Here’s how to add weed to your friendship celebration

It’s been on everyone’s lips since the early 2000s and a way to spend money tends to favor loved ones over family. A mix of Friends and Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving refers to the large meal shared with friends on or near Thanksgiving. It’s a thing and people are serious guides, sample menus, new traditions and games. So how do you add weed to your Friendsgiving celebration?

Unlike family events where you have to “forget something in your car” with your favorite cousin, Friendsgiving (in states where recreational marijuana is legal) allows you to celebrate freely with your friends. Here are some tips.

Brighten up your celebration

Adding weed to your meal is easy because much of the flavor (and THC) is fat-soluble. Therefore, the butter-rich meal is a great way to fortify cannabis if you want a group experience.

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While infused butter is an easy way to make any dish 420-friendly for guests, consider excluding main dishes as people overindulge. You can make a smaller version so people can do a taste test.

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The simplest version is the dessert course. There are tips to avoid the weed taste, and using cannabutter as a small spread might work. OR you can make a small apple, pumpkin or chocolate cake with some cannabis oil for an added treat.

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And if you don’t want to include cannabis in the meal or are worried about overdosing, you can eat and share marijuana gummies. They are the most commonly used weed and can be controlled throughout the day.

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Cooking tips to keep you healthy

Chef Justin Khanna has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world and now advises food tech startups, hosts pop-up dinners, and publishes educational content. Here he gives some basic tips for your party:

• Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed. Creating a prep list is the easiest way to avoid feeling scattered. Think about it: This is probably one of the biggest meals of your year, you should treat it differently than a regular dinner party with friends! Creating a quick checklist for the dishes you prepare can help ensure that no ingredients go to waste. It will also give you a good sense of how to respond when your guests come over and ask, “What can I help with?”
• Don’t go it alone. Speaking of asking for help, that ends up being a big win when your friends are your guests. It’s not about Grandma cooking all the food (that was my Thanksgiving tradition), so spread the load. Ask people what they like to make or bring and use the opportunity to add flavor to the meal. It’s much easier to know that someone else covered the turkey, and you can use your oven for other projects throughout the day.
• Don’t forget snacks. Let’s face it: your guests will arrive hungry. This doesn’t have to be anything elaborate, but offering a few appetizers upon arrival can be a phenomenal way to give yourself “buffer time” while serving the big meal. Considering that people are likely to socialize (or want to get to know each other in a first meeting), offer a charcuterie or butter board, crudités and dips, or even a baked cheese appetizer to help everyone settle in without going hungry become.

However you do it, have a great time with your friends and remember that this Thanksgiving is all about being with the ones you choose.