Cannabis and Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is the time of year everyone is excited for. One of the essential aspects of this occasion is a delicious family dinner. From menu planning to cooking a wide range of dishes, Thanksgiving feast calls for a lot of effort. An innovative approach for cooking this elaborate meal is by using the wonder compound, cannabis.  

Danksgiving – A Cannabis Naïve Thanksgiving    

The trend of using cannabis is on the rise. The stigma encompassing cannabis has declined ever since its legalization in different states across the United States. Cannabis-infused gravies, butter, and other ingredients are increasingly being used in preparing Thanksgiving meals. The incorporation of cannabis with edible dishes has turned Thanksgiving into “Danksgiving.” This new and innovative name for the years-old traditional family gathering speaks itself for the innovation in the consumption of cannabis.  

Cooking with Cannabis on Thanksgiving  

Thanksgiving calls for an elaborate and fine dining experience. The legalization of cannabis has evolved the whole Thanksgiving dinner experience. The trend of cannabis-infused Thanksgiving dinner has elevated the customary holiday dishes and turned them into something more innovative and magical. From mashed potatoes to stuffed turkey and desserts, almost all dishes can be cooked using cannabis. Before going ahead with cooking cannabis-infused dishes, it is important to decarb the cannabis extract. Once this is done, only then can you proceed further with cooking a scrumptious food item. Moreover, cannabis can be directly incorporated, or cannabis-infused butter and oil can be used as a primary ingredient in the dishes.   

Initiating A Cannabis Conversation on Thanksgiving 

Thanksgiving dinners are amusing as you tend to spend quality time with your loved ones. You indulge in lively conversations over the dinner table, but sometimes these conversations can turn out to be awkward. Initiating a cannabis conversation can be quite normal for some while for others, it can raise a few eyebrows. On this Thanksgiving, try bringing up the topic of cannabis to draw the attention of all family members towards the positive aspects of this wonder drug and how it can enhance the whole dining experience. No matter how heated the conversation gets, keep smiling and enjoy the special occasion.         

Helpful Tips Regarding Use of Cannabis on Thanksgiving  

Before you go on further with cooking cannabis-infused dishes this Thanksgiving, here are a few quick and helpful tips to help you out. 

  • Don’t consume cannabis on an empty stomach.  
  • Try to avoid using cannabis and alcohol at the same time. This is because alcohol can intensify the effects of THC and can cause dizziness and nausea.  
  • Label the cannabis-infused dishes with the type and amount of cannabis and any other relevant information.  
  • Eat slowly throughout the dinner to make the most out of your eating experience.  

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