Clare's Cooking with Cannabinoids

It’s the month of October and I’m just thinking how lucky I am to live in this fabulous town with its beautiful sunsets and fabulous Autumn climate. Now is the time to embrace the little pleasures in life; what nature has to give us and of course the wonderful food we have to eat. With the evenings getting longer there is more time indoors and experimenting in the kitchen with some new cool recipes infused with CBD is the perfect way to bring some fun into the kitchen!

Celebrating my birthday with cannabis we embraced some new delicious flavours as the team at Celicioso prepared an awesome gourmet gluten free cannabinoid feast! Including some super cool CBD salads and some even more delicioso cupcakes which my guests were very excited to try. We also had Nero provide the vodka for the CBD shots adding a completely new twist on the gourmet beverage, everyone loved it.

Enhancing your endocannabinoid system with delicious and nutritious foods is the perfect way to bring balance and help you keep healthy. With the cooler months approaching we are all in need of topping up our immune system and with the help of a little CBD we can all be on our way to a happy and healthier life!

So what is CBD and why is it so good for you?

CBD is just one of the 152 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. This is a non-addictive and non-psychoactive substance that can be used to help treat a wide range of health issues. It is closely related to the other well-known compound in the plant THC. The phytocannabinoids in the plant respond to our endocannabinoid system reacting to our neuron transmitters CB1 and CB2 that are present in our central nervous system, peripheral organs, and immune system. These then activate the compounds anandamide and 2AEG. The cannabinoids work with our own bodies system creating proteins that are vital for our bodies to function. The plant adapts to each individual uniquely infiltrating it to bring us into homeostasis and find our point of balance.

Potential health benefits of Full Spectrum CBD Oil 

·       Pain relief 

·       Combats anxiety

·       Reduces the risk of diabetes 

·       Works as a preventative medicine 

·       Reduces the risk of cancer 

·       Helps maintain brain health 

·       Helps with insomnia 

·       Helps with inflammation in the body 

·       Alleviates stress 

So, by incorporating CBD into your daily routine you could experience reduced anxiety, better sleep quality, and improved symptoms of movement disorders. It may also help people with a variety of neurological conditions, mood disorders, epilepsy, and even some cancers. So, why not give it a try?

Infusing CBD into your Foods

I love cannabis and get to see the benefits first-hand, so I try to use it as much as I can, and in as many ways as possible. A fantastic way to add CBD oil to your routine is through cooking. I have tried various cannabinoid dishes and love them all, but there are some rules that you need to remember. Due to the fact that this is a natural product the compounds change when heated and can reduce its effectiveness, so stick with recipes that bake at 175 C or less or try to avoid heating it at all if you’re worried. Instead, you can try no-bake treats like protein bites (check out my Instagram for the Almond Chocolate and Hemp variety) or stir it into a pesto sauce or a soup. This way all the natural properties of the CBD oil are retained including its omegas, terpenes, flavonoids and minerals. To improve the absorption of the phytocannabinoids in our system it’s always a good idea to add it to the fat, this way your body is able to metabolise it better!

So here is my favourite easy CBD recipe for you to try!

TLE’S ELITE CBD BANOFFEE PIE

This gluten-free banoffee pie recipe is the perfect sweet CBD treat to show off to your friends at social gatherings! It’s super easy to make and utterly delicious with all the CBD needed to lift your guest’s moods and enlighten any party!

SERVES 6-8

INGREDIENTS

220g gluten free biscuits

100g butter

10 drops Elite Full Spectrum CBD 10% (and 5 for the top if desired)

2 x bananas

2 x condensed milk 270g

1 x 250 ml whipping cream

METHOD

Boil the 2 tins of condensed milk in a pan of simmering water for 2.5 hours. Crush the biscuits using a rolling pin, melt the butter and stir in the CBD drops. Line a round 7” Dish with some baking paper to make it easy to remove. Add the biscuits to the melted CBD butter. Pour the mixture into the cake tin and press down firmly. Cut up the bananas into slices and place on top of the biscuit. Remove the tins carefully as they are extremely hot and leave to cool in the fridge. Once cooled spread the golden caramel onto the base. Whip the cream and dollop on top. Decorate with chocolate shavings and with some extra drops of CBD!

HERE ARE SOME USEFUL TIPS FOR COOKING WITH CBD OIL!

Tips for cooking with CBD oil

·       Use high-quality CBD oil: quality matters, and there is no substitute. Look for a reputable brand! 

·       Start small. Don’t overdo it. Start with just a small amount of CBD oil. (If you’re using a 1000mg a drop is around 4mg)

·       CBD works best in recipes with some sort of fat in them

·       Store your CBD in a cool dry place to keep it fresh

·       CBD can easily be added to salad dressings, smoothies, lattes, and soups

·       CBD can be added to hot drinks, coffee and herbal infusions work well  

·       Do not heat your CBD oil on direct heat. Heating the oil too high will have a decrease in the oils overall effectiveness.

·       Bake at 175 Celsius or less to retain the properties of the CBD oil!  

Once you start feeling the benefits of CBD there is no going back! Consuming them in the way that suits you is the most important thing. Enjoy your life, make the most of every experience and embrace the things that make you feel good!

To add a twist to the evening you can try the Nero Vodka Shots

Now if you want to try something knocked up by the experts pop down to Celcioso at the Puente Romano Resort and pick up one of their seriously delicious TLE CBD Cup Cakes!

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Locate The TLE Team - Please feel free to contact us with any of your questions we are happy to help! You can contact us at www.theleafelite.com Instagram @theleaftlc or theleafextracts@gmail.com You can now find TLE Products and Services available at the following locations; Marbella: Puente Romano Resort: Celicioso,Monkey Club, Paloma Blanca Boutique Hotel, Aaura Wellness and Beauty Centre, Organic Cold Pressed Juicery, Baboon, Osteo Class Marbella, Sticky Fingers CC, Dr Smokes, Amara Café, La Freshquita, Paul Foster Nail Boutique La Cala: Salotto Salon. BARCELONA: The Green Boutique. LONDON: The Greenwich Health Clinic, The Vanbrugh Physiotherapy Clinic: LIVERPOOL; Lady Wax!

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