14 DAY TRIAL // Hummus, pizza, lasagna or even teriyaki chicken have now a plus of flavor and even medicinal properties, as more and more restaurants serving food cooked with cannabis are popping up all over the US, Metro informs. Not only that, but television shows offering cooking courses for chefs who have not yet picked up on the trend are also all the rage – though how much they will last remains to be seen.
The idea with this new type of cooking is that, needless to say, it uses marijuana as the main ingredient, just like in the case of the (in)famous brownies. The problem most of these establishments are facing at this point is that chefs need permits in order to cook these meals, as also do the restaurants selling them. An even bigger problem is that authorities are already on to the new craze and are planning to put an end to it, the aforementioned publication informs.
“A number of marijuana restaurants have sprung up after weed was decriminalized for medical use in some US states. There’s even a TV show called Cannabis Planet showing viewers how to add pot to meals such as shrimp capellini and teriyaki chicken. Many health-conscious patients say they would rather eat the drug than smoke it, and they would prefer to eat something other than sugary treats,” Metro says of the new health trend.
“In Denver, Colorado, a new medical marijuana eatery called Ganja Gourmet serves lasagna (LaGanja), Panama Red Pizza and an olive tapenade called ganjanade, along with sweets such as cheesecake, muffins and brownies. All patrons must show a medical card that proves they have a doctor’s permission to use pot for some kind of ailment. ‘The food is really good,’ said customer Jamie Hillyer,” Metro further writes.
Chefs say it takes 20 minutes to two hours for the effects of the marijuana to be felt, which is why one strict regulation says customers are allowed to have only one item off the menu every 45 minutes. In Denver, though, things are not looking promising for this new health trend, as authorities are seeking to ban marijuana smoking or eating in all establishments, saying it’s only a question of time until that happens.