The longer this cannabis salsa sits in the refrigerator the more flavorful the cannasalsa will be! Serve with warm tortilla chips, with tacos, or on top of a fresh garden salad. Prep Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped 3 tablespoons garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ cup medium green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons cannaoil Salt to taste Directions: In a medium bowl add the tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and cannaoil. Gently mix the ingredients together and taste. Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for over 1 hour before serving. For best results, make 24 hours in advance.

This cheese sauce has a multitude of uses.  Pour some over a plate of nachos, over your morning hash browns, or drizzle over your broccoli.  Add a little taco seasoning to spice it up! Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cannabutter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups of milk 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded cheddar 1/2 cup shredded parmesan Directions: Melt the cannabutter in a medium saucepot over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring often, until thick paste forms and turns golden brown. Gradually whisk in the milk, 1 cup at a time. Allow the mixture to reach a simmer (but do not allow to bubble) before adding another cup. When all the milk has been added to the sauce, bring it to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and continually whisk until the sauce has become smooth. Add the cheddar and parmesan cheeses and whisk until smooth. Serve immediately. Recipe Notes: The sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 6 months in an airtight container. If using from cold, carefully bring the sauce back to a simmer over low heat before serving.

The unique flavors in this delectable vegan beetroot dip will have you eating this like a ravenous wild animal.  Serve with toasted crusty bread, bagel chips, or crackers. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 90 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 large beetroots, scrubbed and cut into chunks 1/2 shallot, peeled and quartered 1 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered 1/4 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/2 cup cannaoil, divided 1/2 hot chili halved lengthways, optional Directions: Pre-heat oven to 340F/170C. Place the beetroot chunks in a roasting dish. Add the quartered garlic, hot chili, and shallot on top of the beetroot. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1/4 of a cup of the cannaoil and squeeze on a bit of lemon juice. Wrap the roasting dish with foil and roast until soft for about 90 minutes. Place the beetroot into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the remaining cannaoil, vinegar, lemon juice, garam masala, and paprika.  Combine well. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust spices, as needed. Refrigerate overnight and serve cold.

Raw oysters in a ginger wine sauce are one of our favorite recipes that brings some seriously fresh flavors to the table. Total: 30 min  Prep: 30 min  Serves: 8 Level: Easy Ingredients: 24 oysters Crushed ice or rock salt 2 shallots, minced 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 4 tablespoons mirin or sherry 4 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons cannaoil Directions: Scrub and shuck the oysters. Reserve the excess oyster juice. Nestle the oysters in a bed of crushed ice or rock salt to keep them steady. In a medium bowl add the shallots, ginger, mirin, white wine, and cannaoil. Combine well. Spoon the ginger and wine mixture on top and serve.

This dip is the cheesiest and creamiest crab dip I have ever made.  Serve with tortilla chips, crudites, or warm crusty bread. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 cup crab meat 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup cannabutter 1 tablespoon garlic powder ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs 1 ½ cup Alfredo sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 340F/170C. In a large bowl add the softened cream cheese, crab, cannabutter, garlic, spinach, and Alfredo sauce and blend well. Place in an oven-safe, shallow dish. Sprinkle the top with the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Classic hummus with hints of cannabis is sure to wow your party guests.  Use canned beans to make this recipe in the snap of your fingers. Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 6 Skill Level:  Easy Ingredients: 2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, liquid reserved 1/4 cup cannabis oil, plus oil for drizzling 2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, plus a sprinkling for garnish Juice of 1 lemon, or more as needed Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish Directions: Add all ingredients except for the parsley into a blender. Add the chickpea liquid or water as needed to produce a smooth puree. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Drizzle with cannabis oil and sprinkle with cumin or paprika and parsley.

Pineapple salsa is a great addition to any Hawaiian recipe or served alone with some tortilla chips.  Use the pineapple skin as a serving bowl for your salsa for a fun presentation. Prep Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 whole pineapple, chopped into small pieces 1/4 cup of minced red onion 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro 1 minced chipotle pepper Juice from half a lime Salt 1/4 cup cannaoil Directions: In a large bowl add the pineapple, onion, cilantro, chipotle pepper, juice of half a lime, salt, and mix well together. Season with the salt and drizzle with the cannaoil. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Published October 21, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Need a tasty dressing for a delectable baked chicken recipe?  How about a quick and easy dip for some chicken nuggets? This recipe is sure to delight your taste buds regardless of how you choose to use it. Prep Time: 5 minutes Serves about ¾ cup Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cannaoil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup mayonnaise - for extra potency try using our cannamayo recipe Directions: Whisk together cannaoil, vinegar, mustard, and mayonnaise in a small bowl until well blended.

Image by skeeze from Pixabay Published October 21, 2017 Updated August 30, 2020 This cannabis-infused mayo recipe is perfect for those cannabis-infused egg salad sandwiches or a nice medicated BLT that will be sure to get your head right.  Use a blender instead of a whisk for faster prep time.  Please skip the egg for those who are susceptible to salmonella. Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 3/4 cups Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup sunflower oil, or oil of your choice 1/4 cup cannaoil 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar pinch salt & pepper Directions: Whisk the egg yolks for 3 minutes until the yolk becomes foamy. In a small bowl blend the oil, cannaoil, dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk the oil mixture into the egg yolk until the mayonnaise thickens. Refrigerate the cannabis-infused mayonnaise in an airtight container.

