,tocreateaglassof“warmmilk”thatwillhaveyoucountingpsychedelicsheepinnotime.

Andforthosewholoveagoodtipple,we’veincludedafewreal-dealcocktailstoo. The active ingredients in cannabis can be infused into alcohol easily, butwithoutheatasacatalystfortheinfusion,thesebrewswillbepsychoactivebutnot super-potent. Start by steeping your stash in vodka, rum, or gin, thensubstituteyourcannabis-infusedboozeinanycocktailrecipethatusesthestuff,andallofasuddenyou’reamarijuanamixologist!

CREAMYCANNABISSMOOTHIERecipebyChefRa

LongtimeHighTimesfoodcolumnistChefRainventedthisrecipeataFourthofJuly celebration and parade in theMidwest, where he needed a nonalcoholic,nourishing drink to sip throughout the day. Smoothies are extremely versatileandconvenient,andyoucanexperimentwithmanyvariationsonthisrecipebyadding different fruits and spices. When you’re hungry but don’t feel likecookingabigmeal,smoothiescantideyouover,thoughthisparticularsmoothiemay leave you feeling hungrier than when you started. Serve this frosty-coldfruitycannabis-infusedtreatonahotdaywhentheideaofturningtheovenonistoomuch to bear. The dairy and banana combination alsoworkswonders forsoothing a sensitive stomach,making this recipe one ofmy favorite hangoverremedies. So the next timeyou’ve partied too hard and are feeling it the nextmorning,blendupthisdrinkandcallinsickfortheday.

STONES2

4tablespoonsSimpleCannabutter(seerecipe)2cupsmilk⅓cuphalf-and-half½cupplainyogurt1banana½cupfreshblueberries½cupfreshstrawberries2teaspoonshoney6icecubes

1.Inasautépan,meltcannabutteroverlowheat.

2. Place themelted butter in the blender with themilk, half-and-half, yogurt,banana,blueberries,strawberries,andhoney.Blendthismixtureuntilsmooth(atleast 1½minutes in a high-powered blender).Then,with the blender running,

dropintheicecubes,oneatatime,untiltheconsistencyissmooth.

SHIVA’SSATIVABHANGBhangisatermthatcanrefertoeitherthefloweringtopsofthefemalecannabisplant or a special elixir made from them. Enjoyed for thousands of years byHindus, thisspiritually inspiredcannabis-infusedlibation isbestenjoyedwarmandistraditionallydrunkatthecelebrationofHoli,whichhonorsLordShiva,aHindugodwho’sknownforhisloveofcannabis.Theannualspringcelebrationincludesaneveningofbonfiresandacarnivalofcolor,wherepeopledecorateeach other with brightly colored pigments and dyes. It’s a day when socialconventions are set aside, and things usually forbidden (such as cannabis) areindulgedin.SocelebrateyourownHolifestival,andservethisdeliciousspiceddrink.Cannabisinfuseseasilyintothewholefatofmilk,andyoucanusecow’sorgoat’smilkforthisbasicrecipe.

STONES2

1ouncecannabis(freshleavesandflowersofafemaleplantpreferred)4cupswarmmilk2tablespoonsblanched,choppedalmonds⅛teaspoongarammasala(amixtureofcloves,cinnamon,andcardamom,availableatwell-stockedgrocerystoresorIndianspecialtygroceries)¼teaspoonpowderedginger½to1teaspoonrosewater1cupsugar

Equipment:Cheesecloth

1.Bring2cupswatertoarapidboilandpourintoacleanteapot.Removeanyseedsor twigsfromthecannabis,addit to theteapot,andcover.Let thisbrewforabout7minutes.

2.Strainthewaterandcannabisthroughapieceofcheesecloth,andreservethewater.Squeezetheleavesandflowersbetweenyourhandstoextractanyliquidthatremains.Addthisextracttothewaterandsetthewateraside.

