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10 | Intro | Legalized it? By Mary Carreon 14 | 10 Spot top 10 productS

18 | recreatIonal pot IS legal | So Now What? By Chris Glew 22 | cannabIS almanac | Your Guide To 420 Events and Beyond! By Mary Carreon 28 | Where’S my Weed? | Tales of Pre-Legalization deprivation. Artwork by Aimee Murillo 32 | meaSure bb Store lISt 33 | top 10 Smoke Shop lISt 34 | hempy neW year! | Healthy cooking recipes from the kitchen of canna-chef Cheri Sicard.

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Legalize it?

It’s 2018. So does that really

mean marijuana is legal in California?

by Mary Carreon

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t long last, the day stoners have been waiting for has finally arrived: Recreational (or, as most in the canna-word would prefer you say: “Adult-Use”) cannabis is legal. HALLELUJAH! But what exactly does the Medical Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Safety Act (MAUCRSA) entail?

There’s a lot we still don’t understand about the new laws and it’s resulted in a whirlwind of misinformation.

But if you were to compare the current state of cannabis affairs in California to a relationship, we’re in the honeymoon phase. Everything seems lovely, people don’t need a doctor’s recommendation to procure cannabis anymore and you won’t get arrested if you have an eighth on you. But what’s being overlooked is the fact that the MAUCRSA is pretty controversial in terms of how the new regulations effect specific groups of people. Granted, it’s our first attempt at regulating the plant, so obviously there’s going to be mistakes, unforeseen problems and holes that need fixing. But will Lori Ajax and the Bureau of Cannabis Control hold up their end of the bargain and make things right? And are they aware of the (somewhat major) problems they’ve caused?

For instance, attorneys Marc and Craig Weisserman, better known as the Pot Brothers at Law, point out that the MAUCRSA doesn’t actually make cannabis legal. “Everywhere you turn, read and look right now says that cannabis legalization [in California] is here,” says Marc Weisserman in an interview. “That’s actually the furthest thing from the truth. Cannabis is only decriminalized up to an ounce for people 21-years-and-older to possess, but that doesn’t make it legal. It’ll be legal when people stop getting arrested for it, and we are nowhere near that.”

Despite the optimistic rumors, people can and will still go to jail for pot. Tied into that is the sad reality that only 19 states in all of California allow for medical and adult-use sales of cannabis. According to the League of California Cities, there are a total of 482 municipalities in the Golden State. That means 463 cities in California still ban cannabis outright. There are multiple layers to this problem. One being that bans disrupt the cannabis supply chain, such as manufacturing, distribution, transporting and cultivation.

This causes the price on cannabis products to sky rocket and problems with demand versus supply.

“We are predicting a shortage of legal cannabis,” says Weisserman. “When you look at the licenses that have been coming out the majority of them are just for store fronts and/or deliveries. The storefronts far outweigh the number of licensed cultivators and manufacturers at this point. If these newly licensed shops get caught buying black market Continued on page 12

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Legalize it?

cannabis in their shops they’ll get their permits taken away and will be banned from getting their license back for five years.”

The second problem with most California cities banning cannabis under these new regs is that it makes access extremely difficult—and access has always been an issue. Sean Kiernan, the CEO of the Weed For Warriors Project, predicts that three quarters of California is going to be dry thanks to the combination of city bans and regulations. Dispensaries and delivery services that don’t have a state license are forced to shut down—and in some cases completely uproot to a new city—if they ever hope to procure a state license. If they’re caught operating without licensure, they’ll be excommunicated from the industry.

“There are some severely disabled veterans in California who usd delivery services in order to get their meds,” says Kiernan. “Now many delivery services won’t even deliver a triple amputee cannabis medicine because it’s not legal for them to do so anymore. That triple amputee, then, has to go sometimes as far as four hours to get cannabis legally through the dispensary system. That to us is unacceptable.”

