Breckenridge, Colorado is now being compared to the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. This Colorado ski town is the second city in Colorado and in the United States to legalize marijuana; Denver was the first.

In November of 2009 voters passed Measure 2F by a 73% margin. This measure allows for the possession of up to an ounce of weed and the possession of any paraphernalia for anyone over the age of 21.

Selling pot is still a felony in the city, and is still forbidden on the ski slopes.

But since you can just buy it at a dispensary now, dealing is no longer necessary.

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For the New Year’s celebrations, alcohol is generally in the mix. Well here is a twist on a party favorite, the jello shot. These jello shots will actually get you high instead of drunk!

What you’ll need:

6oz Jello (large box)
16oz water (boiling)
6oz water (cold)
10oz Green Dragon (click for recipe)

So once you have that, here’s what you do:

1. Bring 16oz of water to a boil.
2. Add jello mix into the boiling water, mix until completely dissolved.
3. Turn off heat (important, so you don’t evaporate the alcohol!)
4. Add 6oz cold water, followed by 10oz Green Dragon
5. Pour into 1oz shot glasses or small paper or plastic cups. (see serving suggestion)
6. Place shots into the refrigerator and allow to set, this may take up to 4 hours.

Then bring them out for the party to enjoy, or if you want to be selfish, save them all for yourself.

I got this recipe from my good friends at The Cannabis Chef.com

Awesome video highlighting Marijuana’s impact throughout the world in our past.

The first state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, California leads the country in decriminalizing the sale and use of cannabis. Other states are considering the issue, too, but critics warn of the impact on young people.

One of Bob Marley’s most famous and influential pieces of music One Love has been re-performed by many muscians around the world. So the Bob Marley website decided to compile many different video clips of people performing this Marley favorite about peace and love from people around the world into one music video. I think this is an amazing work of art and I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. To shrink the divide amongst our cultures and “come together and feel alright” is an amazing concept to grasp. And I feel these muscians have done just that. Check it out! Click Here!

Of course it’s not this easy, but this gives you a brief overview on how to get started!

Holy Cow Hot Chocolate

Description:  A perfect winter concoction to warm you up and mellow you out.

Adapted from The Cannabis Cookbook by Tim Pilcher

Estimated Time: 1 hour & ten minutes
Serves: Makes 2 Cups

Ingredients:
1 cup/250ml milk
5 tbsp granulated sugar 1 cup/250ml light cream
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8oz/3.5g cannabis, finely ground
5oz/150g unsweetened chocolate

Instructions:
1. Combine milk and sugar in a pan on medium heat. When sugar has dissolved add all other ingredients except the chocolate.
2. After it reaches a boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour.
3. Filter through a permanent coffee filter (not a paper filter!) or cheesecloth.
4. With the heat off, pour the milk mixture back into the pan and add chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a mug with grated chocolate and marshmallows! Yum!

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Great article put out by the Department of Health in Washington State answering many frequently asked questions about Medical Marijuana in Washington! Take a look!

There are many disputes amongst the stoner nation when it comes to the best ways to take in your fill of ganja. And just like any other personal viewpoint, it’s very hard to change the thinking of people once they are set in their ways. It is very widely accepted that the use of a vaporizer is by far the healthiest way, besides ingesting marijuana, to take in your weed. Ingesting the chronic is a whole different ball game. It offers many users more of a body high and less of a cerebral trip, but just like anything else though, results differ depending on the individual. Plus the added benefit of not stinking up the car or your room just to achieve that amazing high. Vaporizers on the other hand take some preparation and are extremely expensive to buy in the first place, unless you make a light bulb vape like the one highlighted on this blog earlier, but you save a lot more money by using much less ganja in the process. And since you aren’t in taking any smoke, and just straight THC vapor, it doesn’t have negative affects on the lungs.

Joints and blunts are widely enjoyed amongst a party as it is easy to roll one up and pass it around. Puff, puff, pass right? The downside of these methods is that they take a lot more weed than using a bong or pipe to get high, and extremely more than that needed for a vaporizer. And typically they take much longer to prepare than sticking a bowl in the bong and taking a rip or two. Bongs are widely used because you conserve the herb all while cooling the smoke that you are inhaling making it easier on your lungs and throat.

My best suggestion? I’d try them all out for yourself and see which one or ones best fit you and your personality. There are definite pros and cons to each one.

With the holidays upon us many individuals will make stuffing a part of their celebratory meals. Why not make that stuffing pack a punch for everyone to enjoy? Here is a great recipe that can get everyone flying high for the holidays.

5 cups rye bread crumbs
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/2 cup each of raisins and almonds
1/2 cup celery
1/3 cup chopped onions
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup chopped grass
2 tablespoons red wine

Mix it all together, and then stuff it in. Hope you enjoy your holidays!

So, you’ve decided you need a medical marijuana card. Well depending on where you live, this could be a very easy procedure or quite difficult. In the US, 14 states currently allow the medical use of marijuana. These states include: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. I will not go over each state that individually allows the access to medical marijuana, but I will refer you to a site that briefly covers that.

Today we will just go over general procedures to getting your “green card.”

First off, you’re going to have to show some sign of an ailment that has been troubling you. If you’re getting one for chronic pain, a few visits to a doctor concerning the same problem is good to have. I would at least have 3 on record. After a few visits, tell the doctor that the pain killer they prescribed, or any other form of treatment they prescribed for other ailments isn’t working like you expected it to and if it does give you side effects, list them out for the doctor. Then ask the doctor what they think about the use of medical marijuana. If you feel comfortable, explain how you have used it recreationally and every time you have that all your symptoms of the ailment have completely disappeared. If this doctor doesn’t support writing a recommendation for medical marijuana you can then proceed to contact The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation and they should be able to assist you in your search for a green card. Basically you just set up an appointment with one of their doctors and if they deem you fit to have a green card, they’ll get you one.

After receiving a medical marijuana card, I would recommend that you personally seek out an attorney to see what this card allows for and what it restricts you from (i.e. How much weed you can actually have on your person at one time, how many plants you can grow, etc). Unless you live in California, medical marijuana can be hard to come by without just buying from a dealer. With your new green card you are allowed, in most of these states, to grow for yourself. This may be the most financially sound way for you to go about obtaining your medicine.

If you want to know a little more detail about each state’s rules, Click Here.

This is the best recipe I found for making cannabutter!

The best and most tasty ways of brewing Marijuana Tea!

Pictures of finished lightbulb vape.