As the legal market ages, more brands are looking to cater to “seasoned” consumers. Select’s latest approach is a new formulation and line of gummies called X Bites. I recently picked up from Curaleaf Weed Street three flavors from the … Continue reading →
For the last year, Revolution’s spin off brand, Tales & Travels, has been allowed to stand alone with exclusive strains and product lines. I recently stopped at Enlightened Mt. Prospect and spotted the first edibles I’ve seen from the brand, … Continue reading →
I’m a firm believer in the full spectrum approach to cannabis use. While I’m not one to turn down distillate-based edibles, my favorite infused treats use more robust main ingredients. Aerīz released full-spectrum hash-oil based gummies last year, and I’ve … Continue reading →
Recently, an old back injury flared up and knocked me out of commission. Years ago, I would have reached for traditional painkillers, but now I use edibles to free me from the acute muscle pain. Luckily, I had recently stopped … Continue reading →
While cannabis holds a special position among herbal medicines, cultivators are increasingly exploring the wider world of natural wellness alternatives by blending traditional cannabis edibles with other plants and fungi to amplify the beneficial effects. Verano‘s Bits line embraces this … Continue reading →
According to a recent report by Pistil Data, 50 brands of gummies and chews are on Illinois dispensary shelves. As a reviewer, the constantly expanding options can be overwhelming. One of the brands I’ve wanted to check out for quite … Continue reading →
In 2019, in what seems like a lifetime ago, I purchased my first legal gummies during an annual writers’ conference in Portland. I remember being flabbergasted as an Illinoisan suddenly in a state where smoking weed was legal and blatant … Continue reading →
The Illinois market for gummies has seen significant evolution in recent times. Consumers are now seeking more than just a standard infused edible, and are turning to producers that offer treats built on all-natural and culinary-inspired flavors. CannaWerks is a … Continue reading →
My first experience with rosin infused edibles back in 2020 was a revelation. The step up in experience from distillate to rosin based edibles elevates solventless edibles into a class all its own. It’s been almost impossible to source rosin-based … Continue reading →
Here come the infusers. With more than 55 licenses approved, Illinois is about to see an explosion of new labels providing edibles, topicals, and more. Contract Canna is just such a licensee, producing the CQ beverages reviewed here, and now … Continue reading →
