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Cannabis prohibition is coming to an end in many places throughout the world, allowing the doors to open for international trade. Five countries are taking the lead: Israel, Canada, Australia, The Netherlands, and Uruguay.

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The International Issue | 9 PlaceThe International Exchange of Cannabis CANADA VANCOUVER, CANADA MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Canada is patiently awaiting the arrival of an adult-use market to accompany its existing medical cannabis program, which has been in place since 2001. Some of the major names in Canadian cannabis, such as Tilray, have already begun to export cannabis products to pharmacies around the world. Tilray provides products to companies in Chile, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Germany, and others. Just recently they also made agreements with the state of Victoria in Australia to provide cannabis oil for the 29 children registered with severe epileptic conditions, according to Bricks + Mortar Cannabis, an insurance and real estate brokerage agency.

URUGUAY Uruguay was the first country in the world to decriminalize the possession and consumption of all drugs including cannabis. In 2013, Uruguay legalized cannabis sales, and in July of 2016, over a dozen pharmacies began selling cannabis, according to The Cannabist article, “Uruguay Setting Up INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS TRADE IS REAL THE NETHERLANDS Dedicated Cannabis Dispensaries After Banks Scare Off Pharmacies.” TAL AVIV, ISRAEL Over a year later, however, the government announced that they would be The legalization of cannabis is happening internationally, and the ability Amsterdam has long been known for its cannabis cafés and semilegal making changes to the retail system. This announcement came after banks to trade cannabis with countries globally isn’t an opportunity that many cannabis market. What many people don’t realize is that the Office for began to refuse to work with pharmacies who chose to take part in the retail will want to pass up. Cannabis has significant value, and one of the biggest Medicinal Cannabis Research (OMC) has the right to export and import network. According to Reuters, the law allows for the legal exportation of benefits it offers aside from saving lives is its ability to bring people together cannabis, cannabis resin, and cannabis extracts under the Single Convention medical cannabis with a restriction that recreational cannabis can only be from around the world. on Narcotic Drugs. Through this, the OMC hopes to prevent cannabis sold within the country. products from reaching the black market. SOURCES To import or export cannabis products you must do so through the OMC. AUSTRALIA BRICKSMORTARCANNABIS.COM/2018/01/11/INTERNATIONAL-CANNABIS-TRADE-LEGAL-EXPANDING You must also obtain an exemption from the Opium Act. The OMC ensures In January 2018, The Health Minister of Australia, Greg Hunt, told Reuters REUTERS.COM/ARTICLE/US-AUSTRALIA-CANNABIS/AUSTRALIA-TO-PERMIT-MEDICINAL-CANNABIS- that all required documentation is completed, and arranges transportation of that the goal of the Australian government is clear, they wish to “give EXPORTS-IN-BID-TO-CAPTURE-LUCRATIVE-MARKET-IDUSKBN1ET0D2 cannabis-derived products for a fee. farmers and producers the best shot at being the world’s number one exporter ENGLISH.CANNABISBUREAU.NL/IMPORT-AND-EXPORT Cannabis culture in The Netherlands is robust and rooted in history. of medicinal cannabis.” TIMESOFISRAEL.COM/ISRAEL-REPORTEDLY-HOLDS-MEDICAL-CANNABIS-EXPORTS-PLAN-TO-AVOID- Allowing for the international importation and exportation of cannabis will The legislation to allow for this includes a provision that states international UPSETTING-TRUMP/ only continue to enable the country to maintain a leading role in the global sales and exports can only take place after the needs of local patients have cannabis sector. been met. As stated above, Australia currently relies on the importation of cannabis oils from Canada to meet the needs of several children registered under their medical cannabis program.

ISRAEL Israel has long been known for their leading role in cannabis research, science, and testing. Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli chemist and professor, played a vital role in isolating cannabinoids and in the discovery of the Endocannabinoid System. While Israel doesn’t currently allow for the exportation of cannabis, they are working on changing the laws surrounding it. It’s easy to see why, as the profit prediction for international exportation from Israel estimates the market to be close to $1.14 billion, reports The Times of Israel. Unfortunately, however, a plan that would have done just this was halted in early 2018. According to The Times of Israel, the plan was supported by the Agriculture, Finance, and Health ministries but was frozen by Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after he reportedly received a phone call from President Donald Trump regarding the matter.

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“Cannabis brings people together, not just in healing, but LORENA ACERO in social change... As women warriors, we are helping to ACOSTA change drug policies, regulations, and unite for one cause – the healing and well-being of the people.” - Sandra Corominas