The decarboxylation aka (decarb) of cannabis is the process of activating the cannabinoids that include THC and other marijuana byproducts through the process of removing the carbon atoms from cannabis. In laments terms, you need to heat the cannabis to active its potency.  Once your buds are decarbed they are ready for extracting into butter, oil, or alcohol. It’s important to note that you do not want to let your buds bake over 220F.  If temperatures reach over 230F/110F, then the THC will denature into CBN making the cannabis less psychoactive and it will also cause sleepiness. Kitchen Tools: Oven Sharp Grinder An Oven Safe Dish Aluminum Foil Ingredients: 1 oz of cannabis Directions: Start by preheating your oven to 220F/110C. Due to variances that occur overtime to even the nicest of ovens please make sure to use a new or newer oven thermometer to ensure you are not exceeding 220F/110C. Next, grind the cannabis to the consistency of how you would grind your weed for a blunt or joint. You do not want the cannabis to be too fine or too coarse. Spread the cannabis evenly onto an oven-safe dish. Seal tightly with the aluminum foil. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 220F. *Please Note: the 40 minute bake time is based on using 1 single ounce of cannabis, if you are using 2 ounces of cannabis you will need to bake it for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. If you are using CBD hemp flower click here to learn how to decarboxylate CBD! Cannabis Decarboxylation Equation 40 Minutes x Ounces of Cannabis Flower = Bake Time Once the cannabis has finished baking, allow the oven dish to cool down completely BEFORE removing the oven. Enjoy!

Cannabis deviled eggs are definitely a classic holiday, gathering, or picnic appetizer that you and your guests are sure to devour! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1/4 cup cannamayo 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon salt Paprika for garnish Directions: Cover eggs with cold water by 1-1/2 inches in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.  Partially cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low.  Cover the eggs completely with a lid. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice and cold water.  Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Peel eggs and halve lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks.  Mash the yolks in a bowl with a fork. Add cannamayo, cayenne, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir with a fork until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed. Fill a pastry bag with yolk mixture and pipe into egg whites. Sprinkle with the paprika. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

This recipe is the one I followed my first time making cannabutter.  I prefer the crockpot method, but this recipe will do if you do not have a crockpot.  2 ounces decarboxylated leaves, stems or trim or 4 ounces pre-vaped cannabis can be substituted for the one-ounce cannabis buds. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 5 Hours Difficulty: Easy Kitchen Tools: Large saucepan or pot Whisk Large glass bowl or storage container Cheesecloth Plastic Wrap Rubber Bands Ingredients: 1 ounce decarboxylated and coarsely ground cannabis 1 pound or 4 sticks butter (unsalted is best for baking) 2 cups of water Directions: Chop butter into cubes and place into a large saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a rolling simmer just before it boiling over medium heat until butter is completely melted occasionally stirring to allow the butter to melt more quickly. Once the butter has melted, add the ground cannabis, and reduce the heat to low.  Bring the cannabutter to a bare simmer. Do not allow the cannabutter to boil! The cannabutter should have a little movement with a bubble here and there. Leave the cannabutter on a slow simmer for 5 hours, stirring every so often. Double fold the cheesecloth and place inside the large bowl or storage container holding the cheesecloth in place with rubber bands. Pour the cannabutter over the cheesecloth into the bowl or storage container filtering out the cannabis plant material from the butter. Remove the cheesecloth from the bowl and squeeze the butter from the rest of the cannabis plant material. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.  I suggest letting the cannabutter refrigerate overnight. Once the butter has solidified, pour off the excess water and remove the cannabutter from the bowl and into a lidded glass jar for proper storage. The cannabutter is now ready for use in any recipe using butter or even just on a slice of toast!

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Published October 22, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Being healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up any flavor, especially with this flavor-packed sandwich! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 6 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes, sliced 1 large onion sliced thin 1 cucumber sliced thin bite-size pieces 1 red pepper coarsely chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese 1-2 tablespoon balsamic vinagrette - try our medicated balsamic 1 tablespoon cannaoil salt & pepper to taste 1/3 cup mayonnaise 12 slices of your favorite bread 8 leaves butter lettuce Directions: Toss red pepper and cucumber with cannaoil,  Season with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise on one side of the bread. Top the bread with even layers of lettuce, tomatoes, red pepper, and cucumber mixture, sprinkle with the feta cheese, lightly drizzle each sandwich with balsamic dressing and top each sandwich with another slice of bread.

