Are you seeking the ultimate runner’s high? We’ve shared about a gym that allows cannabis use in the past, but do you know what actually happens to your body when you light up before working up a sweat? Continue reading This is What Happens to Your Body When You Work Out High
In states where budtenders can legally sell cannabis to adults, there’s a big question clouding the air: should those weed salespeople be allowed to consume cannabis on the job? Surely there are some benefits to being able to enjoy green while working, which include a relaxed attitude, more social interactions with customers, better knowledge of the product and more. But could cannabis use prove to be a problem in legal dispensaries? Continue reading Is it Okay for Budtenders to Consume on the Job?
Seeking a well-balanced, euphoric marijuana strain? Try Mind Fiesta, a hybrid! It brings happiness, bliss and relaxation. Check out our video below and read the full strain review here. Continue reading Video Strain Review: Mind Fiesta
How legal California cannabis is shaping culinary arts and commanding attention this summer festival season.
When: August 12th and 13th, 2017
Where: Malibu, California
What: In this two-day event, more than 40 vendors will be surrounded by a marijuana farmers market, a speaker series, yoga, spa treatments, music and food, all for your enjoyment!
Check out the Eventbrite page for more information and tickets!
Edibles are hot in the cannabis market right now, since they provide endless ways to get high without smoking. From beverages like High Tea to even chocolate bars, it seems like the sky really is the limit! In this article, we share Love’s Oven’s unique story, as told by one who knows it best, Peggy Moore.
Peggy Moore, Partner at Love’s Oven
My father-in-law suffered from Alzheimer’s and my Mom has epilepsy. Seeing the amazing relief and effects this plant can have on people is what initially got me interested in the industry. Then in 2011 an opportunity became available to be part of Love’s Oven and I decided that this industry could be an opportunity for me to help others as well as to put to use my 33 years of health insurance experience in a small business environment.
The thing that I enjoy the most about cannabis is how it brings people together. It’s an industry and culture that connects passionate people. What’s beautiful is when you’re at a cannabis related event and seeing people from all different backgrounds coming together in one space. It’s all about connection.
At this point I believe all of our competitors are making great products. What we really strive for is making sure that we consistently are above the bar when it comes to quality assurance and compliance. We have an entire Quality Assurance team in place at Love’s Oven who have developed and implement our Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety programs as well as other programs such as HACCP and OSHA.
At Love’s Oven we are hyper critical of the quality of product that is shipped from our facility. Every individual product is physically and visually inspected by one of our employees before it is packaged. In addition to these inspection points every individual piece is placed into its own sealed wrapper to ensure freshness and combat any outside elements from reaching the product before the consumer opens it. We also have a program where we “secret shop” our own products at the store level and buy them back and we conduct additional quality assurance tests on those products to make sure they meet our standards even after they leave our facility.
We’ve been fortunate to have some pretty good local and national media exposure over the years and it’s inevitable whenever a story runs about us we always receive calls from customers who want to try our products for various reasons. Our biggest thing with first time edible users is know your limits… The tagline we created at Cannabis Business Alliance during an educational campaign we were running for edibles is Start Low – Go Slow. That means start out with a very low dosage of THC and wait to feel the effects (up to two hours) before you take anymore!
I am the Executive Chair for the Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) which is an industry leading resource and trade association for business owners. We advocate for sensible and collaborative public policy that protects employees, patients, and clients of the medical and retail marijuana industry. We promote values that enhance the emerging cannabis industry’s role in the state’s business economy, build respect for the industry in the communities we serve, and support client and patient access, education, and safety.
I’ve been known to use our products on occasion! It’s a great alternative to a couple glasses of wine after a long day of work as well as a fun addition to anything adventurous. As far as strains go I’m a big fan of the indica strains for relaxing and I’d have to say my favorite at the moment is Northern Lights.
When I use cannabis it’s usually to relax. Typically, that involves shutting out all distractions (no screens of any kind…phone, computer, iPad, TV, etc.) and enjoying the company I am with.