Kiernan also contends that the MAUCRSA makes the fight against veteran suicide and the over-prescribing of pharmaceuticals by Veterans Affairs (VA) a lot more difficult. “More veterans will be forced to turn to the VA for relief due to dry counties, high prices and taxes preventing companies from donating free medicine,” Kiernan says, emphasizing the fact that the new law has made it illegal for licensed companies to donate any free cannabis—even as samples—unless they pay taxes on it. In other words, companies would have to pay taxes on product they’re not making money on, which doesn’t work in any business model.

“Any proposition that turns the poor and sick into the opposition is wrong.”

So, the new law has made things a bit wonky to say the least. As a result, both Kiernan and Weisserman believe black market cannabis is going to thrive—at least until law enforcement starts receiving funds from the state to enforce it—because it’ll be easier to access and the prices will be substantially cheaper without the city, state and excise taxes tacked on. If you feel frustrated about this, Weisserman suggests calling your representative and telling them how the new law has created problems.

It’ll be interesting to see how the future of Golden State Cannabis unfolds. In terms of consumption, however, there are a few things that every cannabis user should know.

For instance, you still don’t have the freedom to smoke wherever you want. Smoking cannabis also isn’t allowed anywhere except designated smoking zones. So, you’re S.O.L in cities like Laguna Beach that have implemented city-wide bans on smoking. Unless you’re on your property or in a designated smoking area, you can’t smoke the flower in public—the same way you can’t drink in public.

Furthermore, there are no legal public consumption spots, like the infamous Amsterdam coffee shops, here in California. Yet. That is rumored to change soon, however. Hitman Coffee Shop in in L.A. is already on it.

The biggest no-no is smoking while driving. Somehow, California went until late last year without specifically outlawing smoking cannabis in the car. Thanks to a bill signed by Jerry Brown last Sept.

If you’re caught smoking herb or eating an edible in your car—even if

you’re not driving— you’ll be fined $70. How cops will know you’re eating an edible versus a normal, wholesome brownie is unclear.

But make no mistake: It’s been illegal to drive under the influence of anything, including cannabis, since forever. It’s also illegal to have an open bag of cannabis, a half smoked joint or other open cannabis product in a motor vehicle (vapes included, even though they’re discrete!). It’s similar to open container laws that prohibit drinking while driving. So, to repeat: smoking in the car is a no-go.

In terms of procuring cannabis, there are currently nine dispensaries in Orange County you can purchase herb from without a doctor’s recommendation. In Santa Ana you can go to: 420 Central, From The Earth, ShowGrow, SCSA, Bud and Bloom, People’s OC, MedMen OC, OC3, Blüm (formerly the Reserve OC) and the Source to get all your adult-use needs.

Rob Taft, the CEO of 420 Central, has been all over the news since Dec. 30—the day he officially got his state license. On Jan. 1 at 6:30 am people lined up to get their recreational cannabis with nothing other than their drivers licenses, or ID cards. “This is history,” said Taft.

“The ability to sell cannabis legally on the first day possible was just a hoot for us. To know that we can now serve anyone as of January 1is a freedom that we’ve never seen in our lifetime.”

But just because you don’t technically need a doctor’s rec doesn’t mean you should get rid of yours if you have one—especially if you’re between the ages of 18-20, or any minor with an adult caregiver, because that little piece of paper will grant you access into dispensaries. You’ll also have the benefit of paying lower taxes, too.

But the “Green Doctors” recommendations will only be valid for so long. Eventually everyone who wants to be considered a medical patient will need to hop on board the official medical-cannabis county ID card program, which costs about $100 to procure ($50 for someone on Medi-Cal). Although you’ll have to pay excise and local taxes, you won’t have to pay state taxes for your meds. It definitely seems like a lot of money for a medical card up front, but if you spend $100 or more a month on medical cannabis, the card will ultimately for itself.