WOMEN IN THE cannabis industry are quickly being COLOMBIA recognized as the caretakers of the soul of the plant, Status: Legal for medicine, 2015 mirroring her female qualities with strength, determination, Though cannabis as medicine has been allowed in Colombia and healing in the mix. since 1986, it wasn’t until December of 2015 that sitting Plant-based medicine is still common throughout Latin President Juan Manuel Santos signed a formal decree with America and Europe. Cannabis is understood as beneficial, guidelines, stating, “This decree allows licenses to be granted though years of America’s failed War on Drugs and its Ana has worked with many patients treated with cannabis for the possession of seeds, cannabis plants, and marijuana. negative influence have taken its toll. The good news is, the for diseases such as AIDS, cancer, sclerosis, migraines, and It places Colombia in the group of countries that are at the plant is making a comeback for the people, with women colon problems. She’s learned about dosing and various forefront… in the use of natural resources to fight disease.” rising up to meet the challenges of a new era and industry. treatments and applications, including incorporating other Citizens are allowed to cultivate up to 20 plants each. Specifically, the women of Latin America and Spain are beneficial herbs for an entourage effect. coming together to help each other in a traditionally male- Her goals are to go beyond scientific knowledge of the plant, Lorena Acero Acosta, co-owner Ganja Smoking shop dominated culture, nurturing with the medicines made – in and add geopolitical analysis of the reality of drug policy in Cancer in Lorena Acero Acosta’s family brought her into the the kitchen and in the community. her region, with a strategic perspective on common human industry after her mother passed away from an aggressive form rights. three years ago. And while she was too late to help her mom, ARGENTINA “As a woman, on a personal level, cannabis has helped me her focus now is on understanding how cannabis works in the Status: Legal for medicine, 2017 through difficult times and tough family issues,” she said. “It body, and helping others so they won’t have to suffer, as her Ana Florencia Sclani Horrac, Journalist has also helped me to be more resolute and insistent in my mother did. Ana Florencia Sclani Horrac is a journalist, researcher and proposed projects on the subject.” She also has a friend who is the mother of a child with activist, with a focus on the geopolitics of cannabis and its Her work has been featured in workshops such as “Breaking refractory epilepsy, and has witnessed an 80 percent regulation in Argentina. the Taboo: Youth, Cannabis and Health,” at the National improvement in the quality of the child’s life. She has written for Haze Magazine for six years, University of La Plata, sharing “Teaching has been nurturing, Skilled in public accounting, she co-owns a cooperative and collaborates with such groups as Soft Secret, and I get as much from the students as they get from me.” called Ganja Smoking, with her life partner, who wishes to InfoCannabis.org, Milito, and works as an intern for Ana is also involved with women’s organizations such be unnamed. CONYCET, Argentina’s Department of Education, where she as Mujeres Cannabicas, Argentina Mama Cultiva, and ANA FLORENCIA Lorena discovered cannabis when she was just 15 years old. researches, teaches, and writes. competitions like Copa Eva – an event solely for female Personally, she said cannabis helps her with anxiety and a cannabis farmers in Argentina. hyperactivity disorder. She sees contradictions in the hemp and cannabis industries “I’m constantly moving and overthinking everything all day in her country and abroad, but is hopeful, stating, “My work long,” she shared. “When I leave my job, I smoke to clear my in geography has allowed me to travel, and I have a diverse mind, relax my body. It also helps me to think objectively. It’s collection of friends. This has also helped me to see beyond my energetic connection to people and my environment, and regions, and beyond the stigma associated with cannabis,” she has improved my life significantly.” added. “There are real issues, both technically and politically, “In Colombia, women are not empowered on the subject,” she that we must deal with. Especially in realizing what this plant said. “There is a heavy social stigma, which makes it more can do for our economy, as well as our health.” complex for a network of women to come together who support and defend the cause. But, slowly, things are changing. I’ve been lucky, as some of the men in the industry have shared their experiences and knowledge with me.” 12 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 13 CLARA SATIVA Pilar Sanchez, co-founder Pideka Farm launched during the ExpoMedeWeed in the City “Pota Verda is a large association with 657 Clara use cannabis for therapeutic issues, such Pilar and her partner, Denis Contri, restored of Medellín, Colombia.” members,” Corominas said. “We have space for as relaxation, inspiration, and creativity – with an old house in Bogota with the intention of The association is a platform for visualizing theater, workshops, language courses, art and occasional relief from menstrual cramps and other creating a space for urban gardening. The project the role of women in every aspect within the painting. We also have therapeutic doctors and pain issues, as needed. and house became Pideka Farm, a place where cannabis industry. It also takes into consideration psychologists that advise and assist our members Due to her work as a journalist with Marijuana questions could be answered on the plant after the women who fell victim to the War on Drugs about risk prevention, and the regular use of TV, she has witnessed a great deal of healing. decades of misinformation from the drug war. in Colombia, causing much heartache and cannabis.” The channel recently launched “Verde Medicina” Partnering with friends, Camilo Cruz and bloodshed. Similar to Pideka in Colombia, Pota Verda (green medicine), and has hosted patients dealing Jenifeth Gaitan Cifuentes, the couples founded “The network of women in the cannabis space also promotes physical therapies, such as yoga, with myriad ailments, sharing their success stories the farm, to educate their fellow Colombians. around the world is growing,” she concluded. reflexology, and belly dancing, as well as offering on the program. They invited local authorities over; wrote letters “It’s within us to give this emerging market a spin workshops and lectures with doctors knowledgeable “We have shared cases of fibromyalgia, childhood to the Ministry of Health, the Food and Health by showing a new image and lending our voice, in cannabis as medicine. epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and will soon Regulatory Authority in Colombia (INVIMA); through knowledge of the plant. With the work we Through her work, Sandra said she has witnessed present new cases of rare diseases, helped with and registered the farm as a company. are doing, we are helping to build a more peaceful “amazing healing” with cannabis, and have noted cannabis, such as cancer and more,” she said. Within weeks, Pilar said doctors began country.” quality of life improving for patients on a regular “Our main objectives are to inform in an unbiased contacting them for information, as well as the basis. way, about everything related to the culture and local media – which Pilar said was very helpful SPAIN “Of the many patient experiences at Pota Verda, medicinal use of cannabis; and to influence the in spreading their message. Pideka Farm is now Status: Decriminalized, 2003 two stand out in my mind,” she continued. “One global failure of the drug war, while revealing considered one of the pioneers in organic, medical According to CannabisLawBlog.com, Spain was a 34-year-old patient helped with symptoms cannabis as a beneficial medicine.” cannabis in Colombia. is one of the most cannabis-friendly countries from diabetes; the other was a 63-year-old woman As a founding member and general manager of in Europe, with regions throughout the country with chronic sleep issues who now sleeps eight MEXICO Pideka Farm, and co-founder of the Association setting their own laws regarding usage of the hours a night. The woman helped with sleep also Status: Legal for CBD of Cannabis Women of Colombia; through the plant. For instance, in blog author, Nadja Vietz’s saw great improvement with her attitude towards Polita Pepper, Communications “All over Mexico, people are farm, Pilar provides consulting on indoor farming hometown of Barcelona, there are more than 200 life – it helped make her a happier person.” Mexico announced the legalization of CBD already using the plant to heal... operations for others coming up in Colombia’s cannabis clubs, with public use. Sandra also uses cannabis to sleep at night, and for (imported from U.S.) medicine, cannabis advocate We just needed the government newfound cannabis industry. Cannabis clubs began in Spain as early as anxiety – stating, “I’m calmer and no longer grind Polita Pepper couldn’t be happier. to allow us to do what is already “Within the Association of Cannabis Women, I 1993, with no legislation backing them up. After PILAR SANCHEZ my teeth at night. I also no longer need to use anti- “All over Mexico, people are already using the lead a group of empowered women who seek to the clubs’ insistent planting, harvesting, and inflammatory drugs that negatively affected my plant to heal,” Pepper said. “We just needed the being done. As information transform the female involvement in the cannabis partaking was challenged in a series of court liver, as the clenching of my teeth caused chronic government to allow us to do what is already being from the [U.S.] and Spain on world,” she explained. hearings, by 2003, its Supreme Court rulings headaches – that are now gone.” done. As information from the [U.S.] and Spain on medicine is spread, the black Coming into the cannabis space in Colombia successfully decriminalized its usage, but not As part of the network of women supporting medicine is spread, the black market in Mexico market in Mexico is increasing is personal to Pilar, as she’s suffered migraines sale. SANDRA cannabis across borders, Sandra said she’s hopeful is increasing every day. We need laws that allow COROMINAS every day. We need laws that since she was eight years old. At 24, she became a The clubs are run as a kind of “members only, for positive changes. personal cultivation for people who cannot afford to allow personal cultivation for medical cannabis patient. bring-your-own,” speakeasy with annual fees. “Cannabis brings people together, not just in purchase it; and for patients who might need higher “I was living in Europe and a medical doctor Entry to the clubs are done by association: new healing, but in social change,” she concluded. “As amounts of THC for specific illness, as is allowed people who cannot afford to suggested I try cannabis to treat my migraines,” members are accompanied by a friend who women warriors, we are helping to change drug in the U.S.” purchase it; and for patients who she said. “For years nothing had helped in the is a member. Because of the “no sale” clause policies, regulations, and unite for one cause – the Like many enlightened Mexicans, Polita has might need higher amounts of way cannabis had. After I returned to Colombia, in the rules, semantics are important -- plant healing and well-being of the people.” understood the benefits of the medicinal herb THC for specific illness, as is I began to study the benefits of the plant and material and products are “acquired,” rather than used in Mexico for centuries. As an activist, she’s allowed in the U.S.” Clara Sativa, aka: Clara Torrijos Reina, learned how to grow it.” “purchased.” chosen her field of communications to help spread - Polita Pepper Today, Pideka Farm has a database with more With a green light on usage, Spain has also Journalist & Human Rights Activist education on its healing properties. than a thousand medical cannabis users, who become a top research hub for cannabis as Clara is a well-known journalist and human “Activist groups, such as Cannativa, can work to rights activist in her home country of Spain. She educate families on the therapeutic properties of utilize its products to treat numerous ailments, medicine, specifically in the study of cannabis POLITA PEPPER including immune system related illness, neural and cancer. co-founded Marijuana Television, part of the cannabis, teaching how to grow and safely prepare and psychiatric disorders, and chronic pain. audiovisual communication cooperative, LiberInfo. medicine,” Pepper added. “Our youngest patient began treatment at three Sandra Corominas, Journalist & Farmer She’s also a contributor to Cañamo Magazine, Of the many projects she’s been involved in, she’s years old, and our oldest patient is 93 years Sandra Corominas is Colombian, currently Spain’s premier cannabis magazine; is co-founder collaborated with Cañamo Magazine, distributed old,” she said. “During the past three years I’ve living and working in the cannabis industry in of REMA, the National Network of Women Anti- in Spain, Mexico, and Chile; La Dosis in Mexico; been able to see how the medical benefits from Barcelona, Spain. She considers herself a farmer, prohibitionists; and volunteers in communications Weeds in Colombia and Chile; and Chronic cannabis have helped improve the quality of life activist, and both recreational and medicinal for Women in Cannabis, Spain. Magazine in Denver, Colorado. for many people. Children treated now live a more cannabis consumer. Her focus has been working with drug policy She also works in communications for Heaven dignified life, and are able to laugh and play.” As a journalist, she works at Radio Prat, hosting within Europe, and Latin America. She’s also a Grown, a hemp building company based in Mexico At a women’s conference in Barcelona, Spain, a weekly talk show with a focus on international member of the Responsible Regulatory Platform City; and is part of the network of women in Latin Pilar shared her experiences from the farm. cooperation, human rights, and solidarity for the of Spain; and works with citizens and social America, helping to educate and empower women “During the conference, the idea of creating plant. organizations, advocating for comprehensive throughout her home country of Mexico, and a group of women in Colombia began,” she She’s also founded Pota Verda in Barcelona, an regulation of cannabis. beyond. said. “We now have a core team of 10 women association that advocates for the use of cannabis, She said she is most excited about the Latin “Cannativa, is an association for information and spearheading the project. 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Shop, springs, pond, industries will want to follow.” shed. Interim permit for 6,896 sf water storage. mother was the youngest of eight children raised sees potential for the state, her network, and for Tyla Miller flats, greenhouse. Interim in California. Adelia eventually made San Diego Realtor® od & 4,380 sf of ml. permit for 24,500 sf OD. women. dinSmore - $525,000 her home. #01919487 - Adelia Carrillo “I’m hoping legalization will give women the Hayfork - $599,000 ±40 Acres with 2/2 home, well, 707.362.6504 dinSmore - $1,000,000 spring, septic, 3 ponds, barn In 2014, Adelia crossed over into the cannabis confidence to take a leap and become a part of Remote ±40 acres w/ 2 ponds, ±120 Acres w/ home, 2 ponds, 2 springs, well, water storage, & outbuildings, flats. Interim space after complications from a pregnancy that this industry,” she surmised. “When I tell people creek, spring, ag sites, cabin. permit for 10,800 outdoor. outbuilding, cabin. Permit in Permit app for 14,000 sf od. led to more serious issues. I’m CEO of the network, they seem stunned. I’m hand for 10K sf ML. OMC “My pregnancy worsened and I had to have rutH - $749,000 not sure if it’s because I’m a Latina or a young HaWkinS Bar - $439,000 emergency surgery and lost the baby,” she WeitCHpeC - $2,900,000 ±147 acres w/ NCTHP, mixed ±40 Ac w/ views of Ruth Lake, Adela is now a full-fledged patient, primarily woman – maybe both. One thing is for sure, we meadows, well, 4/3 home, shared. “After surgery, I was given a lineup of ±320 Acres south-facing w/ timber, good road system, using CBD only products, including topicals, all need to continue building a voice and taking spring, creeks, pond, nice home 10gpm well, cabin, shop. Permit deck, garage. Trinity Co Permit prescriptions that actually hindered my recovery. for 10K OD vaporizing via a pen, and partaking of a low dose a stand for what we believe in. I believe women Interim Permit for 43,560 sf OD in hand for 10K sf OD. & 22,000 sf ML. The pharmaceuticals made me feel worse, and have the opportunity to become role models and Hailey Rohan THC activated product in the evening to destress laytonville - $950,000 my fiancé suggested I turn to cannabis,” she Realtor® WilloW Creek - $1,599,500 from her often 14-hour work days. help to propel the industry in ways that other JunCtion City - $695,000 STAMPED PERMIT for 20K ±200 Acres off hwy 101 w/ explained. “To be honest, I was a bit naïve, as my #02044086 Though cannabis has helped her physically and industries will want to follow.” ±7 acre turn-key w/ 3/2 home, ML. ±10 Acres w/ solar, pg&e, studio, barn, septic, deeded previous experience was in recreational use, and 530.784.3581 garage/shop, PUD, 15gpm well, public water, ADA process spring. Mendo Co permit in emotionally, finding intelligent information on process. I had no knowledge of the medicinal aspects at irrigation. Permit in hand for 10k ML shed. the industry was a challenge. the time.” 16 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com September 2016 saw the opening of his Stony Hill dispensary in Denver, Colorado, followed by a big announcement in California the month following as Marley revealed that he had pur- Welcome chased a former correctional facility in Coalinga To The Jamrock Reggae Cruise to cultivate medical cannabis alongside partners Ocean Grown Extracts. In June of 2017, it was BY MELODY HAYHURST announced that Marley’s growing company, Stony Hill Corp., along with other investors, had acquired a majority share of High Times Maga- zine. According to its website, Stony Hill Corp, is. “a diversified company focused on multiple areas of the cannabis, hemp and CBD industry. Stony Hill is focused on select investment, branding, real estate, and partnership opportunities in the rec- reational, health and wellness, nutraceutical, and media industries.” The company announced the debut of its own line of CBD-infused products in October of 2017 with online distribution happen- ing now and plans to distribute via retailers and THE FOURTH ANNUAL “Welcome to Jam- dispensaries currently in the works. rock Reggae Cruise” departed from Fort Laud- Marley’s “potrepreneurial” endeavors are erdale, Florida on November 13th, 2017 uniting expanding the Marley name and legacy far individuals from all over the globe, enticing them beyond the world of music. We can only hope with five days of incredible live performances, to see more collaborative and international DJs, and an energetic vibe. projects involving his musical and cannabis Destined for ports in both Ocho Rios and Mon- related activities in the future. tego Bay, Jamaica, the five-day cruise settled in For now, Jamrockers can continue to enjoy the and set sail on Royal Caribbean’s freedom-class one of a kind, once in a lifetime experience found “Independence of the Seas” for the second year pon di boat. Having attended this event since in a row. its inception, this writer still finds it hard to put With over 4,000 reggae loving passengers and into words the energy and vibes that are present artists onboard, the ship, chartered by Damian “Jr each year on this voyage. What is certain, is that Gong” Marley, offers a musical journey and fes- the “Welcome to Jamrock Cruise” has created a tival experience like no other. With cabins sold global family and the strong sense of unity—or out over six months in advance, the “Welcome to inity-- oneness and love amongst its attendees. Jamrock Reggae Cruise” has created an exclusive The energy and irie vibes are unbeatable, keep- experience that continues to get better with each ing Jamrockers coming back for more each year. passing year. Many returners and former patrons will tell you Representing over 50 different countries, cruis- that they had the best time of their lives on this ers—better known to each other as Jamrockers— journey. This writer had countless conversations come from all over the globe to partake in the top with people who came back year after year all notch, nonstop line-up of live performances and for the same reasons: the incredible love of mu- the incredible, around-the-clock array of DJs and sic uniting people from all over the globe, the sound systems. This year’s cruise included live sense of family and unity amongst Jamrockers, performances by Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, Ste- and the magical, electric energy onboard that is phen “Ragga” Marley, Sizzla, Jah Cure, Luciano, The brainchild of Damian “Jr Gong” Marley unparalleled. Third time Jamrocker, Karilily Mc- Big Youth, The Big Ship Crew (Ft. Freddie and his management team, the “Welcome to Clure, summed up the feeling best, “52 Nations McGregor, Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor, and Jamrock Reggae Cruise” has created an unbeat- of people, all ages, all smiles, all love, all dancing Chino McGregor), Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley, able reggae experience on the highs seas. Bob under the stars and floating in the Caribbean Sea. Cocoa Tea, Busy Signal, Popcaan, Cham, Inner Marley’s youngest son is not only an incred- [It] truly restored my faith in humanity to spend a Circle, Richie Spice, Tanto Metro and Devontae, ibly skilled lyricist, but he is also an extremely week with so many upful people!” Pressure, Spice, Raging Fyah, and Iba MaHr. sharp businessman who has spent the better part “Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise” will These musicians were joined by several sur- of the past five years building up networks and again set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on prise guests, DJs and artists who came together teams across many platforms—particularly in the December 1, 2018 for its fifth Anniversary voy- at many different venues on the ship and at many emerging legal cannabusiness industries in both age. Cabins are already sold out, but you can get unscheduled times throughout the week to create Colorado and California. a head start on 2019’s cruise! a number of impromptu collaborations, perfor- FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT mances, and Reasoning sessions*. WELCOMETOJAMROCKREGGAECRUISE.COM *REASONING SESSIONS: According to the BBC, “Rastafari doesn't have a specific religious building that is set aside for worship. Rastafarians The International Issue | 19 usually meet weekly, either in a believer's home or in a community centre. The meetings are referred to as Reasoning sessions. They provide a time for chants, prayers and singing, and for communal issues to be discussed. [Cannabis] may be smoked to produce heightened spiritual states.” After Spannabis, Tom toured La Rambla, View from Monument a a popular tourist destination in central Colom near La Rambla. Photo by Ralf A SMALL TOWN Barcelona. After La Rambla, Tom stopped Roletschek by WeedMaps’ Spanish headquarters, where BARCELONA, SPAIN BARCELONA, he enjoyed an elevated state of mind “high” Exquisite Spanish cuisine topped off Tom’s trip. on the rooftop. FARMER FROM “Everything from the [fresh] seafood from the Tom also toured Sensi Seeds Hash Marihuana Mediterranean [Sea] and North Atlantic [Ocean], & Hemp Museum while on his trip, where to the fresh fruits and veggies [which] are out of THE NORTHWEST he received a private tour from the museum’s this world,” he added. manager and curator. One of the highlights Farmer Tom is an advocate, cultivator, breeder, of Tom’s journey was seeing Futball Club and educator for all things cannabis. His passion Barcelona play, where Lionel Messi scored the to help others runs deep. There’s so much to tell VISITS SPAIN winning goal. about Farmer Tom, this writer encourages you to BY JAMES PRIEST While overseas, Tom spent time making high- learn more by visiting his website. quality solventless hash with the Dank Duchess

