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Editor’s Note
Thanks for picking up The Edibles Issue of the Leaf!
’Tis the season for joyful giving, but we must not forget to treat ourselves this holidaze.
Edibles are the gift that keeps on giving, with hours of giggle s and relaxation before restful nights. These long-term effects are especially beneficial before endurance tests like Santa photos at the mall, rushed wrapping seshes, or the ever-lovely office non-denominational “can we even say Merry Christmas” party.
Edibles are the OG party trick — and so much nicer than hitting the nog too hard. It’s way better to be the sleepy uncle than the buzzed brother trying to convince everyone of some esoteric conspiracy theory. Take it from me, as I approach three years of sobriety from alcohol. I attribute my strength to God first, and then edibles — both of which have helped me through so many difficult times. My journey through sobriety has reconnected me with the plant as a patient, and I’ ve found the biggest benefits over time come from edibles and eating FECO/RSO.
When Cannabis first reemerged medically in the 1980s, it was Brownie Mary who started infusing edibles for AIDS patients and others who were terminally ill. I say “reemerged” because 100 years ago — and for much of human history — Cannabis was used medicinally. Mary’s brownies paved the way for the pot brownie stereotype but also for a form of medicine that endures to this day.
How lucky we are to have an immense variety of delicious, potent, and consistent edibles. When I started the Leaf in 2010, the browni es and rice krispies came in X, XX, or the dreaded XXX strength, with no idea of THC percentages. Today, we can micro- or macro-dose with drinks, gummies, and candy that deliver the same experience every time.
LEAF!
“HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO HAVE AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF DELICIOUS, POTENT, AND CONSISTENT EDIBLES.”
While we might use these gummies to tune out a relative, they’re also the perfect gateway into Cannabis — making edibles the gift worth giving this year. Every adult I know over 40 has issues with sleep, pain, anxiety, seasonal depression, and a general feeling of “WTF happened to my joints?”
All of these symptoms and more can be alleviated with a Cannabi s-infused treat, and you never know who really needs a big dose of love and cannabinoids to truly feel the holiday spirit. You just might change their life with a gummy — I’ve seen it happen, which is why I’m so proud to share this issue with our Leaf readers — especially you! Happy Holidaze and Merry Christmas!
FLOWER
Sky High
Pineapple Chunk
CONCENTRATE
Knots Cannabis Perfect Game
EDIBLE
Good Tide Pineapple
Rosin Gummies
PREROLL
Knots Cannabis
Mac Herer x Jelly Ranger
Rosin-Infused Preroll
VAPE
Dank Czar GMO
“IT’S THE GUESTS, MAN ... FOR ME, IT’S BEING ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THEM — THEY’RE LIKE FAMILY TO ME.”
JUAN MARTINEZ
Juan Martinez is one of those people whose presence defines a store; in this case, Remedy Tulalip. The first two words that come to mind are legacy and loyalty. During my entire visit, not a single person walked in without heading straight over to say hi to him.
HE’S FROM EVERETT and has always called the Pacific Northwest home. His roots run deep, and his time at Remedy reflects that. Juan joined the team before the store even opened more than seven years ago. He was part of the original crew and has since worked his way up to floor manager.
The shop itself mirrors that same dedication. It’s organized, intentional and spotless. Every category is clearly labeled, with thoughtful subcategories that make the customer experience seamless. Rosin vapes are grouped together, infused prerolls are in one spot and there is an impressive selection of CBD, CBN and CBG products for those seeking medically focused options. You can feel the care and time that goes into every shelf and display, and it goes a long way with customers.
When I asked Juan what he loves most about working at Remedy, his answer came quickly. “It’s the guests, man,” he said. “For me, it’s being able to interact with them — they’re like family to me.”
When asked who he’d most like to share a smoke with, alive or dead, Juan thought for a moment.
“At first, I was thinking Snoop, but after considering it, I’d have to choose Bob Marley. I think it would be great to relax, sesh and listen to him jam.”
Store manager Jenn Ashman didn’t hesitate when explaining why she nominated him for Budtender of the Month.
“Juan is my right-hand man,” she said.
“He manages the team and helps the buyers with his client knowledge. He’s like our Dan from “Cheers” — everyone knows his name.”
So next time you’re in the Marysville area, hop off I-5 and stop by Remedy. Chances are, Juan will be the first to greet you with a smile, a story, and the kind of energy that makes a great shop even better.
TULALIP
THE HEART OF HOQUIAM
GREENDREAMS
“GREEN DREAMS IS ALSO ONE OF THE LARGEST DONORS EACH MONTH TO RESCUE CANNABIS CO., WHOSE FOCUS IS ENCOURAGING PET ADOPTION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AS WELL AS PROVIDING MUCHNEEDED SUPPLIES TO SHELTERS AND FAMILIES IN NEED.”
Take a 10-minute jaunt off of I-5 when you are coming through Everett, and you will find a jewel of a retail location in north Snohomish: Green Dreams. Plenty of good parking and great customer service await you! When entering Green Dreams for the first time, the vibe is great. It has a very friendly atmosphere; I’d even call it cozy. The displays are well lit and organized in a way that doesn’t overload the senses but still showcases all the variety you can imagine.
LEFT-RIGHT: MATT, MEAGAN, CHLOE, TUCKER AND DAVID
THE TEAM, led by manager Chloe Murphy, feels a lot like old friends hanging out while living the dream. But don’t be misled; they are very focused. You can tell each employee is invested in helping their community obtain quality Cannabis, building long-lasting relationships and properly assisting their medical clientele.
On top of that, all of these people are animal lovers, so well-behaved pets are always encouraged to come into Green Dreams with their owners. Check out the store’s website and social media for a bunch of adorable animal pictures. Green Dreams is also one of the largest donors each month to Rescue Cannabis Co., whose focus is encouraging pet adoption in the Pacific Northwest as well as providing much-needed supplies to shelters and families in need. I highly recommend visiting their site and Instagram to find out what you can do to help.
My main impressions of this shop: It’s streamlined and clean. Green Dreams features a lot of small-batch and craft farms while also stocking the biggest names in the industry. The huge selection of edibles and topicals is refreshing, and there’s even a freezer front and center filled with a variety of sorbet flavors and other frozen delights. The “Para Showcase” highlights supporting items for purchase, including a great selection of papers, glass, accessories and e-rigs that are very complementary and well priced.
Online ordering with the store’s system is a breeze, and while you are on the site, don’t forget to check out the specials. These deals feature an awesome twist: Military members, veterans and authorized medical patients are allowed to stack their standard discount with any of the specials Green Dreams has on deck. Personally, I think this is another way this shop shows the local community that they have a safe and supportive place to obtain their favorite Cannabis goodies.
We also want to give a huge wedding congratulations to Chloe and her new husband, William Schusser! These two are a true Green Dreams love story, as they met on her first day of work just over four years ago.
WHEN HEMP CHANGED THE RECIPE
Edibles have always carried a certain promise. They’re approachable, discreet and endlessly adaptable — chocolates, gummies, drinks, etc. For years, they’ve existed somewhere between medical and recreational, the wellness aisle and the candy shelf. The modern boom began after the 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp — defined as Cannabis sativa containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. That one policy shift opened the door to an entirely new category.
