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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Cannabis Lovers

  Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is a day that is hard to ignore. While I believe in showing your partner (and yourself!) love all year round, it is fun to have a day devoted to love. I’m a fan of all things cannabis and all things love, so I’ve compiled a list of my top gift ideas to ensure a fun cannabis Valentine’s Day with friends or a lover! Photo Courtesy of…

With 2018 only days away, cannabis brands in California are scrambling to prepare for the new regulations. While some companies are closing their doors because they can’t afford the costs associated with becoming legal, others are changing the way they brand themselves. Korova for example, built their name by producing high potency edibles with products as high as 1000 mg THC. The high dose and…

Tune in tomorrow at 5 pm to watch or listen to me on The Hydroponic Chef's podcast!

I was introduced to Devon Langford, host of The Hydroponic Chef’s podcast, while judging the High Times Top Chef Cannabis Cook Off. He was competing as a chef and his creations were delicious! In June, he asked me to join him on an episode of his podcast and of course I was happy to oblige. We had a great time talking about edibles with fellow guest Blake Dempsey of Executive Edibles. Check out…

Have you been to the Museum of Ice Cream yet?

I finally got a chance to visit the Museum of Ice Cream, a popup installation perfectly curated to brighten up any Instagram feed. I visited with fellow influencer Jaclyn of WeedHeadChannel, a YouTube channel that releases educational cannabis videos. I had a little bit too much of an edible the night before, so I was a little groggy to start, but the ice cream samples and captivating rooms…

Join me next Thursday

I am so honored to be hosting this amazing event at the TreeHouse Rooftop Lounge! OG GirlsClub™, in partnership with COHI, Circle of Health International, will be hosting a Holiday Benefit Party to benefit Women, Children, & the LGBTQ community affected by Hurricane Irma & Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. 100% of all admission proceeds will be going to assist pregnant women, affected women,…

Since the episode replayed the other day, I figured I'd write about my experience on Viceland!

On June 21st, 2017, I was lucky enough to be a guest on Viceland’s Bong Appétit, a series that explores cannabis cuisine with elaborate dinner parties and renowned chefs. So how did it happen? Serendipity! On May 12th, I received a message from one of the sound engineers on Bong Appétit. A female guest had backed out at the last minute and they needed a replacement within HOURS. I hesitated…

It's true...

Message from Alice Moon, Founder and CEO of Swallow.la:   After a seven-month Beta run, I am saddened to say that I am shutting down Swallow as a tech platform. Let’s start from the beginning — While working as a budtender in 2015, I realized there was a serious need for edible education, so I started a blog, then called thisistastebuds.com. My goal was to provide honest reviews on cannabis…

I can't wait for tomorrow!

In August, I had the pleasure of hosting Constellations: Past, Present, and Future, an event curated by women for women of the cannabis industry. Centered around community and self-care, our afternoon included tarot readings, massage, cannabis beauty products, workshops, demos, music, an essential oil bar, and sound bath. The event offered space to vendors free of charge and provided an…

This edible is so easy to consume! Have you tried Kin Slips yet?

Brand: Kin Slips Product: Tarragon & Citrus Cloud Buster Strips About: Kin Slips are compact, portable, and dissolve under your tongue, delivering a precise dose quickly. Their carefully crafted blends of cannabinoids, terpenes, and natural ingredients are formulated for positive effects on your lifestyle. Kin Slips are 100% natural…

Moonlit Moveable Feast Comes to Joshua Tree November 3rd

I’m so excited to attend the next edition of MoonLit Moveable Feast in Joshua Tree this Friday, November 3 on the full Hunter’s Moon. I was able to join their first MoonLit dinner in June and was blown away by the magical evening they put together. I hope some of you will join me for what I’m sure will be another memorable night. Take advantage of a 20% discount with my code swallow20. Click here…

Join Swallow at the State of Cannabis Conference 9/28 & 9/29 (Discount Code Inside!)

The cannabis industry is constantly changing, and we’re excited to catch up with industry leaders, elected officials, doctors, lawyers, and regulators at the two-day inaugural State of Cannabis conference on September 28 and 29, 2017. The conference will include speakers, panels, and workshops to educate audiences on innovations within the industry, as well as plenty of opportunities for…

DankGals+PopCultivate presents: Self Care Sunday

Self-Care Sundays are one of the biggest highlights of the week— well, they should be, if they aren’t already. We definitely can appreciate any form of self-care that brings you peace and clarity, and one of our favorite practices during which to achieve that is yoga. Once a month, DankGaks offer a health and wellness workshop as a part of their Self-Care Sunday series. This month, we teamed up…

Swallow Gets Honored at the 2017 Dope Industry Awards

Last night Swallow attended the 2017 Dope Industry Awards (DIAs) and celebrated a nomination for Best Cannabis Tech Product Company. We made it beyond the nomination round into the final voting round as one of the top four candidates. We ultimately lost to Weedmaps, but were honored to be considered against the biggest cannabis tech company in the world. We had a great time and enjoyed seeing our…

Breaking News!

This morning at 6:30am PST, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker published the following history-making tweet: Today at 12:30pm ET I’m introducing the Marijuana Justice Act to legalize marijuana at federal level. Watch live: https://t.co/nrkyXyV9cv — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) August 1, 2017 Hours later on Facebook Live, Senator Booker became the first New Jersey Democrat to introduce federal…

Do you like healthy edibles?

Brand: Hello Fruit Farm Product: Organic Dried Fruit “Pineapple Loud” Strength: 100 mg THC total, 10 mg THC per pineapple slice Taste: These dried pineapple slices have a delicious sweetness to them. The sweetness is not overwhelming but instead light and enjoyable. The cannabis flavor is minimal and only traceable to those with a very sensitive pallet.  Packaging: The dried pineapple slices are…

My first YouTube video is here!

For my very first YouTube video, my guest Jesushands and I unboxed M Box Volume 16 “Grace” by Club M. This box is a curated and themed monthly subscription service available in all of California. Each M Box contains $200 worth of quality cannabis and is delivered to your door via next day shipping for only $97/month. M Box is perfect for those who want to discreetly discover new products without…

Would you eat infused chocolate covered blueberries?

Brand: Kiva Terra Blueberries Strength: 120 mg THC per container, 5 mg THC per blueberry Consumed: 2 blueberries, roughly 10 mg THC Taste: Kiva milk chocolate covered blueberries are soooo tasty! The blueberries are dried, covered in a tasty powder, then coated in delicious milk chocolate. There is no cannabis taste, which makes the blueberries very easy to consume. Packaging: Kiva blueberries…