Filmmaker and cannabis icon Kevin Smith dishes about why he converted to the cannabis cause
If Hollywood horror movies taught us anything, it’s don’t bully the wrong kid if don’t want him to slash everyone to bits at the high school …
Whoever had the big idea to cross Grand Daddy Purple with OG Kush had the long, rainy nights of a Puget Sound winter in mind. You know: the nights that make you want to forget about how it’s pitch black …
South Bay Xtracts in San Jose offers a prime example of a popular shatter concentrate with their L.A. Confidential Shatter—a heavily processed product (from Silicon Valley ARC in San Jose) that’s often so hard and brittle that it breaks when …
All American Cannabis Club has emerged as one of the premier sources for high-grade concentrates in San Jose, and even it is stoked on the new A2C2 Girl Scout Cookies Honeycomb. This is a concentrate of Girl Scout Cookies—a smash …
HHCC in San Jose offers more than 40 concentrates, but standing out amongst the pack is its Super Melt White Fire #3. This super-melt is bright orange and comes in little malleable balls that are easy to dab up. The …
Easily the most inviting hairy old widow we’ve seen, Amsterdam’s Widow from San Jose’s Amsterdam’s Garden is like cannabis history in a jar. White Widow is a famous, Cup-winning strain first developed in 1987. Allegedly a cross of a Brazilian …
The most exotically delicious-tasting of all this month’s flowers, Fruit Punch Kush lives up to its name with a thick, fruity, syrupy smell and taste—the origins of which are a mystery. MedMar in San Jose offers the indica-dominant strain, which …
With decades of breeding experience behind them, it’s hard to beat the Dutch, or for that matter, Enhanced Dutch Crunch from Enhanced Energies in Vallejo. Dutch Crunch is a mix of Jack Herer and Dutch Treat, two Netherlands-bred strains with …
This is no mere dream, this is an Inception. Vastly dwarfing anything we’ve seen in months, our nug of Blue Dream La Vie (available at La Vie MMX in San Jose) weighs in at over 12 grams, on account of …
Starbucks’ Frappucinos are one our indulgences, so we were intrigued by the medical cannabis version of the hit caffeinated beverage. Hasheys’ Cannacino delivers 50 milligrams of THC in the regular strength size and 200 mgs of THC in the “Doppio” …
We’re cookie monsters around here at CULTURE and even we were impressed with the taste and quality of Big Pete’s Treats Peanut Butter Minis. Part of a set of Big Pete’s Treats that includes chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and pecan toffee, …
Kevin Smith’s super groovy real life story has it all—see how he’s evolved from quietly starring as Silent Bob to publicly vowing to never fly Southwest again.
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Clerks wins the filmmakers trophy at the Sundance Film Festival. Not a bad way to start …
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Cypress Hill clocks in 20 years pushing the green agenda
The Cannabis Cup is coming to America on April 20, and who better to headline the two-day event than Cypress Hill. The inaugural US Cup takes place at the EXDO Event …
While some studies have found that a small percentage of the general population that uses cannabis may develop a dependence on this substance, a growing body of research on cannabis-related substitution suggests that for many patients cannabis is not only …
Is cannabis medicine or not?—our federal government can’t seem to decide
Cannabis has no medicinal value. Cannabis has medicinal value. Sound contradictory? It should—but the most frustrating thing is likely where such conflicting statements are coming from: our own federal government.
Yes, …
Meet the people with the best birthdays imaginable
“Marriage equality and marijuana laws passed?” tweeted Star Trek actor George Takei last November on election night. “Now we know what Leviticus really meant by, ‘A man who layeth with another man must …
Dabs. Earwax. Shatter. No, these aren’t the names of new G.I. Joe characters. These are all different names for concentrates, or hash or hashish. It used to be that hash was hash. A brownish blob of concentrated cannabis was just …
To some people, cannabis isn’t just medicinal, it’s inspirational. Throughout humanity’s history poets, painters, writers and artists have employed this peaceful, useful herb to take their creative efforts to a whole new level, and they weren’t afraid to thank our …
Ben & Jerry’s: Secret Cannabis Activists?
There is an urban legend that Ben & Jerry’s sold cannabis Green Tea ice cream at California music festivals in the ’60s and ’70s. Heat, flavor and texture issues make this unlikely, but the …
The Cheba Hut sandwich chain isn’t shy about the franchise’s inspiration
Since opening its first shop in 1998, Cheba Hut has expanded to 16 restaurants in seven states with annual double-digit sales growth. What is the secret to their success? It’s …
Here are some of Colorado’s most compassionate elected officials
CULTURE takes a look at some of the Centennial State’s most green-friendly politicians and what each has done to improve compassion
U.S. Rep Jared Polis
Polis has long been a leader among progressive liberals …
These are exotic foods from all over that no munchies could tame!
Medical marijuana helps cancer and HIV patients by increasing appetite, but there are some foods that not even the munchies can make appealing. This includes an item you definitely …
To prepare for the perfect party—don’t mess up the rotation!
Springtime is here again, and that could only mean one very special day is around the corner. Let’s be real here, this is the day that goes beyond getting medicated. Cannabis …
The grass is always greener . . . in these nine states considering new MMJ laws
Those suffering from severe pain, nausea, wasting, depression, anxiety and numerous other serious medical conditions may see relief yet in a handful of the 32 …
A Tour of Colorado’s Groundbreaking Cannabis History
There’s a loosely translated quote from Victor Hugo that goes “nothing is stronger than an idea whose time has come.” I believe it’s an excerpt from his signature novel, Wikiquote, but regardless, it’s an …
Seattle and Hempfest have been ground zero in our MMJ history
Understanding the history of Washington’s MMJ movement means recognizing the power of public forums and community education. Seattle Hempfest, the largest “pro-testival” as it is referred today, began humbly in …
Here are some of Washington’s most green-friendly politicians
Here is a look at some of Washington’s noteworthy elected officials affecting policy and pushing for clarification in our state’s MMJ law.
Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Washington state Senator, 36th Legislative District
Jeannie Kohl-Welles has been a long …
The Most Compassionate Scientists of All Time
Imagine The Big Bang Theory broadcasting a 420 episode. It would probably resemble these four science all-stars who embrace a green-friendly cosmos.
Carl Sagan
Most people think Biggie Smalls when talking Brooklyn blunts, but the dudes …
Gateway to the Orient. Manifest Destiny incarnate. San Francisco sits at the end of the American experiment, thrust into a global unknown. Which is why it’s no surprise that the town’s history is rich in iconoclasts, free-thinkers and the ever-present …