In terms of edibles, the new state law limits product dosage for edibles to a cumulative 100 mg of THC per package (so 10 mg per edible) and 1000 mg of THC per tincture. For people who have major medical conditions (think Crohn’s disease, AIDS, PTSD, cancer, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, scoliosis etc) this is actually a huge problem considering most of these patients usually need a minimum of 1,000 or more mg’s of THC per day. If you have your recommendation, however, you’ll be able to access topicals or tinctures with up to 2,000 mg of THC, as well as purchase edible over the 100 mg limit. But only until July 1. Then the THC limits apply to everyone, including these patients, which isn’t good.

Lastly, under the MAUCRSA, anyone is legally able to grow six plants within their home and have an ounce on them at one time. So if you’re paranoid about smoking or ingesting chemical-laden herb (which everyone should be) you can now safely grow your own to ensure what you’re smoking is pesticide and Monsanto-free.

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Recreational Pot Is Legal.

So Now What?

A guide to the new state regulations by OC Weekly’s Best Cannabis Attorney 2017

By Chris Glew

“Recreational Pot is legal, but now what?”

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January 1, 2018 is a day that will ring in eternal glory through the cannabis halls of Valhalla. Recreational pot can now be legally purchased in the Great Green State of California. California recreational dispensaries opened their doors on January 1 for the first time, inaugurating what proponents say will become the world’s largest market for recreational marijuana. This change will usher in a new era in which marijuana consumption, distribution, cultivation, manufacturing and transportation will start to look a lot more like the heavily regulated alcohol industry. The vastly complex new regulations that accompany recreational marijuana present unlimited opportunities for the marijuana friendly community. In order to truly capitalize on the new recreational marijuana industry we must first make sense of all the new laws. Part one of the recreational pot puzzle is to understand who is control of all this reefer madness.

These are the three heads of the regulatory monstrous hydra. Each agency has promulgated very detailed rules for all those planning to hone their trade in this green new world. Lets start off with the Bureau of Cannabis Control and specifically the category of delivery.

The State of California has set up a massive army of pot regulators led by Lori Ajax, the marijuana commander in chief. The three main licensing authorities are the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing and the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch.

The Bureau of Cannabis Control is a branch of the CA Department of Consumer Affairs. The Bureau is tasked with licensing testing labs, retail for both storefront and delivery, distribution and microbusiness. CalCannabis is part of the CA Department of Food and Agriculture.

CalCannabis is responsible for licensing cultivators and managing the track-and-trace system. The Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch falls under the CA Department of Public health. The MCSB licenses manu-

The Bureau of Cannabis Control, (BCC), is charged with the management of Type 9, Non-Storefront Retailer and Type 10, Storefront Retailer licenses. Type 9 and Type 10 license holders are permitted to deliver cannabis goods to customers.

Primary Requirements: 1. A type 9 or 10 license holder may utilize the same physical location for both medicinal and recreational sales.

2. Sales, inside storefront or delivery, may only occur between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.

3. All marijuana must be in a opaque package when leaving the store.

4. Only an employee of the licensed facility may make deliveries, no independent contractors.

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5. Deliveries must only be made to a physical address.

6. No delivery driver may carry more than three thousand dollars, ($3,000), of marijuana goods at any time.

7. All delivery vehicles must maintain real time GPS tracking and be able to provide GPS logs to the agency.

8. Manned motor vehicles only and delivery vehicles must be enclosed; no motorcycles or scooter.

9. All delivery drivers must be 21 and over.

In addition, the Bureau has also very specific rules in place that prohibit drivers from consuming marijuana while delivering and not being allowed to leave the State.

Most of these things are fairly common sense but there are some additional details that will likely be foreign to most people currently operating marijuana delivery services. The Bureau has implemented very strict tracking requirements. The Bureau now requires documentation to begin with a delivery manifest.

The manifest log shall be as follows: A. The delivery request shall be generated at the time of a request from consumer and contain all of the following information: 1. Name and address of retailer.

2. First name and employee number of retail delivery employee who delivered the product.

3. First name and employee number of retail employee who prepared the order for delivery.

4. The first name of the customer and a retailer assigned customer number for the person re questing the delivery.

5. Delivery address, detailed description of all marijuana goods including weight, volume or any other accurate measure of goods.

