For centuries, cannabis has been used for its numerous physical and mental benefits. In recent years, however, it has become a tool for social change as a medium of expression.
By creating conditions for cannabis use during culinary school training, cannabis chefs can help create greater awareness about their community and its needs. By sharing their talents at professional chef events, cannabis chefs can make a larger impact on the food world.
At this current moment in time, cannabis cuisine is becoming more mainstream as people begin to realize the many benefits it provides. Companies are creating commercials and television shows dedicated to introducing people to the wonders of cannabis cuisine.
This is true even at the professional level as chefs begin to share their recipes.
The relationship between cannabis and food
From Chef Charlotte’s Web, a Netflix series about an unknown chef who transforms a drug into legal food to please her customers, is an informationabout.com article on the subject of cannabis and cuisine.
According to the article, cannabis can affect how foods are preparation and cooked, including whether or not they are tasteless. This is due to the fact that cannabis can change the texture of dishes or make them taste different than what they normally do.
This is also true when it comes to making culinary creations with cannabis. Some chefs have used it as a counterbalance to other substances in order to create new culinary creations. There are also plenty of non-kitchen individuals out there who use cannabis for cooking purposes.
Whether they are female chefs or not, the issue of gender in nutrition remains, and using cannabis for creative cooking purposes is an effective way of addressing that.
Female chefs and their cannabis-infused culinary creations
There is a growing number of female chefs in America, and worldwide. Some call them culinary co-pilars, influential chefs with a strong presence in the culinary community.
These women are famous, making a lot of people happy as they share their creations on social media and in competitions. Having a chef role can be especially satisfying since you create things people want to consume.
Since food is such a popular lifestyle product, there are many competitions where the best cannabis chef can win! This shows how much recognition she is receiving as an individual, but also how popular she is.
There are several ways for a chef to get involved in the cannabis industry. First, they may join a cannabis company as an employee and develop customer service skills, marketing knowledge, or both.
Edible cannabis products
As more states have legalized cannabis, more chefs are experimenting with recipes based on the plant. Many of these chefs are female, making this a interesting niche in culinary culture.
Many recipes include cannabis as a main ingredient and/or a condiment. Some of these recipes are created by male chefs working with women in their kitchens to add another product to sell their food or to show others how good their cuisine is.
Some of these recipes include: baked goods, dishes, drinks, extracts, enhancement products,ointments, and toys. Many of these appear to be popularized by women seeking an elevated body boost or that don’t want any THC in their food or in their system.
This is a great chance to discuss nutrition and health with your patients so that they can determine if this might help them.
Cannabis cocktails
There are a handful of cannabis cocktails that have gained popularity, most notably the CBDCapital City cocktail. Designed to mimic a traditional alcoholic cocktail, the CBDCapital City features CBD oil in place of a vanilla vodka base, paired with an apple cider vinegar-based solution and sprigs of lemon and rosemary.
The result is a refreshingly simple but flavorful drink that you can enjoy for its nonalcoholic nature. Adding the high level of cannabis THC in the CBD oil makes it more potent than most plants can produce on their own.
While not widely available, some chefs have created recipes inspired by cannabis cuisine. Some of these chefs include Stephanie Buschle, Emily Hartman, and Jennifer Cepak-Schneiderly.
Cannabis desserts
There are a lot of cannabis desserts out there-you just have to search! Some of the best are created by famous chefs like Tim Hortons’ maple bar, and Robeks’ chocolate chip cookie bar.
Many people enjoy these treats for their sweet and savory combinations. So, if you are looking for a next meal or snack, head to your local grocery store or drugstore to find some of these delicious snacks.
Some of the most popular cannabis desserts are: butter cookies, mint chocolate chip cookies, coconut cookies, and graham cracker cookies. Each one of these treats has its own distinct flavor combination and style that players can try.
Tips for pairing cannabis with food
When pairing cannabis with food, there are two main things to remember.
The first is to remember that cannabis is generally not very flavorful. Most plant compounds are impure and don’t generally taste good- or better said, not good enough to enjoy as a standalone drink.
The second is to remember that cannabis can make you hungry. This is true even when you do not use CBD-rich products due to food compatibility issues. When you eat something filled with CBD, your hunger can be suppressed!
Some recipes for cannabis cuisine include coconut, because of its richness in fatty acids; grilled chicken or fish; and or vegetables that contain lots of water content such as potatoes or spinach.
To prevent hungry side effects such as emotional highness, it is important to keep oil-based products and foods in mind when pairing cannabinoids with them.
Ask the chef about their experience with cooking with cannabis
As a young chef, you may have been introduced to cannabis through your education or training. Earlier in your career, you were not educated about how to work with cannabis, but as your experience grows and you gain experience, you will be able to experiment with them.
Many times, cannabis is used as a substitute for some herbs and spices. Some herbs are very potent, which can sometimes problematic. If you want a more gentle flavor, the chef can use something like an extra tablespoon of liquid or one drop of oil instead of the full teaspoon of THC.
As the chef grows more experienced with using cannabis in food, they can experiment with using it in ways that are complimentary. For example, someone eating marijuana–infused brownies may ask the chef if they could add some fruit into them.
Try mild strains of cannabis before trying strong strains
Some strains are better than others for cooking, and you do not need to try them very hard to find them at your local cannabis dispensary. Many dispensaries offer free samples of different strains to test their chefs, as well as encourage them to order single plants to supply themselves so they can have the best quality cannabis.
If you like the taste of it, then that is an added bonus!
Many cooks use non-flower parts such as hemp oil, butter, or ghee because they are not the easiest substances to cook with. These substances can be difficult to melt, spread, and incorporate into dishes. Thankfully, some new cooks have success using this information and trying new blends!
Cooking Cannabis is a great way to introduce new people to cannabis cuisine.
