Over the weekend, Rick and Morty fans took over downtown Los Angeles. MMA fighter Conor McGregor went down in defeat. And artist Banksy shredded one of his works right after it sold for $1.2 million. Now, what? Roll up some Strawberry Cough, order up some new Adidas, and stream the new Kurt Vile. Presenting —‘Hit […]
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To understand the history of cannabis in the United States, it’s crucial to examine immigration. Though many people associate the war on drugs with the Nixon or Reagan administrations, the truth is that the drug war’s history dates back nearly a hundred years, to the advent of the US Border Patrol. There’s a clear historical […]
It was back in high school when I first heard it on “America’s Most Blunted.” A new rule that would inspire a post-D.A.R.E. lifestyle for my work ethic: “Creativity. It’s a known fact that grass increases creativity from eight to eleven times. In fact, everyone finds that they’re more creative stoned than straight.” Need a […]
Fun fact: Cannabis can grow from a tiny seed to a 15-foot-tall tree in a single year — and those trees are coming down this month as part of harvest season. Each tree might yield three to five pounds of dried cured cannabis, worth maybe $5,000 total. More than the money growers make on big […]
The Roll-Up features Leafly editors Bruce Barcott, Ben Adlin, and Dave Schmader in a Friday morning roundtable about the week’s top cannabis news. Leafly Podcast The Roll-Up #54: Stealing Oregano From the Weed Store This week: Utah abandons Prop. 2, smash-and-grab thieves get ripped off by a Denver dispensary, infused gummies go bye-bye in Washington, and Elon […]
“A lot of infusion recipes require you to decarb (see: decarboxylation) your cannabis for four hours or overnight—or by using a crockpot,” says Flickenger. “I wanted a short method. I wanted something that wasn’t going to make my apartment or my client’s home smell like cannabis while prepping, cooking, or eating it.” The chef turned […]
As fans of Mad Men can attest, the phrase “I’m Peggy Olson and I want to smoke some marijuana” was the “Yes, Girl!” heard ’round the world. But, historically, television has churned out some rather uptight characters that we’d all agree could use a little somethin’ somethin’ to loosen up. Need to relax? Check out […]
October is that magical time of the year that brings out the best in America’s favorite pastime, as well as cannabis. While the top baseball teams match up in the Fall Classic, the nation’s most delectable sun-grown cannabis will be harvested throughout a season better known as Croptober. And just like baseball, the year’s most […]
Say goodbye to gummies, Washington—or at least start stocking up now. At a Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) meeting on Wednesday, regulators announced a major change to the way the agency views cannabis-infused edible products, effectively banning all hard candies, fruit chews, gummies, and stylized chocolates. RELATED STORY Try These Sweet & Sour […]
The first recreational cannabis licenses in Massachusetts have now been granted—but would-be customers will still have to wait a few weeks before the stores are open for business. On Thursday, regulators at the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voted to grant four final licenses to adult-use cannabis businesses, issuing one to a Northampton retailer and three […]