IN THE YEARS SINCE, hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC, delta-10 and more have shown up in gummies, chews and sodas sold everywhere from boutique apothecaries to gas stations. These weren’t the edibles found in licensed dispensaries; they were over-thecounter products marketed as “hemp.”
For a while, it looked as if the dream of nationwide access to manageable, lowdose THC had arrived — arguments within the culture notwithstanding. Now, that future feels less certain. In November 2025, Congress advanced a spending bill that effectively rewrites parts of the Farm Bill, capping total THC at 0.4 milligrams per container and banning synthesized or non-naturally occurring cannabinoids in hemp products. Federal lawmakers and regulators are reexamining the loopholes that allowed intoxicating hemp edibles to flourish.
Proposals circulating in Washington would redefine “total THC” to include THCA and other compounds that convert to delta-9 THC when heated, erasing the practical distinction between hemp and marijuana. If those changes hold, much of the hemp-derived edibles market could disappear.
For brands that dove into hemp, it’s an unsettling moment. Companies built around hemp-derived THC are weighing whether to pull products, reformulate or move under state Cannabis regulations. Many have operated in good faith within the ambiguity of the Farm Bill; now they’re realizing that window may be closing. Critics of the recent hemp wave say operators exploiting the “loophole” deserve the fallout, arguing that unregulated hemp companies undermine the broader legal Cannabis industry.
Consumers are caught in the middle. Millions have found edibles through hemp-derived products, drawn to their variable doses, predictable onset and broad availability. Yet the same qualities that made them accessible — minimal oversight and easy online sales — also made them inconsistent. As the rules tighten, some of those products will likely vanish, while others may reemerge under stricter testing and labeling standards.
"In November 2025, Congress advanced a spending bill that effectively rewrites parts of the Farm Bill, capping total THC at 0.4 milligrams per container and banning synthesized or non-naturally occurring cannabinoids in hemp products."
That evolution could be healthy. For years, potency has defined value in Cannabis, with higher THC seen as better. Lately, wellness culture, microdosing and a more mindful consumer base have started to challenge that logic. People want consistency and clarity over brute strength. The emerging idea of “functional THC” aims to meet that expectation by designing edibles around specific effects and balanced cannabinoid ratios.
Still, the regulatory shift will reshape the category. The wide-open era that followed hemp legalization is ending. What comes next is likely a smaller but more stable market — fewer products, clearer standards and a renewed focus on quality over novelty.
Edibles have never stopped evolving, but this is the most uncertain chapter yet. The law that launched them is being rewritten, and the industry built on its ambiguity is learning to adapt. Whether that results in a more mature market or simply a new set of boundaries, one thing is certain: The future of edibles is still being defined.
FIRE FOLLOWER
2026 GENETICS PREVIEW
AMERICA’S more than 3.3 million home growers and those abroad have a really epic lineup of flavors to chase into 2026 in their backyard gardens and garage tents. Legalization has put more diversity at the fingertips of more growers than ever in human history.
Online seed banks, direct website sales and events — like Terpnami in San Francisco — make it easier to drop in on your particular terp wave. Here’s what we’re seeing.
WHITETHORN ROSE STAYS FRESH
Dank, fruity Forbidden Fruit terps used to be out of fashion among connoisseurs. But just like ’90s acid-washed denim, they’re back in a big way in the winner’s circles at contests and in gardens.
You can bet that 2026 will be filled with fresh crosses of Huckleberry Hill Farms’ Whitethorn Rose. The award-winning cross of Paradise Punch and Lemon OG is appearing in more gardens as the southern Humboldt County team spreads the genetics far and wide. New public versions include Mulberry Rose.
Huckleberry Hill Farms founder John Casali gave “WTR” to a handful of elite farms — including Ridgeline Farms (see Blueberry Caviar x Whitethorn Rose) and Canna Country (see Country Rose) — and told them to make some magic with them.
“There is a winner in there,” Casali said.
LANTZ
GOES GLOBAL
Ridgeline Farms’ award-winning Lantz strain (Green Lantern x Ridgeline Runtz) is no longer a closely held genetic, so expect it to gain even more momentum in 2026.
Ridgeline founder Jason Gellman released refinements of the California State Fair and California Leaf Bowl award-winning strain via the Tangled Roots seed bank.
Gellman has worked his Lantz strain to the Grape Gas strain to make the new Cookies strain Blueberry Caviar, as well as Blackberry Caviar. We expect those extremely loud “caviars” to dominate in 2026.
NEWER BLINGIER ‘CANDIES’
The center of gravity in strain flavors sits over so-called “purple candy-gas” — dark, sweet, pungent varieties often descended from Gelato and Zkittlez. Global icon Compound Genetics knows what the people want. This month, they launch a new line of candy-tasting versions of their hit strain Pave (Paris OG x The Menthol).
“People love the Pave, and Compound hasn’t really done a super-candy-centered line of it,” Ruby Wagner, Compound’s marketing coordinator, said.
HASH DUMPERS
You can’t talk about 2026 trends without zeroing in on “hash dumpers,” which are flower strains that yield 5% or more of hash when washed.
Bloom Seed Co. is the biggest name to watch in the hash farming space. Their Melted Strawberries (GMO x Strawberry Guava) really lit up the Los Angeles dabbing festival Puffcon in October. With strains like Too Much Lime (Jealousy, Z, Lime and Headband), which just won second place on Nov. 9 at Masters of Rosin, it’s very much Bloom Seed Co.’s season.
Award-winning journalist/author and former Leafly Senior Editor David Downs’ monthly genetics intelligence dispatch.
RETURN OF THE GASSY OGS
Fans of green bud — with that iconic, late-’90s, lemon-pine-fuel stank — have refreshed options in 2026.
DNA Genetics has a new RP43 (short for Richard Petty) that is “kush, kush and more kush,” Aaron Yarkoni, co-founder of DNA Genetics, said. Yarkoni doesn’t care that rappers prefer purple candy-gas. He’s pursuing green, super-strong dope.
“We’re trying to make green weed great again,” he said. “People still love OG.”
Breeder Josh D, popularizer of OG Kush, has at least four new OGs to grow based on his high-performance Josh D OG stud “The Smooch.” Metamorpheus F2 is The Smooch x The Smooch for the most OG in 2026.
EVEN MORE DIVERSE TERPS IN 2026
Lastly, 2026 promises a new era of diversity as more home growers choose personal favorites over hype.
Commercial powerhouse Purple City Genetics supports this diversity with strains like Bubble Tea, a Terpnami-only exclusive for home growers with a really unique Z terp. Bubble Tea ((Rainbow Belts x Caribbean Cookies) x Akira) doesn’t make the cut as a cash cropper, but that’s irrelevant to a terp chaser with a six-plant garden.
“That’s the fun part of home growing nowadays,” said Auryn McCafferty, co-founder of Purple City Genetics.
“WE’RE TRYING TO MAKE GREEN WEED GREAT AGAIN. PEOPLE STILL LOVE OG.” -DNA
MULBERRY ROSE
PHOTO BY HUCKLEBERRY HILL FARMS
Here’s what North America is doing in the garden this month: Finish trimming. Static sift your kief. Make hash. Press rosin. Bake edibles. Purchase seeds. Cover crop. Test soil for deficiencies. Cold Full Moon is Dec. 4.
