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.
Now that fall is approaching, new edibles ideas are aplenty with the arrival of flavors like pumpkin, apple and fall spices. Read on for some treats to make for a fall hike, a long drive leaf peeping or an afternoon of apple picking. Did you know? The terpene caryophyllene that is found in high amounts in […]
Managing your cannabis consumption can be a daunting task, even for the most seasoned users. With a large number of variables at play every time you consume, it can be very hard to predict how it will make you feel, and you may be taking in far more cannabis than your body needs. From THC […]
The positive effect of CBD on humans has become more and more evident; however, there is another animal that could greatly benefit from it: your dog. All mammals have an endocannabinoid system and can utilize the benefits of phytocannabinoids such as THC and CBD, and the cannabis industry has recently starting marketing products targeted toward […]
If you are from the northeast, Lyme disease is a familiar threat. For those not well acquainted with it, Lyme is an infectious disease spread by ticks. Areas of highest risk for encountering ticks are grassy and wooded areas, and preventative measures are your best bet for avoiding Lyme. Wearing long pants and shirts, using […]
With Governor Raimondo’s budget signed and in effect as of July 1, the medical marijuana landscape in Rhode Island has changed in many different ways. Below are some highlights that affect the program’s current and future patients. Compassion Centers Under the new legislation, patients no longer have to register with a compassion center to visit […]
With summer approaching, plans of picnics, camping, boat rides and beach days are imminent. These summer recipes will take your edible game to the next level. Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Salad Vegetables: 2 cups corn (fresh or thawed frozen) 30 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and […]
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the main compounds found in cannabis. Its vast amount of medical benefits has been discovered in the last several years, making CBD a very trendy subject. The story of the strain Charlotte’s Web somewhat launched the CBD revolution, and as with any new topic, there are many misconceptions. Hemp […]
Tinctures have been used in herbal medicine dating back to the year 1000 AD, and are simply an herbal preparation extracted into some kind of solvent. Most frequently tinctures are made with high proof alcohol, however, there are other varieties that use vegetable glycerin, vinegar or propylene glycol. The latter options are less effective at […]
The debate over whether alcohol or cannabis is safer to consume has been the topic of many discussions in the medical and political worlds. There is a large amount of evidence about the health benefits and deficits for both substances, and here I will compare the two. The short-term effects of alcohol are plentiful: impaired motor […]
One sector of the cannabis market that is expanding rapidly is topicals, or products applied to the skin. Cannabis topicals are offered in many forms and strengths, and are becoming highly popular with seasoned cannabis users and canna skeptics alike. How Are They Made? Cannabis topicals are made primarily with either CO2 oil or infused […]