6. Upon delivery, the amount paid including taxes and signature with date and time of person receiving delivery.

The Bureau now also mandates no roaming delivery services. The new rules require the delivery route to be from retail licensed premise to the delivery address. The delivery shall not deviate from the delivery path except for necessary rest, fuel, or vehicle repair stops. This new requirement will make logistics a lot more challenging for current operators under the medical laws.

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Cannabis almanaC Your Guide To 420 evenTs and BeYond BY marY Carreon California is arguably the best state in America to celebrate the herb. With an industry that’s fighting harder than ever to be recognized as legit, the cannabis events in California are superior, classy, wild, creative and judgment-free.

Furthermore, now that cannabis is decriminalized and you don’t need a doctor’s recommendation to procure or obtain cannabis there are hundreds of events that aren’t technically 420-focused, but are still epic places to celebrate your right to imbibe. Here’s list of cannabis events and fun places

to be stoned at in Southern California for the next several months.

Just remember: If you’re under 21 years old and want to go to a cannabis event, do your research and/or reach out to the event throwers to see if you’re allowed to attend before purchasing tickets.

Also, just because you don’t need your medicalcannabis recommendation, doesn’t mean you should leave it at home. It’s a smart move to bring it with you if you plan to smoke. It’s also cool to party safe, so don’t smoke (or drink) and drive!

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BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL PUBLIC LICENSING WORKSHOP Lori Ajax and the Bureau of Cannabis Control are hosting five public licensing workshops in January and February. The workshops will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses. The Bureau will be joined by other state and local agencies at each licensing workshop. The workshop schedule will include a brief overview and then transition to an open house where people can obtain information from and ask questions of different state and local agencies. The workshops are free and do not require registration to attend. Get in the know and get licensed!

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at 10am WHERE: Irvine Marriott; 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612 TICKETS: FREE!

WINTER NAMM 2018 In the words of Jimi Hendrix, “Music is a safe kind of high.” We live in a world where turning on the TV and reading the news triggers the need to escape. Thankfully escaping via music is still a thing and events like NAMM exist. NAMM is the National Association of Music Merchants, a non-profit association that strengthens the $17 billion global music, sound and event technology products industry.

The association and trade shows are more than just a place where professionals and music lovers go to learn about the latest technologies in the music industry. It’s a place where music thrives and the community gathers in support of one another. Watch live performances by your favorite musicians, and it’s possible you’ll meet them after the show, too. I mean, who doesn’t want to roll up a doobie and smoke with Slash? Make your rock n’ roll dreams come true at Winter NAMM—truly the happiest place on Earth.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at 10am WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center; 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802 TICKETS: Register for prices at namm.org

BRUSH TOKES PAINTING SESSION: NEWPORT PIER This class is a sign of the times! And perhaps the most radical class Orange County’s ever offered. For $40 you get a 11” x 14” canvas, supplies, step-by-step painting instruction and a sweet gift bag. This event is for people 21-years or older and it’s BYOC (Bring Your Own Cannabis) and BYOB. The address will be given to ticket holders only.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at 7pm WHERE: Brush Tokes Production Pl; Newport Beach TICKETS: $40 on eventbrite.com

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This is an exploration and celebration of cannabis, music and dance. You can think of it as a meditation through movement experience. There is no choreography—just lots of moving, feeling, and living within the bars of the music. If you love music and letting it run through your veins, this class is for you. For those interested, there will be legal ways to consume cannabis during this class. And for those who decide to imbibe there will be industry professionals who will can give you all the product info and how to properly dose. After the optional consumption intro, Brandon Anthony will then lead the group in an epic hour-long “movement to music: session, featuring music from many different genres and artists. The night will end with a closing party featuring vegan snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and a rocking soundtrack to keep the dance vibes going strong.