DEC. 2025 POT FARMER’S ALMANAC
PLANTZ
PHOTO BY RIDGELINE FARMS
LANTZ PHOTO BY RIDGELINE FARMS
THE GOLDILOCKS ZONE FOR EDIBLES
Many Cannabis newcomers who have an aversion to smoking are eager to try edibles instead. But, as any seasoned stoner can tell you, the potency and duration of edibles can be wildly unpredictable; there are endless stories of people trying Cannabis infusions and getting uncomfortably high. I’ve been there more than a few times myself, and the solution to achieving optimal stoniness is, unfortunately, not as simple as counting the milligrams of THC that are ingested.
UNPACKING how edibles work is like unraveling a box of cords. When it comes to eating or drinking weed products, it is essential to understand that the way edibles are made is not standardized — and neither are their effects from person to person or even day to day. Cannabis edibles can be a potent medicine that helps ease our mental state and relieve tension in our bodies, but dialing in on the correct dose involves research and practice.
CARRIER INGREDIENTS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Cannabis is lipophilic, which means it dissolves in fat (lipids), and hydrophobic, a word that describes substances that do not mix with water. Raw Cannabis doesn’t have the same psychoactive effects as when it’s heated through decarboxylation. This scientific process converts the cannabinoids into the active forms that we know best, such as THC and CBD. In creating edibles, Cannabis flowers or leaves are heated and then combined with a carrier — such as oils, butter, glycerin, gelatin or alcohol — to increase the absorption of cannabinoids. Combining cannabinoids with fat makes them easier to absorb and increases the intensity of their effects.
“The best fat to infuse depends on the person,” Vanessa Lavorato, an edibles expert and author of “How to Eat Weed and Have a Good Time,” said. “Everybody has a different metabolism, allergies, tolerances, etc. A lot of people love MCT oil.”
The onset and duration of a high with edibles is also in flux due to how our bodies metabolize cannabinoids. Drinks and tinctures can be absorbed by the mucus membranes in our mouths, which makes the effects come on quicker because they bypass the digestive process. Nanotechnology, which manipulates materials at a microscopic scale, is also being used to create Cannabis edibles that result in quicker onset times. This process wraps cannabinoids in layers of water and fats to make them more readily absorbed or bioavailable.
THE SPECTRUM
Looking beyond which ingredients manufacturers use to activate the cannabinoids within edibles, how potent a gummy, cookie or THC drink might be involves consideration of the type of Cannabis that’s going into the infused product. Cannabis contains many cannabinoids, but it also has other biologically relevant substances such as terpenes, which contribute to the plant’s aromas, flavors and effects. Products that contain all of the components present in Cannabis and do not isolate them down to one element, such as THC, are known as “full spectrum.”
Edibles can be crafted with plant material (leaves and flowers). But because working with this plant material as a base can result in a weedy herbaceous taste that many people do not find appealing, edibles made with Cannabis concentrates — such as distillate, rosin or ice water hash — are more prevalent in the consumer marketplace.
“Concentrates make edibles easy,” Lavorato said. “The hash maker did the work of removing the resin from the plant, then either decarb first or directly whisk the concentrate into a warm fat.”
Lavorato’s book includes a list of concentrates, outlining which are already decarboxylated and explaining how to do so for the ones that are not.
“The cookbook focuses on flower because that is what most people have access to, and it helps to understand dosing to start with a lower potency input,” Lavorato said. “I like to give people options so everybody feels included.”
“The cookbook focuses on flower because that is what most people have access to, and it helps to understand dosing to start with a lower potency input,” Lavorato said.
To create consistent products and completely remove the herbal taste of weed, many edible companies develop products with distillate. Distillate is a purified Cannabis concentrate that removes additional chemical elements of the Cannabis plant, focusing solely on one selected cannabinoid, such as THC or CBD.
“I like to give people options so everybody feels included.”
I have found that when a gummy contains hash rather than distillate, it doesn’t matter if both contain the same milligrams of THC; the hash edibles are more potent. This is likely because hash is a full-spectrum product. Cannabinoid scientists, most prominently the late Raphael Mechoulam, explain that the compounds in Cannabis tend to work more effectively together than when they are isolated. This phenomenon is known as the “entourage effect.”
THE RECEPTORS
Understanding how Cannabis works begins at the cellular level. The plant interacts with receptors found in almost every organ in our bodies via the endocannabinoid system. Endocannabinoids are the chemical compounds we produce internally, and phytocannabinoids are those derived from plants. Both types of cannabinoids bind to chemical receptors to help keep systems in our bodies — like our nervous and digestive systems — in balance.
When we ingest Cannabis, it is metabolized by the liver before it enters the bloodstream. It also transforms its chemical makeup into 11-hydroxy-THC, which is more potent than the delta-9 THC that is created when Cannabis is inhaled.
“The effects of an edible on the human body are different for each individual,” Cannabis cultivation expert Ed Rosenthal wrote on his blog. “It depends on several factors, including weight, experience, hydration, recent food intake, and overall liver condition.”
Our individual physiques and diets are a big piece of the puzzle in understanding how edibles might work. Research shows that those who are on high-fat diets like keto or paleo may feel the effects of Cannabis more, and that these types of diets can be helpful for people with digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, because of the ways the diets affect endocannabinoid receptors within our gut.
What you’ve eaten before enjoying a Cannabis-infused beverage or snack also affects how strongly an edible feels. Cannabis infusions tend to have a more substantial effect on an empty stomach compared to after a full meal. Finally, there are unicorns among us. Some people seem immune to edibles’ effects, regardless of how many milligrams they consume. One theory explaining this phenomenon involves individual metabolic differences. It suggests that these individuals may have higher levels of the metabolic enzyme CYP2C9. The idea is that those who have more of the enzyme break down THC faster, which means that they don’t feel the effects of Cannabis when it’s ingested.
EASE INTO IT
For me, edibles provide a hard reset, as if everything has been powered down, allowing me to disengage from negative thought patterns. Almost all types of Cannabis will make me more introspective, creative and alert, and edibles are no different from smoking Cannabis for me in that regard. What I do experience after taking edibles, however, is a deep night’s rest, likely because they help me stay asleep during the night.
I used to be the type of person who could tolerate extremely high doses of edibles. For a few years, I ingested Cannabis edibles almost every day.
These days, my Cannabis consumption habits have slowed down, but I still really value the freeing feelings that an edible can bring on both in terms of my psyche and my physical body.
While the process of finding the right dose is always bound to involve a bit of trial and error, the key is to start with a small amount and scale up.