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20 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com 22 |TheEmeraldMagazine.com of life. Their motto is“Aloha State ofMind.” Hawaiianway the to connection deep their resonate to appropriately responsible way.” environmentally an in farm to care extra take and environment, the land is not quite cut and dry. “We have a deep respect for our land and of use the farms, cannabis of regulation expansive recent the before growing for used properties many property.”Like our rehabilitating aged by Top Mountain LandManagement LLC. Creek in 2009. As of 2016 they began leasing a 140-acre parcel man- Willowto relocated Humboldt Aloha coast, Humboldt the on indoor growingOriginally insomnia. and stress her manage to patient 215 a became Linsey 2002. in California Northern to relocated who ders endeavor. entrepreneurial this for allies of roster all-star an gathered has boldt ford high the costs required for permitting.” Fortunately Aloha Hum- have had to farmsput their up for sale because they can no longer af- process legalization the started who cultivators fellow and friends andmarketabledistributors, conforms branding law. that to the with relationship a cultivating legalese, complex navigating rules, that include rehabilitation, going property with the flow of watershed ens to displace, the transition to the compliant market has side effects LIKE THE PHARMACEUTICAL Linsey and Ryan travel often to Hawaii and named their company their named and Hawaii to often travelRyan and Linsey and up cleaning project huge a on “we’vetaken that notes Linsey Michigan- are Jones, Ryan and Linsey owners,Humboldt’s Aloha our of “Many notes Jones, Linsey co-owner, Humboldt’s Aloha drugs medicinal cannabis - threat Aloha, a greeting and a farewell. An appropriate An farewell. a and greeting a Aloha, and-operated medical cannabis farm grappling farm cannabis medical and-operated concept for Aloha Humboldt, a family owned- afamily concept Humboldt, Aloha for with the increasingly legal cannabis market. cannabis legal increasingly the with BY JASON ROBO tainable, organic growing methods is another way we co-exist and co-exist we way another is methods growing organic tainable, sus- “Using that, pride takes Linsey run-off, to respects storage.”In water about proactive very are they and promising looks that time had to beabandonedbecauseitwas too costly to maintain. landslide plugged a forest service culvert and one site on the property small property,a the Humboldt’sof Aloha use to Prior rivers. the in to cold water flows from springs are a favorite spot for fish to hang out expensiveThen, hesaid,comethe fixes. “signing up for permitting in the first place is sticking your neck out.” discharge to sedimentoutputs. on focus a and plan statewide a oversightto regulatory local from is looms that shift One year. next for meet to requirements more and Initially a farm can fulfill one requirement, only to find a legal change laws. ofthe state amorphous the is difficulty real the but Nick, to according difficult, been an integral asset for Aloha Humboldt. Creating the WRPP is not nent to ensure AlohaHumboldt’s dreams are not washed away. for legacy Emerald Triangle. the ofHumboldtCountyandthe vision their of part is this explained;Linseyproducts,” cannabis our According to Nick, Aloha Humboldt has “a plan to implement overimplement to plan “a has Nick,Humboldt Accordingto Aloha “Sediment is 90 percent of the concern,” Nick points out. Blockages explains, Nick farms, other than better been has Humboldt Aloha notes. Nick challenging,” is what is regulation the in “Instability Forester Nick Robinson from Timberland Resource Consultants has compo- necessary a are (WRPP) Plans Protection ResourceWater “We want to encourage that same feeling of love and Aloha through