3. Place the leaves and flowers in amortar and add 2 teaspoons of thewarmmilk.Slowlybutfirmlygrindthemilkandleavestogether.Strainthemarijuanathroughcheesecloth,squeezingoutasmuchmilkasyoucan.Repeatthisprocessabout4to5times,settingasidethestrainedmilkasyougo,untilyouhaveusedabout½cupofmilk.Setthismilkaside.

4.Bythistimethecannabiswillhaveturnedintoapulpymass.Addthealmondsandanother2teaspoonswarmmilk.Grindthisinthemortaruntilafinepasteisformed. Squeeze this paste through the cheesecloth and collect the extract asbefore.Repeatthisprocessafewmoretimes,settingasidethemilkasyougo,untilallthatisleftaresomefibersandnutmeal.Discardtheresidue.

5. Now combine the extract with the infused milk and water you set asidepreviously.Addgarammasala,ginger,rosewater,sugar,andtheremainingmilk.Warmitupinasaucepanforabout3minutes,thenserveandenjoy.

ALMONDJOYThissensualdrinkpacksapunchwithoutalcohol,butifyouwanttoaddsomeliquortothemix,KahlúaorAmarettowouldmatchtheflavorprofile.Adessertcocktail, this recipe can substitute for a sweet treat after a nice meal. Thisnondairyconcoctionisalsosuitableforvegansandthelactose-intolerant.Usingstore-bought almondmilkworks fine, but if you’d like tomakeyour own, allyouneedtodoissoakonepartalmondsintwopartswaterovernight.Rinsethealmonds,thenaddthemtoablenderwithfreshwater,andblendonhighfortwominutes.Strain throughcheesecloth,squeezinghard togetall the liquidoutofthealmondpulp.Addafewdropsofalmondextract,andyourmilkisready!Itwillstaygoodinthefridgeforseveraldays…justshake(rattleandroll)beforeusing.

STONES2

2gramscannabisshakeorbud,finelyground7fluidouncescoconutcream¼cupchocolatesyrup1pintalmondmilkWhippedcream,mint,andstrawberries,forgarnish(optional)

Equipment:cheesecloth

1. Infuse the coconut cream. You’ll need to make what the French call a“bouquetgarni,”oranherbbundle,butinthiscase,“bouquetganja”wouldbethe appropriate term. Grind your herb and wrap it in cheesecloth, tying thebundleclosedsoyouhavea“teabag.”Makesurethestringislongenoughtotietothepan’shandlesoyoucanretrievethe“bouquetganja”later.Cookitslowlywiththecoconutcreaminasmallsaucepanoveraverylowflameforatleast2hours, andup to 4 hours if youhave the time.After the infusion is complete,removethe“bouquetganja”anddiscard.

2.Combinethecoconutcreamwiththechocolatesyrupandalmondmilk.Shake

in a shaker with ice. Strain and garnish with whipped cream, mint, andstrawberries,ifdesired.

HASHHOTCHOCOLATETheDutch are famously tolerant of cannabis use, permitting consumption andsales in small cafés known as “coffeeshops.” Many people from around theworldhavevisitedAmsterdamandbeeninspiredtoworktowardfreedomforallfans of cannabis after observing commonsense Dutch policy. Responsiblemarijuanauserswanttobetreatedlikecustomers,notcriminals,andtheDutchhaveproventhatsuchasystemcanwork.

If you can’t make the pilgrimage just yet, why not bring the coffeeshopexperience home with this Amsterdam-inspired hash-infused hot cocoa? Afavorite in thefinestcoffeeshops, includingonebelovedbutnowdefunctgem,Coffeeshop Chocolata, nothing warms the soul on a chilly night in theNetherlands like a sweet blend of high-quality chocolate and high-grade hash.FormerlylocatedontheSpui,CoffeeshopChocolataspecializedinscrumptiousedibles and a hashhot chocolate thatwould sendyouout into the rainwith ablissed-out smile on your face. Chocolata simply melted its already amazinghash truffles into its equally amazing hot chocolate, but this saves you all thetroubleofmakingtruffles.

