How to Combine Weed With Food
One of the great things about marijuana is how good it tastes. While there’s really no wrong way to eat while high, you can get a totally gourmet taste with it, and we’ll show you how.
Follow your nose
Typically, when someone purchases such products, the focus is on how certain varieties will evoke feelings in the consumer, rather than aroma or taste. According to Leafly , the best way to maximize aroma and get the most out of your pairs is to choose strains that are high in terpenes, organic compounds responsible for the unique flavors and aromas of different strains.
While there are infographics out there that can give you an idea of what scents the various terpenes will produce, the best way to deal with weeds is to sniff them. If you live in a state that has outpatient clinics, the best way to do this is to take a walk and ask your friendly – and they are almost always very friendly – mentor if you can smell the flowers. Stick your nose in there and pay attention to any tasty thoughts that come to your mind.
Names matter
Many marijuana strains have names that in no way tell you how they’ll taste – Doctor Who appears to taste like pineapple, not David Tennant – but there are a few that are pretty obvious, like the juicy Pineapple Express. , Super Haze Lemon Tart and Agent Orange. (Basically, the ones named after the fruit.) If something sounds delicious, twirl it around and see what inspires you to chew.
Match ’em up
As with pairing any fragrant items together, you can either get all that fit or go for a more contrasting route. For example, you can pair Lemon Super Haze with a lemon meringue pie, or you can use its sour, citrusy flavor to complement perfectly cooked lobster tails, or reduce the richness of a crème brulee. The sweet and earthy Girl Scout biscuits can (and I’m sure they were) paired with real biscuits, but they’ll also be a good balance for salty cured meats.
Chef Leather Storrs of Noble Rot takes this concept even further, using real flowers in their cooking to create unique multi-course dinners . On the palate, Storrs found “citrus profiles go great with fish, fruits and herbs” and relish “menthol and pine curing fish and meats, and gin-based cocktails.”
The good news is that there is really no wrong way to do this, as marijuana almost always makes food more fun. These couples should make the process even more enjoyable, not stressful. So, if you’re worried about pairing your joint with the wrong snack, take another hit and grab the Doritos pack. Doritos is never a bad choice.