Cooking with weed provides a healthy alternative to always smoking medical marijuana. However, if you’ve never done it before, make sure to avoid these 4 rookie edibles mistakes!
When it comes to consuming medical marijuana, patients now have more options than ever, one of the most popular being marijuana edibles.
This method has many benefits over the more traditional smoking option including:
- Longer-lasting and more intense effects
- Unlike smoking marijuana, eating it won’t damage your lungs or mouth
- Provides patients a discreet way to medicate in social settings
- Comes in many different forms including cookies, popcorn, crackers, nut mixes, ice creams and chocolate bars.
- Allows for a precise dosage
Not sure which consumption method is right for you? Ask the team at Medicron!
Want to know if marijuana edibles are the right administration method for your particular needs? Our knowledgeable and qualified staff members are happy to guide you in all aspects of medical marijuana to ensure you receive the greatest benefits from your treatment.
4 Common Marijuana Edibles Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Whether you are cooking or consuming your medical marijuana edibles (or both!) there are a few common mistakes that can lead to bad experiences. In order to receive the full and safest benefits from this powerful healing plant, make sure to avoid these common mistakes:
1. DON’T EAT TOO MUCH
This is especially true for new medical marijuana patients who might not realize that edibles are an entirely different game. REMEMBER: edibles take much longer to kick in. Just be patient and stick to the recommended dosage!
Overdosing could lead to side-effects including:
- Shakiness/tremors
- Dry mouth and throat
- Paranoia
- Rapid heart rate
- Mental confusion
2. NOT KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT
Different methods of consuming medical marijuana lead to very different effects. When it comes to edibles, these usually result in more intense body highs. If you are new to the world of marijuana, make sure to talk to an expert so you know what to expect and aren’t caught off guard.
**TIP** If you do happen to get too high, it’s important to know how to sober up. Foods such as pine nuts, citrus fruits and pistachios may help the process. Water is also a great way to detoxify your body.
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3. MAKING SMALL BATCHES
While it might seem like a better idea to make small batches so you can try out your edibles, it’s actually much easier to control your dosage and know what to expect when you make larger batches, given that they are more consistent.
4. BELIEVING THAT BROWNIES & COOKIES ARE THE ONLY MARIJUANA EDIBLES
Many new patients mistakenly believe that sweets are the only kind of edibles you can make with marijuana. However, almost any food can be infused with cannabis including:
- Cheese biscuits and savory pretzels
- Beef jerky
- Nut mixes
- Potato chips
- Main meals including pot pies, mac & cheese, soup and more!
Chicken Pot Pie: Our Favorite Savory Marijuana Edibles Recipe
Are you an approved green card holder? There are many tasty medical marijuana edibles recipes which you can now look forward to. One of our favourites is this incredible marijuana-infused chicken pot pie.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup cannabutter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 pie crusts, unbaked
Directions:
- Heat the oven to 425 F. Throw the carrots, peas, celery and chicken into a saucepan with water and boil for 15 minutes. Drain and put aside.
- In the saucepan, cook the onions in cannabutter until soft and then add the celery seeds, flour, salt and pepper.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Put the chicken mixture in one of the pie crusts. Then pour the hot liquid with the cannabutter over it.
- Cover with the second pie crust. REMEMBER: put a few cuts in the top crust to allow the steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is nice and golden.
- Remove from oven, let it cool and ENJOY!
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