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 at 5pm WHERE: The Beat Box Studio L.A.; 11828 Teale St, Los Angeles, CA 90230 TICKETS: $20-$30 on eventbrite.com

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OC Cannabis VendOr expO Held in the spacious Santa Ana e-Sports Arena for an evening of learning and networking. There will be industry experts to help keep you updated on the rules and regulations during the first year of the new legal industry. Bring plenty of business cards!

When: Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at 5pm Where: e-Sports Arena; 120 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 tickets: $20 on eventbrite.com

420 MediCated MOVie night tOur Do you like getting high and watching movies? If that answer is yes, then this 420 movie night tour is meant for you. Get a one hour tour of Hollywood Blvd’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions aboard the E-Car Limo. Then attend a 420 friendly theater for “Medicated Movie MonDaze,” for 420 movies with a cannabis concession stand. Purchase legal cannabis products from local cannacompanies and enjoy them during a movie, like you would at home!

When: Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at 5:30pm Where: SoCal High Life Tours; 6140 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 tickets: $100 on eventbrite.com

eMerald COnferenCe: explOring the sCienCe Of Cannabis Do you like getting high and watching movies? If that answer is yes, then this 420 movie night tour is meant for you. Get a one hour tour of Hollywood Blvd’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions aboard the E-Car Limo. Then attend a 420 friendly theater for “Medicated Movie MonDaze,” for 420 movies with a cannabis con-

cession stand. Purchase legal cannabis products from local cannacompanies and enjoy them during a movie, like you would at home!

When: Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15-16 at 7am-5pm Where: Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina; 1441 Quivira Rd., San Diego, CA 92109 tickets: $400 on eventbrite.com

OC Cannabis VendOr expO Held in the spacious Santa Ana e-Sports Arena for an evening of learning and networking. There will be industry experts to help keep you updated on the rules and regulations during the first year of the new legal industry. Bring plenty of business cards!

When: Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at 5pm Where: e-Sports Arena; 120 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 tickets: $20 on theemeraldconference.com

2018 Cannabis Wedding expO After much demand, the Cannabis Wedding Expo is finally coming to LA. The Expo gives couples the chance to engage with progressive traditional wedding vendors and specialty cannabis brands to learn how to incorporate cannabis into their wedding day in classy and tasteful ways. From full blown Budbars to small nods to cannabis culture, attendees can connect with every vendor they need to make their day unique. Held at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in LA, the retro-chic venue offers beautiful spaces indoors and out that accentuate the trendsetting vibe of Southern California.

When: Saturday, March 3 at 11am Where: Sportsmen’s Lodge Events Center; 12825 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91604 tickets: $10 on eventbrite.com

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Best of Both Worlds Brownie by KanehCO: Not only is it loaded with 500mg of THC, it’s a rich fudge brownie and a chewy chocolate chip cookie in one. Say goodbye to the tough decision between the two, you no longer have to choose.

1325 E St Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-845-3420 *Website is through weedmaps*

From the Earth

Care by Design 8:1 sublingual spray: A tincture made from mostly CBD, a cannabinoid known to have huge medicinal benefits. A couple drops on or under the tongue for pain, anxiety, sleep or many other aliments is intended to aid in relief. It’s a new era and marijuana is now an alternative to Big Pharma and another form of medication, not just about getting high anymore.

3023 S Orange Ave Santa Ana, CA 92707 657-444-7336 www.fteoc.com

420 Central

Mega Queso, sativa flower cultivated by Nameless Genetics. One good whiff and you’ll think your head was just stuffed in a dirty gym bag. In my experience, any bud that smells like rotten cheese or stinky feet is exactly what you want to be smoking on for a perfect high.

420 W Central Ave Santa Ana, CA 92707 714-540-4420 www.420central.org

OC3 Dispensary

3122 Halladay St Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-754-1348 www.oc3dispensary.com

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2911 Tech Center Drive Santa Ana, CA 92705 949-238-4203 www.letsblum.com

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3242 S Halladay St Santa Ana, CA 92705 800-836-7768 *Website is through weedmaps*

MedMen OC

Though they have great products, the way the store is designed and operated is their secret asset. It’s bright, open and elegant, creating an upscale environment. Once you walk in, it’s like crossing the threshold into the Apple store of dispensaries.