Concentrates can be used just as cannabis flowers would in the oil, butter, and tincture recipes.  This is a great method for getting your edibles fix without a strong cannabis flavor.  You do not need to decarb certain concentrates like RSO, distillates, or any other concentrate that has been exposed to temperatures of about 220F/110C during the extraction process for an extended amount of time. Kitchen Tools Required: An oven thermometer Oven Silicone mat or wax paper Oven safe dish Aluminum foil Ingredients: 1 gram concentrates Directions: Start by preheating the oven to 220F. Due to variances that occur overtime to even the nicest of ovens please make sure to use a new or newer oven thermometer to ensure the baking temperature does not exceed 220F as this will kill the potency. Put the silicone mat in an oven-safe dish. Spread the concentrates on the silicone baking mat. Please be mindful when doing this as the concentrate will thin out and expand, possibly causing the wax to ooze off the mat. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn the oven off and allow the concentrates to completely cool in the oven. Place the cooled concentrate into the freezer for 10 minutes so you can easily remove the concentrates from the silicone mat. The concentrate is now fully decarboxylated, or “activated” and ready to be ingested or used in recipes.

Concentrate infused butter, oil, and tinctures have a more subtle cannabis flavor that won’t overpower the flavors of your kitchen creations. Concentrate infused butter and oils are usually stronger than your typical cannabis flower infusions.  Use with caution. Cooking Tools: Small saucepan or pot Whisk Small glass bowl or storage container with an air-tight lid Ingredients: 1-gram concentrates, decarbed 1 cup butter or coconut oil Directions: Heat your coconut oil over low heat until completely melted. Add the decarbed concentrates, stirring until completely dissolved. Do not allow to bubble, this will decrease the potency. Once the concentrates have been completely dissolved remove from heat and pour into a clean glass jar with an air-tight lid. Important Information: Storage Tip: Wrap your concentrate butter or oil in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for a few weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months. When dosing it is strongly suggested that you start off with a very small serving so you can see what your base high will be like and to make an informed decision on if you should lower or up your dosage. Use with caution! Never allow your concentrated butter/oil to exceed medium-low heat as it will degrade the THC due to high heat killing the potency. You can use salted butter, but unsalted butter is strongly suggested, particularly if you are using the concentrate infused butter for baking.

This recipe is essential for any edible's lover. Use a high-quality non-GMO, coconut, sunflower, or olive oil will make your cannoli all that more healthy.  If you are making this cannaoil recipe for medicinal reasons, coconut oil is strongly advised. While I do not suggest using canola oil, it will still absorb the THC. Kitchen Tools: Large saucepan or pot Whisk Glass jar with lid Cheesecloth Ingredients: 1 ounce/28g decarboxylated ground cannabis or 2 ounces decarboxylated leaves, stems or trim or 4 ounces ABV (already been vaped) 1 cup oil (coconut, olive, grapeseed, or sunflower) Directions: In a large saucepan over low heat, warm the oil. Stir in the cannabis. Allow the cannaoil to barely simmer for 3 hours while stirring every 30 minutes. Double fold the cheesecloth and place it inside the storage container.  Hold the cheesecloth in place with rubber bands if necessary. Pour the cannaoil over the cheesecloth into the storage container, filtering the cannabis plant material from the cannaoil. Remove the cheesecloth and squeeze the cannaoil from the rest of the cannabis plant material. Transfer the cannaoil into a glass jar with a lid. Recipe Notes: When dosing it is strongly suggested that you start off with one teaspoon cannaoil or cannabutter so you can get a feel for what your base high will be like. Use this test dose to decide if you should ingest more than 1 teaspoon at a time. Never allow your cannabis butter to exceed low to medium heat as the THC will degrade due to high heat killing your cannaoil potency. Keep the cannaoil in an airtight glass jar with a lid in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

This recipe is by far one of the easiest cannabis infusion methods out there. This cannabutter recipe truly is a set it and forget it recipe perfect for either the newbie cannabis home cook or long time cannabutter master chef. While it takes quite some time to cook it is basically failure-proof. Follow this crockpot cannabis butter recipe for some seriously easy and potent cannabutter. Prep Time: 20 - 30 minutes depending on grinding time Cook Time: 6+ Hours Serving Size: 1 teaspoon Serves About 40 Kitchen Tools: Cheesecloth Grinder 2 large bowls Ingredients: 1 ounce/28 grams of decarbed cannabis buds or shake.  If using leaves or stems, use 2 ounces or 56 grams. (Learn how to decarboxylate your cannabis by clicking here) 1 pound/450–500 grams of unsalted butter or ghee (ghee uses no water causing the THC to be better absorbed allowing for a more potent end product) 2 cups of water Directions: Chop the butter or ghee into small cubes and place them into the slow cooker on warm or low heat. If using butter, add 2 cups of water to the butter in the crockpot. Stir occasionally while waiting for the butter or ghee to melt completely. Once the butter or ghee is completely melted stir the cannabis into the crockpot making sure to get all the kief. Tightly cover and cook on the lowest setting to not exceed 220F cook more than 6 hours, but not to exceed 24 hours. Place a double-folded cheesecloth over the top of a large bowl or container and secure with rubber bands. Pour the cannabutter into the bowl or container, filtering out all the plant material in the cannabutter. Squeeze out any remaining butter from the cheesecloth. Your hands will be dripping in cannabutter, so prepare yourself in any way you see fit. If cooking for others, please use latex-free rubber gloves. Pour the butter into desired cannabutter shapes or leave in the bowl or container and refrigerate until the cannabutter solidifies. Once your cannabutter has solidified, there will be some separation.  Pour out the excess liquid from the butter. The cannabutter is now ready for consumption on a slice of toast, grilled cheese, or any other recipe you may want to try that uses butter. Get your FREE of our edible's eBook Stoner Strategies: The Essential Guide to Edibles. You will gain knowledge about the science behind cannabis, how to decarb & recipes for cannabutter, cannaoil, cannabis infused milk & tincture using cannabis flower & concentrates!

