Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share delicious meals, and express gratitude. This year, why not elevate your Thanksgiving with marijuana-infused dishes? Known as "Danksgiving," this growing trend combines traditional holiday flavors with the therapeutic and recreational benefits of marijuana.
In Ohio, where recreational marijuana dispensaries opened on August 6, 2024, this concept is especially timely. Let’s explore how to infuse your Thanksgiving dishes with marijuana, and why a medical marijuana card still makes sense despite recreational legalization.
Why Ohio Patients Should Keep Their Medical Marijuana Card
With the recent opening of recreational marijuana dispensaries, you might wonder whether a medical marijuana card is still necessary. In fact, maintaining a medical marijuana card offers several compelling advantages for patients. One key benefit is tax savings, as medical marijuana is exempt from the 10% recreational marijuana tax, which can lead to significant financial savings over time.
Medical marijuana cardholders in Ohio also enjoy higher purchase limits and broader dispensary access compared to recreational users. Only dispensaries with dual-use licenses can sell to recreational customers, which can restrict product availability. Additionally, medical patients often receive priority access to new products and more consistent availability, which is crucial for managing chronic health conditions.
Whether you're seeking relief from pain, anxiety, or other health challenges, a medical marijuana card ensures more cost-effective and reliable access to the cannabis products you need, making it a smart choice for patients.
Prepping for a Danksgiving Feast
When preparing marijuana-infused dishes, several important considerations can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. First and foremost, it's critical to educate your guests about the nature of the dishes, explicitly informing them that the food contains marijuana and obtaining their clear consent to participate. Safety should be your primary concern, which means carefully controlling dosage by using small amounts, typically 1-5 mg of THC per serving, to prevent accidental overconsumption.
A key technical step in preparing marijuana-infused food is decarboxylation, which involves baking the marijuana at 245°F for 30-40 minutes. This process activates the THC and is essential for creating the desired psychoactive effects in your culinary creations.
Additionally, it's important to advise guests to avoid mixing marijuana-infused dishes with alcohol, as combining the two can significantly intensify the effects and potentially lead to an uncomfortable experience.
Essential Ingredients
Most marijuana-infused dishes rely on cannabutter or cannabis oil as a base. Here’s how to make them:
Cannabutter Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter
7-10 grams of decarboxylated marijuana
1 cup water
Instructions:
Melt butter and water in a saucepan over low heat.
Add ground marijuana and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Strain the mixture through cheesecloth into a container.
Refrigerate until solidified.
Cannabis Oil Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup olive or coconut oil
7-10 grams of decarboxylated marijuana
Instructions:
Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat.
Add marijuana and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Strain through cheesecloth and store in a sealed container.
Marijuana-Infused Thanksgiving Recipes
Cannabis-Infused Turkey
Ingredients:
1 whole turkey
3 tbsp cannabis-infused olive oil
Herbs and spices (rosemary, thyme, garlic)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Rub the turkey with cannabis oil and season with herbs.
Roast according to weight, basting occasionally with additional cannabis oil.
Cannabis-Infused Gravy
Ingredients:
1/4 cup turkey drippings
1/4 cup flour
2 cups turkey broth
1 tbsp cannabutter
Instructions:
Whisk turkey drippings and flour in a pan over medium heat.
Gradually add broth while stirring.
Mix in cannabutter and simmer until thickened.
Cannabis-Infused Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
6 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp cannabutter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Mash potatoes with milk and cannabutter.
Season with salt and pepper, and mix until fluffy.
Marijuana-Infused Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
1 prepared pie crust
1 can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1/4 cup cannabutter, melted
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix all ingredients and pour into pie crust.
Bake for 50 minutes or until set.
Thanksgiving Safety with Marijuana
Danksgiving offers a unique opportunity to blend culinary tradition with cannabis innovation, but safety must remain the top priority. It's crucial to plan ahead by arranging alternative transportation if anyone consuming marijuana-infused dishes might be impaired. Clearly labeling these special dishes is essential to prevent accidental consumption by unsuspecting guests, and careful storage of leftovers is critical to keep marijuana-infused foods away from children and pets.
This alternative holiday celebration represents more than just a meal, it's a thoughtful approach to integrating medical marijuana into traditional gatherings. For Ohio patients with a medical marijuana card, the benefits extend beyond the feast itself. These patients enjoy financial advantages, access to a broader range of products, and higher purchase limits, all while maintaining full legal compliance.
As you prepare for Danksgiving, approach the experience with mindfulness and responsibility. Elevate your feast with carefully prepared marijuana-infused recipes, but always prioritize safety, consent, and moderation. Here's to a Danksgiving filled with gratitude, culinary creativity, and good vibes, a celebration that honors both tradition and personal wellness.
Get Your Medical Marijuana Card Today!
Ohio continues to expand its medical marijuana program and make residents’ lives easier by passing new progressive legislation. The addition of new qualifying conditions means that many more people will now be eligible for their medical card.
If you think you could benefit from medical marijuana, there is a good chance you qualify!
You need your medical card to access any of Ohio’s medical dispensaries. Not to worry, because it is now easier than ever to get your card with Ohio Marijuana Card!
In Ohio, there are many conditions that may make you eligible for medical marijuana, and we hope the program continues to expand by adding more conditions soon! If you have questions about whether you qualify, we can help with that too!
In order to visit a dispensary in the State of Ohio, you will need your medical marijuana card. With telemedicine, you can even get your card from the comfort of your own home!
If you don’t already have your card, we can help! You can even have your appointment and recommendation on the same day!
Schedule an appointment with one of our physicians today to see if you qualify.
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