I’ve been an increasingly vocal and unapologetic cannabis enthusiast for many years, so it is an exciting endeavor for me to be launching Broad Buds, a blog to further engage in the growing cannabis community! I’ve developed a real passion for the plant and Broad Buds is my way of spreading that feeling to others. With all that marijuana has to offer, there are more ways for people to connect over the bud than ever, and I hope to connect with you! Here you can find recipes for elevated edibles, information to broaden the marijuana horizon and stories of a cannabis-infused life to help enhance yours.
Marijuana has been a very conscious aspect of my life for many years, and as I reflect on my past, even had a quiet presence when I was young. My aunt, diagnosed with MS, was a cannabis user. However, 20 years ago, it wasn’t entirely accepted to openly discuss marijuana use, even for medical purposes, so the subject was rarely breached. I was on the younger side when the MS first began affecting her. It wasn’t until I was a bit older in high school, when at times I would hold and light the pipe for my aunt, unable to move her arms. I’m sure it was an awkward call for my mom to initially make, but luckily, weed helped lighten the mood, and my aunt and I had a laugh at her subpar stoner skills. I was happy to help my aunt get the medicine that made her feel better, and my interest in all that marijuana can provide medically began to grow. I look forward to sharing that interest and knowledge with you.
Before being exposed to marijuana in the medical sense, the recreational side was a presence in life as well, though I was too young to realize at the time. My parents grew up in the 70’s and my dad was in a rock and roll band through the beginning of my childhood. I can remember laying in bed during summer nights, listening to the band playing in the backyard, their jam sessions fueled by kind bud. While his is still rocking to this day, the joints are no longer rolling! Cannabis is a great way to promote creativity and I look forward to featuring how I am inspired every day, which hopefully inspires you, too.
Another great passion of mine is cooking, a natural outlet for the herb, as well as a great way to connect with people. Everyone’s got to eat! Experimenting in the kitchen has always been an outlet for me, so adding cannabis to the mix was a natural step. While I am very much a dessert person, my approach to cooking edibles is not necessarily to try masking the infusion, but instead to enhance and blend flavors. Marijuana is an herb after all, so why not treat it as such?! I am a homegrown chef, but whether you barely step foot in the kitchen or never seem to leave it, there will be a recipe here for you!
A marijuana-friendly world is fast approaching and it is cause for celebration, preferably with a joint! Throughout my exploring, I’ve encountered all different kinds of stoners from around the world. There are many faces to the cannabis community and I’d like to connect with each one! By sharing my experiences, and learning some of yours, I hope to make the marijuana world seem a bit smaller and more approachable for all. Broad Buds is the manifestation of my cannabis-infused life so far, and I hope to continue to grow on my passion and experiences into the future, with you in tow.