STONES4

1quarthalf-and-half4gramskiforfood-gradeunpressedhashOne12-ouncebagchocolatechipsPinchofsalt1teaspooncinnamon1teaspoonsugarWhippedcreamormarshmallows,forserving(optional)

In amedium saucepan,warm the half-and-half over low heat.Add the kif orunpressedhashandchocolate.Whiskuntilallthechocolatehasmelted.Addthesalt,cinnamon,andsugar.Topwithwhippedcreamormarshmallows,ifusing.

RAWCANNABISFORHEALTH

USINGFRESHCANNABIS

Aswesaidbefore, therearea lotofhealthbenefits to ingesting rawcannabis.It’seasiestandtastesbesttoconsumerawcannabisasjuice,justasmanyhealth-consciouspeopledrink juice fromkale,carrots,wheatgrass,etc.Theemergingresearch seems to indicate that patients needingmedicalmarijuana can absorbmore acidic cannabinoids through raw juice while avoiding an uncomfortablereactionfromthepsychoactivityofneutral,ordecarboxylated,THC.Anydryingorheatingofcannabisaffects thecannabinoids, formingTHCfromTHCacid.Other important enzymes are present in raw cannabis, and heating or dryingthemdegradestheirnutritionalvalue.So,whileit’sabsolutelynecessarytodryandcureyourbudsforasatisfyingsmokeoramuscle-relaxingedible,ifyou’dlike touse rawcannabisasanutritionalsupplement, juicingyour leaves is thewaytogo.(SeeCannabisHealthJuice,WildWeedSmoothie,andLawnmowerfor recipes using raw cannabis.) PopularizedbyDr.WilliamCourtney andhispartnerKristenPeskuski,rawcannabisleavesandfreshflowersarejuicedalongwithcarrots,apples,lemons,etc.andconsumedthreetofivetimesadayaspartof a regimen that greatly increases the amount of cannabidiol available to thepatient.It’sespeciallygoodforthosewhoneedimmunesystemsupportoranti-inflammatorymedicine.Thedoctorrecommendsjuicingfifteentotwentyleavesperday.The juice canbe frozen for later useor stored in the fridge forup tothreedays,although it’smostmedicinalwhenfresh.Alwaysuseorganic fruitsandvegetableswheneverpossibleforthemosthealthfuljuice.

CANNABISHEALTHJUICEWhileacentrifugal-typejuicerwillworkforthisrecipe,masticatingjuicersaremoreefficient.RecommendedbrandsincludeOmega,Champion,andBreville.

SERVES2(youwon’tgetstonedfromrawpot)

15to20green/rawpalm-sizemarijuanaleaves(optimallyfromaplant70to85daysold)2rawmarijuanaflowers/buds,2to4incheslong,whentheglandsareclearandturningtowardmilky(butnotyetamber)Juicefrom½lime2greenapples,coredbutnotpeeled,andcutintochunkstofitthejuicer12largecarrots1Asianpear(optional)

1.Take several leavesand fold them together tomakea largerclumpofplantmatter,thenrunthisclumpofleavesthroughavegetablejuicer.Next,breakupthebudsandaddthem,too.Finally,addthelimejuice,apples,carrots,andpear,ifusing.

2. Divide into at least five equal portions and drink at no more than 3-hourintervalsthroughoutthedayformaximumeffect.

WILDWEEDSMOOTHIEThisrecipewassentinbyClaudia,adedicatedrawfoodistwhocreditsitwithmaintainingherhealthandlongevity.Rawfoodistseatexclusivelyvegan,plant-basedfoodsanddonotheatfoodabove115°F,citingthebreakdownofenzymesatthistemperatureasagreatlossinnutrition.Nomatterwhatyourdiet,youcanalwaysbenefitfromincludingmorerawfruits,vegetables,andnuts.