STORY by ELLEN HOLLAND
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HASH FOR THE HOLIDAZE
Viking Cannabis
Candy Mac
Whoever said no candy before dinner surely wasn’t welcome in Santa’s workshop, where cocoa and Candy Mac are the breakfast of choice. Light gold and shimmering with terpy goodness, this gorgeous rosin bursts with sugary notes of candied kush, piney Mac and a lemony-vanilla gas that’s ready to light us up brighter than the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. That Norway Spruce is 75 feet tall, features 50,000 LED lights and isn’t nearly as high as we are from smooth, gassy hits of this rosin, which sent us floating in a blissful cloud of hashy joy that’s ready for the holidaze. @viking.cannabis
Dungeness Dank Glue Junky
When the holiday stress threatens your peace, it’s time for heavy, heady dabs that will cover the mind and body in a sedative, gluey funk of Cannabis bliss. Dungeness Dank’s Glue Junky rosin is beautiful, with a light golden color, a perfectly terpy consistency and bright, funky glue notes to jam up the mind. The first inhales are full of piney and gassy glue, with a thick and smooth vapor that fills the mind and body with clouds of relaxation. dungenessdank.com
Heavenly Buds Papaya Melonz #7
Golden and glistening like a hashy Christmas tree ornament, the Papaya Melonz #7 is a tropical vacation waiting in each dab. Oozing with ripe fruit, funky gas and notes of sugared-marker melon, this hash rosin teases the senses as a dab is loaded. The first puffs send a warm rush of smooth hashy fruit to the frontal lobes, filling the mind with a euphoric stoney bliss that’s the hash version of toes in the sand, delivering a mental vacation with each juicy dab. @heavenlybuds
111 Ranch Guava Nectar 159-73u Hash Rosin
The connection between Cannabis terpenes and the plant world is such that the same terps in a freshly picked and squeezed guava juice are present in this delectable and stunning hash rosin, which is truly worthy of the name Guava Nectar. A perfect golden square of translucent rosin, this hash stuns from the jar, teasing the senses with gentle wafts of ripe fuzzy guava and a soft tropical-banana-vanilla aroma that’s hard not to lick. The first puffs are bright and fruity, with a smooth and thick vapor that grips the mind and body in a firm relaxation, melting frontal lobes into a puddled body below. Euphoric but heavily stoney, this Guava Nectar is the perfect escape from the holiday rush, but not before presents are wrapped! 111ranch.com
Forget leaving cookies and milk out for Santa because this Grinch is all about the Who Hash. To celebrate the feeling of the season, we collected four of our favorite rosins to spread globs of holiday cheer as we close out the year on a high note!
RYAN ROSBURG
Ryan Rosburg is 46 now, but he was just 15 years old when he started melting glass. As a child, the now-glass artist was obsessed with fire and drawn to anything creative, so it was a natural progression for Rosburg’s artistic output to be led by the torch. Or, as Rosburg put it, “If I’m really honest, I would say that after I smoked weed for the first time, I really wanted to make things to smoke weed out of.”
HE SAID his biggest influences early on were sculptural soft glass legends like Lucio Bubbacco and Milon Townsend. He was inspired by the way they worked with scale and the attention to detail in the figurines they made.
Another major inspiration for Rosburg was the 19th-century duo from Bohemia in the Czech Republic, brothers Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka. The glass artists are best known today for their botanically correct models of plants that were commissioned for, and still remain at, the Harvard Museum of Natural History. In one amazing feat, they created around 4,400 glass models that represent over 830 plant species.
That inspiration took root for him in Colorado, where — while growing up and after just getting on the torch — Rosburg was fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of glass artist Homer Hoyt. Hoyt is worldrenowned for authoring his 1989 book, “Glassblowing: An Introduction to Solid and Blown Glass Sculpturing.”
He became a mentor of sorts to Rosburg, who said Hoyt was “helpful with advice and really kind. He was older in those days, but still very sharp and present. My first reamer and graphite tools were handed down from him.”
Rosburg continued to develop his craft in Colorado until 2016, when he landed at The Whiteaker, an arts district and well-known mecca for glass artists in Eugene, Oregon.
He’s still there today, continuing down the rabbit hole, where his use of borosilicate glass and flameworking creates stunningly realistic pieces of art that supersede many others who attempt the same craft. The first piece I saw of his was an extremely realistic miniature burger pendant. I was blown away by the level of detail and proportion; needless to say, I’m still a fan to this day.
These days, his repertoire includes all manner of edible delicacies and anatomically correct sculptures. In the future, he said he plans to continue expanding his portfolio to include more expressive works — kind of like storytelling in a way — in whatever direction his imagination leads.
While talking to Rosburg, I had to ask, “What are your visions for the future of the glass art industry?” He said it’s a “big question.”
“I really have no idea what’s in store for the future of all things, but I do know that people will always keep doing it,” Rosburg said. “There will be glass art, glass pipes and the people who enjoy making them, plus the people who support it. There will also be those who don’t support our industry, and we’re still under the thumb of hands much bigger than our own.”
“Our reach is limited and still pretty underground. I see that every time I watch a current movie and see an old acrylic bong that just looks like the old, outdated relic that it is,” Rosburg said, adding that it’s likely how many people still view the pipe industry today.
“A device for burnouts and the reckless left over from the hippies of the ‘60s and ‘70s,” Rosburg said. “Movies are an effective zeitgeist for trends, and it seems we really haven’t quite made it to the stage yet.”
@ROSBURGGLASS
T.K. HAPPA COLLAB
“RIPPING INTO A BOWL LIKE A KEN GRIFFEY JR. HOME RUN SENDS A RUSH OF SWEET AND SOUR GMO DIRECTLY INTO THE FRONTAL LOBES, MELTING THE MIND INTO A PUDDLE OF EUPHORIA ABOVE A RELAXED AND HAPPY BODY.”
WHEN PEOPLE SAY THEY’RE FROM SEATTLE, IT MEANS SOMETHING, AS SO MANY TRANSPLANTS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE EMERALD CITY OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS.
WE CALL THESE OG’S “mossbacks” because they’ve been here so long that the moss figuratively grows from the neck to the cracks in the sidewalk.
SODO GMO
Few stoner mossbacks in the legal weed game have been grinding as long as Sky High Gardens, which began cultivating in Seattle in 2015 and has stayed independent and focused on growing clean craft cuts of fire through a decade of change for the city and industry. Their newest strain pays homage to the streets where it all began, the SODO GMO, which is a delectable and powerful cross between GMO and Maple Leaf Indica.
Bred by lead grower Lee Gentry, who has kept a stable of old-school genetics like the Maple Leaf, OG Headband and Super Silver Stardawg, this new incarnation of GMO is the best in the 206. Blending the true classic Maple Leaf Indica with a staple like GMO combines for a strain that blends as well as peanut butter and jelly, earning top marks in looks, flavor and effect.
Juicy and foxtailed, these thick nugs glisten from the jar with visible trichomes, teasing the mind with scentsations – pun intended — waiting to be released. First notes rush over the senses with a woosh of GMO funky gas and a sour, maple syrup and piney spice that captivate the olfactory glands.
Complex and heavy notes ooze from these chunky buds as they’re broken up, leaving fingers sticky from a fluffy but dense nug that loads easily.
Ripping into a bowl like a Ken Griffey Jr. home run sends a rush of sweet and sour GMO directly into the frontal lobes, melting the mind into a puddle of euphoria above a relaxed and happy body. Repeated tokes amplify these effects like the wave going round the stadium; each time getting a little bigger and louder, until an explosion of chillaxed indica rips through the mind like home run fireworks reverberating in the Dome.
The smooth, burning flower coats the palate in mapley GMO, making it hard to stop smoking, until a final hit frees the mind and body from stress, pain and most thoughts in general and a happy state of bliss takes over the senses for hours of peaceful relief.
Take a trip to memory lane and hit a downtown-style home run with the SODO GMO by Sky High Gardens, a true Seattle classic, down to the roots.
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HIGHLIDAY2025 GIFTGUIDE
Want to find the perfect item for your special someone, even if that someone is you?
The Leaf staff filled out their holiday wish lists with a few o f their favorite items to help you deck the halls.
