Writer interviews people to see where they currently see the status of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts as well as something they are working on. Lindsay mentions the continued push for equity in the Massachusetts market, as well as Ardent’s new infusion kits for crafting edibles.
26 Cannabis Gifts That Will Change Your Lover’s Life
Gift guide for cannabis lovers, including Ardent’s Sweet Quarter Caramel Infusion Kit
Toker’s Take: 15 Cute Things To Sate The Stoner In Your Life
If you wanna try your hand at DIY edibles or medicated body products, look no further. The Nova unlocks the herb’s medical properties in a set-it-and-forget-it way—plus, ensconced in deep purple and looking about as threatening as a coffee grinder, it can sit on your kitchen counter totally unnoticed. Use the machine to measure out specific dosages (no more freak-out brownies from your dorm days), let it cook, then harvest the cannabis and mix into whatever recipe, like this bacon-mango pizza, you’re after.
Grow it, cook it, smoke it: Marijuana tech gadgets for your home and kitchen
in addition to purchasing the latest and greatest strains of cannabis, there’s also a thriving tech and cooking market for enthusiasts. From kitchen gadgets to help with creating edibles to the latest storage and growing technology, it’s a thriving market–and these are some of our favorite discoveries.
Her Canna Q&A: Shanel A. Lindsay, Ardent Cannabis
Shanel A. Lindsay is on a mission to see the new cannabis economy reverse some of the harmful effects of the War on Drugs.
Women in History Month Series: Shanel Lindsay
Female-founder and inventor, Shanel Lindsay, is a Boston-based attorney and cannabis activist who helped draft the state of Massachusetts’ adult use cannabis law.
Shanel founded, Ardent company recently, which sells her invention, the first-of-its-kind NOVA Decarboxylator. This new, game-changing at-home device guarantees maximum potency from your cannabis flower or extract— giving users the absolute freedom to create their very own edibles, lotions, facial toners, seasonings, vitamins, and more.
How This Attorney Found Her Calling In Cannabis
When Shanel Lindsay graduated from Northeastern University law school in 2007, she never imagined she would draw on her J.D. as an advocate in the world of legalized marijuana. But her degree has proven powerful: she has emerged as one of the leading voices for social justice in the space, especially in Massachusetts, where she grew up.
Your Guide To 4/20 Events From Coast-To-Coast
Every year there are more and more events taking place on 4/20, and this year looks to be the biggest yet. We scoured the internet and that Facebook events page no one looks at for the coolest 4/20 happenings around the country. Underground or out in the sunshine, this is your one stop shop for everything from immersive performance art to music and meditation festivals.
7 Weed-Infused Recipes To Try This 4/20
Who doesn’t like pizza? Who doesn’t like to eat pizza when they’re stoned? Exactly. Naturally, this pretty unique recipe from decarboxylator brand Ardent is the perfect treat on 4/20.
The 5 Most Badass Women in Weed
It’s International Women’s Day and, to celebrate, we’ve spoken with five of the most influential, inspiring, and all around badass women in weed. These women are involved in different aspects of the industry, but they’re also all activists who have worked tirelessly to help shape cannabis as we know it today. The “grass ceiling” is about to go up in smoke, and you better believe the work of these five incredible women in weed has just began.
Blunt Talk: The One about the Science of Ingesting Cannabis
Brit talks to Shanel Lindsay – CEO of Ardent Cannabis – about how ingesting cannabis in different ways changes its affect on the body, and how her new invention can help patients accurately dose their medical marijuana.
How Weed Edibles Are Shedding Their Stigma In The Food World
At one point in cannabis culture history, mastering the art of baking the perfect weed brownie was considered a rite of passage, but those days are long gone.
Thanks to the development of medical marijuana programs and the decriminalization and legalization of recreational cannabis in multiple states, the THC-infused world of eats has evolved far beyond brownies, cookies and admittedly impressive dispensary snacks and moved into the culinary space.
Cannabis cuisine had been gaining popularity among casual consumers and connoisseurs alike, but now it’s being welcomed into the mainstream as never before.
Classy Gifts For The Classy 420 Crowd
Here, help your friend get the most out of their vice by gifting them a product that does all the extracting for them. NOVA’s Precision Decarboxylator extracts the most THC out of every bud, ensuring the purest, most sustainable effects possible. Perfect for vaping, DIY skin care, or edible baking.
Capitalists for cannabis: Big businesses join small investors in the marijuana industry
In Massachusetts, there were 42 state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries already in operation as of October. In the new recreational program, 92 businesses had completed 180 applications for licenses as of Nov. 1. Dozens more businesses are springing up that don’t require a state license — from cannabis real estate company AmeriCann to cannabis extractor company Ardent Cannabis.
How the NOVA Decarboxylator Fights Against Lost THC
A new device aims to save cannabis (and cash!) through successfully activating cannabinoids.