Trythisgreensmoothieinthespringasawaytodetoxfromeatingrichfareallwinter long. Dandelion and stinging nettles are very high in vitamins andminerals,includingvitaminA,vitaminK,andiron.Watchoutfornettles,astheydo sting!Use scissors and tongs to harvest them and don’tworry, theywon’tstinginthesmoothie.Thelamb’s-quarterprovidesplentyofBvitaminsaswell.If you can’t find lamb’s-quarter, just double up on the stinging nettle orsubstitutechickweed(Stelleriamedia),whichgrowsmost of theyear.Ahigh-speedblendersuchasaVitamixisrecommended.

SERVES4(youwon’tgetstonedfromrawpot)

1.5gramsdrycannabisbudsor15to20freshcannabisleaves6to8dandelion(Taraxacumofficinale)leavesand2or3dandelionflowers(ifdandelionsarenotflowering,thenjustuse2or3extraleaves)6to8stingingnettles(Urtica)Handfullamb’s-quarter(Chenopodiumalbum)1tablespoonhigh-grade,cold-pressedhempseedoil½pineapple,coreandskinremoved,cutintochunks1mango,pitandskinremoved,cutintochunks1pear,coredandcutintochunks1orange,peeledandcutintochunks1handfulgrapes1banana,peeled¼teaspoonvanillaextract4or5icecubes(optional)

Place cannabis buds in a blender and grind until finely textured. Add all theotheringredientsand1½cupswater.Blendonhighspeedforabout1½minutesto completelybreakup thepineapple chunks and any seeds.Onahotday it’sgreattoaddafewicecubes.

LAWNMOWERIt’s called a Lawnmower because you’re “cutting grass” with vodka. FirstinventedbyagangofrenegadevegangrowersinMendocinoCounty,thisdrinkbalanceshealthwithhedonism.

STONES2

10to15rawcannabisleaves4largecarrots,cutintochunks2apples,coredbutnotpeeledandcutintochunkstofitthejuicer2-inch-longpieceofginger1largelemon,peelremovedandreserved4fluidouncesSimpleCannabis-InfusedVodka(seerecipe)Sliversofcandiedginger,forgarnish(optional)

1.Useavegetablejuicertoprocessyourpotleaves,carrots,apples,ginger,andlemon. Fold several leaves into a clump and push it down the feeder tube,followedbyapieceofcarrotorapple.Alternatingyour ingredientshelpskeepthecannabisfiberfromcloggingthejuicer.

2. Fill a shaker with ice. Combine 1 cup juice and 2 fluid ounces cannabis-infusedvodka,shakewiththeice,thenstrainintoashotglass.Makelemonzestby grating the peel of the lemon and top the drinkwith it. Repeat tomake asecondcocktail.Youcanalsogarnishthisdrinkwithsliversofcandiedginger.Cheers!

SIMPLECANNABIS-INFUSEDVODKA

Thecannabis-infusedvodkacanalsobeusedtoreplacevodkainanynumberofcocktailrecipes.

MAKESABOUT3CUPS

8gramscannabis750milliliters(afifth)ofvodka(Svedkaworksgreat)

1.Grindupcannabisandadd tovodka.Store inacool,darkplacefor4days,shakingvigorouslyeveryday.

2.Onthefourthday,boilalargepotofwaterandthenturnofftheheat.Setthesealedvodkabottleinsidethehotwaterandletitsitfor30minutes.Thewaterlevelshouldnotcoverthetopofthebottle.Thisheatofthewaterwillactivatethepsychoactiveingredients,furtherinfusingthealcohol.

3.Finally,strainthevegetablematteroutofthevodka,reservingtheliquidanddiscardingtheleafyremains.Useinanycocktailrecipethatcallsforvodka.

SIMPLECANNABIS-INFUSEDRUM

ThepointisnottoleachouteverysingleiotaofTHCuntiltheliquorlooksandtasteslikethebottomofabayou.Thepointistohaveagreatdrinkandanicehigh.Ifyourweedismoist,dryitforthreeminutesinanovenon170°F(oritslowestsetting)beforeyousteepittohelpreleasetheTHC.

