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Kief-Infused Vegan Shortcake

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Before this 2022 summer melts into a memory, here is one more treat to remind us of the sweetness of forest fruits and the laziness of warm days. Well before Americans turned Strawberry Shortcake into a popular dessert (and cartoon character), shortcake was a European sweet treat. Of course, we have modernized the recipe to present you with a uniquely delicious Kief-Infused Vegan Shortcake!  A Short Shortcake History Although not originally an American recipe, this dessert is still fairly new in comparison to many other sweet courses. Shortcake originated in jolly Old England, appearing in the second British cookbook to be printed. This cookbook, The Good Huswifes Handmaid for Cookerie in her Kitchen , was published in 1588. Its shortcake recipe was a variation on the already-popular shortbread but was lighter and more crumbly than the original sweet treat. Described as a biscuit (the English term for a cookie), the ingredients were flour, cream, sugar, egg yolk, and spices. (...

CBD Dog Treats

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Our longtime customers already know we love our pets. In fact, we love pets so much we developed a tincture for dogs and cats. Our pet tincture comes in two strengths – 250mg and 1000mg – making it easy to accommodate the needs of your particular pet, large or small. While our pet tincture is a consistent best-seller, you can create your own CBD dog treats to further boost and support your pet’s wellness needs.  To help you with this task, we have whipped together a healthy and tasty (for dogs, at least!) recipe so you can make your own CBD dog treats. Even better, this recipe doesn’t require baking. Just mix it up, separate into balls, and toss into the fridge! As with our human recipes, this recipe is plant-based. This gives these CBD dog treats an extended shelf life. However, like most of our plant-based recipes, these scrumptious canine goodies will probably get gobbled up well before they go stale! CBD Dog Treats: Filled with Delightful Canine Flavors The ingredient l...

Vegan CBD Gummies: An Easy-Peasy Recipe

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Even if you enjoy meat and dairy products, chances are you will love this easy-peasy Vegan CBD Gummies recipe. That’s because we skip the gelatin (the ingredient that makes gummies chewy), instead using agar powder. This makes for an almost melt-in-your-mouth experience when eating these vegan CBD gummies! Even better, you avoid having to dig out the gelatin that inevitably lodges between your teeth and gums. Gelatin? Really??? Even the most devoted carnivore may pause after learning how gelatin is made and what its ingredients are. Usually sourced from cows or pigs, gelatin is derived from collagen taken from animal body parts.  So far, that doesn’t sound too bad. That is, until we learn where that collagen is sourced. Because collagen is a protein that helps maintain healthy joints and improve skin elasticity, it is typically found in bones, cartilage, connective tissues, tendons, and skin. That means gelatin is typically obtained by boiling down the following cow and pig bod...

Terpene Talks: Overview

This Terpene Talks Overview provides a broad picture of the importance and functions of terpenes. We also have articles in our Terpene Talks series that highlights particular compounds commonly found in our hemp flower cultivars and other products. They allow you to take deep dives into terpenes you find of particular interest. Your first question going forward might be, “What’s all the hoopla over terpenes anyway?” Here’s the “hoopla” in a couple of paragraphs… We all like to change our moods, especially when we perceive them as negative. Sometimes, our moods change on their own, like when we are famished with hunger and get grumpy. Other times, it’s just a matter of treating ourselves with our favorite “comfort food” – perfect for lifting low spirits or soothing a troubled mind. A lot of that mood-altering does happen because your tummy got filled or your taste buds were treated to a familiar flavor, but it goes much deeper than that. It is actually involved in the very makeup of...

Terpene Talks: Limonene

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A lot of attention is rightfully paid to the amounts and types of cannabinoids contained in hemp flower cultivars. But there is an equally important compound that also resides in our hemp flower cultivars. We are talking about terpenes, those amazing compounds that influence moods and can even trigger noticeable physical effects when consumed. In this issue of our Terpene Talks, Limonene takes the spotlight. Terpenes are just as crucial to overall effects as the cannabinoids found in hemp plants. This is the reason why our independent lab reports show the presence and quantities of the terpenes found in our hemp flower cultivars. This information, in combination with the cannabinoid potencies our lab reports disclose, helps us (and you!) to better identify the potential benefits to be realized when consuming different hemp flower cultivars. Terpene Talks: Limonene Overview Limonene is classified as a cyclic monoterpene (containing 10 carbon atoms derived from two isoprene units). Mo...

Cultivar Chronicles: Bubba Kush CBD Flower

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A consistent favorite always in demand, our Bubba Kush CBD Flower has a long and respectable history in the hemp and cannabis realms. It has an equally established position at Fern Valley Farms, since it is one of our more popular hemp CBD cultivars that remains in constant demand. Bubba Kush CBD Flower Summary Here is a “glamour shot” of our original Bubba Kush CBD Flower… Many customers also rave about our Bubba Kush after it receives special treatment of either Delta 8 THC distillate or THC-O distillate. Either of those legal compounds add an excellent psychotropic effect on top of the classic effects you get from this awesome Indica cultivar. Bubba Kush CBD Flower Effects Let’s discuss those classic Bubba Kush effects a bit more. As a true Indica dominant cultivar, our Bubba Kush tends to bring a sense of calm and relaxation to the forefront, while those bothersome discomforts that tend to keep one on edge seem to be smoothly eased away. Our own experience, as well as the e...

Canna-Nooch: Popcorn Seasoning Recipe

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When it comes to fun and healthy snacks, popcorn ranks right up there. Of course, popcorn can also be a junk food (think Cracker Jacks, Fiddle Faddle, and other sugary popcorn treats) but we’ll stay on the healthy side of the road with this popcorn seasoning recipe. In fact, this Canna-Nooch popcorn topping is an awesomely delicious vegan treat with extra kick and flavor, thanks to a mixture of kief, spices, and nutritional yeast. For the uninitiated, nutritional yeast is a food supplement popular with vegans as well as those suffering from food allergies. This dairy-free (and often gluten-free) food product is used as a vegan cheese supplement and a topping for salads and soups. It is also a major ingredient in our very own Canna-Nooch popcorn seasoning recipe. (“Nooch” is a clever and common nickname for nutritional yeast.)  Of course, we’re pretty certain you know what “Canna” implies! If you think we mean cannabinoids, you aren’t wrong. Moreover, we are pretty...