Edibles: A Most Delicious Way to Get High

By Elizabeth Barron

Let me just say that I am daily smoker — have been for years — but even with all that experience under my belt, I was still not prepared for edibles. 

Marijuana-laced food and drinks are the newest craze and hyped sensation in the legal marijuana industry. They give us the opportunity to experience THC through a totally different vehicle.

Edibles are appealing for a few different reasons. If you’re from out of town and staying at a hotel, cabin, etc., it’s likely against the rules for you to smoke where you’re staying (unless you have consent from the property owner). If you still want to get high, edibles are just the ticket. As well, many people can’t or don’t want to inhale smoke. If that’s you, Mary Jane munchies are the way to go. They transport easily (within state borders, of course) and as I’m finding out, can be
quite delicious.

Thanks to the always efficient and knowledgeable staff at Good Chemistry, I was able to try both Mountain Medicine’s Chocolate-Covered Pretzels and their Joyful Walnut Bite. Both were exceptionally delicious and paid ample homage to the sweet-toothed goddess that resides within me. The chocolate-covered pretzels came in a two-pack that offered a total of 100mg of active THC. The suggestion made by the salesperson was that I start with half to a measly quarter of a single pretzel. In a very general speculation, it would take the average person anywhere from 10-25mg of THC to get high. Since each pretzel is a whopping 50mg, the salesperson was on point with
this suggestion. Hold on to your hats ladies and gents, we’re going for a ride.

The pretzel itself was delicious — as any chocolate-covered pretzel will be — and it only tastes faintly of marijuana. When I opened the sealed plastic, I could definitely smell weed. For anyone unfamiliar with consuming THC, it’s always in your best interest to start small. I, however, threw caution to the wind and ate a whole pretzel … and to the moon I went! It took about 45 minutes for the high to kick in, but it was intense and lasting. I got a full-body high that stuck around for hours. It wasn’t a sleepy, stoner high; I was mentally alert and effective. I remembered to go back downstairs and take my clothes out of the dryer (for once), but I did wrestle with a pretty extreme bout of the munchies. For a single, weak moment, I considered eating the second pretzel, but thankfully decided against it. The package of two pretzels retails at $10 (plus tax) and is worth every penny.

The next day I tried a “bite” of the Joyful Walnut Bite. It looked like an oversized, chocolate bon-bon and contained 100mg of active THC. If you are into coconut, THIS TREAT IS FOR YOU. It’s a mouthful of velvety, shredded coconut bathed in delicious dark chocolate. This time I was more self-aware and cautious. I erred on the safe side and just nibbled a fourth of the candy. It did the trick. I like the high that I get from edibles even though it takes a bit longer for it to kick in. My mind isn’t clouded and I’m not forgetful. I can read, write, and communicate normally. It doesn’t make me want to lay down for a nap at 11am. I’m still able to be a fully functioning adult (sans driving) while being high. The quarter I ate was perfect and I grazed on a single chocolate for the rest of the day. I maintained my high and absolutely sated my chocolate goddess.

There are literally hundreds of edible and drinkable THC products I cannot wait to try. I think I’ve found my niche. I love the way smoking weed smells and tastes, but supplementing with foods seems to be my new M.O. On top of that, the prices at Good Chemistry are phenomenal. For $20 and change, you get a sizeable amount of THC that’ll last what feels
blissfully forever.

Give it a try. My final warning though is that edible forms of THC are incredibly potent. Like, “Yowza! What a kick in the pants” potent. Be careful, start small. Everyone reacts differently to everything so don’t be tough guys — it’ll Joyful Walnut Bite you in the butt.