This garlic bread is a perfect pairing for your soup and salad at lunch or with your dinner time pasta dish. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup cannabutter, melted 1 loaf crusty bread, split Chopped fresh parsley Directions: Set your oven to broil. Combine garlic, cannabutter, and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Toast split bread under the broiler for 5 minutes Brush bread liberally with the garlic oil and sprinkle with parsley. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake at 340F/170C for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and unwrap the aluminum foil carefully. Slice the bread into 8 slices and serve immediately.

If you already know how to decarboxylate cannabis and need help with the bake time you've come to the right place.  If you have no clue what decarboxylation is then you should click this link to learn more about the decarboxylation process. 40 Minutes x Ounces of Bud = Bake Time Once the buds are done baking, allow the oven dish to cool down completely BEFORE removing the aluminum foil. The cannabis is now completely decarboxylated, fully active, and ready to use in any type of recipe. Enjoy!

Sometimes we need to clog our arteries with a thick greasy bacon cheeseburger, but at least you can feel a little better about downing these delectable burgers because cannabis has so many medicinal properties, right? Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients: 9 slices thick-cut bacon 2 pounds 80% ground chuck beef Salt and pepper, to taste 1 yellow onion, sliced 3 tablespoons cannabutter, divided 6 brioche or another favorite type of bun 6 American cheese slices Sliced tomato, pickles, and lettuce ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce, optional Directions: In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium-high heat, turning once or twice until half-way cooked. Transfer the bacon strips to a cutting board and cut the bacon strips in half. In a large mixing bowl add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Mix together well. Take a large handful of meat and form a ball with your hands. Form the meat into patties about ¾-inch thick and press your thumb into the center of the patty to form a dimple to keep it from doming when cooked. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or make ahead and refrigerate overnight. Prepare and preheat the grill to high. Reheat the reserved bacon renderings over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add 1 tablespoon of cannabutter and season with salt & pepper. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and caramelized. Lower the heat to a simmer to keep warm or remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Spread the remaining cannabutter on the cut side of the buns and set aside. When the grill is hot (450°F) place the burgers on the grates and cook for 4 minutes then flip the burgers and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature is 135°F for a medium cooked hamburger. Add a slice of the American cheese to each burger and cook just until the cheese has melted. Transfer to a platter and let rest for about 5 minutes while you lightly toast the buns on the grill grates. Spread the mayonnaise and if you’d like a bit of BBQ sauce on the bottom and tops of the buns with the cheeseburgers, add the bacon and garnish with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the caramelized onion.

Herb grinders are an essential tool when it comes to smoking cannabis especially if you're a blunt or joint enthusiast.  They shred your sweet cannabis or CBD buds into a manageable size that will make your bowl burn evenly, therefore, preventing you from torching the cannabis and won't cause your pipe to clog as often. Grinders are available in many sizes such as the super portable mini grinder or an extra-large grinder, the diameter of the grinder is how the size of your grinder is determined.  Need a portable grinder for your next hike in the woods? A mini grinder would be perfect for you!  Like having smoke sessions at home with a bunch of your friends?  Then maybe the extra-large grinder would better suit your needs.  Having a grinder is a great investment, as well as for a more enjoyable smoking experience. An important factor to consider before purchasing a grinder is the material it is created from.  The most common type of grinder is made from metal, with acrylic and wood as other varieties.  Generally, wood and acrylic grinders are cheaper but are not nearly as durable as the metal grinders which are usually made from aluminum. Herb grinders are available containing different parts, the most common are 2-part, 3-part, or 4-part grinders.  The 2-part grinder is the most basic of them all coming with a lid and a tooth grinding part.  3-part grinders come with a lid, a tooth grinding layer, and a chamber.  The benefits of a 3-part grinder allow for the convenience of not having your sticky icky cannabis buds getting stuck in the teeth of the grinding layer.  The 4-part grinder contains everything within the 3-part grinder but contains a special compartment for your magical keif.  A 4-part grinder will have a larger height when compared with a 2 part or 3-part grinder due to the increased layers. Whether you are purchasing your first grinder or are in need of a fresh new grinder you can now buy with confidence.  Just be sure to carefully consider the information provided before making your next grinder purchase.

