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 …
Graphite artist Laurie Lipton is a cultural phenomenon. Growing up in the 1970s, Lipton was told by her Carnegie-Mellon art school professors that figurative drawings went out with the Middle Ages and that there was no place for her pencil …
On a scale of 1-100, the score given to alcohol to define how dangerous it is to individuals and society as a whole, according to an independent study: 72 (Source: The Lancet).
The score given to heroin in the same study: …
Dear Sarah,
My boyfriend and I have been together for three years. He’s amazing and really sweet, but to be honest he needs a haircut and some serious man grooming. Every time I talk to him about it he thinks …
Red Lights, Big City
When looking for local color, entertainment and relaxation, let Amsterdam hash things out for you
By David Jenison
Leave it to Amsterdam to have red lights that mean “go,” coffee shops that chill you out and a museum dedicated …
Patient: Tracie Neria.
Age: 49.
Condition/Illness: Harm reduction (alcoholism), anxiety, depression, acid reflux, ulcers.
Home: Capistrano Beach.
Using medical cannabis since: 2004 (Sober since Feb. 22, 1983).
Why did you start using medical marijuana?
I had been sober 21 years. I didn’t drink, smoke or use …
By Lanny Swerdlow, R.N.
You haven’t used cannabis since you were in your 20s and you want to start again. With all the nonsense that has been put into your head ever since you were just a kid, you are to …
By Bruce Margolin
The California Constitution and the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantee our right to be free from unlawful searches and seizure by police. Illegally-seized evidence must be suppressed and excluded from use in the criminal prosecution …
High on Fire dispels the myth of the “stoner rock” label
By Tyler Davidson
Born in the Bay Area near the end of the 20th century, High on Fire (featuring ex-Sleep guitarist Matt Pike on the axe and the mic, Jeff …
CD REVIEW
Smoked Out – Promote It
[Bloodshot Bandits/THC AllStarz]
By Tyler Davidson
“Roll it and light it up/Now let’s promote it,” says, well, one of the creatively named members (our choices are narrowed down to Saint Sludge, Smoke Plenty and Keebler) of El …
DOCUMENTARY REVIEW
Director: Adam Ross
Sierra Films
By Tyler Davidson
In the various landscapes of America, year 2010, it’s too often that you find a documentary whose sole purpose is to beat you over the head with what you should think. These …
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Shirley Halperin and Steve Bloom
Publisher: Abrams Image
By Stacy Davies
Best summed up by character actor Andy Milonakis (the small-stature star of Jimmy Kimmel Live), this guide is “for stoners who like to watch movies stoned, but are too …
The fate of Proposition 19—the ballot referendum for the legalization of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use—has been sealed. Had it passed, it would have meant a change in the legal climate of cannabis not seen since California voters …
Obviously, if you don’t want to smoke your medicine you can ingest it via edibles and take it easy on your lungs. But if you want something fast-acting and more discrete, you can turn to a tincture which is essentially …
When it comes to growing, it’s always about getting to the root of the matter. Literally. The Smart Pot, a soft-sided fabric container, was originally developed for commercial tree growers and was built to help enhance a plant’s roots structure. …
The cool cats that helped introduce you to the alt-hop and experimental turntablism of Amon Tobin, DJ Food, Cut Chemist and Kid Koala sure know how to celebrate in style. To usher in two decades of left-of-center beats and cross-fader …
What do you give a huge Miles Davis fan? What about a CD collection that must go down in the history books as being one of the greatest jazz collections ever. We’re hardly exaggerating because The Genius of Miles Davis …
The Chinese have always known that one of the secrets to good health is green tea. Nowadays, all Western science is doing is catching up and discovering the benefits of this age-old drink through its antioxidants and immune system-boosting effects. …
Why should Dr. Dre get to have all the fun? Snoop Dogg, along with several other high-profile rock and hip-hop entertainers including the likes of Slightly Stoopid, Murs, Ozomatli, Thrice and the Dirty Heads (CULTURE’s cover boys this past May!), …
Red Hair Mistress is 100 percent indica and comes from the Regular Mistress strain (a new and improved version of the original Mistress strain). It has frosty trichomes, a full bouquet and a nicely packed bud—with lots of (you guessed it) …
Mmmm, yummy at first smell—who doesn’t enjoy the heavenly scent of lemon? This fantastic strain has all the elements of a delicious smoke: color, aroma and taste. Smells so good you might end up asking yourself, “Should I taste or …
You’ll get an “E” ticket ride with this powerful strain. Exodus is not only an aromatic strain, it also possesses a tight, dense bud that will deliver a “set you on your heels” style smoke you won’t soon forget. This …
Butter-cream frostiness. A sweet smell. A snowy mountain high—this is a bud that delivers a crisp and clean smoke along with an excellent aftertaste. It might be said that Canna Clinic OG could stand out as “the new standard” for …
Crunchy green beans and hearty mushrooms blend in a creamy sauce topped with caramelized onions in this classic American side dish casserole. Serves 8
2 medium onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Canna Butter**
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon …
What would the holidays be without pumpkin pie? This one tastes like the traditional favorite, but includes a special extra ingredient. Serves 8
Crust:
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup cold Canna Butter** …
Traditional herb stuffing gets a boost from a new herb. Use this recipe to stuff a turkey or bake in a casserole dish. Serves 8
1/2 cup melted Canna Butter**
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons …
Tart apples and sweetened dried cranberries along with nutty toasted almonds and rich blue cheese add interest to this mixed green salad. A cranberry-laced vinaigrette ties it all together. To save time the day of your dinner, prepare the dressing …
These tiny elegant appetizers pack a ton of flavor into a bite sized package. Prepare up to a day ahead and keep refrigerated. Bake just before serving. Makes 16 pieces, 2 per serving.
16 large Medjool dates, pitted
1/8 cup …
Reggae is Jamaica’s gift to the world—a form of music that captivates the mind, warms the heart and uplifts the soul. In honor of our exclusive interview with Ziggy Marley, we present to you this guide to the best places in SoCal to enjoy live reggae, the genre’s essential albums and a brief, but poignant history of Bob Marley’s other gift to the world, Tuff Gong Studio [...]
