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\nof the most exciting elements of cannabis, in a culinary sense, is its ability
\nto interface with food and drink in very interesting and powerful ways. Much
\nlike a dry, acidic, citrus-forward ros\u00e9 is the perfect partner to a piece of
\nseared fish, the uncanny citrus qualities of Tangie, for example, complement a
\nponzu-soaked piece of sashimi. <\/p>\n
Today\u2019s modern cannabis products, such as separated terpenes<\/a>, can give you incredible versatility, creating a rich dining experience as aroma and flavor notes bounce back and forth. <\/p>\n While you are able to impart some complementary or contrasting flavors with infusion methods that use lower heat, or by adding terpenes directly to food, you can also have great success pairing cannabis flavors with food via smoked or vaporized cannabis, specifically high-terpene concentrates. And, unlike alcohol<\/a>, cannabis\u2019s ability to bring the user up or down with its different effects gives it an additional layer of experience, so a cannabis sommelier can start a meal with an uplifting, bright variety and end it with a rich, relaxing one.<\/p>\n When planning a cannabis-pairing dinner, think about the strongest flavor elements in the food and try to play off of those. Often, the most intense element is not the main protein or starch but rather a sauce or herbal component<\/a> of a dish that makes it unique. <\/p>\n Try to think about contrasting flavors as much as complementary ones; it\u2019s not always about picking something that tastes similar or goes with the dish in a conventional sense. An intriguing pairing can surprise guests and make them appreciate both the food and the cannabis more than they would have either on its own. <\/p>\n To help you get started with understanding the ways to pair and contrast with cannabis, the following are some of the most common scent and flavor categories that you\u2019ll come across.<\/p>\n One While smoking something that smells like the old tennis balls in your grandpa\u2019s attic may not seem like an activity you want to do, these varieties also tend to be some of the most potent and unique, often with hordes of fans obsessing over their subtle differences. Pairing a gassy strain can be difficult, but these tend to do best with dishes that will stand up to them, such as smoked meats and herb-forward sauces (think chimichurri), but they also go suspiciously well with coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some While other flavor categories often have hints of citrus in the mix, there are some strains that have such a strong and uncanny citrus aroma that it\u2019s at times hard to distinguish them from the real thing. The presence of limonene<\/a> (which is found in grapefruit, lime and lemon oils) is generally the reason a strain smells citrusy, but whether they smell like sweet lemon candy or garlic and lemon depends on the specific ratio and combination of other terpenes present.<\/p>\n Citrusy varieties tend to be mentally uplifting and Some varietals that exhibit a citrus-dominant aroma and Like some of the more complex and challenging wines of the world, cannabis has a whole host of rich, dank, earthy flavors present at times. Leather, smoke, coffee, soil, peat and vegetation are some of the terms used to describe such strains, which tend to have been categorized as indicas over time. These varieties are often relaxing or sleep-inducing, perhaps due in part to the presence of terpenes such as myrcene<\/a> and beta-caryophyllene, both of which are thought to have anti-anxiety properties.<\/p>\n Some rich and earthy varieties include Bruce Banner, Bubba Cannabis is a flower after all, so it\u2019s expected that some varieties simply smell light and fragrant like other flowers. While certain strains kick down the door to your brain like a sensory SWAT team, others lightly dance in \u2014 calming and tranquil, blending in rather than taking over. One terpene that is very common in floral varieties is linalool<\/a>, which is also the most common terpene, found in lavender and many other botanicals such as bay laurel, coriander and sweet basil. These strains can range from very soft, pleasing scents to slightly more complex, grassy ones. Floral aromas are great to use in dishes such as subtly flavored baked goods and to scent sauces and drizzles in unobtrusive ways.<\/p>\n Floral varieties of cannabis include Blackberry Kush, DJ The general flavor present in cannabis can be described as Common herbal varieties include Blue Dream, Jack Herer, The first time you smell weed that is truly sweet, it\u2019s a Sweet varieties usually run a spectrum from the almost Common TELL US<\/strong>, have you ever paired food and cannabis based on flavor profiles? <\/p>\n Originally excerpted<\/a> in Issue 37 of Cannabis Now. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The post How to Taste & Pair Food with Cannabis<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
