7/8/2019 1 Comment EquanimityHey gang! It’s Shelby here, your mid-morning Mysore teacher and General Manager. Can you all believe that we’re halfway through the summer? Where does the time go? This summer has been a bit challenging for me, and maybe you’ve had your own challenges as well. But I try to look at it as a time to grow, to learn about myself. Let me tell you my story: my bedroom has a leak, which has caused extensive water damage and mold. To make a long story short, my entire bedroom was ripped apart: part of the ceiling and walls were removed along with the entire floor. I slept on a mattress in my dining room for two weeks. Not fun! But what I did try to remember each morning was the word “equanimity”. Equanimity is defined as: mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Isn’t that what we’re working on in our yoga practice? We try to keep the mind focused and calm, the breath steady, even as we move through difficult poses. Our bodies may feel uncomfortable at times, but we try to remain steady. What a great lesson for both on and off the mat: to remain equanimous in the face of adversity. Remaining calm during difficult times is a lifelong work-in-progress. I can’t say I was always equanimous throughout my bedroom ordeal. As I can’t say that my breath is always steady and my mind is always calm in each asana. But I know that I WILL return to the steadiness when I can. Equanimity is always waiting for us: it IS our authentic self.
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Forget "pot brownies." While this classic cannabis concoction is still immensely popular, there are plenty of other recipes that include cannabis plant on the list of ingredients.
They’re not only delicious, they also allow you to enjoy the benefits of THC and CBD. The world of edible cannabis has nearly limitless possibilities. Whether you’re looking for main courses, desserts, drinks, or desserts, there's a cannabis-inspired recipe to suit your needs. When searching for marijuana recipes, you'll find a couple of products on the list of ingredients, including: Canna-oil The process of creating canna-oil involves decarboxylating raw cannabis (basically, heating it in the oven), tossing it into a saucepan with oil, then straining out the plant material. What you'll be left with is a simple, potent base for cooking. Canna-butter The process of creating canna-butter is similar to the above process, and involves decarboxylating the weed in the oven, placing it into a saucepan with butter and water, straining the canna-butter, and refrigerating it. Get creative and try these amazing cannabis food recipes. Entrees Certain types of foods - including pasta, meat, and potatoes - are staples in many people's lives. And while entrees are meant to nourish our bodies, there's no reason why they can't tempt our palates too. Here are a few cannabis-infused dishes you absolutely need to try. 1. Cannabis-infused Gnocchi Pasta is a staple in most people’s diet. It’s filling, tasty, and affordable. Gnocchi, in particular, is especially hearty, and with this recipe from Munchies, you’ll also be left with the benefits of cannabis too. Ingredients: 3 baking potatoes 1 tbsp olive oil 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp baking powder 3 cups flour Weed-infused butter Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) salt Directions:
2. Canna-Chili Another classic dish, this recipe has been tweaked by Culinary Cannabis to include some cannabis. Ingredients: 2 15 oz cans black beans, drained 2 15 oz cans black-eyed peas, drained 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, drained 2 sweet onions, chopped 8-12 plum tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup dry red wine 1-2 pounds chopped beef 1-2 tbsp cumin 2 tbsp chili powder 1-2 tbsp dried chili flakes 3 tbsp Lea and Perrins 3-4 large tbsp marijuana butter Directions:
3. Pizza with Cannabis Oil Crust Classic pizza is getting an additional ingredients tossed into the mix thanks to this recipe variation from Cannabis.info. Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted 2 tbsp cannabis-infused olive oil 2 tsp granulated yeast 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar Warm water Topping Ingredients: Tomato sauce Mozzarella cheese Basil Directions:
4. Mac, Cannabis & Cheese Swapping traditional butter with canna-butter makes this classic dish, tweaked by The Cannabist, somewhat unique. Macaroni Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni or shells 1 tbsp canola oil 1 tsp salt Cheese Sauce Ingredients: 5 tbsp cannabutter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk, warmed 4 oz mozzarella, grated 8 oz medium cheddar, grated 1 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 tbsp canola oil or canna-oil 2 oz cheddar, grated Onion Rings Ingredients: 1 cup canola oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced Directions:
