The Herbdon Guide to Entertaining With Cannabis – Planning to elevate your next gathering with a touch of cannabis? Here’s your go-to guide on hosting an infused event that balances enjoyment and responsibility.

We’re all familiar with the typical elements of a good get-together — Infused cooking has become a trend among the most stylish hosts in town. Food, drinks, and lively conversations. The legalisation of cannabis and its diverse products now offers hosts a unique addition to their entertaining arsenal. You can seamlessly integrate infused recipes alongside regular dishes, provide pre-rolls for guests, or conclude your soirée with a delectable, ready-made infused dessert.

Safe Serving

Events featuring cannabis, whether infused in food or served separately, must strictly cater to legal adults. Extra precautions are necessary to maintain this requirement. Even with secure storage methods, it’s crucial to be vigilant during gatherings, ensuring no unintended access to infused dishes. Proper labelling of infused foods in shared fridges or freezers is advisable. Always inform guests in advance about the infused nature of the event and arrange transportation options for those partaking. Like providing non-alcoholic beverages, offer non-infused options and consider having CBD-only and balanced 1:1 products for varied choices.

Stock Up

As spring transitions into summer, stocking up on dried flower is a wise move for impromptu entertaining. Purchasing dried flower in larger quantities can be cost-effective, offering both crowd-pleasers and novel options for guests.

Know Your Audience

Dosing your infused dishes depends on your guests. Understanding their previous experience with cannabis is crucial. For high-volume consumers, higher tolerance may be assumed, but in mixed company, it’s safer to go lighter. Start with a micro-dosed approach, limiting THC to a maximum of 2.5mg per person throughout the evening. The mantra “start low and go slow” should guide your dosing decisions, and guests must be informed in advance about the potency of infused dishes.

Cooking With Cannabis

Incorporating cannabis into recipes can be done in various ways. Infusing your own butters and oils is an option, though ready-made ingestible oils from Authorised Cannabis Stores are convenient alternatives. You can also add a small amount of dried flower to sauces not requiring heating, imparting an herbaceous flavour without psychoactive effects. If using dried flower,  oil-based sauces are suggested.

Easy Edible Desserts

For a quick yet impressive dessert, enhance pre-made edibles available at authorised stores. Consider options like the High Top Cupcake, Half Moon Ice Cream Sammy, or Rich & Creamy Brownie Bite. Remember to keep track of infused items served, control potency by portioning, and label options clearly.

Consider Flavour Profiles

Whether infusing cannabis directly or pairing it with courses, consider the terpene profiles in your chosen flower, vape, or edibles. Terpenes, found in various plants, contribute unique tastes and smells. Different strains offer profiles ranging from earthy and woodsy to citrusy and sweet. Terpene considerations can enhance the pairing of cannabis products with different courses.

Sharing is Caring

If you prefer not to infuse food but still want to provide cannabis options, set up a plate or bowl with carefully labelled pre-rolls. Multipack pre-rolls with a variety of cultivars can simplify sharing. A “rolling bar” with rolling papers, pipes, and vaporizers adds a personalized touch, allowing guests to choose their preferred format.

In the end, a cannabis-infused gathering is much like any other — the company matters most. ” the best pairing of cannabis is cannabis with a good entourage.”