HEADSTASH
TACO PLATE ROLLING TRAY
Here’s an easy stocking stuffer that lets the recipient fill their favorite cones and prerolls. This rolling tray looks just like a plate of tacos with the trimmings, and it has a magnetic cover that makes the whole thing look like a styrofoam to-go box. It fits right in your bag for taking to the sesh.
HEADSPACEMARKET.COM | $9
ALM NO NO I'M NOT STONED T-SHIRT
Los Angeles-based designer and artist Tetsuzo Okubo’s brand A LOVE MOVEMENT spreads happiness through fashion. Using recycled cashmere, military materials and eco-friendly cotton, ALM creates statement pieces for your wardrobe. This shirt, which tells the world you’re not stoned, can be seen in person at their Roommate store in L.A.
ALM-LA.COM | $48
HAROLD LUDEMAN CHILLUMS
Everyone should learn how to smoke out of a chillum. They’re fun and easy to keep in your pocket, and they keep strangers' lips off your glass. Harold Ludeman, maker of some visually captivating glass, has a whole selection of killer chillums on his website ready to ship to your door.
HAROLDLUDEMAN.COM | $37
EDIE
HEMPER THEME BOXES
This is a great way to grab something fun for your smoking buddy. There are over 55 different box themes to choose from, so it won’t be hard to find something they’ll like. Each box comes with a curated selection of accessories to go along with the statement smoking piece.
HEMPER.CO | $100
It doesn’t matter if you’re hiding your stash from a roommate or a landlord or just keeping your space tidy, everybody needs a good stash spot for their weed. This clever piece by Nothing Personal hides your stuff inside a stack of fake video game and DVD boxes with copyright-exempt titles. THENOTHINGPERSONALSHOP.COM | $85
Edie Parker puts out smoking accessories synonymous with style, grace and a cute-butclassy feminine flair. The Fresh Sesh Gift Kit offers an affordable starter for the sweetie on your list. It includes an Edie Stripe Gum Lighter, a metal One Hitter, a Marker Doob Tube and a silicone ashtray. Check out their website to see all the glamorous, high-end pieces.
EDIE-PARKER.COM | $35
OOZE PEEL BANANA BATTERY
It’s time to give your “Pendall Jenner” a glow-up with Ooze’s golden banana battery for your 510 cartridges. Choose from five heat settings, a range of 2.2 to 4.2 volts and six unit
PARKER FRESH SESH GIFT KIT
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MANTELPIECE
THE VASE
“A timeless vase and a discreet bong all in one” — that’s the way Mantelpiece describes this chic gift that hides right in plain sight. The circular vase section slides right over the bong portion and fits together like a pair of fighting Japanese robots. The company is also releasing an emerald green version.
YOURMANTELPIECE.COM
$300
smokin' gifts // under $350
DR. DABBER GHOST²
A glow-up for Dr. Dabber’s 2013 flagship product, the Ghost² is designed for the perfect portable dab. About the size of a Geek Bar, this unit has five temperature settings, provides around 20 cycles when fully charged and uses the same dynamic heating modes as their larger Switch² device. Plus, it’s a nice price for such a dynamic device.
DRDABBER.COM | $119.95
RYAN FITT GLASS
PIVOT PILLAR
Premiering at Puffcon, glass artist Ryan Fitt’s latest addition is a must-have attachment for your Puffco Pivot. The Pillar uses Fitt’s metal locking ring to transform your pocket device into a full-sized bubbler. With an inline perc rubber base and a carb, the Pillar creates a new experience for home use.
RYANFITT.COM
$200
ARSENAL
ARC GT4
Vaporizing flower is the best way to truly taste the terpenes and keep your lungs happy. Zeus Arsenal’s new model includes nine preset temperatures, allowing you to get the most out of your flower. This device makes it easy to vaporize on the go while still having the same comfortable experience you do at home. Also available in Gold. ZEUSARSENAL.COM
It’s the age of robots, and like some mechanical spider, iRobud spins a joint around a core of your own ground flower. It can roll a jay in 30 seconds, about the same time it takes a Keurig to make your coffee.Choose your size and density right from the app. IROBUD.COM | $499
$635 ZEUS
POWER PAT BUBBLE CAP
One of the most popular carb caps of the hash community, the telltale shape and incredible function have become signifiers for someone investing in their glass collection. We asked the best way to secure a cap, and Power Pat told the Leaf that people can “message me to see if they’re on the naughty or nice list.”
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GOOD ART THE DOOBIE BROTHER V2 ROACH CLIP
When your grandparents used to use that chip-bagstyle clip on their joints, did they ever imagine we’d be puffing hash donuts with sterling silver in the future? Crafted by hand in Los Angeles, Good Art’s roach clip looks amazing as a chain or a bracelet, and it can be customized with one of three styles. GOODART.COM
The first bite of Snickerdoodle cookie dough transported this writer back to a childhood memory of being in the kitchen with Mom, licking the spoon and eagerly awaiting freshly baked cookies. Truly delicious and so perfectly soft and chewy, these cookie dough bites are simply scrumptious and shelf-stable, so no refrigeration is required! The Snickerdoodle has the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar, the Peanut Butter bite is creamy and rich and the Chocolate Chip provides a delicious crunch and sugary chocolate rush. For chocolate lovers, the Triple Chocolate Malted overwhelms the senses, as do all the bites when the bubble hash hits the mind and body. These powerful bites are hand-scooped with love by Kelly, whose story of perseverance and love for the plant delivered a delicious new product for us to enjoy.
Simply perfect in every way, these delicious peanut butter cups strike an ideal balance between chocolate and peanut butter. They’re potent too, packed with 50mg of assorted cannabinoids in a blend that’s ready for relaxation. With an enticing blend of THC, CBD, CBG and CBN, these bites are wonderful toward 5 p.m., providing hours of relaxing, stoney vibes before settling the body in for a restful night's sleep.
Constellation Cannabis is well known for its single-source, high-end concentrates. Previously, they set the stage for infused beverage excellence with their Moonshots, and they’ve brought the mark up with their new Wook Tea. The 150mg of naturally occurring caffeine perfectly complements the 100mg of THC, bringing a nice, subtle stone without any couch-lock effects. I found it to be a great balance for a midday treat. The flavors are on point: expressive but not overpowering. Wook Tea is based on yerba mate, but the flavor essences help cut the bite normally experienced with the heavily herbal South American tea. For the Peach flavor, imagine the sweetness of the fruit without the pucker effect. The Raspberry Hibiscus has a great tang from the berry, but a tart sediment from the hibiscus. The Blackberry Lemonade really comes through with a sweetand-sour combo you will definitely enjoy. Get to your favorite retailer and give these a try! CONSTELLATIONCANNABIS.COM REVIEW AND PHOTOS BY REX HILSINGER @BOROPHOTO
VICE BLACKBERRY CREAM SODA & VICE PEACH TEA POWERED BY RAYS LEMONADE
Sipping on weed is a novel way to enjoy an edible, and nobody is killing the drink game in Washington like Lil Ray’s, whose 100mg shots have been sending stoners into infused heaven for years. Their newest drink offerings are ready for the holidaze, with a gently sweet Peach Tea that’s potent and easy-drinking. With 100mg each of THC and CBG, it’s a giggly, mindmelting beverage that can make productivity hard but certainly more fun. The Blackberry Cream Soda tastes as yummy as it sounds, with creamy, sweet and tart blackberry notes tempered with a kiss of Cannabis that reminds us of the heavy infusion.