ALOHA HUMBOLDT STATE OF MIND The International Issue |23 cultivate in harmony with our natural environ- advertising targets young males, but today Nikki ment,” she added, “No harsh pesticides or chem- explains, “We are seeing a large portion of sen- ical fertilizers are ever used on our plants.” Alo- iors and women who are frequenting dispensa- ha uses TerraVesco Compost Tea supplemented ries in every legal state.” Nikki points out that, by other organic ingredients that are not bottled, “Branding has become paramount to surviving thus cutting down on waste. They also use cover the industry in 2018, which is a foreign concept crops in the off-season and use plants that attract to farmers who survived the last 40 years of pro- beneficial insects. hibition by staying hidden.” As if having integrity to be in harmony with Concocting complaint packaging and brand- the natural world is not costly enough, another ing for Aloha Humboldt in the 2018 season is investment is in inter-agency intricacies. “Green a task delegated to Graphic Heart Design. Many Road Consulting has been helping us navigate hours have been invested in collaborating with all of the paperwork from the beginning,” said Shiloh Wisham, Creative Director of Graphic Linsey. The seemingly exponentially complex Heart Design. According to Shiloh, “The hard- legal requirements for compliant cannabis farm- est part for most of the compliant packaging is ing is quite a hurdle in the evolving cannabiz. space with the new warning language required Wellness.Wellness. The necessary paperwork filed is the county at 6 point font and the new icon.” application, with almost having completed the This creates a transition to larger boxes and annual state application. Linsey points out, “All bottles that wouldn’t otherwise be used. Shiloh of the fees that go along with compliance are further explains that, “It’s also been challenging staggering, not to mention the taxes. This has for clients that are small farmers or craft mak- been a hard transition for many farmers and a ers to find cost-effective childproof packaging Recovery.Recovery. deal breaker for some.” in smaller quantities. The new packaging re- Wellness. Recovery.Relief.Relief. IMAGE BY DEVILSLETTUCEPH BY IMAGE

Hoping that other small family farms succeed, quirements have been quite costly for many to Linsey worries about the difficulty in a “grow- transition to.” ing competitive market and a towering amount The California Department of Public Health’s of fees and taxes.” emergency regulations have a $1,000 fee per Healthy growth in the modern market requires applicant and annual license fees ranging from an outlet for Aloha Humboldt’s outdoor output. $2-75,000. CBD WATER Working with distributors to get their prod- Despite the growing pains from numerous Relief. uct into dispensaries, Linsey has worked with hurdles and hardships Aloha Humboldt is ris- CBD WATER Arcata’s Humboldt Patient Resource Center ing above it all. They currently have available infused with (HPRC). pre-rolls and 1/8 ounce jars of flower of Bub- Linsey says HPRC’s Nikki Dean, “has been ble Gum, Durban Poison and SFV OG. In infused with so awesome helping answer my sales questions 2018 Linsey says Aloha is growing “Blueberry CBD 10MG and giving me direction on where the market is Cookies, Critical Kush, Gelato, Golden Lemon, heading.” Nikki surmises the situation is domi- Headband, Lemon Meringue, Pineapple Skunk, nated by regulations which, “have become very Purple Chemdawg, SFV OG, Sky OG, Sour Die- CBD 10MG strict and the cost to enter the marketplace this sel, Strawberry Banana, and a mystery strain year is higher than it has ever been.” She notes that we're growing for 'The Grow Off' compe- that outdoor prices have plummeted in recent tition.” The Grow Off features clones multiple DRINKBLACKRAIN.com years. Meanwhile regulatory costs and low growers cultivate however they like. A winner prices, she believes, have forced many small- will be declared after lab testing. TerraVesco is @DRINKBLACKRAIN er growers back underground. Some have sold sponsoring Aloha Humboldt, so keep an eye out DRINKBLACKRAIN.com their farms to green-rush entrepreneurs. for their products! Nikki sees a lacking distribution infrastructure, TO LEARN MORE, @DRINKBLACKRAIN packaging costs, and lab testing expenses taking VISIT ALOHAHUMBOLDT.COM 24 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com their toll. Insofar as market trends, traditionally CBD WATER infused with CBD 10MG

DRINKBLACKRAIN.com @DRINKBLACKRAIN THE ASSEMBLAGE OF artisanal, craft, and The Emerald heritage farmers across California’s North Coast have championed an integrated set of farming practices. Their artisanal practices combine envi- ronmental stewardship with their proficiency in Triangle’s designing sustainable cultivation systems, which enable them to consistently demonstrate cannabis breeding excellence. Ecosystem The Emerald Triangle’s Cannabis (ETC) eco- system is recognized worldwide for its ability to produce cannabis of the highest quality. The ETC is also recognized for its craftsman approach to in- Insights Into the Evolving Cannabis novation. These Craft and Heritage Farming Com- Value Chain munities (CHFCs) provide a dynamic environment that expects experimentation, and translates these JOSEPH CURTIS, PHD insights into cannabis product innovation. CHIEF SCIENTIST OF BIOQUANT LABS There is value in CHFCs. Their collective body of knowledge is essential to the future success of the ETC ecosystem as a regional economy within the state of California. The current transitional pe- riod has created a distressing combination of chal- lenges that are disproportionately affecting CHFCs as they struggle to transition into the new market beginning in July of 2018.

26 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 27 Regulatory and Business Model process across the Emerald Triangle. Go Big or Go Home is Not the term consequences, especially at this Harmonization is Key to Supplier Of particular concern is the velocity of Answer: An Integrated Regional key junction in the formation of the Development and Mitigating the the process and its apparent variability Cannabis Economy is the Better national, and international, cannabis Effects of Oversupply across the and costs. When you combine the Alternative. market. Legislators and county Emerald Triangle Ecosystem pricing collapse across the wholesale In the near future, the greatest officials may not fully recognize the Essential to the functioning of the markets with the absence of financial opportunity for the ETC ecosystem is global opportunity before them. ETC ecosystem is the evolution of products tailored to meet the needs of to harmonize their regulatory, taxation, a set of harmonized business and regulatory models. In order to achieve and sustain regional economic success, these models must facilitate market access for all stakeholders across the state’s evolving Cannabis Value Chain. To that end, the state has provided cannabis businesses with more than a dozen licensing options that can be used to gain access to the DEVILSLETTUCEPH BY IMAGE state’s legal market. Four months after Canadian firms are incentivized to legalization, nearly 6,000 cannabis develop supplier strategies that align businesses have received temporary Canadian cannabis supply chains with ( ABOVE) An understanding of consumer preferences and county and state licenses. And, with an evolving consumer markets across the how their preferences influence product demand drives California’s Cannabis Value Chain. Suppliers translate estimated 400 acres of land committed globe. these insights into decisions about the product mix they to cannabis cultivation, many CHFCs With upwards of 15 million pounds are willing to introduce into the marketplace. Producers of cannabis being produced in feel that their calls to protect the ETC of craft and heritage cannabis use this data to define the California, and with estimates as market from oversupply have gone supplier quality requirements and strains needed to deliver high as 12 million pounds leaving unheard. the flower, biomass and oil as inputs into the manufacturing The economic impact of oversupply the state, counties across the ETC infrastructure. Products entering distribution are delivered cannot be understated. For example, ecosystem should strongly consider to retail establishments and consumer markets. Predictive according to Marijuana Business harmonizing their strategy for consumer analytics can be used to obtain feedback about the Daily, Oregon’s wholesale prices for generating tax revenue to adjust for customer experience and the performance of the products can outdoor-grown trim dropped to $50 market conditions. For example, the be leveraged to ensure that stakeholders across California’s a pound. Similar impacts are being state could apply a floating tax rate that cannabis value chain are aligned. experienced by artisan entrepreneurs adjusts to market conditions. Under may persist throughout the interim compliant, they will have to pay as they witness the rapid erosion of this scenario, cannabis entrepreneurs craft cannabis farmers, you have the and business models, and behave like The challenge to regulators across licensing period, which ends in permit fees, planning department wholesale prices across the ETC operating within the state’s CHFCs ingredients for a perfect storm. an integrated regional economy. This the national cannabis market is to July of 2018. As of May, CHFCs fees, water board fees, fish and game ecosystem. would not be forced out of business Anyone familiar with the state’s enables firms across California’s harmonize their tax programs, and have witnessed the collapse of their 1602 permit fees, legacy correction This experience has left some due to macroeconomic forces beyond history of prohibition -- including cannabis value chain to reduce the promote product diffusion across wholesale prices precipitating a race to costs, third-party consulting fees, long-time craft cannabis businesses their control. the Campaign Against Marijuana risks attributable to oversupply. It domestic and international markets. the bottom as cannabis entrepreneur’s attorney’s fees, and a plethora of wondering if the state’s regulatory Anyone seeking to understand Planting (CAMP), and the efforts by also promotes a coherent approach to A great place to begin would be exit the regulated market before it’s other costs. When it comes to the leadership fully appreciates the the impact that oversupply has former U.S. attorney Linda Haag to the marketplace, and redistributes the California. By effectively applying the officially begun. legacy correction fees assessed to economics of craft cannabis farming. had on California’s tax revenues disrupt Northern California’s cannabis risks across the state’s cannabis supply tools of economic development and cannabis cultivators to protect the By contrast, Canada our nearest can review the findings provided economy -- must realize that to the chain instead of concentrating it on small business financing, the state acts Front-Loaded Transition Costs watershed and environmentally neighbor, is carefully weighing their by BDS Analytics. They found survivors of this period, the current cannabis producers. as a partner to promote the success of Jeopardize Participation, Inclusion sensitive areas, damaged by previous options on how to evolve and roll-out that the proceeds generated from tax revenue program accompanied by Second, it provides firms with the CHFCs. and Social Entrepreneurship for cycles of industrial contamination, the a system that maximizes the success Proposition 64 adult-use sales the high cost to become compliant, opportunity to develop branding A s a g r i b u s i n e s s e s o p e r a t i n g w it h i n a n CHFCs state should enter into a cost sharing of their supplier base across the globe. reported by California’s licensed retail represents the latest effort to dismantle strategies that enable them to maintain integrated regional cannabis economy, The economic realities facing CHFCs agreement with the CHFCs. Why By their own estimates, the Canadian dispensaries and delivery services in CHFCs and clear the way for big a lasting presence in front of the global the ETC ecosystem could continue seeking to become compliant with the penalize CHFCs recognized the world national market could be oversupplied January and February averaged $169.5 agriculture. cannabis consumer. And third, it as a global leader in craft cannabis state’s requirements are daunting. The over for their cannabis cultivation by 600,000 kilograms by 2020. The million per month, or about 13 percent In order to head-off this outcome, makes it easier for the ETC ecosystem and new product development. By problem is twofold. excellence? anticipated impact on their supplier below prior projections. a public-private partnership could be to develop supplier agreements with facilitating harmonization and inter- For example, Prop 64 ushered in an The second problem is the access to base will disproportionately affect Additionally, the first 88 California established to facilitate the transition cannabis ecosystems in other states state commerce, California could excise tax on sales, and growers must capital and banking services. Several smaller firms. Under this scenario, recreational dealers licensed under of CHFCs into the larger global to address expanding, global market create a national model for supplier pay a cultivation tax of $9.25 per ounce recently published articles have the vertically integrated suppliers are California’s Bureau of Cannabis cannabis market, thereby ensuring opportunities. development that enables craft and for flowers, and $2.75 per ounce for discussed this topic at length, but to the ones well positioned to come out Control made big price-cuts to the success of northern California’s The current tax assessment model, heritage farmers to supply the most leaves. Additionally, California’s legal the CHFCs at ground zero, little relief on top. However, as a part of Canada’s generate large sales volumes as of regional economy and promoting the in combination with the collapse in discerning consumers across the sellers and cultivators of recreational is in sight. innovative approach to cannabis January 1, 2018. ETC ecosystem as a global center for wholesale pricing, is disadvantaging world. cannabis are also now required to pay Many fear that needed assistance commerce, Canadian firms have the You don’t have to be an economist cannabis innovation. CHFCs. The impact of this has long the IRS a steep 35 percent federal will not arrive in time to prevent the capability to export dried cannabis to understand that oversupply in an income tax rate. dissolution of the ETC ecosystem. into international markets that have emerging market creates downward And that’s not all, in order for These concerns are exacerbated by the legalized medical marijuana. By pressure, which contributed to an The International Issue | 29 Humboldt County farms to become absence of a harmonized permitting taking advantage of this option, erosion of wholesale pricing that 28 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com TRAVEL

