Talkin’ Terps: Nerding out on Nerolidol

You’re feeling very sleepy. A whiff of tree bark after a fresh rain is in the air. There are no bugs anywhere near you. Is this a dream? No, it’s Nerolidol, a fascinating little terpene that makes your strain taste like citrus and keeps pests away from people and plants.

Taste the love with our CBD Strawberry Daiquiri

Go with us on this one: the strawberry is the most famous fruit. Symbolically portrayed in art, literature and song for centuries, strawberries announce their presence with passionate flair. Fields, wine, blondes – all of these take on a new meaning with strawberries attached to them. Pop culture has figured out what nature already knew – it’s hard to resist a strawberry.

New recipe: Power Up with Pomegranate Fruit Jelly

Charcuterie. What a fun word. Seriously, say it out loud a few times: char – cute – ur – ee. The sound really dances on the tongue, just like the cheese and crackers that pair so well on its plates. Thanks to Chef Teresa Hansen, you can give your appetizer board a medicated upgrade with this fruit jelly goat cheese recipe.

Our Favorite Fall Hikes Now That We’re on the Other Side of Summer

The cure for all your cooped-upedness is finally here. After a record-setting number of days over 100 degrees in the Valley, fall temps have decided to make their fashionable late entrance and beckon us all outside. There’s no denying the psychological pull of the great outdoors, and there’s actually surprising science behind it: getting out for a hike, or going camping, actually makes us feel more connected to other people and our fundamental need to find community.

Peanut Butter & Pomegranate Jelly Cookies you can get home-baked with

If you’re anything like us, you’ve tried to keep your forays into the outside world limited to only the most essential trips. That means when you’re in the grocery store, there’s simply no time to linger in the dessert aisle and take in the sights and smells of bakery-crafted cookies (not like you could smell them anyway with that mask on).