Weed

In this loving homage to the beautiful bud, author Ellen Holland takes you on a journey into the heart of how cannabis is farmed, consumed, and appreciated today.Since cannabis has become available as a product in many parts of America, there have been significant advances in our understanding and appreciation of the botanical. Weedis a beautifully illustrated volume that steps in to help you with the buying and tasting tips you need to find the perfect puff.Join Holland as she and other industry experts discuss the many tastes and smells ofcannabis, from a fruity tropical tang to a rich, earthy flavor, and how you can use cannabis in unexpected ways, including in food, floral displays, cocktails, as a wellness practice, and much more. Along the way, you'll meet some of the farmers and producers blazing a trail in today's booming cannabis marketplace and delve into the science behind the high.Learn about: Weed-focused events, from full meals to blind cannabis tastingsCannabis cocktails and wine and weed pairingsUnique ways to incorporate cannabis into food(beyond brownies!)Sustainable farming practices both indoors and outAfter you've gained all the knowledge, participate in fun activities like puff and paint nights and cannabis-infused yoga sessions, and explore the ways in which weed has gone luxe. Find inspiration to appreciate, protect, and preserve cannabis culture as you learn about how it is grown, its magnificent biodiversity, and the sheer pleasure of enjoying it.