With 100mg each of THC and CBD, this is a relaxation beverage, with 5mg of CBN to add some stoniness and prepare the mind and body for eventual sleep. We found that a tea with lunch and a soda for dinner was the perfect way to glaze over a day like a holiday ham with pineapple eyes and a cherry nose.
RAYSLEMONADE.COM @RAYSINFUSEDLEMONADE
VICE PEACH TEA: 100MG THC, 100MG CBG
CREAM SODA: 100MG THC, 100MG CBD, 5MG CBN
BLACKBERRY
KELLY’S SWEET HASH EDIBLES SWEET ASS MINI WAFFLE CONES
INFUSED WITH AUTHENTIC BUBBLE HASH
Dip into deliciousness with these mini waffle cones that are full of bubble hash and delicious flavors. These sweet new treats have the perfect crunch and filling, with flavors including Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Cookie Butter and Cookies and Cream. The Cookie Butter is soft and gooey inside, with a warm Biscoff-style, buttery cream that’s infused with bubble hash. There’s no wrong choice, and since they all have 10mg of THC, you can eat them all and still be ready for dessert. Because edibles don’t have calories, according to Santa!
CHILL TROPICAL TRIP, NIGHT SLUMBERBERRY AND PARTY PINK PEAR
Don’t get jelly this holiday season. Get the new Jelly Gems, the softest and sweetest new gummies from Clarity Farms with new cannabinoid blends. These beautifully boxed gummies are infused with liquid THC diamonds, vegan, free of artificial colors or dyes and made with organic inputs. With a perfectly soft mouthfeel, sugared outside, sensational melt and experience-specific blends, you can go from party to chill to night mode with each yummy bite. We loved the Party Pink Pear, which has a tart pink lemonade meets sugary pear flavor and heady sativa effects. The Tropical Trip is a fruity smorgasbord of cannabinoids. The Slumber Berry has rich berry vibes that send us to a happy dreamland full of Jelly Gems sugarplums.
CLARITYFARMS.NET | CHILL TROPICAL TRIP: 10MG EACH OF THC, CBD, CBG, CBC | NIGHT SLUMBERBERRY: 10MG EACH OF THC AND CBN, 20MG CBD | PARTY PINK PEAR: 10MG EACH OF THC AND CBG
EVERGREEN HERBAL REIMAGINE GUMMIES
ZEN AND RELIEF
Microdosing is the perfect way to introduce a new friend to Cannabis or make sure that a dose meant to relieve stress doesn’t add to it with too much weed. That’s why Evergreen Herbal Reimagine Gummies are great gifts and purse stash gummies, with only 1mg of THC but a healthy dose of alternative cannabinoids.
The Zen Kiwi Strawberry blend is sure to relieve anxiety, with 10mg each of CBC, CBG and CBD. These also contain GABA, which is known in holistic medicine as a stress reliever. For those stomachchurning moments this holiday season, the Relief gummies are perfect, with 10mg each of CBC and CBD as well as ginger. These edibles deliver a tart green apple burst of flavor that’s ready to relieve all the aches and pains of the end of the year.
BUY.FOREVERGREENHERBAL.COM | ZEN: 1MG THC, 10MG EACH OF CBC, CBG, CBD + GABA | RELIEF 1MG THC, 10MG EACH OF CBC AND CBD + GINGER
WARNING - May be habit forming. For use only by adults 21 and older. Keep out of the reach of children.It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis. This product is not approved by the FDA to treat, cure
Reviews
SMOKEY POINT PRODUCTIONS TREAT
LIVE HASH ROSIN GUMMIES
BLACKBERRY LEMON, STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, TANGIE First they’re sweet, then they’re sour; and the gummies from Smokey Point Productions and Treat are always heavily infused with solventless hash rosin. Sour edibles are fun, and the two options from Treat are Blackberry Lemon, which is tart and sharp with robust berries and a sleepy blend, and the ever-delicious Tangie, which delights the senses with fresh-squeezed citrus and a heady daytime blend. Our favorite new gummy is the Strawberries and Cream, which is soft and bright, with a melty mouthfeel and a sumptuous, creamy finish that’s rich and full of melted hashy strawberries. With a heady hit of 30mg of cannabinoids per gummy, these are ready for your next adventure, from the shopping mall to dreamland and everywhere in between.
SMOKEYPOINTPRODUCTIONS.COM | BLACKBERRY LEMON: 10MG EACH OF THC, CBD, CBN | STRAWBERRIES & CREAM: 10MG EACH OF THC, CBD, CBG | TANGIE: 10MG EACH OF THC, CBD, CBG
WYLD KIWI GUMMIES
Experience a rush of tropical fruit with the benefits of THCV, which is known for providing energy, appetite suppression and a heady buzz. These gummies from Wyld are tart, sweet and soft, with an easy melt and mouthfeel and a rush of kiwi that’s a mini vacation in each bite. We love the THC and THCV high for daytime use, focus and hitting the gym.
WYLDCANNA.COM | 10MG EACH OF THC AND THCV
Swift’s 50mg blends deliver hard-hitting results, and their new Peach Fuego gummy adds to this weed heat with a little spicy sweetness for a Southwest twist on a tasty gummy. With a soft, chewy mouthfeel and a warm peach plus spicy Tajin vibe, these gummies pack a kick in flavor and effects. The 50mg blend is potent and relaxing, easing pain and inflammation while imparting a happy, chillaxed buzz that’s ready for a season of giving.
WA.SWIFTSEDIBLES.COM | 10MG THC, 30MG CBD, 5MG EACH OF CBG AND CBN
SWIFTS EDIBLES PEACH FUEGO GUMMIES
To Alice, With Love
When The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook was released in 1954, it contained what’s believed to be the first Cannabis recipe ever published in the modern age. For that, many consider its eponymous author an early icon of the marijuana movement. But the true story behind that infamous recipe — and Alice B. Toklas’ reputation as the “Mother of the Pot Brownie” — may surprise you.
Originally from San Francisco, Alice Babette Toklas was the daughter of affluent Jewish merchants who had emigrated from Poland in 1865. The family moved to Seattle in 1890 but returned to the Bay Area after her mother died of cancer in 1897. At just 19, Alice became the woman of the house — cooking and cleaning for her father, brother and uncles.
After the great earthquake and fires of 1906, Toklas met Leo and Sally Stein, art collectors who had emigrated to Europe years earlier. Enraptured by their romantic tales of Parisian life, she and her friend Harriet Levy left for France five months later. Within 24 hours of arriving in Paris, Leo introduced Toklas to his sister, modernist writer Gertrude Stein — and it was love at first sight.
THE ODD COUPLE
In the months that followed, Stein and Toklas became inseparable. The two women had much in common: Both were well educated, well traveled, and from wealthy Jewish families in California. Yet they seemed an odd mismatch: Stein was a large, confident, gregarious woman with short gray hair, while Toklas — who sported a brown “Joan of Arc” haircut — was described in one of her book’s introductions as “tiny, birdlike, and self-effacing… stunningly ugly, with a huge beak of a nose and an unabashed black mustache.”