5. Cannabis Sesame Honey Lime Chicken Wings Chicken wings are a classic dish to serve up at large gatherings. They’re relatively easy to make, and they’re a crowd pleaser. This particular recipe concocted by Cannabis Cheri takes a spin on things, tossing in a little lime juice, honey, sriracha sauce, and of course, cannabis. Snacks and Quick Bites It's tough to go between meals without putting a little something in our mouths and settling our grumbling tummies. With these snack recipes, you can keep hunger at bay, satisfy your cravings, and even add a little marijuana to your life to reap its many rewards. Give any one of these snack recipes a try. 6. Cannabis-infused Guacamole The classic avocado-based dip has been spun to include cannabis oil. Cannadish has created their own version of guacamole, and it’s pretty easy - simply mash some avocado with cannabis oil, then stir in chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lemon juice (although as guacamole purists, we’d have to recommend using lime juice) . 7. Cannabis Popsicles Easy to make and totally refreshing, popsicles make the perfect treat on a hot sizzling day. This recipe from Original Weed Recipes combines mangos (or any fruit of your choice), yogurt, and little bit of what they refer to as “medicated” coconut oil. 8. Cannabis Fruit Galette A fancy name for pancakes, “galette” may be a simple recipe, but it’s taste is anything but. For this cannabis fruit galette recipe from Sous Weed, you’ll be filling the galette with a variety of fruits, blackberry jam, and lemon verbena. To top things off, a dollop of whipped cream completes a truly delectable dessert. 9. Rosemary Mashed Potatoes with Cannabis Eat Your Cannabis has put its own spin on traditional mashed potatoes by including canna-butter in place of olive oil or animal butter. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, cubed 1/2 cup canna-milk 4 tbsp cannabutter 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced Salt and pepper Directions:
10. Cannabis Artichoke Dip You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t like artichoke dip. Just about anything can be dipped into this dish, making it a universal dip to serve with various appetizers. Wake and Bake’s take on artichoke dip calls for a few cashews, mustard, swiss chard, artichoke hearts, and some marijuana-infused walnut oil. Desserts No meal is complete without a sweet treat to top things off right. Try these marijuana-inspired dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth. 11. Cannabis Caramels You might be able to find traditional caramels at the grocery store, but you won’t likely find any infused with cannabis. This easy-to-make recipe from Original Weed Recipes combines canna-butter along with corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla for a tasty treat. 12. Cannabis Snickerdoodles Snickerdoodles might be the most commonly baked cookies in the world. Original Weed Recipes’ version takes the classic recipe known to millions of grandmothers and simply substitutes regular butter with canna-butter. Ingredients: Canna-butter Cookie flour 1 egg Sugar and cinnamon (to roll the cookies in) Directions:
13. Cannabis Donut Holes Just as good as the whole donut, donut holes are just enough to satisfy our sugar cravings. This recipe from Munchies adds canna-butter to the mix, along with conventional ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs. 14. Chocolate Cannabis Peanut Butter Bars There may never be a more perfect union than chocolate and peanut butter, and these bars from Original Weed Recipes cleverly sneaks THC-cannabis flower alongside the chocolate, peanut butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. 15. Cheesecake with Cannabis A delicacy in the dessert sphere, cheesecake is a timeless treat that can take on various forms, including chocolate, fruit, or simply plain. The Weed Scene’s take on cheesecake involves adding canna-butter, in addition to cheesecake recipe staples like cream cheese, sugar, flour, and, of course, the graham cracker crust. Final Thoughts With so many different recipes out there with THC-laden or CBD-rich marijuana, there's no reason why you can't enjoy your favorite dishes or desserts while taking advantage of the medicinal and wellness benefits of the plant. Use your imagination, get creative and give any one of these cannabis-inspired recipes a try! This article originally appeared on myfoli.com |
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