To celebrate marijuana legalization in Colorado, Munchies columnist David Bienenstock recently traveled to Aspen, to attend a legal seminar hosted by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws—Americas oldest and largest group dedicated to legalizing cannabis. And since the late Hunter S. Thompson was one of NORMLs earliest and most consistent supporters, we figured what better way to embrace the sweet smell of herbal liberation in the Rocky Mountain State than by throwing a small victory party at Owl Farm—the author and advocates home and “fortified compound” in Woody Creek—featuring an appropriately over-the-top pairing of fully legal cannabis and high-end cuisine? Pulling this off required first and foremost the permission and kind hospitality of Anita Thompson, Hunter Thompsons widow, who resides at Owl Farm and keeps a close eye on her dearly departed husbands literary legacy. Then, to handle the culinary and scientific feat of preparing a multi-course marijuana-infused meal of the highest order, we partnered Chef Chris Lanter of Aspen hotspot Cache Cache with cannabis-infusion expert Tamar Wise, former head of science at the worlds largest marijuana edibles company. In all, we infused four different oils, using four different ganja strains, for use in four different preparations (three savory and one dessert), with a joint of each strain set aside for smoking. All served to a highly select group of heads at Owl Farm, including NORMLs founder, and Hunter S. Thompsons close friend, Keith Stroup—our guest of honor. And now, its time to: Buy the ticket, take the ride...
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:50:20 +0000
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