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published August 08, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Looking for a dope bong with a unique perc system that won't leave your throat burning and your lungs feeling crushed?  The sprinkler perc is specifically designed for creating cool smooth hits that won't make you feel like you're dying after each toke. JM Flow Sci Glass is well known for their high-quality glass products featuring innovations unseen by any other glass brand within the industry with some seriously sick percs such as the sprinkler perc.  The company's founder, Jose Navarette, has been killing the American glass game for years getting his start working for infamous glass companies such as Cal Glass, Glass Werk, Hitman, Sovereignty, and Zob. The design of a sprinkler perc resembles a firework with 4 to 50 arms shooting out and is designed to create one of the smoothest pulls each and every time you use your glass piece.  The functionality of a sprinkler perc allows more of the smoke to go through the water in small bubbles; the more bubbles generated from the perc the more smooth the hit will be.  The size and number of arms on your sprinkler perc creates a bouncing effect with the water smoke and the body of your water pipe or dab rig.  These percolators are known for their optimal diffusion abilities and smooth smoking experience. Stoner Strategies always provides our customers with the highest quality of glass and easy to contact customer service options. Browse our dab rigs and bongs with various perc designs and let us know your favorite perc style!

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published June 05, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Having a bong or any other glass smoking device like a dab rig, glass pipe, or bubbler will require regular cleaning.  The resin build-up will eventually negatively affect the flavor of your cannabis or concentrates.  While it may seem like a daunting taste to clean all of the nooks and crannies of your glass bong its actually an easy feat that can be done in no time at all. What you need to get your glass water pipe clean: coarse sea salt isopropyl alcohol a large Ziploc bag depending on the size of the bong your cleaning Directions to getting your bong squeaky clean: Empty the bong of all liquids and separate any removable pieces like the keck clip, downstem, bowl, diffuser, or slide. Give the bong and the other pieces a good rinse. In the base of your bong add the coarse sea salt or baking soda. In a ziplock bag place the sea salt and add the removable pieces. Add alcohol to the base of your bong and the ziplock bag and mix with the sea salt well. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how much resin has built up in the glass bong. After the solution has sat for some time mix well again. Pour out the cleaning solution from the base of your bong and remove the bong pieces from the ziplock bag. Rinse the bong and the bong pieces well. Reassemble your bong and enjoy your next smoke sesh.

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published June 5, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 As cannabis laws slowly change across the United States specifically in places like Colorado and Oregon the head shop industry is exploding with new smoking devices.  Staying up to date on all the products in the head shop market can confuse and even overwhelm the most experienced head shop owner much less the average smoker or someone who rarely partakes in cannabis.  Hearing terms like 14mm or 18mm, showerhead perc or tree arm percolator, and carb cap's or quartz banger can be like learning a foreign language and having the knowledge to know the difference between the various head shop products can be time-consuming.  That's why Stoner Strategies is providing you with an extensive list of the most common head shop definitions. 10mm/14mm/18mm - The 3 most common size options to fit most water pipes and dab rigs.  Downstems, nails, carb caps, and other water pipe and oil rig accessories will have to measure the same diameter as the joint of your bong or concentrate pipe joint. Adapter - These are great for changing the angle, sex & size of your pieces joint as well as for reclaim buckets. Ashcatcher - an attachment that fits into your bongs joint.  Designed to filter any ash that may fall through as well as cooling and diffusing the smoke before it is filtered through the main chamber of your piece. Atomizer - A vaporizer's heating element that converts liquid to vapor. Bubbler - a hand pipe that can be used wet or dry with a carb.  Hammer bubblers, sidecars, Sherlock's, and bubbler's featuring percolators are all common bubbler designs. Bowl - Dry herbs are placed here when smoking. Bowl Slide - A water pipe attachment that features a bowl for the dry herbs and a downstem (see downstem). Borosilicate - a type of scientific grade glass made with 5% boric oxide which makes the glass extreme heat resistant while resisting corrosion. Beaker Base - a type of water pipe that resembles a beaker that you would find in a scientific laboratory.  Benefits include a sturdy base and hold more water. Bat - a one-hitter usually made from metal.  Great for traveling! Carb Cap - Used to cover the dab nail for the prevention of smoke loss. Carb - a small hole responsible for regulating airflow on glass pipes, bubblers, some water pipes. Chillum - a small easily concealable glass straight tube great for personal smoke sessions. Concentrate/Dab Rig - a concentrate pipe with a nail and dome for use with water. Cone - pre-rolled rolling papers in the shape of a cone for roll free joints Dabber - A stick made from titanium, ceramic, or glass. Diffused Downstem - a simple glass tube featuring holes or slits at the end that filters the smoke through the water Downstem - straight tube that fits into the joint of a pipe usually with a diffused end that sits just below the water line of your water pipe. Domeless Nail - A nail with holes going around it to capture the smoke. Dry Piece - any piece that does not use water including chillums, bats, hand pipes, etc. Dugout - a pocket-sized device that holds ground herbs and a bat (see bat). Drop Down - drops the dome or slide away from the pipe to prevent heat transfer from the nail to the pipe. Enail - an electronic nail featuring metal or ceramic heating elements. Digital controls or an analog dial replace the need for a torch. Fumed - during the glassblowing process gold or silver are heated releasing fumes that effect the glass color.  Silver fuming creates hues of blue & purple & gold fumes produce shades of pink, green & orange. Filter/Screen - glass daisies or jacks or metal kitchen sink screens made to fit inside a bowl to prevent ash or dry herbs from being pulled through when smoking. Glass Blunt - a hollow straw like tube inserted into straight glass tube pipe. Pushing forward on the mouthpiece as you smoke will push the ash out of the pipe and is comparable to smoking something rolled in a paper product. Hand Pipe - a glass pipe that fits into your hand. Heady Glass - usually very high end and made by glassblowing artists using intricate styles and techniques that create a one of a kind glass piece. Hammer - typically a bubbler design with a percolator in the shape of a hammer. Ice Pinch - aka "ice catcher" serves the purpose of catching & holding ice above the water reducing the temperature of the smoke. Incycler - funnels water in one chamber. Inline - a glass stem that runs beneath the water line featuring slits that allow for smoke diffusion. Keck Clip - a clip designed to hold the pieces of a nectar collector together or a downstem or bowl slide in the place of a pipe joint. Nail - A ceramic, glass, titanium or quartz nail shaped essential component to an oil rig Nectar Collector - wet or dry tube like pipe that vaporizes concentrates. Nano Rig - smaller than a micro oil rig. Percolator - a cooling and sometimes intricate filtration designs used in water pipes, bubblers, nectar collectors, etc. Pollen Catch - the bottom piece of a multi-part grinder.  Also available as a pollen box. Pollen Press - press your pollen in this and you have a pollen disk. Reclaim/Reclaim Bucket - The build-up of your concentrate resin inside your dab rig after smoking. Reclaim catchers are available and attach directly on to your oil rig. Recycler - the smoke is filtered in a continuous loop as it's taken through a second chamber. This causes a reduction in the heat of the smoke and more flavorful smoking experience. Steam Roller - a tool used to help aid in the rolling of dry herbs. Sandblasting - A glass finishing technique that involves using fine grit sand & pressure blasted air to etch the glass giving it a frosted & unique texture. Scientific Glass -  a piece made from borosilicate glass Sherlock - a hand pipe or bubbler in an "S" shape Straight Tube - a cylinder shape; an absolute must-have classic for a collector. Steamroller - a straight tubed pipe with a hole on each end and a middle seamless bowl for dry herbs.  The end is a mouthpiece and the other end is a carb. Stemless - a fixed downstem Tips - glass or paper insert for rolling papers that prevent wastes. Vaporizer - a heating element made from metal or ceramic that heats your dry or concentrated herbs to optimal smoking temperature.