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(ABOVE) COUNTY After snapping photos of the famous cityscape, explained. The company produces brands BARREL Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, including AbsoluteXtracts, Satori, and Care By BROTHERS guests hop back onto the bus, where they’re Design (CBD). BREWING greeted with breakfast beverages, music, snacks, The tour of the facility is conducted by COMPANY: EXPERIENCE and an explanation of the destinations ahead. CannaCraft’s Event Director, Melanie King, who Tour-goers were welcomed to the small, BY MELISSA HUTSELL It’s clear that Giammona, a Santa Rosa native, is guides visitors through individual rooms, such locally owned brewery knowledgeable and passionate about the county’s as the extraction lab or distillation room, to see with lunch, and a tasting commodities -- wine, beer, and cannabis -- and and smell the different stages of the production of Barrel Bro.’s Dark CALIFORNIA HAS SURPASSED the UK as the fifth largest economy in the world. the parallels between these industries. process. Sarcasm, Naughty Hops, Tourism is one of the forces driving the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), reports and Blonde Voyage. “We’re excited to give guests [an exclusive] Here, guests learn all about how clean medicine Investopedia. It’s no wonder, since California is home to entertainment, technological and Experience by showing them the ins, outs, and is made, from the extraction process to terpene agricultural meccas. Add the largest legal cannabis market into the mix, and the wanderlust similarities between the wine, craft beer, and profiles. is exponential. cannabis industries,” Giammona said, “[All] CannaCraft’s supercritical, CO2 extraction The Sonoma County Experience offers locals and visitors the opportunity to experience while getting to enjoy the beauty of Sonoma machines collectively process roughly 350 some of California’s finest, and most renowned offerings in one complete tour. County.” pounds of dried flower into oil, King explains. While some wait to see how legalization will unfold in California, Jared Giammona is The company offers two different, immersive There are 23 CO2 extractors onsite, which making an experience of it, and inviting others along for the ride. experiences: one which includes wine tasting, complete one or two runs per day. Each holds 15 and the other -- beer. Both of which feature visits pounds of raw plant material, which is turned into Giammona is the founder of The Sonoma County Experience, a guided tour of California’s to cannabis companies. crude oil, and later refined into distillate oil. illustrious wine, and emerging cannabis, region. Cannabis consumption is not a part of the tour, Speaking of terpenes, there are plenty of The locality is also quickly becoming known for its booming brewery industry; in 2017, but guests are welcome to purchase products chances to get familiarized, and smell the Santa Rosa was named the “Microbrew Capital of the U.S.,” according to SFGate. during the tour and consume them according to individual profiles of these aromatic oils. statewide, adult-use regulations. Some are citrusy, and some are sweet. Others The concentration, and quality, of these industries give Sonoma County an unparalleled -- like myrcene -- the most abundant terpene

position in the market, explained Giammona. “Nowhere else can you find these three Keller before Thomas for -- Chef Matt -- who worked Chocolatier Renowned Tour-goers will learn just how similar cannabis in cannabis, are reminiscent of hops. This very products produced at the level Sonoma County does,” he added. “It’s not just wine country and other plant-derived products are during the terpene was used by CannaCraft and Lagunita’s anymore, you have craft beer country and now with legalization, [...] cannabis country.” second stop on the itinerary: a guided tour of to create the cannabis infused IPA, Supercritical CannaCraft. Ale (see Emerald Magazine October 2017 issue). The tour gives travelers a behind-the-scenes look at how these products are crafted. Many similarities can be drawn between the

INFUSION LAB: LAB: INFUSION CannaCraft is one of the county’s top 20 private industries -- but it is the focus on the craft The full day tour takes guests on a luxury bus ride from Fisherman’s Wharf in San employers, and the largest legal manufacturing THE coming to Cannacraft, gives visitors a peak inside the Infusion Lab where Satori products (like products (like a peak inside the InfusionSatori visitors Lab where gives Cannacraft, to coming manufactured. are dipped raisins) chocolate market that distinguishes this region -- and this Francisco to Sonoma County. There are multiple stops along the way; the first of which facility of its type in the state, Giammona is Vista Point. experience.

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“[We have] established brands, and for good reason. But (RIGHT) there [are] so many other good, local, craft-style stops [here], SATIVA CANNA POT TALK and we want people to get a true feel of the area by visiting CRAFT Cannabis sativa is an these places,” said Giammona. The many annual herbaceous faces of the Craft brands offer an unmatched level of personalization, workers flowering plant and quality. No other dispensary in the region epitomizes behind indigenous to this better than Solful Dispensary (see Emerald Magazine operations. eastern Asia but now January 2018 issue) -- the third, and final cannabis themed of cosmopolitan destination, during The Sonoma County Experience. distribution due Here, tour-goers are welcomed by the dispensary’s CEO and co-founder, Eli Melrod. to widespread cultivation. The entrepreneur describes what drew him to the industry, and gives guests detailed descriptions of the products available in the shop (including Papa & Barkley’s Releaf - The Conservation of Balm, and Kikoko’s variety of infused teas). Artifacts Made from Plant Materials The next two destinations depend on the experience chosen (wineries or breweries), but does include lunch and tastings.