2141 S Wright St Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-515-8506 www.medmen.com

Evergreen

1320 E Edinger Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-486-1806 *Website is through weedmaps*

Strain Station

Strain station has taken the claw game up a notch and replaced stuffed animals with cannabis products. They have token Tuesday, when they give one with each donation, but it takes dollars too.

730 E Dyer Rd. Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-477-6892 *Website is through weedmaps*

Super Clinik

Jungle Boys Jungle Cake, a sweet hybrid that I had to try simply because the name. The decision was a great one, as the jungle cake hit smoothly, leaving a high that lingered perfectly between that of a heavy indica and soft sativa.

2525 Birch St. Santa Ana, CA 92707 714-557-2050 www.superclink.com

New Generation

Speakeasy 710 vape cartridge (sativa): The high quality oil concentrate is concocted by their personal scientist, who has taken all the extra steps to create one of the best cannabis products on the market.

Bud and Bloom

3700 W. Segerstrom Ave Ste A Santa Ana, CA 92704 657-900-8200 *Website is through weedmaps*

People’s OC

Cheech’s Private Stash-Cookie Glue (hybrid): Who smokes that doesn’t want to smoke what Cheech from Cheech and Chong smokes?

1327 E St Gertrude Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-576-2150 www.budandbloomoc.com

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10 Spot

10 Spot has the best first-time special around.

2721 S Grand Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-582-3446 www.peoplesorangecounty.com

South Coast Safe Access (SCSA)

1900 Warner Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 949-474-7272 www.southcoastsafeaccess.com

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ShowGrow

1625 E ST Gertrude Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 949-565-4769 www.showgrow.com

Kannabis Works

2106 S Susan St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 Expected to open Feb. 1 Phone number and website-coming soon.

Top 10 SMOKE SHOP LIST Day-Day’s Smoke Shop

Smokeez Smoke Shop

With a massive inventory of all things used to consume cannabis, Day-Day’s exceeds the expectations of a standard smoke shop. In addition to a seemingly endless selection of pipes, bongs and other pieces, the shop has a wide variety of clothing, paint and merchandise. Smoker or not, they have something for almost everyone.

There’s no shortage of smoke shops in Orange County, which is why some are chosen by name and others by location, however, Smokeez in Santa Ana takes their customer service to the next level.

The owner personally responds to comments and reviews made online, individually addressing the situation or request. However, the name is common; don’t get confused by the others.

339 W 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 714-541-0996

A1 Smoke and Cigar

This South County shop is wedged between a nail salon and H & R Block, filled with high-quality glass, cigarettes, cigars and vape pens.

However, the owner is what makes this place stand out from others. He remembers what you like, knows everything about his products, and isn’t afraid to make sure you get a better product, even if it’s less expensive than your original choice.

22359 El Toro Rd Lake Forest, CA 92630 949-707-0638 www.smokeshoplakeforest.com

Ziggy’s Smoke Shop

It’s been almost a decade since the doors to this shop have opened; they take pride in their customer service and love for the community. They have a large selection of Heady Glass and you can buy some products online.

15451 Beach Blvd.

Westminster, CA 92683 714-379-9020 www.ziggysonline.com

The Pipe King Smoke Shop and Vape Store

Keep your mind out of the gutter, pipe king as in, smoking pieces.

They have great products and prices, which is why it’s easy to overlook the sometimes slow customer service.

For those looking to be the other pipe king, they have a toy or two to help out in the bedroom.

655 S Main St Ste. #205 Orange, CA 714-834-9577 www.thepipeking.com

Up In Smoke This shop has been around for decades and has locations in both Lake Forest and Costa Mesa. They have learned over the years what their guest want and don’t want. You can expect to find some silly merchandise that humors stoners, but they have all you need to put your bud up in smoke.