If you are storing your dabs improperly you are dulling down that amazing flavor and killing the potency.  Follows these tips and learn how to store your dabs for months while protecting the flavor and potency! To store your dabs it's always a good idea to protect your dabs the best you can from light, air, moisture, and heat especially if you planning on storing the dabs for an extended period of time. Follow the following advice to further protect your stash of legal dabs. Always Use The Appropriate Storage Container Glass Jar While glass is king when storing your cannabis this is not the same for some types of dabs.  Glass will cause the stickier concentrates to stick to the glass, which is great for nectar collector use but not so great for storing your shatter concentrate stash for the long haul.   Glass is great for your live resin and budder concentrates which are far less sticky than shatter or wax.  For long term storage, it's important to use glass jars that can be vacuum sealed and stored in a cool dark place. Silicone Jar A silicone dab container is one of the most versatile containers for storing your cannabis concentrates allowing you to easily get any type of concentrate in and out of the container whether it's sticky icky wax or a less sticky type such as the budder.  However, it is important to note that silicone is not great for long term storage and you shouldn't keep your dabs in silicone for more than a week.  You also want to make sure the silicone dab container you purchase or are currently using is made of high-quality medical-grade silicone for sanitation and contamination reasons. Parchment Paper Parchment paper is great for making at home dabs using the rosin technique and can be used for short term storage for the stickier dabs like wax and your homemade rosin.  When using parchment paper to store your dabs it is important to make sure you are using a large enough piece of parchment paper to fold your dabs into enough to keep from contamination from the outside world like dog hair or dust particles. For short term storage keep your tightly folded dabs in a cool dark place.  For storing your dabs for a few weeks place your parchment paper folded dabs in an airtight container away from light and air.  For extended storage place, your parchment paper wrapped dabs in an airtight container and place in the freezer.  When freezing remove from the freezer and allow the dabs to reach room temperature before cutting the seal, doing this before it reaches room temperature could cause condensation build up in the container contaminating the dabs.  When using parchment paper to store your dabs it is important to note that dabs such as the oils which have a more liquid consistency should not be stored using this method and should be kept in a container.  If you want to store crumble it should also be mentioned that the use of parchment paper is not a good option as it may become flattened, this should be stored in an airtight container. Overview on Storing Extracts Properly Consider yourself a little more educated on proper extract storage, now it's time to put what you know into action and efficiently store your dabs.  Don't forget to keep in mind how long you'll be storing your concentrates for, how much you have to store, and the type of dab you're storing.  Silicone is great for short term storage, parchment is great for long-term storage (especially if you freeze it) and glass jars are great for the oleoresins and oils. To store your stash for about a week a cabinet or drawer at room temperature will work just fine but keep in mind over time your extracts will be exposed to the contamination that can cause loss of flavor, smell, potency, and weight.  Something nobody wants to experience. For long term storage of your extracts follow the above-mentioned tips to keep your dabs full of flavor, smell, potency, and weight with an airtight container and a vacuum sealer.  (You can find vacuum sealers really cheap at your local Salvation Army, Good Will, flea market, or garage sale.) Good luck with your dab storage!