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Oyster Beach is conveniently surrounded by a wealth of hikes, restaurants, brewer- ies, and body workers. I encourage you to take advantage of these perks during your visit. Following a rejuvenating prenatal and couples massage at Trinidad Massage, OYSTER Gareth and I did a hike up Trinidad Head, followed by a walk on the beach were we made friends with a Border Collie. The hike at Trinidad Head gives way to a beautiful lighthouse, which was built in 1871. The lighthouse is open to visitors from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month. Our lunch in Trinidad did not disappoint either in taste or affordability. The Lighthouse Grill, a small, unassuming establish- BEACH ment across the street from Murphy’s Market has fish tacos you’ll want to write home AT HUMBOLDT BAY about: fresh, gigantic, well seasoned and sensibly priced. We also hiked the Tall Trees Trail in the Redwood National and State Park. The trail SOCIAL CLUB is so named because this forest houses what was formerly the world’s tallest tree. In order to go, you need a permit, which you can obtain from the visitor’s center the day of the hike unless they are past their limit. This trail is a four mile round trip, and HIGH TIDINGS comes with an ominous Ranger warning about bears and mountain lions. I also made a shaker out of rocks and my coffee cup. The trail was not crowded and we enjoyed the ancient high-reaching presence around us. WRITTEN BY MICAH MORGAN

Finally, if you’re a fan of beer like my husband, then Oyster Beach serves as a WHEN I TRADED the warm, Oyster Beach boasts an enchant- great place to stay and check out local breweries. Arriving late on our first night, we Atlantic Chesapeake for the San ing, private stretch of beach. Ga- checked out the Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe, whose kitchen is open late, family Francisco Bay eight years ago, I reth and I did not hesitate to have friendly and has a large selection of food and beer. We also visited Six Rivers, Mad never thought it would be so dif- bonfires both on the beach itself River, and Redwood Curtain Brewing Co., which was his favorite and might be yours ficult to truly find a new water and near our cabin. We made as well if you’re a fan of IPAs. Redwood Curtain was my favorite too, because outside home on the West Coast. I re- s’mores, we grilled oysters, we is the LoCo Fish Co. Food Truck. Their hush puppies are a terrific, golden snack. connected with Amy Cirincione wandered, we soaked in the out- Humboldt Curtain is also right next to the Arcata Marsh in case you want to begin or O’Connor on Facebook, as only door bathtubs. I lavished myself end your round with a little bird watching. we, living in the present can, and in the Humboldt Provisions Lav- sent her a Telegram. “Amy I hope ender Bath Salts, a magical mix- To end on a sweet note, head on over to the Arcata Scoop in the Historic Creamery all is well. I’m pregnant and in ture Amy whips up herself which District. They have organic, locally made ice creams (like honey vanilla lavender), desperate need of a babymoon. can be found at the Humboldt swinging giraffe seats, and a rabbit carousel. Mother tells me that you and Jon Bay Social Club, just a short walk are near the water and quite far from cabin four. If you’re looking to spend some time in the windswept Northwest, then find Oyster north. Gareth and I would love Beach. Find community at the Humboldt Bay Social Club, sit solitary on the beach, to come spend some time on the My time in the bath was full of by the fire or in a soaking tub. But most of all, take in all that the North Coast has to beach.” I’m so thankful that she reflection and obviously Insta- offer and bring a little piece of this tranquility back home. graciously obliged. gram pictures. There under the mosquito net, looking at my sev- The drive up from San Francis- eral weeks old manicure, I felt co was delightful, and our stay at embraced by mother nature. A Oyster Beach was divine. Our sil- hawk flew above us and landed ver Subaru rambled in after sun- in a tree, the wind moved gently, set through the large iron gate and and the scent and taste of sea salt then the narrow pass to cabin four. and eucalyptus was ever present. A familiar site greeted us walking Eventually I put my phone down, into the cabin; above the mustard closed my eyes, and leaned fully couch hung a map of Washington into my rustic paradise. D.C. and the surrounding areas. I was already home. The kitchen The friendly barkeep at the so- is high up on my list of favorite cial club gave us a few tips on how things being a quaint, country to grill and season the oysters. We style that matched the bedroom. managed to get through a bucket However, the view out to the of 25 and each of them was de- Bay and surrounding lands is un- licious. matched. Featured Advertisement 44 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 45 city, you should try one of the best steakhouses After you’ve stocked in town; The Acropolis. This adult entertainment up, head to the Laguna club has an impressive menu that’s open until 2 de Santa Rosa Wetlands a.m. and has over 60 beers on tap -- you can order Preserve (park at the West Coast takeout from the outside window or walk in for Sebastopol Community the full experience. Center) for an accessible hike. Download the CALIFORNIA two-mile trail map that Known for its vineyards and fine dining, guides you past ponds, Sonoma County is also home to major cannabis marshes and the main cultural events like “The Emerald Cup,” and a Laguna channel. Head Travels budding cannabiz community. Get to know Santa to Marimar Estate Seattle Skyline Rosa’s downtown district on your first day. Start Vineyards and Winery at the historic Railroad Square with breakfast at for an afternoon of Omelette Express, and you’ll have the fuel you wine tasting and tapas, make your way toward Tacoma for a lunch at need to enjoy the unique collection of shops, and end the evening with dinner at Lowell’s Odd Otter Brewing Company. Be sure to take a Top Three-Day Weekend Destinations antiques and restaurants the square offers. Restaurant for farm-fresh, modern cuisine. peek in back to see the brewing area! After lunch, for Cannabis Lovers discover why Tacoma is world-renowned for its Stop by the SPARC dispensary for a comfortable For day three, take a short drive to San Rafael glass art. Head toward the waterway and walk experience selecting the cannabis products and hop on Chris Hardman’s Cannabus for a through the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, featuring you want for the day. End the night with a trip morning tour of San Francisco’s cannabis history. fantastic colors and sculpture all in glass. Visit the to Russian River Brewing Company for their This converted school bus has been giving tours Museum of Glass nearby in a large cone-shaped BY ALLISON EDRINGTON microbrews and specialty pizzas, or find a quieter to visitors of the Haight-Ashbury district for entrance to watch glass blowing demonstrations spot at Stark’s Steak and Seafood to enjoy dry- eight years, and just recently added “The Magic and tour the small collection of fine glass art. aged cuts, seafood and an enviable selection of Cannabus” experience. This new tour shares whiskey. the story of cannabis over the past decades in On day two, stop for breakfast at Southern California, from its humble beginnings to the Kitchen before heading toward Seattle to catch To kick off day two, head toward Sebastopol. great efforts of Brownie Mary, to the current The Kush Tour. You need to call ahead at least Stop in at Solful dispensary (see page 30) -- state of legalization. Add on an afternoon tour of 24 hours in advance to book your Saturday their staff will help you explore the flowers and Alcatraz Island to make a whole day of it. spot to tour a Tier II Grow Operation at Dawg infused products from Northern California farms Star Cannabis, exploring an extraction lab, and that grow cannabis responsibly and sustainably. WASHINGTON visiting a micro-whiskey distillery. SUMMER IS THE time to kick off our shoes, fly Take a break for lunch at Southwest 10th Avenue After you’re done browsing, book a ride on They often host farmer meet-and-greets and Recreational cannabis shops were able to open somewhere new, and find adventure. But flying off and Alder Street and pick your favorite food cart Portlandia Experience, the cannabis party bus demonstrations so you can really get to know their doors in 2014 in the Evergreen State, and If you’ve never been to the Space Needle, now to an exotic location that welcomes cannabis isn’t from what is the largest concentration of street for a unique look at the city. In the evening, take who’s growing your cannabis. since then the greater Seattle area has created is the time to ride the elevator all the 605 feet up. always in the cards. If you’re lucky enough to live food vendors in the country, according to Travel a tour of the Shanghai Tunnels and learn about an eclectic offering of cannabis dispensaries that Already been there, done that? Go to Smith Tower in Washington, Oregon or California -- you don’t Portland. Then stop by NW Cannabis Club, a the mysteries of the Portland Underground. fit right in with the instead, the second tallest building in town that have to go far to find adventure and new ways to 21+ smoking lounge. They have a clean and Foodies will rejoice at the selections available culture of the city. serves craft cocktails, and features the legendary enjoy cannabis. comfortable dab bar, perfect for tourists stopping on the culinary corridors of Northwest 23rd and Start the weekend Wishing Chair. by or locals taking a break after a long day. Be 21st avenues, from Catalan tapas at Ataula, to off nicely with a If you can’t stray far from the Pacific sure to check their calendar, too -- from cannabis- sophisticated French fare at St. Jack. visit to The Gallery Wrap up your adventure by heading to nearby Northwest, don’t waste a three-day weekend -- friendly music to painting classes, there’s always in Fife. Pick your Port Townsend and stop at Discovery Bay find a close-to-home destination. Check out the something going on at NW Cannabis Club. Wrap up your weekend in Portland by venturing favorite cannabis Cannabis. Known lovingly as the “Cannaboose,” recommendations below to get started: End your night with a live show at the Crystal into the natural beauty near the city. Stop by the flowers and edibles this dispensary has converted train cars into a Ballroom, one of Portland’s best music venues. Farma dispensary to pick up edibles (no smoking while you browse unique cannabis retail experience. Pick up your OREGON in public or in parks) and head eastward toward through the favorites and then plan to walk through downtown As the epicenter of weird and wonderful for its Dive into the city’s Old Town starting with a the Colombia River Gorge. displays of colorful to appreciate the Victorian seaside architecture state, Portland is also home to many of its best trip to Voodoo Doughnut for a zany concoction pipes, accessories along with the shops and galleries inside them. cannabis experiences. Start your weekend off on day two, then head to the Portland Saturday Be sure to stop at Crown Point Vista House for and art in their Take to the trails that stretch across the city for right by exploring Portland’s West End. Spend the Market, one of the largest and longest-running a selfie-worthy view on your way to Multnomah comfortable retail an afternoon hike or rent a kayak before heading morning shopping at Union Way and browsing open-air craft markets in the nation. Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state. Stay to space. to the Alchemy Wine Bar for a locally sourced, through the shelves of Powell’s Books, the world’s hike, or travel a little further down the road to After you’re Mediterranean meal. largest used and new bookstore. see Horsetail Falls. Before you take off out of the \ stocked for the day,

