When most people hear the phrase “cannabis cooking,” they immediately picture brownies. Maybe gummies. Maybe somebody dumping distillate into cookie batter and hoping for the best. But cannabis in the kitchen has evolved far beyond novelty desserts and college-style experiments. Over the last several years, chefs, home cooks, and cannabis consumers alike have started approaching cannabis the same way they approach herbs, spices, wine, or specialty ingredients — as something c

Cannabis consumers love judging each other’s preferred consumption methods whether they admit it or not. The edible crowd thinks they’re evolved. Joint smokers think they’re traditionalists. Dab enthusiasts act like chemistry majors with torches. Cart users pretend convenience is the only reason they own six different batteries. Meanwhile, somebody with a one-hitter and cargo shorts quietly watches the entire argument unfold like a retired war veteran who has seen too much. O

Strawberry Lemonade Cannabis-Infused Bars Yield: 12 bars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup cannabis-infused butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt For the filling 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest ½ cup all-purpose flour Powdered sugar for dusting Instructions Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lini