One of the most exciting elements of cannabis, in a culinary sense, is its ability to interface with food and drink in very interesting and powerful ways. Much like a dry, acidic, citrus-forward ros\u00e9 is the perfect partner to a piece of seared fish, the uncanny citrus qualities of Tangie,Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":94,"featured_media":37453,"comment_status":"false","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4395,50,7273,112,111,10192,85,10190,1157,4310,1598],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37452"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/94"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37452"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37454,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37452\/revisions\/37454"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37452"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Cannabis-Dinner-Party.jpg\")
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\nfunction of terpenes is to deter predators from eating or otherwise damaging
\nthe plants. To do this, sometimes certain varieties will emit a smell that can
\nbe described as foul or overwhelming. Over the last decade, connoisseurs have
\ntended to seek out these varieties, with the incredibly pungent, sharp scents
\ncutting right through the overmatched plastic bag or jar attempting to keep
\nthem at bay. Known as \u201cgassy\u201d or \u201csour,\u201d these flavors can include elements of
\nkerosene, glue, skunk, tires, rubber and bad breath. <\/p>\n
\nof the most notorious gassy, acrid varieties are Chemdog, Gorilla Glue,
\nHeadband, any OG Kush variety, Sour Diesel and Triangle Kush.<\/p>\nCitrusy<\/h4>\n
\nphysically invigorating just like limonene itself, which makes sense because
\nyou more commonly find citrus-heavy flavors in strains that have traditionally
\nbeen described as sativa. To pair most effectively with citrus varieties, think
\nabout how you\u2019d use citrus in cooking; it\u2019s usually best to help brighten up a
\ndish or add a lasting aftertaste that lingers on the palate.<\/p>\n
\nflavor are Grapefruit, Jack\u2019s Cleaner, Jilly Bean, Lemon Diesel, Lemon G-13,
\nLemon Tree, Orange Cookies, Papaya, Soma\u2019s New York City Diesel (NYCD) and
\nTangie.<\/p>\nEarthy<\/h4>\n
\nKush, Deadhead OG, Deep Chunk, Girl Scout Cookies, Hindu Kush, LA Confidential,
\nMaster Kush, Sour Bubble and Sunset Sherbert.<\/p>\nFloral<\/h4>\n
\nShort\u2019s Flo, Grape Ape, Grape Stomper, Lavender, Purple Urkle, Strawberry Cough
\nand UK Cheese.<\/p>\nHerbal<\/h4>\n
\n\u201cherbal.\u201d Though this admittedly covers a huge variety of scents, they are
\nsimilar in that they can be found in other herbs such as rosemary, sage and
\neucalyptus, and also in things like pine trees. The most common terpenes in
\nherbal varieties tend to be alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, beta-caryophyllene,
\nhumulene and terpinolene, the combination of which can cover the spectrum from
\nthe tangy citrus spice of a Jack Herer to the pine-forward floral sweetness of
\na Maui.<\/p>\n
\nMalawi, Mango Haze, Maui, S.A.G.E., Super Silver Haze and Trainwreck.<\/p>\nSweet and\/or Fruity<\/h4>\n
\nlife-changer. Since the odor that most casual users associate with cannabis is
\nalong the acrid, skunky side of things (because that\u2019s the way smoke usually
\nsmells), they\u2019re often totally surprised to find aromas ranging from lemon
\ndrops to cotton candy to green papaya, or a combination of ten sweet things all
\nrolled into one. <\/p>\n
\ncreamy, neutral sugary side to the tangy, tropical fruit side, all of which
\noffer a lot of options when it comes to pairing. Though it\u2019s tempting to pair
\nsweet with sweet, it is often more interesting to use the sweet strains as a
\nway to cut through something acidic or to enhance something herbal. If a strain
\nhas the distinct qualities of a specific fruit, sometimes the flavor will come
\nthrough clearly enough to replace the actual fruit in a recipe, similarly to
\nthe way you can use a fruit extract.<\/p>\n
\nstrains that fit into this category include Banana Kush, Blueberry, Bubblegum,
\nCinderella 99, Island Sweet Skunk, Lemon Skunk, Purple Urkle, Super Lemon Haze,
\nVanilla Kush and Zkittlez.<\/p>\n
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