Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis

by Laurie Wolf, Melissa Parks

"Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis" offers over 200 pages of gorgeously illustrated recipes that elevate the art and science of cooking with cannabis. Chefs Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf have developed recipes that specifically complement and downplay the taste of the herb so that each appetizer, entree, and dessert will be enjoyed to the fullest. No special culinary equipment is needed; home cooks can simply prepare an extraction an infusion of cannabis into a medium such as oil or butter then proceed as normal with the recipe.
Seasoned chefs and cooking novices alike will revel in creating homemade cannabis-infused treats with these delicious, reliable recipes. Discover expert tips on creating consistent and potent canna-butter, canna-oil, and canna-olive oil. Gain a better understanding of dosing levels and popular marijuana strains. Enjoy the art of at-home cuisine in an entirely new way with the first cookbook to treat the humble cannabis herb as the unique culinary ingredient that it is."

Genres: Cooking, Romance, Cookbooks

200 pages, Hardcover

First published November 3, 2015

Reviews

[Lucas Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the definitive new book on cooking with cannabis and is a must for any chef - pro or amateur - who wants to rock out a classy edible to impress their friends. It not only contains 100 or so recipes covering everything from appetizers to mains and desserts it also includes variations on classic stoner recipes like muffins and cookies. The book also includes a lot of information on cannabis - history, use in cooking, use as a medicine, strains, dosing - so you can be sure that your valuable bud isn't wasted. These guys have tested every recipe. The chefs are two of the most renowned cannabis chefs in the game - Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf, and they worked with the team at the Stoner's Cookbook (the #1 cannabis recipe site on the web, it's been around since 2006 and has over 4 million Facebook followers!). Laurie's husband Bruce shot the photos which are gorgeous!
There's a recipe for every occasion and budget: Mexican Hot Chocolate, Gluten-Free Almond Raspberry Cake, Seared Sirloin with Savory Bread Pudding, Granola, Lime Curry Chickpea Salad .. it's hard to know where to start!
This is also a great gift, not only for your stoner friends (who are probably tired of getting bongs every Christmas) but also for people who use cannabis for medicinal and pain-relief reasons, giving them a new repertoire of ways to get THC into their systems.

[Makara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am very happy with my Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis!! Not only can these recipes be made with cannabis oil or butter, they can also be made without. I found several great recipes to make "unleaded". :) From appetizers desserts and everything in between. This cookbook is a great addition to my collection.

[Justin Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm reading and cooking all in one fell swoop... what a ride. I love adding cannabinoids to my diet, both as medicine and as a healthy food! Helps life all around. Thank god, or whoever, for cannabis and Laurie Wolf for putting it all together.

[Spiros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Am waiting for it! Am so hungry

[Philip Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to expand on my cooking with cannabis knowledge and this book did just that! Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf knocked it out of the park with their mouth-watering recipes and easy to understand directions!

[Johnny Paterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. Great gift for the holidays or for a birthday gift. Some very interesting and well-thought-out recipes worth a try for sure.

A must read for any curious cook!

[Chris Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

From beginning to end, this cookbook is spectacular. Although centered around the idea of using cannabis as an herb in cooking, the recipes stand by themselves even without the "main" ingredient. Every recipe is expertly detailed with a beautiful drool-inducing photo, and the recipes themselves span from appetizers through the main courses, with desserts and even drinks in the mix.

If you're looking for a unique cookbook to add some flavor to your recipe repertoire, look no further.

As a side note, I initially backed this book on the Inkshares platform (essentially Kickstarter for books). While I wasn't quite expecting the lengthy turnaround time, the outstanding quality of finished product and incredible customer service from Inkshares more than made up for it. Thank you!

[Blaise Morita]

The modern day acceptance/legalization of cannabis has lead to an explosion in themed products, and food and edibles are high on the list of requests of patients and recreational users alike. In Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis, chefs Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf explore a wealth of recipes aiming to bring medicinal benefits with an explosion of good taste to the masses.

[Solfreedom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook has wonderful recipes and lots of information, if you are getting into making edibles! Lots of step by step instructions and wonderful photos! They give you the positives and the negatives.
I would recommend this to people, who want to make their own edibles!!

[Domenic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most sophisticated cooking books I have purchased. It has both complicated and simple recipes. Glad to see the creativity in enjoying cannabis, chocolates were getting usual.

Phenomenal work on this Matt, this will be a go to in my kitchen.

[Michael Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Educational, beautiful, and inspirational. Herb is a wonderful resource for anyone who cooks with cannabis. Whether you cook for medicinal or recreational purposes, Herb will inspire you to try recipes you wouldn't have otherwise thought of.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haven't had a chance to try any of the recipes as herb is not legal where I live, but I was very impressed by the over-whelming content and great publishing, binding and presentation as a whole. Maybe another day. Thanks Laurie. Will share when I can.

[Gloria Bremermann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book on Cannabis and cooking that I've read so far.
Excellent!

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book of recipes cooking with cannabis. The recipes are very good but I will not be using the cannabis.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is unbelievably beautiful and has some incredible recipes!

[Cathyann · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are great recipes even without the canabis! It fills a need in the evolution of our current culture.

[Bang Paho · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the definitive new book on cooking with cannabis... i must be read this book so early

[Js · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful addition to my bookshelf. Enjoyed the innovative recipes and the slick look of the book.

[Dan Nighswander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely detailed book that starts from the absolute basics to help all cooks regardless of experience. From beginner to advanced this book will have something for you.

[Delta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful cookbook with recipes from appetizers to desserts. Most of the recipes use cannabutter or cannaoil with methods and recipes for both. I cannot wait to try some of these.