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48 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 49 Saving Sophie, Saving Many Sophie Ryan’s Tumor is Removed and Replicated for the Greater Good

BY SHARON LETTS

AT THIS MOMENT, two mice in a laboratory in California are replicating cancer cells taken from five-and-a-half-year-old cannabis patient, Sophie Ryan, for research on pediatric cancer and chemotherapy. The cells will also be sent to a lab in Israel for research with cannabinoids and cancer. Sophie has been fighting the tumor, an optic pathway glioma (OPG), in her brain since she was eight months old (see Emerald Magazine, December 2017). Her mom, Tracy Ryan, created CannaKids, a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, which helps many with cancer and more. However, their own daughter’s tumor has been traditionally stubborn, as is the case with many OPGs. “Sophie’s [tumor] hasn’t responded to just cannabis oil off-treatment of chemo,” Tracy explained. “We are trying to figure out what formulation she needs to target the mutations in her specific tumor – and to do that, we needed to procure some of the excess brain tumor tissue from her recent craniotomy. Per Tracy, low grade gliomas aren’t typically deadly, with a 90 percent survival rate, but they have an 85 percent recurrence rate because they divide too slowly for chemotherapy treatments to completely eradicate them. The goal is to keep the child healthy until they find a treatment that will stabilize them. Hormones from growth spurts play a role. Once the individual is out of puberty, the tumor will stop growing forever, but, according to statistics, it may never completely go away.

50 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 51 After years of chemotherapy treatments, with the “I believe we are all here for a tumor growing, shrinking, and maintaining a Stage reason,” [Tracy] said. “I was put I, low grade status, the Ryan’s agreed to debulk here on this earth to help my the part of the tumor that had been so problematic. The surgery was scheduled after a team of daughter and others in dealing oncologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists and with this insidious disease; and her own neurosurgeon, recommended it. I believe those mice are here for This decision allowed them to obtain the tissue Sophie Ryan the same reasons. I honor them they needed to hopefully lead them to a solution and the help they may bring to for Sophie, and others who suffer from the same Zero signs of swelling and not a condition. bruise to be seen. She’s wowed other children suffering as our On April 23, 2018 Sophie went into surgery. The doctors with her incredible Sophie has.” pathology report confirmed the tumor’s Stage I healing and tenacious spirit. status. Her surgical staff is amazed at her recovery with cannabinoids, where we are sponsoring four rate, due to her continued cannabis use before and years of pediatric and adult cancer research,” after the procedure. Tracy shared. According to an article published in the National Due to Dr. Jewett’s newfound relationship with Library of Medicine in 2010, cannabinoids were Tracy, the two are planning future clinical trials demonstrated to be “anti-inflammatory drugs” together, with Dr. Jewett now working on approval in laboratory trials, stating, “Cannabinoids are to study more children alongside Tracy and her potent anti-inflammatory agents and they exert work with CannaKids. their effects through induction of apoptosis, As for any backlash from the testing of mice, inhibition of cell proliferation, suppression of Tracy waxes poetic. “I believe we are all here for cytokine production and induction of T-regulatory a reason,” she said. “I was put here on this earth to cells (Tregs).” In other words, cannabinoids have help my daughter and others in dealing with this the ability to support healthy cells while reducing insidious disease; and I believe those mice are here inflammation via apoptosis -- the inhibition of cell for the same reasons. I honor them and the help growth -- and suppressing cytokine production, a they may bring to other children suffering as our response to injury that causes inflammation. Sophie has.” Anyone who has experienced major or minor Additional photos from social media were shared surgery knows that inflammation and pain are from Sophie’s first day back to school – just days the first symptoms you suffer through. After that after the procedure. Tracy said that Sophie walked comes constipation, due to the anesthesia and into her classroom and took to the front of the subsequent prescription painkillers. class, ready to share her experiences with her Healthline.com informs that swelling and classmates. inflammation can last up to six months after “Our family’s main focus with Sophie has been surgery. Highly addictive painkillers are often to promote happiness, joy, laughter, and to have an prescribed for months to come. outgoing spirit,” Tracy concluded. “My husband Sophie’s experience was much different, as her Josh, and I, have taken her to every cannabis mother reported. She continued to be administered conference in the country where I’ve spoken, a cannabis oil formulation that not only addressed when she’s able to go. She’s grown up on stage the pain, but miraculously, quelled any swelling telling her story in front of hundreds, up to a and inflammation by day two after surgery. Due to thousand people,” she added. “She has her own the analgesic properties of cannabis, Sophie’s pain business cards she hands out during events, and was controlled with an additional dose of Tylenol lets everyone know what time she’ll be on stage and Motrin. – asking them to bring their cameras so they can “Less than 48 hours after major brain surgery “This is what a child on cannabis looks like,” room, upon a mom’s approval, so she could By the end of the day, Sophie’s tumor was take photos of her.” “..swelling and inflammation and [she was] released to go home!” Tracy shared Tracy declared to the recovery room staff. “The educate her on the powers of cannabis for her son, implanted into two very special mice, one which At five and a half years old, it’s safe to say, Sophie can last up to six months after on social media. “Zero signs of swelling and not a neurosurgeon was even more shocked to see that diagnosed with cancer that had metastasized. pumps human blood, with cells growing rapidly is one of the youngest cannabis advocates in the bruise to be seen. She’s wowed doctors with her she didn’t have any swelling or bruising over her Sophie’s removed tumor was the size of a golf by the millions in plates in the lab – as Tracy country, if not the world. But advocacy comes at surgery... [Sophie] continued incredible healing and tenacious spirit. She makes eye – she should be black and blue, and super ball. It was packed up and shipped out to a team of explained, this will give the team more cells to a price. to be administered a cannabis brain surgery look easy!” swollen. They even said she could go back to researchers at UCLA, and to a cryo-stasis bank in work with. After helping thousands of patients via oil formulation that not only Other positive post-op signs showed Sophie’s school tomorrow – and they originally said one to Georgia, Storemytumor.com, for safekeeping until Dr. Anahid Jewett, PhD, MPH, is head of the CannaKids in L.A., the non-profit is struggling eyes responding perfectly to light, and she was two weeks!” it’s sent to Israel for trials with cannabinoids. team working with Sophie’s tissue at UCLA. She’s to keep its doors open in light of heavy fees for addressed [her] pain, but able to move all her limbs. The moment after One member of the surgical team made a A photo of two jars show a red-jelly-type material the Professor and Director of tumor immunology testing, licensing, and other requirements in the miraculously, quelled any her cannabis oil dose kicked in, its effects were comment the day after surgery, “She doesn’t even in both. “The red jelly is actually Sophie’s tumor in the Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, and age of legalization in California. swelling and inflammation by apparent – her pain was gone, her fussiness look like she’s had surgery!” To which Tracy tissue,” said Tracy. “I stared this beast right in the has published more than 120 papers in her field. TO LEARN MORE, OR TO DONATE, VISIT subsided, and she was laughing. The attending replied, “She’s on a lot of cannabis,” to which the eye, and will show no mercy! Now that I have you, “I’ve connected Dr. Jewett with Dr. Dedi Meiri GOFUNDME.COM/CK-SUPPORT-IN-CALIFORNIA day two after surgery.” be prepared for what comes next.” of Technion Institute in Israel for future research FOR MORE INFORMATION CANNAKIDS, nurse was “unable to believe her eyes,” Tracy doctor responded, “That’s amazing!” Soon after VISIT CANNAKIDS.ORG 52 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com shared. surgery, a nurse asked Tracy to go into a patient’s The International Issue | 53 Cullen Jenkins is a courageous man. He grew up a concussion, but admits that he began experienc- The cumulative effect of pain and worry about in Detroit as it crumbled into ruin, a shadow of ing “brain fog, a lack of mental focus,” more and losing his chosen profession coupled with opioid its former industrial, architectural, and Motown more. and alcohol use was increasing depression and glory. sleeplessness. Still he soldiered on until retiring That brain fog he might have attributed to his from the game in 2016. But that brought no end For Cullen, football was a way to succeed. He self-medicating choices, painkillers (two Vicodin to his suffering. The cause might be gone but the played for several teams in his 13-year NFL ca- before a game), and alcohol. Cullen made clear the pain, lack of sleep and depression persisted, with reer, including taking part in winning Super Bowl trap that was set for him and for other professional no end in sight. Fortunately, some family mem- 45 for the Green Bay Packers. Football is also a athletes. Complain of pain and you may be seen as bers talked to him about cannabidiol (CBD), a family tradition. His dad was a coach who played unwilling to give your all to the game. Complain non-psychoactive chemical in cannabis that is in college and his brother, Kris, also plays for an of brain fog and you’re subjected to the dreaded showing much promise in pain management and NFL team. “concussion protocol,” which is one week off and the treatment of brain damage. your job put at risk. Football and But, as he made clear in our interview, that ave- At first, he was strongly resistant to the idea, but nue of excellence began to be a curse Cullen felt He claims that all players grapple with the same he tried it and found relief. as early as his college football years at Central reality; “you learn not to talk about it, to keep Michigan University. He began to experience pain, quiet. It’s a reality of life.” Even with his heroic Cullen is clear about the benefits of CBD. In first in his ankles and knees, and as he progressed silence, he left Green Bay labeled a “great play- interviews like the one on FreshFarmsCBD.com, Fresh Farms CBD through his professional career, in other parts of er when he was available,” and “injury-prone.” and with this writer, he said that opioids may re- his body as well. By 2008, he needed surgery for That labeling still bothers him a lot; he called it a duce his pain more than CBD, but create more Testimonials From Life: Pure CBD Preparations Help an unhealed ankle bone bruise from college, and “cheap shot” meant to keep him pushing beyond problems than they solve. There’s the danger of treatment for a torn pectoral muscle. his endurance. “Hurt or not, I always wanted to addiction, but also the grogginess. Opioids zap Professional Athletes and Others With Body or Brain Damage. play.” He thought, “I have to show them I can and users’ energy, mess up bodily functions, and can The “constant heavy physical contact” was tak- BY MOLLY CATE I will, no matter how my body feels.” make sleep even more elusive. CBD brings the ing its toll. He says he was never diagnosed with pain level down almost as much and there is no 54 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 55 fogginess, no body disruption, and no sleeplessness. Plus, CBD actually helps the brain recover from that the FDA is finally years of trauma. accepting CBD as a medicine. As this article is being written, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is about to approve This is where Fresh the first pharmaceutical derived from CBD, as an- Farms CBD comes nounced by the Associated Press (AP) in an article into the story. Cullen called “US Experts Back a Marijuana-Based Drug has embraced the prod- for Childhood Seizures.” Sadly, that drug is expected uct that “saved [him] to cost upward of $25,000 a year and has side effects from alcoholism and such as diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, sleeplessness, bad health” and the even the possibility of liver damage. None of these company that produces side effects have been noted from the use of simple it. He has invested in CBD preparations. The only bright side seems to be Fresh Farms CBD and is a visible spokesman for their product line. What sets Fresh Farms CBD apart from many other CBD companies is that they create a 100 percent THC-free product, not the common .03 percent residual THC that may still cause a failed drug test. Cullen’s thoughtful testimonials are meant to reach out to professional athletes still in the game. These are products you can use while you are still playing, while you are subject to random drug tests. Here is a way out of the trap. Other eloquent testimonials at the Fresh Farms CBD site and their YouTube postings suggest CBD for post-concussion syndrome, autism, and demen- tia. In an interview with Vem Miller, the company’s media director, he mentioned other testimonials coming soon, one with a professional basketball player and one with a 92-year-old Canadian World War II veteran adamantly opposed to cannabis until he found relief for the first time, thanks to the urging of his grandson, for the pain of a bullet lodged in his chest. Fresh Farms CBD, whose motto is “In Nature We Trust,” produces a full line of CBD tinctures, from mild to strong, in a grapeseed oil base. The mild- er formulas are suitable for pets as well, since they contain no THC. There’s also a salve you can use in tandem with a tincture for double the benefit. New- est is their intriguing crystallized CBD for smoking or vaping. All of their products meet FDA guide- lines, even though that federal department shuns all currently available cannabis medicines. As for Cullen, football is still one passion of his; he’s coaching for a local high school. But his newest delight is learning carpentry, doable now that he’s not groggy and not in excessive pain. He’s positive about the future, looking forward to enhancing his parents’ home with his newfound woodworking skills. Best of luck, Cullen.

