Here are some great ways to elevate your Labor Day weekend with Dixie! Watermelon Dew Drop Mojitio Quench your thirst try this great cannabis infused watermelon mojito. Ingredients: 1.0ML (or more depending on tolerance) watermelon dew drops 2 cups pressed/strained watermelon juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 cup simple syrup A handful of mint leaves A generous splash of ginger-ale or lemon-lime soda, like Sprite Ice cubes   Instructions: Strain watermelon juice.  To accomplish this, I ran the watermelon chunks through my potato ricer.  It worked like a charm!  Next squeeze your limes.  I did this over a strainer as well, as I didn't want the pulp in there this time.  Mix together the watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.  This is the base mix for your drinks. To each glass, add crushed or cubed ice, pour in the watermelon mix and watermelon dew drops, top it all off with a splash of ginger-ale.  Give it a stir,...
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"We've been working toward this moment for the past two years and are honored to be selected from among 146 grower applicants and 124 processor applicants," Curio Marketing Director Wendy Bronfein, who is the daughter of Michael Bronfein, said. "We take this business very seriously and we intend to build a company focused on leading the pursuit of wellness." Already, she said, Curio has been working on its growing its offerings. It entered into an exclusive partnership with Dixie Elixirs & Edibles, which produces cannabis-infused products. Based in Colorado, Dixie sells cannabis-infused chocolate bars, THC drops and mints and other offerings. http://patch.com/maryland/owingsmills/baltimore-county-medical-marijuana-company-picked-maryland-officials...
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Are users accustomed to getting the biggest bang for their buck by noshing on a THC-packed brownie going to shell out money for luxury goods with a low dose? "There's an interesting dichotomy in the industry right now," says Joe Hodas, chief marketing officer for the Denver-based Dixie Elixirs & Edibles, which sells gourmet chocolates, beverages, and mints. "There's a romanticized vision of this discriminating, high-end consumer that is willing to pay extra for the packaging and finer ingredients." In his estimation, this group is poised to grow. Dixie's elevated line of products is meant to appeal to a refined palate. The goal is to appear upscale without scaring off consumers accustomed to a certain reasonable price point. The average Dixie chocolate bar retails for $15; the elixirs, which include flavors like Old Fashioned Sarsaparilla and Dixie One Watermelon Cream, go for about $17. For comparison, the average market price for a pot brownie ranges from $5-$10. "We recogn...
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Joe Hodas, CMO at Dixie Elixirs, said, "Should we be surprised? Absolutely not. History has proven that quite often our government and its various departments are well out of lockstep with public opinion. But, I also believe that the implications of making the change were too vast and thus the easier answer was to kick the can down the road a little longer. Its unfortunate, however, that such a shortsighted approach has to be taken, despite public sentiment and all of the information that contradicts the Schedule I status. It’s a decision that directly impacts thousands who could benefit from access to cannabis." "In terms of our business, it just means status quo. And as more and more states choose to take common sense, and the health/well being of their citizens into their own hands through state level legislation and ballot initiatives, our federal government and the DEA will have to begin tugging at the thread that will unravel what seems to be a conundrum of tax, banking and ...
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