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The honest truth is that most cannabis cookbooks follow the same form and format. The first few chapters are usually spent illuminating the basics of cannabis, from dosage, decarboxyation and terpenes to tips for picking and pairing strains with recipes. What makes each of these culinary efforts distinct is the personality the author is able to infuse into their work.<\/p>\n
So for anyone already familiar with\u00a0Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey<\/a>, it absolutely makes sense that her book, \u201cThe Art of Weed Butter<\/a>,\u201d emphasizes the art of infusion in a way that demonstrates her love and appreciation for \u201cher first boyfriend\u201d \u2014 aka weed. And those hearing about her for the first time will be delighted to learn about the creative and enchanting force she calls a \u201ccosmic hybrid\u201d of her favorite things: cuisine, cannabis and words.<\/p>\n Though she\u2019s not a chef, Aggrey has been involved in the\u00a0cannabis industry<\/a>\u00a0for over a decade. It\u2019s clear she has a deep appreciation not only for the power of food to nourish and heal, but also for how it can bridge connections between people and across cultures. \u201cThe Art of Weed Butter\u201d has eight chapters and offers a selection of 35 infused recipes, and also provides infusion instructions. Readers can learn how to infuse alcohol, lecithin, bacon grease (can you say\u00a0genius<\/i>?) and ghee.<\/p>\n Like most cooks, Aggrey\u2019s personal life heavily influences what she likes to make. As a resident of Mexico City with West African heritage, many of the recipes she includes reflect a clear connection between her roots and her chosen home: fried plantains, Philly jalape\u00f1o crema, esquites (Mexican street corn) and her mother\u2019s signature West African fried chicken all grace the pages of this cookbook. But her book has a little something for everyone \u2014 including\u00a0vegans<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the best way possible, this cookbook is a good choice for people who are not necessarily interested in a culinary challenge. It\u2019s down to earth, informative and relatable. Aggrey does an excellent job of writing in a way that flows like conversation. Sometimes, in the pursuit of so-called elevation, some cookbooks toe the line when it comes to alienating the average, casual at-home cook who just wants to put some weed in the types of food they already eat. Aggrey\u2019s recipes effortlessly cover some much-needed basics like infused tomato sauce, balsamic vinaigrette, cheesy flatbread pizza and even avocado toast.<\/p>\n The work itself is alignment with her passion for inclusivity in the cannabis industry, where so few black women break through into leadership roles. It\u2019s imperative that more voices are added into the cannabis conversation, so the fact that this book is written by a black woman and features images of her brown hands making magic in the kitchen with cannabis is more important than many people may realize. She joins the ranks of other black women, like\u00a0Andrea Drummer<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Cedella Marley<\/a>, who have also created their own collection of recipes infused with cannabis.<\/p>\n This is a good cookbook for anyone looking for a thoughtful, unintimidating guide to infusion with recipes for foods you\u2019re already making and want to figure out how to infuse. It\u2019s substantial while still being a light read, and it manages to be interesting and entertaining thanks to Aggrey\u2019s cool, calm and collected writing style. If you\u2019re wondering if you need yet another\u00a0cookbook with a cannabis tilt<\/a>, the answer could easily be no. But if you\u2019re in the mood for something familiar with a little bit of flair, this collection is definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n TELL US<\/b>, what\u2019s your favorite cannabis cookbook and why?<\/p>\n The post Book Review: \u2018The Art of Weed Butter\u2019<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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