In Episode 9 of CheckitOW, host Humberto Guida sits down with edible expert, cannabis entrepreneur, and author Vanessa Lavorato to dive deep into the world of cooking with cannabis. From her earliest edible experiences to founding Marigold Sweets and hosting “Bong Appétit”, Vanessa shares essential knowledge on THC, dosing, decarboxylation, infusions, and more — with hilarious and insightful stories along the way.
Want to cook with cannabis the right way? This is the guide you didn’t know you needed.
Get Vanessa’s book: “How to Eat Weed and Have a Good Time” – available now via Simon & Schuster.
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Eat-Weed-and-Have-a-Good-Time/Vanessa-Lavorato/9781668033343
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Vanessa Lavorato & her book
01:16 – Discovering the food + weed connection
02:25 – Why edibles hit differently (and harder)
03:30 – Dosing 101: Why it’s not one-size-fits-all
05:13 – Why edibles are a better use of your stash
06:00 – What happens when you heat weed? (Carboxylation explained)
07:26 – Can you eat raw weed? (Not really…)
08:07 – Appetite and edibles – Do they always make you hungry?
09:11 – Using weed in savory vs. sweet recipes
11:06 – Origins of Marigold Sweets and entrepreneurship hustle
13:47 – The rise of hash cooking and precise dosing
16:01 – Bong Appétit comeback + cannabis in media
17:20 – Easy starter edible recipes (firecrackers + hummus!)
18:14 – Weed drinks & tinctures
20:16 – Being the “cool” one at parties as a cannabis chef
20:56 – Labeling and consent: The #1 edible rule
21:16 – Final thoughts + how to eat weed and have a good time
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