How to Season Your Dab Nail Using the Oven Method: Heat oven to 400F Place seasoning material on titanium or quartz nail Place the nail in the oven for 20 minutes Do not forget about your dab nail Allow the nail to cool to room temperature The benefit of this method is that you should not have to repeat this process so long as you used enough seasoning material in step 2.

How to Season Your Dab Nail Using the Blow Torch Method: Heat your dab nail until red hot. Cool for 5 seconds or until the nail is about 500F. Spread your seasoning material around the top of your dab nail. If the temperature was correct the seasoning will melt into the pores of the dab nail. Allow the nail to cool to room temperature. Repeat if necessary & as needed. *Quartz should appear slightly cloudy & titanium will appear to have a gloss

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published June 00, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Dab rigs have gained a lot of popularity among those within the 710 culture. A dab rig also known as a concentrate pipe, oil rig, or simply a "rig" can be a bong or a bubbler depending upon the size and shape of the dab rig.  A bong can be adapted in most cases, for either cannabis flowers or concentrates with the correct attachments.  Some essential components are necessary for proper dab rig usage including your actual dab rig (bong or adaptable bubbler), dab nail (available in ceramic, glass and titanium), dab stick aka dabber, a butane torch and cannabis concentrates. Stoner Strategies has an excellent selection of various styles of smoking products for all types of smokers.  We have a large selection of high-quality scientific grade borosilicate glass dab rig pipes to choose from sure to fit any of your smoking needs.  I have, selflessly, volunteered myself to up my dabbing game and have been hard at work trying out all of the products provided here at Stoner Strategies to ensure that we only sell the best of the best dab rig products out there to provide to our loyal customers.  I personally suggest the small but eye-catching cyclone perc bubbler.  If you're missing any essential dab pieces we carry dab sticks as well as high quality 710 accessories like silicone dab containers. Never used a dab rig before?  You'll need a small butane torch to heat up your dab nail.  Please keep in mind that although we carry only the highest scientific grade borosilicate glass that can withstand extreme heat the heat from torches may cause your dab rig to crack so with that in mind keep your flame pointed away from your dab rig and any other flammable materials.  Prepare your concentrated legal wax, shatter, or oil just a dab will usually do for a newer 710 smoker. Heat the nail; as the nail reaches a glowing orange color remove the torch and grab your prepared dab of legal concentrates on your dab stick and put your mouth to the piece.  While holding your dab stick gently place the concentrates in the center of the dab nail and pull in to smoke.  If you are new to the dab world it is highly encouraged to start off with small doses of your concentrated legal herbs and build up your tolerance at a pace that is comfortable for you.  It is recommended to invest in one of our silicone dab mats or silicone dab containers for proper storage of your precious legal concentrated herbs. These basic tips should get you through your first dab experience and before you know it you'll have mastered your dab techniques. Shop Stoner Strategies for all your dabbing needs and be sure to come back to let us know in the comments how your first dabbing session went!  We would love to hear about them!

Photo by Pixabay Published June 05, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 A downstem is a long straight tube glass piece that sits in your pipe’s joint usually extending at a slight angle into the main chamber of your smoking piece.  Most downstems feature slits or holes allowing for extra filtration and an even cooler hit.  Most pipes come with a removable downstem, while others are usually held in place by a rubber grommet.  Downstem accessories & replacements are available in a wide variety of shapes & sizes, so it’s important to consider how your replacement downstem will fit in your pipe before completing your purchase. Stoner Strategies follows the industry standard when measuring our downstems.  As with any head shop we measure joint size as well as the downstem length.  Downstem length is measured from past the ground joint & the diffusion tip of the downstem.  Correct measurements are essential as you do not want the end of the stem hitting the base of your pipe causing possible damage to both your pipe and downstem. Downstems are exclusive to pipes with female joints due to the fact that the downstem sits within the joint.  Another measurement to consider when purchasing a new downstem is the joint size.  Joints come in three major sizes: 10mm (not as common as the 14mm & 19mm options), 14.5mm (sometimes advertised as 14mm), and 18.8mm (sometimes advertised as 19mm). Finally, you will need to measure the length of the downstem simply by measuring your old downstem with a ruler.  If your downstem is broken or if you are buying a downstem to upgrade from a different adapter or attachment you can insert a pencil where you would put your downstem while making sure the pencil does not hit the bottom base, marking the pencil & measuring the pencil to the notch you've made. Firecut downstems clog easily but are superior in preserving flavor.  The classic & most common design for the downstem features slits at the filtration end allowing for a tried & true diffusion method.  Shop the downstem collection today at Stoner Strategies & experience something new!

