Weed

Book excerpt: In this loving homage to beautiful bud, author Ellen Holland takes you on a journey into the heart of how cannabis is farmed, produced, and appreciated today. Now that cannabis is a product easily acquired in storefronts across America, there have been significant headways in our understanding and appreciation of the botanical. Weed: A Connoisseur's Guide steps in to help readers with the buying and tasting tips they need to find the perfect puff. Join Holland as she and other industry experts discuss cannabis cultivars, their flavors, their effects, and how you can use cannabis in unexpected ways (in food, floral displays, cocktails, as a wellness practice, and much more). Along the way, you'll meet some of the farmers and producers blazing a trail in today's booming cannabis marketplace and delve into the science behind the high. Learn about: Blind tasting cannabis Cannabis cocktails Cannabis dining Cannabis terroir Luxury innovations Weed-focused events Sustainable practices Find inspiration to appreciate, protect, and preserve cannabis culture as you learn about how it is grown, its magnificent biodiversity, and the sheer pleasure of enjoying it.