MAKESABOUT3CUPS

8gramscannabis750milliliters(afifth)oflight80-proofrum

1.Grind theganjaand fully steep in the rum for4days.Store ina cool,darkplace.Shakeittwiceaday.

2.Onthefourthday,boilalargepotofwaterandthenturnofftheheat.Setthesealed rumbottle inside the hotwater and let it sit for 30minutes.Thewaterlevelshouldnotcoverthetopofthebottle.Thisheatofthewaterwillactivatethepsychoactiveingredients,furtherinfusingthealcohol.

3.Strainout thecannabisandreturn therumto thebottle.Use inanycocktailrecipethatcallsforrum.

HIGHTIMESTESTKITCHEN

JAMAICANMECRAZYRecipefromNatashaLewin

Asidefrombeingapotsmoker,I’malsoadrinker,andwiththatcomesmyloveofworkinginbars.It’sagreatwaytomakenewfriends(andsomeextramoneyontheside).In2010IwasnominatedforBestBartenderinNewYorkaspartofacontestthatpittedmeagainsttwelveotherhardworkingservers.Followinganonlinevote,thetopfour,includingmyself,hadtomakeoursignaturedrinksforapanelofjudges.Imademynow-famousJamaicanMeCrazyandwon—thoughIthinkitwasthepotleafgarnishthatreallytookthetopprize.I’dneverseensomanypeopleposingforpictureswithadrinkbefore.IknewifImadeittotheFinalFour,winningtheawardwouldbeapieceofspacecake.Ijustdidn’tknowtheleafwouldbethecelebrityintheroom,notme.Nocomplaintshere,though.I’mtotallyopenaboutmyloveofthegreenbehindthebar.Iwearpot-relatedT-shirts duringmy shift so that people knowwhatmethod of relaxation I reallyprefer.Sure,I’llserveyouadrink,butinmyopinion,what’sreallygoingtochillyou out after a longweek is some sweetMary Jane. So I try to subliminallyinsertmypreferenceforpotineverydrinkIserve—withorwithoutthepotleafgarnish.—NatashaLewin

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2fluidouncesSimpleCannabis-InfusedDarkRum*1fluidounceAmaretto3fluidouncescoconutwater,eitherplainorwithpineappleIcecubesPotleafforgarnish(optional)*UsetheSimpleCannabis-InfusedRumrecipeandsubstitutedarkrumlikeGosling’sorAppletonEstate

Combinerum,Amaretto,andcoconutwaterinashakerandstrainovericeinahighballglass.Garnishwithapotleafandenjoy.It’slikeapiñacoladawithoutthedairy.

BONGHITTERS’MOTAMOJITOMastersofthe“infieldhighrule,”thelegendaryHighTimesBonghitterssoftballteam takes the fields of NewYork’s Central Park as the tokin’ terrors of thecitywide publishing league. Annually pitted against media powerhouses likePlayboy,RollingStone,theOnion,andtheNewYorker,ourbelovedBonghittersrelyontheirtrademark“rallyjoints”toinspiretheteamtonewheightsofhittingand fielding, while intimidating opponents into making errors whenever thesweetsmellofnaturalgrasswaftsoverfromthedugout.

Overtheyears,Bonghittertraditionshaveincludedapregameomcircle,mascotDreddyDuckthrowingoutthefirstpitch,and,attheconclusionofeachcontest,ateamwiderenditionof“TakeMeOuttotheBongGame,”followedbyaclassicthree-part salute: Hemp, Hemp, HOORAY, Hemp, Hemp, HOORAY, Hemp,Hemp,HOORAY!

As far as the post-game celebration goes, the Bonghitters have adopted theMojitoas theirsignature libation,specifically thosepreparedbyCentralPark’slegendary “Mojito Man,” who makes the rounds on bicycle, dispensing coldbeverages—including mixed drinks from a battery-powered blender—toeveryone chilling in the park. A High Times fan for sure, the Mojito Mansurprised theBonghitterswith this special, cannabis-infusedMota-jitodrink tocelebrateabigvictoryoverarchrivaltheWallStreetJournalandevensharedtherecipesoyoucancelebrateathome!