Despite their differences, however, their affection was undeniable — so much so that, while on a trip to Normandy in 1908, Stein proposed to Toklas. From then on, they considered themselves married and were remarkably open about their love in a time when homosexual relationships were mostly kept under wraps.
In September 1910, Toklas moved in with Stein, becoming not only her lover, but also her housekeeper, cook, secretary, editor and muse — managing her affairs so she could focus on her writing. Together, they turned their two-story, museum-like home at 27 Rue de Fleurus into the Bohemian era’s most renowned artistic and literary salon — a social hub where the cultural elite (including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, T. S. Eliot, Henry Miller, James Joyce, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Paul Cézanne) would gather to drink, dine, converse and collaborate. These symposia were typically catered, but on occassion Toklas would cook, and quickly earned a reputation as a maestro in the kitchen. In fact, legendary gourmet James Beard once said of her, “Alice was one of the really great cooks of all time.”
FAME & FINALITY
Over the next two decades, Stein’s notoriety continued to grow throughout Paris; Toklas, however, remained relatively unknown. But that would change in 1933 with the publication of “The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas” — a facetiously titled memoir written by Stein, but in Toklas’ voice. It became Stein’s first bestseller, leading to a 1934 book tour in America and international fame for both women.
During World War I, the women delivered medical supplies to support the troops. During World War II, they managed to evade the Nazis by hiding in the south of France and selling art to survive. Sadly, though she escaped the horrors of the Holocaust, Stein could not escape the ravages of stomach cancer; on July 27, 1946, Gertrude Stein died during surgery, leaving her common-law wife of nearly 40 years a widow.
IT’S A COOKBOOK!
Because Stein’s “marriage” to Toklas wasn’t legal, her relatives took control of the estate. And though Stein had willed her invaluable
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
FROM FRISCO TO FRANCE
First hardcover edition - London 1954.
art collection to Toklas, she couldn’t sell any of it without the trustees’ approval. As a result, 75-year-old Toklas was left broke and desperate.
In hopes of generating income, she inked a deal with Harper and Brothers in 1952 to write “The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook.” Far from an ordinary cookbook, it would be an eccentric epicurean anthology filled with anecdotes about her adventures with Stein and their famous friends, poetic descriptors and wry humor. What’s more, most of the recipes were, according to biographer Janet Malcolm, “too elaborate or too strange to attempt.”
As her March 1953 deadline approached, Toklas realized she was falling short of her 70,000-word goal and began soliciting submissions from friends. It was one of these 80-plus “Recipes From Friends” that would soon make her work the most infamous cookbook in history.
MOROCCAN MAJOUN
Brion Gysin was a gay British writer and artist living in Paris who had known Toklas back in the salon days of the 1930s. In 1950, he reconnected with her, and she encouraged him to live with composer and author Paul Bowles in Tangier, Morocco — an “international zone” that had become a hotbed of hedonism and free expression for artists and libertines from across the globe.
Artist/author Brion
Shortly after moving there, Gysin hooked up with a painter named Mohamed Hamri. It was Hamri who allegedly introduced Gysin to smoking kif, as well as a decadent delicacy infused with kif called majoun. A pastry made from dried fruits, nuts, honey and spices, majoun is regarded as one of history’s first Cannabis edibles (dating back to the 11th century). In early 1954, Gysin and Hamri opened a cafe for outlaws and expats called 1001 Nights, where they reportedly served the Cannabis confection to their counterculture clientele. And so, when Toklas reached out to request a recipe for her cookbook, Gysin — ever the provocateur — decided to have some fun with the old lady.
WHAT THE FUDGE?!?
Gysin renamed his majoun recipe “Haschich [sic] Fudge (which anyone could whip up on a rainy day)” and wrote a sensational, tongue-in-cheek introduction:
“This is the food of Paradise — of Baudelaire’s ‘Artificial Paradises’ [a reference to the French poet’s essays
Toklas’ name became synonymous with pot brownies, despite the fact that the confection described in her cookbook bears no resemblance to a brownie.
about his experiences on hashish and opium] … Euphoria and brilliant storms of laughter; ecstatic reveries and extension of one’s personality on several simultaneous planes are to be complacently expected.”
Listed among the ingredients was “a bunch of canibus [sic] sativa,” which Gysin noted might not be easy to come by.
“Obtaining the canibus may present certain difficulties, but the variety known as canibus sativa grows as a common weed, often unrecognized, everywhere in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa; besides being cultivated as a crop for the manufacture of rope. In the Americas, while often discouraged, its cousin, called canibus indica, has been observed even in city window boxes. It should be picked and dried as soon as it has gone to seed and while the plant is still green.”
He also cautioned that this fudge “should be eaten with care. Two pieces are quite sufficient.”
PUBLISHER PANIC
Now, contrary to popular belief, Toklas had almost no knowledge of Cannabis or hashish. In the 2002 book “Kiss Me Again,” she admitted to author Bruce Kellner she’d never tried marijuana and that Stein had tried it only once and had disliked how it “disoriented her thinking, and that frightened her.”
Unaware of Gysin’s prank, Toklas naively included the recipe in the manuscript and sent it to her publisher. It was only after Time magazine’s cheeky review appeared in October 1954 — mere weeks before the book’s publication — that she realized what had happened.
“The late poetess Gertrude Stein… and her constant companion… Alice B. Toklas used to have gay old times together in the kitchen,” the review read. “Perhaps Alice’s most gone concoction (and also a possible clue to some of Gertrude’s less earthy lines) was her hashish fudge.”
The publishers panicked; the U.S. Congress had just recently passed the Boggs Act, establishing harsh mandatory sentences for Cannabis-related offenses. Harper wired the attorney general’s office to ask if publishing a Cannabis recipe was illegal. It was not, but they pulled the recipe from the American edition anyway to avoid potential liability. The U.K. edition remained intact, however, and became an overnight sensation. It was so popular, in fact, that some accused Toklas of including the hash recipe as a publicity stunt.
WE LOVE YOU, ALICE B. TOKLAS
It wasn’t until the second U.S. edition came out in 1960 that the recipe became available to Americans. That edition was also a smash hit — selling 7,000 copies in the first month and prompting two subsequent printings.
The book became a touchstone of sorts for the burgeoning counterculture – reportedly prompting
invitations for Toklas to cook and read at various hippie gatherings, and even inspiring a movie: the 1968 cult classic “I Love You, Alice B. Toklas,” starring Peter Sellers. In this rom-com farce (arguably the first stoner film), Sellers plays an uptight lawyer who converts to freakdom after eating a batch of weed-laced brownies and falling for a beautiful young stoner gal. It’s because of this film that Toklas’ name became synonymous with pot brownies – despite the fact that the confection described in her book bears no resemblance to a brownie and contains no chocolate. (The first published recipe for hash brownies actually appeared in 1966’s “The Hashish Cookbook.”)
Nevertheless, by the end of the decade, Toklas had become an unlikely icon of the Cannabis-fueled counterculture. Some have even claimed that the term “toke” was derived from Toklas (it wasn’t – it comes from the Spanish verb tocar, meaning to “tap” or “hit”).
DEATH & LEGACY
Sadly, Toklas didn’t get to enjoy her hippie hero status for long; on March 7, 1967, just over a year before the release of the film bearing her name, Alice B. Toklas died at the age of 89. She was buried in the same plot as her beloved Gertrude in Paris’ Père Lachaise Cemetery, with her epitaph inscribed inconspicuously on the back of Stein’s headstone.