You might be eager to use your dab nail immediately however before you melt any of that fucking sweet shatter into your lungs, you gotta get your dab nail ready.  If you've purchased a glass or ceramic nail they'll be ready for use after they are carefully hand-washed with a little soapy water.  If you have a titanium or quartz nail and decide to skip the "seasoning" step it will greatly affect the taste of your wax and will make your dab nail more susceptible to damage.  Without seasoning your brand-new titanium nail your smoke is going to have a heavy titanium flavor that will go away over time but why ruin your expensive AF concentrate flavor and your smoking experience if you don't have too.  If you are using quartz you'll have to season your nail 4 times more before the taste dissipates. The seasoning material will seep into the pores of the metal protecting it from damage forming a protective layer on your nail.  This layer will prevent oxidation on your nail which takes place when an ionic chemical reaction occurs on a metal's surface while oxygen is present.  If your dab nail has a reoccurring white power then it is most likely that your dab nail is oxidizing and needs to be seasoned.  Inhaling oxidized metals can be toxic to humans so don't fucking smoke your powdery white shit covered dab nail or you'll get hella sick.  This can also be reduced by dropping your dab onto the hot nail as opposed to scraping the legal herb concentrates on the titanium or quartz nail. The scraping of the titanium or glass dabber on the titanium or quartz nail can cause premature oxidation. A high-quality oil like coconut oil or a concentrated legal oil can be used to season your dab nail.  However, get creative with your seasoning materials, some smokers may prefer the flavors from a salt seasoning or vegetable oil as their seasoning depending on the strains of their legal concentrated waxes.  Whatever you choose do not use water to season your dab nail as water will support oxidation. After dropping a dab on your heated nail (about 300 - 400F) you should see the concentrate pool and dissolve into the nail.  You do not want to see your precious concentrates scorching and leaving ash on the top of the nail.  Do not heat your nail to the scorching glowing red color, it only looks pretty it doesn't provide a quality hit of concentrates. How to Season Your Dab Nail Using the Blow Torch Method Heat nail until red hot Cool for 5 seconds or until the nail is about 500F Spread your seasoning material around the top of your dab nail If the temperature was correct the seasoning will melt into the pours of the dab nail Allow to cool to room temperature Repeat if necessary & as needed *Quartz should appear cloudy & Titanium will appear to have a gloss How to Season Your Dab Nail Using the Oven Method Heat oven to 400F Place seasoning material on titanium or quartz nail Place nail in oven for 20 minutes Do not forget about your dab nail Allow nail to cool to room temperature The benefit of this method is that you should not have to repeat this process so long as you used enough seasoning material in step 2. Try both methods or a multitude of materials to season your dab nail and let us know how your dab nail seasoning is working out best for you!  We would love to hear your methods!

When choosing between using a ceramic, titanium, or quartz dab nail there are a few things to consider before purchasing your new dab nail.  This decision is based upon the customer's personal preferences and the individual smoker needs.  Stoner Strategies has compiled some useful information to help guide our customers on making a more educated decision on their ceramic, titanium, or quartz dab nail purchase. Ceramic Dab nails made from ceramic allows the smoker an excellent full flavor experience with their legal herbs, tobacco, or legal concentrate products.  With about a 30 second heat-up time and the most superior heat retention of all the dab nail material options, ceramic dab nails are truly a great investment for your dab smoking collection.  Made from food and medical grade materials, ceramic dab nails have an average durability tolerance.  If ceramic dab nails are exposed to excessive heat for a long period of time this may cause the ceramic dab nail to crack. Titanium Titanium dab nails offer an acceptable flavor experience.  Ceramic & quartz dab nails are truly superior to the titanium dab nail when comparing the flavor experience.  Taking only a few seconds to heat up, approximately 15 – 25 seconds, you'll be dabbing your legal herbs, tobacco, or legal concentrates in no time.  Titanium dab nails are perfect for those who need to sneak quick dab smoking sessions.  The strength of the titanium makes your titanium dab nail almost indestructible to damage offering the best durability option of dab nail material option. However, titanium dab nails do have their kryptonite, if not properly seasoned titanium dab nails may oxidize (thinking "wtf?  season a dab nail, seriously?"… It's true read more about Seasoning Your Dab Nail Here). Quartz Quartz dab nails, much like the ceramic dab nails, offer an excellent full flavor experience with any flavorful legal herbs, tobacco, or legal concentrate products you may be dabbing.  Quartz dab nails heat up quickly, in about 15 seconds with an average dab nail heat retention capability.  The durability of a quartz dab nail is dependent upon the thickness of the individual quartz dab nail.  Thin quartz dab nails are susceptible to cracking from excessive use.