Grace Hyde is a farmer, potter, and food enthusiast from South Kingstown, RI. Her degree in Plant Science from URI earned her a position as a trimmer at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth, but her love of baking drew her into their kitchen, where she is now the manager. Grace is a new contributor to Motif, where she hopes to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of cannabis.
As of October 1, Colorado joined many other states in cracking down on infused product safety regulations. When recreational sales began in the Centennial State in 2014, edibles and other marijuana infused products (MIPs) became far more popular than legislators had planned for. Concerns were quickly raised about things such as overconsumption, dose consistency and […]
As the summer winds down, there is still an abundance of delicious local produce available for fresh, colorful meals. The following recipes use cannabis-infused olive oil, which you can pick up at your local dispensary or make with the easy recipe included. Green Gazpacho with Shrimp Serves: 4 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 […]
As of midnight on July 1, cannabis is officially legal for adult use and sale in Nevada. Those 21 and older have been allowed to be in possession of the product since January 1, and storefronts are now allowed to retail it as well. The city celebrating the most is, unsurprisingly, Las Vegas. Known as […]
With one of the first new licenses in the state, Medici has been operating as a cultivator since January 2017. As a pioneer in the Rhode Island medical marijuana program, Medici is setting the standard for wholesale growers in product quality, sanitation and innovation. Medici is a small but ambitious company, owned by Chris […]
Not many things scream “summer” like a barbecue in the backyard. Add an extra dose of fun and relaxation to your weekend afternoon feast with some delicious infused barbecue staples. Be sure to keep these items out of reach of children, or better yet, serve them at adults-only parties! Cherry Limeade 2-liter bottle Sprite […]
If you like a little cannabis included in your body care routine, you’re not likely to find what you’re looking for at your local CVS. So make it yourself! Below are some recipes for cannabis-enhanced summer essentials that’ll keep you comfortable all season long. Sunburn Relief Lotion This lotion combines the hydrating and healing properties […]
The influence of cannabis on music and its listeners in the U.S. goes back almost a century, beginning in the brothels of the red light district of New Orleans. In these establishments, jazz ensembles would play late into the night and often partook in smoking cannabis to stay awake. The band members weren’t alone: The […]
Women are setting the cannabis industry apart from typical business in the U.S. because they refuse to let this sector be dominated by men. In 2016, women made up 36% of executives in the legal cannabis industry. This number may not seem high at first, but it is impressive compared to the 22% of female […]
With the recent uptick of progressive legislation, cannabis-friendly vacations are now possible in more locations than just Amsterdam. With eight U.S. states having legalized cannabis (four with functioning recreational dispensaries) and foreign countries including Spain, Portugal and Holland – and possibly soon Canada as well – with decriminalized personal use, travelers are increasingly able to […]
One extremely controversial subject involving cannabis is use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. While cannabis has successfully been used as a treatment for a variety of ailments that occur during pregnancy for centuries, there is a stigma surrounding the practice. Due to its Schedule 1 status in the US, and similar legal standing worldwide, there is […]