A fun twist on an old classic, add some mota to your mojitos! The buzz issublime, and the sugar and lime compliment the cannabis flavor nicely. Somepeopleheat thealcoholor let theganjasteepforat least threeweeks,buteventhe lowest heat burns off alcohol quickly, and letting any herb steep too longresultsinbitterness.

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375millilitersSimpleCannabis-InfusedRum(seerecipe)4tablespoonssugar

Juiceof4keylimesHalf-litersodawater8sprigsofmintCrushediceSmallcannabisfanleaves,forgarnish(optional)

1. In a blender, combine the rum, sugar, and lime juice and blend on low forabout30seconds.Addsodawaterandstirtocombine.

2.Preparefour13-ounceglassesbymuddling2sprigsofmintinthebottomofeach glass, crushing andmashing it thoroughly. Fill each glass halfwaywithcrushedice.

3.Pourthecontentsoftheblenderovertheicetofilleachglass.Garnishwithapotleaf,ifdesired.Salud!

INDEXAlmondsAlmondJoyPhattyFinanciersApplesCannabisHealthJuiceLawnmowerAsparagus420Farmers’MarketRisottoRed,Green,andGoldRastaPastaAught-Six,Mary,(MORE)AvocadosGanjaGuacamolePicodeGanjaandNachosBaconBacon-WrappedPorkTenderloinLil’SnoopHotDoggyDoggsBananasCreamyCannabisSmoothieWildWeedSmoothieBeansHookahLoungeHummusMiniKindVeggieBurritosReggaeRiceandBeanSoupRoastedGanjaGarlicCannelliniDipBeefPot-andPancetta-StuffedBeefTenderloinSourDieselPotPieTexasCannabisChiliBeveragesAlmondJoyBonghitters’MotaMojitoCannabisHealthJuiceCreamyCannabisSmoothieHashHotChocolate

JamaicanMeCrazyLawnmowerShiva’sSativaBhangSimpleCannabis-InfusedRumSimpleCannabis-InfusedVodkaWildWeedSmoothieBlack,Bobby,(MORE)Bliss,Chef,(MORE),(MORE)BlueberriesCreamyCannabisSmoothieBonghitterssoftballteamBoudreaux, Ashley, (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE),

(MORE),(MORE),(MORE),(MORE),(MORE),(MORE)BreadKindBudBruschettawithPotPestoWake-and-BakeEggnogFrenchToastBroccoliCreamofSinsemillaSoupShroomin’BroccoliCasseroleBrownieMary,(MORE)Brownies,ClassicCannabisBruschetta,KindBud,withPotPestoBudman,EvanBurritos,MiniKindVeggieButterLong-SimmeringCannabutterSimpleCannabutterCakesBobbyBlackoutCakePhattyFinanciersPineappleExpressUpside-DownCakeStrawberryCoughCakeCannabidiol(CBD),(MORE),(MORE),(MORE)Cannabinoids,(MORE)Cannabis.Seealsoindividualrecipesactivecompoundsinchoosingfatsfordosageof,(MORE)eatingvs.smoking

flavorsandgradesofhempvs.historyofcookingwithformedicinalpurposes,(MORE),(MORE)petsandpotencyofraw,(MORE)safetyandstrainsofCannabisDay(4/20)Caramels,ChewyCannabisCarrotsCannabisHealthJuiceLawnmowerVeganCannabisCarrotMuffinsChanukahCheechandChongCheeseBigEasyEggplantAlfredoGanjaGranny’sSmokedMac‘n’CheeseMiniKindVeggieBurritosPicodeGanjaandNachosPsychedelicSpanakopitaRed,Green,andGoldRastaPastaShroomin’BroccoliCasseroleChickenCheetoFriedChickenChickenandAndouilleGanjaGumboTime-WarpTamalesChili,TexasCannabisChocolateBobbyBlackoutCakeCheechandChong“NiceDream”IceCreamClassicCannabisBrowniesFantasticalFudgeHashHotChocolateSexyGanja-DippedChocolateStrawberriesChristmas