Our Rosemary Cheddar Crackers are absolutely my favorite. They are amazing as a snack on their own or mixed in your favorite soup.
Cannabis has really given me that opportunity to go after that “second career” that I’ve always wanted. My first career was very rewarding and successful but this allows me to really pursue my passions and be a creator and innovator.
Additionally, Love’s Oven is a true family business. My partners in the company are two of my sons, Joshua and Walter and my sister, Teresa. I never dreamed that I would own a marijuana business with my boys and sister but it’s really brought an already strong family bond even closer together.
I’d say the best way to deal with “canna-bias” is communication. The biggest part of that communication is listening and being open to why someone might be biased. You never know what kind of story they may have but be willing to listen and really care about what they have to say.
Love’s Oven has recently gone through a full re-branding exercise with new logo and packaging graphics. With that we “revamped” some of our product offerings by adding on a couple of new high CBD products on both the medical and adult use side. We also launched our concentrate company called Concentrated Love which produces shatter, wax, CBD sap, rosin, live resin, etc… In the very near future be on the lookout for a line of Love’s Oven “Sweets” (gummies and confections) and “Chocolates”.
Love’s Oven is fortunate enough to be distributed throughout Colorado through both medical and adult use stores. Without our great customers we wouldn’t be here so a big shout out and thank you to everyone who stocks Love’s Oven. And…if you don’t have Love’s Oven on the shelves yet give us a shout and we’ll show you some Love!
I’d like to comment on two of the biggest benefits. Legalized marijuana has, as reports show, greatly reduced the black market which has a whole host of benefits. Additionally, the other big benefit is quality. Consumers are getting a much better product nowadays…and who doesn’t love that!?
Expansion and acceptance. I think we need to keep our lines of communication with our community, city, state and federal leaders and work with them to show that legalized marijuana is an amazing thing. With that, as we saw in the past November elections, we will continue to see states and municipalities legalizing marijuana.
Love’s Oven is working on expanding into other markets. We’re working on expanding (cautiously) into Oregon, California and Nevada…hope to see you out there!
Maybe just our new tagline…which we think is appropriate when making any decisions (especially what kind of edible to try): Choose Wisely – Choose Love
Learn more about Love’s Oven here on their website.
Photos: Toke Tank, Love’s Oven
A week after Nevada’s legalized marijuana sales began, the state is already facing a shortage of cannabis for adult use.
Measures are now being taken to address what the governor has endorsed as “a state of emergency,” allowing for more marijuana businesses to close the gap in demand.
“Based on reports of adult-use marijuana sales already far exceeding the industry’s expectations at the state’s 47 licensed retail marijuana stores, and the reality that many stores are running out of inventory, the Department must address the lack of distributors immediately. Some establishments report the need for delivery within the next several days,” said department Spokeswoman Stephanie Klapstein.
Find out what steps are being taken to address the shortage here.
If you’re trying to light up your green like fireworks on the 4th of July, you’ll love this list of the best strains for the holiday. Grab your lighter, your favorite piece, some friends and one of these great Washington-grown weed strains.
Continue reading Your Guide to Getting High on the 4th of July
We’re so excited about this news! Legal adult marijuana sales will begin in Nevada today, July 1st, making it the fifth state in the nation to establish a regulated recreational marijuana market for adults. Continue reading Congrats, Nevada! Legal Marijuana Sales Begin Today
Want to create the perfect day of weed smoking? Different cannabis strains allow you to pick and choose what experience you would like, based on how you’re feeling. Check out this infographic below for a look into the best strains for every mood! Continue reading Best Weed Strains for Every Mood [Infographic]
We’ve all been tempted to hold in a marijuana hit for as long as possible, in an effort to get Cheech and Chong-level high on a Saturday night. But does holding in a hit for longer really make your body and mind higher than you otherwise would? It turns out the answer may be no. Continue reading Getting Baked: Does Holding in a Hit Make You Higher?
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