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60 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com Featured Advertisement The International Issue | 61 Rhubarb Pie! To make this a medicated dessert, spread ½ ounce CANNACOCOBIS on the bottom of the pie crust. BY GINNIE MATHEWS, ESSENTIAL OILS

Serves: Six Who doesn’t feel happy as they take the first bite of their favorite homemade pie? Science has proven that what we eat plays an important role in our emotions. However, a rhubarb strawberry pie recipe is a major eye-opener. 19 mg of THC per serving

In New England where rhubarb practically grows wild, people’s taste buds tend to have tolerance for sour, bitter and savory, versus the passionate preference for sweet and salty common in the South. RHUBARB PIE FILLING INGREDIENTS FOR ONE PIE 6 generous cups sliced fresh rhubarb Rhubarb and strawberries can be a perfect marriage, since strawberries provide enough sweet to soften most of the rhubarb’s sourness without adding ½ teaspoon salt too much white or natural cane sugar, and the cooked textures are similar. For those who truly love the taste of sour rhubarb, adding strawberries seems 1 cup cane sugar or slightly more depending on taste blasphemous. 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch Since food diversity is important to prevent nutritional deficiencies, it’s strongly recommended to develop a tolerance for sour, bitter, sweet, salty, and savory, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, or not, depending on preference if you expect to get all of the nutrients you need from your food intake.

DIRECTIONS Today’s recipe is about the filling, not the crust; we recommend you use your favorite two crust pie recipe. This writer prefers crust made with butter, but many pie purists still prefer crusts made with Wash fresh rhubarb stalks and soak in a bowl of ice water before slicing to help lard, so use the method that works best for you since they both include some saturated fat, which is far maintain beautiful red color. Dry and slice in ½ inch rounds and place in a bowl healthier than the trans fats found in most shortening. with dry ingredients (hold back ¼ cup dry ingredient to put on bottom pastry layer before adding rhubarb mixture). This helps prevent soggy bottom crust syndrome, If hydrogenated oil is listed in the “other” ingredients section on the too often associated with fruit pies. label, that’s the trans fat. It is just under the amount the government requires in order to prevent having to list it in the ingredients Let rhubarb and dry sugar/flower mixture macerate for 15-30 minutes to draw out section. some of the water that too often causes runny rhubarb pie.

Spoon drained rhubarb in pie pan over the bottom crust layer and top with pastry lattice or fancy pie pastry cutouts.

Glaze with one beaten egg using a pastry brush and sprinkle with cane sugar for a beautiful sheen.

Place in 425º preheated oven for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 350º for another 20-30 minutes until crust is perfectly golden and the rhubarb juice is just starting to bubble over the crust.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

In spite of what you might have heard, rhubarb stalks are not poisonous, but the leaves can be because they are extremely high in oxalic acid. Rhubarb stalks are packed with fiber and vitamins including B complex and K, and minerals including: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese. They also includes some lutein and zeaxanthin.

Rhubarb is suggested to have many vitally important health benefits associated with digestion, brain, bone and eye health.

62 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 63 LEMON, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL DRESSING Vegetarian Potato Niçoise Makes: 1 cup Gently add the green onions, tomatoes, and Italian parsley just before serving. Mix carefully, leaving the potatoes, tomatoes, olives and capers intact for an earthy layers-of-flavor for your 1 tablespoon sea salt backyard picnic presentation. 3 garlic cloves, minced RECIPIE BY GINNIE A backyard cookout with POTATO SALAD NIÇOISE, VEGETARIAN STYLE ½ cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MATHEWS this vegetarian potato Serves: 6 ⅛ cup O.C.C.O. (1ounce 180= 30mg THC per serving)* salad was a huge hit at a A wildly popular fiber in the potato neighborhood barbecue ½ cup or slightly more fresh lemon juice 15 small, new potatoes, well scrubbed with skins left on peel is called resistant starch, the type along with burgers and 1 grated lemon zest (optional) 12 or more multi-colored cherry tomatoes (to taste) of fiber that feeds the friendly bacte- hotdogs. fresh grated pepper to taste ¼-½ cup capers (to taste) ria in the colon and improves diges-

green onions sliced thinly, or chopped red onions tive health. Since baked beans *This is very high in THC, so you might want to halve this 1 full cup Niçoise olives or more to taste (I substituted Kalamata olives since I had them were on the menu, the amount and add more olive oil in my refrigerator) Resistant starch is now suggested traditional salade niçoise 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley (to taste) to improve insulin sensitivity, lower fresh green beans were With a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the salt and red pepper flakes (to taste) blood sugar levels and reduce appe- left out of this version, minced garlic, or use the back of a sharp knife on a wooden salt and black pepper to taste tite. Unpeeled potatoes that have been as was the tuna, the board. cooled down after cooking, like those hard-boiled eggs, and In a tightly closed container, mix together lemon juice, ol- Boil potatoes in well-salted water for 10-12 minutes. Turn burner off and let sit until in this potato salad recipe, contain mayonnaise. ive oil, and O.C.C.O. Add the salt and garlic mixture. Shake easily pierced through with a sharp knife. Do not overcook. higher amounts of resistant starch well until mixture is creamy. than the same potatoes served warm Pour on potatoes, olives, and capers while the potatoes are Drain, place in a bowl, and cut into bite-size halves or quarters, depending on the size of or hot. still hot to ensure they absorb the dressing. the new potatoes. Add olives and capers to bowl with potatoes. 64 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com The International Issue | 65 Canna-Hummus RECIPE BY JEFFTHE420CHEF

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 24 PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES APPROXIMATE THC PER SERVING* *Approximate dose per serving is based on infusing 5 grams of cured/dried/decarbed cannabis into 5 ounces of oil. 10 percent: 2.5mg 15 percent: 3.8mg 20 percent: 5mg

INGREDIENTS

2 cups canned chickpeas (1 15-ounce can). ½ cup Tahini 2 tablespoons canna–olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons light olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet paprika Juice of 1 medium lemon ½ teaspoon lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 -3 tablespoons parsley (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Drain the chickpeas over a measuring cup and reserve the liquid.

Place the chickpeas, Tahini, canna–olive oil mixture, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, lemon zest, and half of the reserved chickpea liquid into a food processor. Pulse to puree. Slowly add in more chickpea liquid until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with more 66 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com paprika before serving.