CoconutCannacoconutOilVeganCannabisCarrotMuffinsCookies,JackHererHempCupcakes,FlamingSpaceDecarboxylationDelao,Mike,(MORE),(MORE)DipsGanjaGuacamoleHookahLoungeHummusRoastedGanjaGarlicCannelliniDipDosages,calculatingEggplantAlfredo,BigEasyEggsRed-EyedDeviledEggsWake-and-BakeEggnogFrenchToastEquipmentFats,choosingFinanciers,PhattyFishObama’sSativaSamosasFlour,WAMMMarijuanaFrenchToast,Wake-and-BakeEggnogFrosting,GanjaButtercreamFudge,FantasticalGnocchi,PotatoGuacamole,GanjaGumbo,ChickenandAndouilleGanjaHalloweenHash,(MORE)Hellen,Bobby,(MORE)Hemp,(MORE)Herb,Chef,(MORE)Herer,Jack,(MORE)HotDoggyDoggs,Lil’SnoopHuang,EddieHummus,HookahLoungeIceCream,CheechandChong“NiceDream,”IndependenceDay

JalapeñoPoppers,StuffedStonedKaleGreenLeafyKaleSaladSukumaWikiKushman,KyleLatkes,GrandmaPurps’sLaid-BackLawnmowerLewin,NatashaMac‘n’Cheese,GanjaGranny’sSmokedMangoesBacon-WrappedPorkTenderloinwithMangoChipotleGlazeMangoSauce,(MORE)Obama’sSativaSamosasWildWeedSmoothieMarijuana.SeeCannabisMayonnaise,Cannabis-InfusedMiss,Dave,(MORE)Mojito,Bonghitters’MotaMuffins,VeganCannabisCarrotMurrieta,Ed,(MORE)Mushrooms420Farmers’MarketRisottoMiniKindVeggieBurritosOmCircleStuffedButternutSquashPot-andPancetta-StuffedBeefTenderloinwithPortMushroomsPotatoGnocchiwithWildMushroomRaguPsychedelicSpanakopitaRed,Green,andGoldRastaPastaSativaShrimpSpringRollswithMangoSauceShroomin’BroccoliCasseroleMzJill,(MORE)Nachos,PicodeGanjaandNelson,WillieNewYear’sEveOilsCannacoconutOilTHCOil(Cannabis-InfusedOil)PastaBigEasyEggplantAlfredo

GanjaGranny’sSmokedMac‘n’CheeseRed,Green,andGoldRastaPastaPeanutbutterStuffedStonedJalapeñoPoppersPecansPotPralinesVeganCannabisCarrotMuffinsPeron,Dennis,(MORE)Pesto,PotPetsPiesGreatGanjaPumpkinPieGreenButteryPiecrustPsychedelicSpanakopitaSourDieselPotPiePineapplePineappleExpressUpside-DownCakeVeganCannabisCarrotMuffinsWildWeedSmoothiePorkTenderloin,Bacon-WrappedPot.SeeCannabisPotatoesGrandmaPurps’sLaid-BackLatkesGreenGanjaGarlicSmashedPotatoesMiniKindVeggieBurritosPotatoGnocchiSourDieselPotPiePralines,PotPumpkinPie,GreatGanjaRa, Chef, (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE), (MORE),

(MORE)Raquel,HempieChef,(MORE)Rathbun,MaryJane.SeeBrownieMaryRiceChickenandAndouilleGanjaGumbo420Farmers’MarketRisottoMiniKindVeggieBurritosReggaeRiceandBeanSoupShroomin’BroccoliCasserole