“The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook” has since become one of the bestselling and most influential cookbooks of all time, earning Toklas a place among the culinary greats. She is also a hero of the LGBTQ+ movement – honored in her hometown of San Francisco with both a political organization (The Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club) and a section of Myrtle Street named after her. And yet, whether justified or not, it’s her reputation as “Mother of the Pot Brownie” for which she’ll always be most remembered.
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Photo of Alice B. Toklas and partner Gertrude Stein in their salon; taken by the famous artist Man Ray in 1922.
Above: Making pot brownies in the 1968 film “I Love You, Alice B. Toklas.”
Right: Promotional poster for the film with Alice’s recipe featured at the top.
Gysin. MAN RAY / WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
KUSHMAS DECOR
There is a moment every year when the air turns crisp, the trees fall quiet and the scent of wet pine lingers in a way that feels older than memory. The season shifts, and suddenly the world begins to mirror something ancestral — something carried forward long before malls, hyper consumerism and elaborately packaged gifts.
OUR ANCESTORS welcomed winter with their hands in the elements, harvesting herbs and gathering foliage, twisting evergreens into circles meant for protection, gratitude and honoring the cycles of life. These wreaths weren’t ornaments; they were offerings to the land and reminders of our place within it.
Winter has always had a way of slowing us down and calling us inward. Every true OG knows that call — the moment when the pace drops, the senses open and you feel the presence of something older guiding you back to yourself. And sometimes it arrives as simply as a ganja chalice passed your way: an invitation to pause, breathe in gratitude and reconnect with your creative, free, Indigenous spirit.
This is the season of wild-harvested creation.
DIY GUIDE
What you’ll need:
- An open heart
- A creative mind
- Clippers/garden shears
- Gardening gloves
- Wire wrap
- Ribbon or twine
- Double-sided tape
- A circular base frame
- Foraged foliage
- Aromatic herbals
- Pinecones
- Seasonal berries
- Cannabis nugs
1. Prepare Your Foraging Spirit
Before heading out, pause, breathe and offer gratitude to the land, the ancestors and the plant relations joining your creation. This moment turns a craft into a ceremony.
Bring: Clippers
Gloves
Garden or winter boots
A basket or waterproof bag
Rubber bands or twine
A drop-proof 16-ounce nontoxic vessel or a
RE:STASH jar
When we craft with nature, we honor a lineage of makers who shaped beauty out of what the land generously offered. Their traditions were never complicated. They were heartfelt, handmade and rooted in a community’s relationship with Earth Mother.
Rekindling the instinct to forage, gather and create with what’s already around us is a practice that reawakens the Indigenous creative within—reminding us that creativity has always been ceremony, and ceremony has always been tied to land.
Let this be your invitation this holiday season to reawaken the wild artist inside and strengthen your bond with the living land that sustains us. Step away from the mass-produced and back toward what is Earth-grown, seasonally available and resonant with living spirit.
2. Harvest With Respect
Gather what nature freely offers: fallen branches, evergreen sprigs, pinecones, seed pods, cedar tips, juniper berries, mistletoe, rosemary and aromatic herbals. If you harvest from a living plant, take only what’s needed and offer gratitude. As Hawaiians, we say “Ho‘oponopono” three times — “I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you.
3. Build Your Base
The circle is our oldest teacher — moon, seasons, drumbeat, medicine wheel. Shape your wreath using grapevine, willow branches, fallen sticks or a biodegradable frame. Twist gently and let the natural curve guide your shape. Imperfection feels alive.
4. Layer Your Greens
Wrap evergreen, cedar, holly or rosemary around your frame, securing with twine or wire. Let botanicals overlap like pinecone scales to build fullness and structure.
5. Infuse the Green
A holiday wreath isn’t complete without a touch of Cannabis. Eastwood Gardens of Portland, Oregon, blessed us with fresh-cut Runtz Horchata fan leaves and frosty nugglage for a dank seasonal glow. Cluster Cannabis fan leaves using double-sided tape, then tuck trimmed nugs into greenery and secure with wire wrap.
6. Incorporate Winter Offerings
Add pinecones, rose hips, sage, cinnamon sticks, dried citrus or ornamental pods. Secure each piece well.
Symbolic blessings:
Cedar for protection | Pinecones for rebirth Juniper for cleansing | Rosemary for remembrance Cannabis for creativity, healing and community joy
7. Bind and Bless
Wrap a final line of fishing wire, ribbon or twine to hold everything in place. Create a loop for hanging. Hold your wreath, close your eyes and whisper your intention: “May this wreath offer peace, joy, creative inspiration and a spirit of healing to all who behold it.”
8. Display With Pride
Hang it on your door, in your home, above your altar or in your sesh nook. Let it remind you that creativity is medicine and winter offers wild gifts.
Happy holidays, OGs. As we move into a new year, remember: Every season is a chance to “Elevate Your Fate and Re:Indigenate.”
Jingle All The Way
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED PINEAPPLE RINGS
Servings: 12
12 dried crystallized pineapple rings 2/3 cup chocolate chips
4 tablespoons canna-butter or canna-oil
1/3 cup sprinkles of your choice
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange the pineapple rings in a single layer.
2. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
3. Stir in the canna-butter or canna-oil until completely blended.
4. Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the pineapple rings in thin lines or zigzags. You can drizzle heavily or lightly, depending on how much chocolate coating you want.
5. While the chocolate is still wet, scatter sprinkles over the tops of the rings.
6. Refrigerate the tray for about 10-15 minutes, or leave it at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
MAGIC MARSHMALLOW CUPS
Servings: 6, two per person
12 large marshmallows
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons canna-butter or canna-oil
6 pretzel twists, extra for breakage 1/2 cup chopped peppermint candies
1. Break each pretzel twist into thirds so you end up with 12 curved handle pieces, and set them aside.
2. Melt the chocolate by microwaving it in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each one until smooth.
3. Stir in the canna-butter or canna-oil until fully incorporated.
4. Spoon a dollop of the infused chocolate onto the top of the marshmallows, and sprinkle with the chopped peppermint.
5. Set each marshmallow chocolate side up on parchment paper.
6. Attach a pretzel handle to each marshmallow by dipping the end of the pretzel piece into the melted chocolate and pressing it onto the side of the marshmallow. Hold briefly until it stays in place.
7. Allow the marshmallow cups to set in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes or at room temperature until the chocolate becomes firm.
CAPTIVATING CARAMEL XMAS CORN
Servings: 12
3 cups caramel corn
2 tablespoons canna-butter or canna-oil
1 cup red M&M’s
1 cup green M&M’s
3 white KitKats, broken into pieces 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1. Place the caramel corn, red and green M&M’s, pretzels, broken white KitKat pieces, butterscotch chips and white chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl.
2. Melt the canna-butter or canna-oil in a small microwave-safe dish using short intervals until fully liquid.
3. Drizzle the melted canna oil or cannabutter over the mixture. Toss gently with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
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4. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let it sit for 1015 minutes so the coating settles and the mix becomes slightly crisp.
5. Melt the chocolate by microwaving it in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each one until smooth. Drizzle over the mixture, and cool until the chocolate is set.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.
