Tinctures are one of the most versatile ways that patients can ingest cannabis medicine. People utilized tinctures through history. Before prohibition in the early 20th century, people used tinctures to treat ailments like menstrual cramps and arthritis. While they aren’t discussed as frequently today, this installment of The Herbivore shines a light on how to…
The holiday season can be busy: filled with travel plans, dinners, parties — the list goes on. Without proper care, the season can easily go from magical to manic. This is why so many people experience heightened depression and anxiety during the holidays. Beyond simple exhaustion, some might notice amplified loneliness, nervousness, inability to sleep,…
We’ve covered how to make infused cooking oil before — but what about cannabutter? Many would argue: nothing truly compares to the luxurious texture of butter. This cannabutter is sure to become your go-to recipe for all your baking and medicating needs. Anything with a decent fat content will carry THC. Thus, butter is a wonderful…
The infamous pot brownie: we’ve all experienced the boxed-chocolate powder, gooey texture, and undeniable skunky flavor. Baking pot brownies is a sort of coming-of-age in the cooking with cannabis world. Powdered brownie mix and assorted cannabis shake (an assortment of plant matter including leaves, stems and nug pieces) represent the classic pot brownie ingredient list. Unfortunately,…
When I was younger, my grandma would bake us the best granola. It was a combination of oats, various nuts, and assorted dried fruit. She would sometimes add coconut or brown sugar into the mix. The result was always a dense, flavorful hodge-podge of ingredients, with perfectly chewy oats. I would always look forward to…
Peaches are the perfect fruit for late-summer. Often harvested in July and August, these decadent stone fruits offer a mouthwatering blend of sweet & tart, with a hint of nostalgia. You can use incorporate them into desserts, savory dishes or just eat them fresh off the tree. One of our favorite ways to prepare peaches…
Hemp is often the underrepresented and underappreciated member of the Cannabis Sativa family. Historically cultivated for its industrial uses, hemp is distantly related to the cannabis that we are most familiar with at the dispensary. Industrial hemp may be used as a material, turned into an oil or even consumed raw as a food. Native…
Nothing quite says summer like fresh veggies. And with the Flagstaff Community Market‘s return, we have access to a bounty of fresh, local vegetables and fruits. Whether you’re searching for herbs, a bundle of bright flowers, or even local meats, you can find it every Sunday morning at 211 W Aspen Ave. Give back to…
Spring is upon us. While we welcome the longer daylight hours, warmer temperatures, and spring blooms, this time of year can also be hard on our bodies. A ticklish cough, sniffles, fatigue? Sounds familiar. You’re definitely not alone if April and May often mean feeling a bit under-the-weather. This beautiful season means more activity,…
The Herbivore is a new monthly feature all about how to incorporate cannabis in the kitchen. Medicating through cooking is an accessible and fun option for patients who want to avoid inhalation. While ingesting cannabis in food has been around for quite a while, the possibilities (thankfully) go far beyond the grassy pot brownies of…