RumBonghitters’MotaMojitoJamaicanMeCrazySimpleCannabis-InfusedRumSafetySt.Patrick’sDaySalad,GreenLeafyKaleSamosas,Obama’sSativaSaucesMangoSauce,(MORE)PotPestoSweetandTangyBar-B-CannabisSauceWildMushroomRaguSausageChickenandAndouilleGanjaGumboLil’SnoopHotDoggyDoggsShadowShrimpSativaShrimpSpringRollsTomYumGanjaSmoothiesCreamyCannabisSmoothieWildWeedSmoothieSnoopDoggyDoggSoupsCreamofSinsemillaSoupReggaeRiceandBeanSoupTomYumGanjaSpanakopita,PsychedelicSpringRolls,SativaShrimpSquashMiniKindVeggieBurritosOmCircleStuffedButternutSquashTime-WarpTamalesStonercuisine,(MORE)StrawberriesCreamyCannabisSmoothieSexyGanja-DippedChocolateStrawberriesStrawberryCoughCake

Subcool,(MORE)SukumaWikiTamales,Time-WarpTerpenes,(MORE)ThanksgivingTHC,(MORE),(MORE)TincturesLong-SimmeringGanjaGlycerinQuickCannabisGlyceriteTomatoesKindBudBruschettawithPotPestoPicodeGanjaandNachosRed,Green,andGoldRastaPastaSukumaWikiTomYumGanjaTortillachipsPicodeGanjaandNachosTortillasMiniKindVeggieBurritosTurkey,MagicMarinadewithTHCValentine’sDayVinaigrettesBrownCannabutterVinaigretteMedicatedBalsamicVinaigretteVodkaLawnmowerSimpleCannabis-InfusedVodkaWalnutsJackHererHempCookiesWAMM(Wo/Men’sAllianceforMedicalMarijuana)WinterSolstice

TABLEOFEQUIVALENTSTheexactequivalentsinthefollowingtableshavebeenroundedfor

convenience.

LIQUID/DRYMEASUREMENTS

U.S. Metric¼teaspoon 1.25milliliters½teaspoon 2.5milliliters1teaspoon 5milliliters1tablespoon(3teaspoons) 15milliliters1fluidounce(2tablespoons) 30milliliters¼cup 60milliliters⅓cup 80milliliters½cup 120milliliters1cup 240milliliters1pint(2cups) 480milliliters1quart(4cups,32ounces) 960milliliters1gallon(4quarts) 3.84liters1ounce(byweight) 30grams1pound 450grams2.2pounds 1kilogram

LENGTHS

U.S. Metric⅛inch 3milliliters¼inch 6milliliters

½inch 12milliliters1inch 2.5centimeters

OVENTEMPERATURE

Farenheit/Celsius Gas250/120 ½275/140 1300/150 2325/160 3350/180 4375/190 5400/200 6425/220 7450/230 8475/240 9500/260 10

VALCORRAL

A ten-year veteran of High Times magazine, ELISE MCDONOUGH hassampled world-class cannabis cuisine ranging from infamous Amsterdamcoffeehouse spacecakes and award-winning medical edibles in California andColorado to the ganja-infused specialties of inspired home cooks. The artdirector forHigh Times’ Medical Marijuana magazine, she lives in NorthernCalifornia.

SARAREMINGTON’s photography is featured in numerous books, includingKokkari, D.I.Y. Delicious, and Vino Argentino (all published by ChronicleBooks).ShelivesintheSanFranciscoBayArea.

Textcopyright©2012byTransHighCorporation.Foodphotographycopyright©2012bySaraRemington.Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthisbookmaybereproducedinanyformwithoutwrittenpermissionfromthepublisher.

LibraryofCongressCataloging-in-PublicationDataisavailable.eISBN:978-1-4521-1348-7

Photocredits:SnoopDoggbyMaggieSt.Thomas;WillieNelsonbyChrisEudaley;CheechandChongbyWill Blochinger. Strains pictured throughout this book include WAMM’s African Queen sativa, SilverSurfer,andHazyKush.

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