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Infused Snacks With Paula: Classic Gummies
Welcome to the sweet side of cannabis! If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your favourite herb into a delightful, bite-sized treat, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis connoisseur or a curious newbie, making your own gummies at home is easier than you might think. Get ready to unleash your inner candy maker and elevate your edibles game with Paula’s classic gummy recipe!
Infused Snacks with Paula: Madeleines
Indulge in a touch of French elegance with a modern twist—cannabis-infused Madeleines. These classic shell-shaped sponge cakes are known for their light, airy texture and buttery flavour, making them a delightful treat with a hint of sophistication. In this recipe, we’ll walk you through crafting these delectable cakes from scratch, ensuring each bite is perfectly infused and irresistibly delicious. Get ready to elevate your baking with Paula's Madeleines!
Infused Treats With Paula: Sponge Kiss Sweet Sandwiches
Sponge kiss sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines soft, airy sponge cakes with a sweet filling. This infused twist adds an extra layer of flavour, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. Simple to make and even easier to love, these sandwiches are a fun way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Let’s get into the recipe.
Infused Sips with Haley: Milk that Shake
There’s nothing quite like a milkshake to satisfy your cravings. This infused version puts a new twist on the favourite treat, blending simple ingredients with just the right touch of infusion. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or just want to switch up your usual dessert, this recipe is straightforward and satisfying. Time to blend up something a little different.
Infused Sips with Haley: Frozen Raspberry Slush
Few things are as refreshing as a frozen raspberry slush on a hot day, but this version takes it up a notch with a little infusion twist. Tart, sweet, and icy, this slush is perfect when you're craving something cool and fruity. Whether you're mixing it up for a get-together or just want a simple, refreshing treat, this infused recipe is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Grab your blender and some raspberries—it’s time to chill.
Infused Snacks with Paula: Candid Candied Grapes
Candied grapes are an unexpected treat that brings a sweet twist to fresh fruit. This infused version adds a playful edge, perfect for snacking or sharing at your next hangout. Easy to whip up and fun to enjoy, these grapes are a simple way to elevate your snacking game. Let’s dive into the recipe.
Infused Sips with Haley: Wavy Watermelon Lemonade
There are a couple of weeks of summer left to enjoy and unwind on the back deck with a tasty bevy. Try Haley's Watermelon Lemonade for a Refreshing Explosion of Flavors and customize your experience with infusion ideas. Whether you go for infused sugar or a Mod drop twist, elevate your lemonade enjoyment by selecting your favourite infusion for a delightful summer treat!
Outdoor & Greenhouse Growing
Each grower will weigh the same pros and cons, but arrive at their own decision based on their own priorities, which typically include some combination of cost, smokability of the end product, trichome and cannabinoid production, risk tolerance, and environmental sustainability.
Purple Bin Project
Last month, we sat down virtually with Peter Miller, co-owner and operator of Purple Hills, and Alexa Roland, who manages communications for their team, to talk through their new recycling program.
IWD 2024: Meet the Women of Prairie & Luna
On International Women’s Day, becoming even more knowledgeable and capable under the dull pressure of consistent underestimation will continue to be the vibe 🤘
Chatting Dry Herb Vaping with Jenna
Let’s talk dry herb vapes for chronic consumers AND beginners.
Smoking cannabis is a part of my daily life, and has been for over a decade. Sometimes I also like to enjoy a cannabis bevvie or edible, but nothing is quite as cathartic for me as hitting my bong or smoking a joint.
Looking beyond THC: tips for when your bud just isn’t getting you high anymore
When it comes to Cannabis, lots of folks believe that it is the THC percentage solely that will determine how high you will get. I am here to share with you that this is not the case and may not have ever been.
Bong Hygiene
I’m writing to you about bong hygiene, as a former nasty bong user. I’m not ashamed to admit it, because I know I’m not the only one out here not cleaning their bong daily. We would clean it maybe once or twice a week, but use it a few times a day.
The Ecological Impacts of Legal Cannabis in Canada
For Earth Day 2023, the founding organization's focus was on convincing as many people, governments, institutions, and businesses as possible to recognize our collective responsibility to the Earth. They also highlighted the meaningfulness of those actions in helping accelerate a transition into an equitable, prosperous green economy for all. “We are focused on reframing the conversation, accelerating action, and bringing everyone together to understand that this is within our reach if we work together”
Maker Spotlight: Fumes Papers
A small company, making big waves! Fumes is the first local, Black-owned product to hit Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation cannabis store shelves, a major contract for the brothers.
Women Supporting (Local) Women
For Women’s History Month, we’ve been using our socials to feature some of the amazing women who make and share their work with us here at P+L. We wanted to do a little roundup of some of the local (and local-ish) female talent that we’ve featured this month. Many of these women may not have started their businesses with the intention of being part of the cannabis industry, but since the beginning they have been nothing but supportive of P+L and enthusiastic about sharing their talents with us, which is a bigger deal than they may even know!