Summer announces itself through smell. Fresh-cut grass. Sunscreen. Charcoal smoke. Watermelon split open on a picnic table. That mysterious odor coming from the cooler because someone forgot to drain it after the last cookout. Cannabis has its own summer fragrance collection, led by bright citrus, fresh pine, sweet fruit and tropical aromas. These scents are often connected to terpenes—volatile compounds produced by cannabis and many other plants. Terpenes help give lemons th

Summer cannabis cooking works best when it feels light, social, and balanced. June is grilling season, backyard session season, and patio dinner season, so this recipe was built around all three. The smoky char from the grill pairs perfectly with the bright citrus, fresh herbs, and sweet pineapple glaze while the cannabis infusion stays smooth and controlled instead of overpowering the meal. This is the kind of recipe that works perfectly for lake weekends, backyard smoke ses

Over the last two decades, cannabis research has evolved dramatically. As legalization expanded and scientific restrictions loosened, researchers began comparing the respiratory effects of cannabis smoke to tobacco smoke more closely. One of the most important findings repeated throughout the literature is that while inhaling any combusted material can irritate the lungs, cannabis does not appear to create the same level of chronic lung destruction seen in long-term tobacco s