270 Bristol St. #101 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 www.tokecare.com

2301 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-617-5990

Glass Mahal

Instead of taking advantage of customers and trying to make the quickest dollar, this staff informed their customers of an upcoming sale, in which they would save 50 percent if they waited two days. That’s pretty cool in my book, and Glass Mahal?

So creative.

2263 Fairview Rd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-200-9348 www.legitsmokeshop.com

Habitat Smoke Shop This seems to be the neighborhood smoke shop, one where both the employees and the guests know each other’s names. Like many shops, they have a wide variety of merchandise to fit your smoking needs, but they also have cigars and other things for purchase- all at affordable prices.

17841 Beach Blvd.

Huntington Beach, CA 92647 714-916-0145 www.instagram.com/habitatsmoke

One Stop Smoke Shop

The name says it all, with the exception of actual cannabis for consumption, this store has all the necessities a smoker will need. They strive to have competitive prices and keep their staff well informed about the products they offer. In addition, keeping up with the trends is important to them, so if they don’t have something you’re looking for, simply ask.

18582 Beach Blvd #9 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-964-3400 www.onestopsmokeshophb.com

Reefer’s Smoke Shop

They have a great selection, awesome prices and knowledgeable staff. With an inventory carrying lots of unique and quality pieces. Plus with a name like Reefer, how can any stoner avoid checking it out?

1773 W Lincoln Ave Anaheim, CA 92801 714-616-3205

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Hempy New Year!

Healthy cooking recipes from the kitchen of canna-chef Cheri Sicard Around this time of year, people inevitably start looking towards altering their dietary habits, perhaps shedding a few pounds and generally vowing to eat healthier foods. This can present a challenge for cannabis edibles lovers as most commercial fare consists of sugar and fat laden nutritional wastelands. But indulging in medicated foods need not break your New Year’s resolutions as these healthy cannabis infused recipes prove.

Important Note: As with all cannabis recipes, home cooks should adjust the amount of cannabis to fit their individual dosing needs.

Find more information in my free online dosing class at www.Cannademy.com.

Cheri Sicard

©Mitch Mandell

Raw Chocolate Pudding You have to taste this recipe to believe it – rich, creamy, fudgy but with no dairy, no gluten, and no sugar! It’s even healthy enough to eat for breakfast!

Makes 2 Servings 1 medium ripe banana, peeled

2 tablespoons agave syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process

1/2 gram decarboxylated kief or finely ground decarboxylated hash 1 – 2 tablespoons water

Place all ingredients except water in a blender or food processor and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Blend in enough water to bring to the thickness of chocolate pudding.

Chill until ready to serve.

Cheri Sicard is the author of “The Easy Cannabis Cookbook,” “Mary Jane: The Complete Marijuana Handbook for Women, “and more. She is also the creator of the web’s first comprehensive online cannabis cooking course for home consumers (www.Cannademy.com). Her blog is www.CannabisCheri.com.

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Berry Hempy Granola Making homemade granola is so quick and easy, you’ll never buy the sugar laden store bought version again.

Makes 12 Servings 3 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes

3/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds

1/2 cup cannabis infused coconut oil

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1 egg white

3/4 cup dried blueberries

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together oats, almonds, hemp seeds, dried berries, and coconut. In a separate small bowl, whisk together cannabis oil, honey, egg white, salt, and cinnamon. Pour liquid over the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Spread in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until browned about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Store cooled granola in an airtight container for 2 weeks or more.

Mango and Almond Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a hearty, nutritious, protein-filled grain that forms the base of this salad.

This healthy vegan salad packs well for picnics or brown bag lunches.

Makes 4 Servings 1 cup quinoa

3/4 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup cannabis infused olive or vegetable oil Cook quinoa according to package directions.

1 cup diced mango

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and green parts) 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl, mix together oats, almonds, hemp seeds, dried berries, and coconut. In a separate small bowl, whisk together cannabis oil, honey, egg white, salt, and cinnamon. Pour liquid over the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Spread in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until browned about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Store cooled granola in an airtight container for 2 weeks or more.

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