{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/community/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2962-markdown","title":"\tDIY Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Broccoli Cheddar Soup","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabis-infused-broccoli-cheddar-soup","content":"Winter’s winding down, but there’s a still a chill in the air. So, what better way to make it through the last bit of the cold season than to indulge in a little comfort food? One of my favorite dishes to help keep me warm is broccoli Cheddar soup.\n\nCreamy, cheesy and packed with nutritious broccoli and garlic, this hot dish is sure to leave you feeling warm and toasty. This soup was a favorite for me growing up and has kept me going through many cold and snowy winters. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe infused version of this dish has all of the comfort and rich flavor of the soups mom used to make. Plus, you’ll get even more relief and the warm fuzzies when the cannabis starts to take effect.\n\nTo make things even better, it’s an incredibly easy soup to make. The whole recipe uses just one pot, making cleaning up a breeze. Plus, it’s a snap to make. It only takes around 30 minutes to create, from start to finish. \n\nIf you want to get creative with it, you can add all kind of additions. The soup goes perfectly in a bread bowl, or you can cut bread into cubes and use them for dipping. Some like to add carrots to their broccoli Cheddar soup, so feel free to chop some up and throw them in when you add the broccoli. Or would you rather add some meat protein to the mix? Bacon is a fantastic addition to throw in at the very end. \n\nWhat are you waiting for? Get started, and try this quick and easy edible for yourself.\n\nRELATED: [CONSUMING CANNABIS EDIBLES TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a567e8fc7e0180007a7826c/consuming-cannabis-edibles-to-improve-your-health)\n\n### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Broccoli Cheddar Soup\n\n4–6 servings\n\n* 4 tbsp cannabutter*\n* 2 tbsp flour \n* 1 cup milk\n* 12 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese\n* 1/2 tbsp minced garlic\n* 32 oz chicken broth\n* 14 oz frozen broccoli \n* Salt and pepper to taste\n\nOptional:\n* Bread\n* Carrots \n* Bacon\n\n*Check out our [recipe for cannabutter](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b27915fe98a1000c000243/diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter). Use your best judgment on dosing based on your previous experiences with edibles. If you have a lower tolerance to cannabis and want to make a less potent soup, you can always substitute plain butter for part of the cannabutter. \n\n#### Cooking Tools:\n\n* Large or medium cooking pot\n* Mixing spatula or spoon \n* Measuring cups and spoons\n\n### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Broccoli Cheddar Soup \n\n1. Before you begin, it’s always a good idea to make sure you have all of your ingredients and cooking tools at the ready and out on a clean surface. \n\n2. Put a medium or large cooking pot on the stove, and turn on low heat. Add the cannabutter, and let it melt (watching carefully to make sure it doesn’t start to burn or brown). \n\n3. Once melted, mix in the garlic and flour, and turn the heat up slightly. Watch for about a minute as the flour lightly browns and makes the mixture a light brown color. \n\n4. Add the chicken broth to the pot, turning the heat on high and stirring every few minutes to ensure even heating. Let the broth heat to a low boil. \n\n5. Once the broth is bubbling at a low boil, mix in the frozen broccoli and the milk. (This is also when you’d want to add in carrots if you’re using them.) Let the mixture come back up to a simmer, and then adjust the heat to keep it simmering. Continue simmering until the broccoli is cooked through and soft. You should be able to break the broccoli apart very easily with your spoon or spatula when it’s finished cooking. \n\n6. When the broccoli has finished cooking and is soft enough to break apart with your spoon or spatula, remove it from the heat and mix in all but half a cup of the cheese. Set the other half cup of cheese aside. \n\n7. Season your soup with salt and pepper to taste. The cheese already includes plenty of salt, so I just add pepper. But if you like your soup a bit more seasoned, you may want more. At this stage, you can also mix in bacon, if you’re including it.\n\n8. Serve immediately in a bowl or bread bowl, adding a touch of pepper and some of the remaining shredded cheese as a garnish on top of each bowl.\n\nPhoto credit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.com\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana/) index of articles. And if you have questions about cannabis, [ask them](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) and our community will answer.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/14b42/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg","srcSet":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/f836f/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/2244e/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 400w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/14b42/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 800w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/47498/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 1200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/0e329/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 1600w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/daa73/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 3648w","srcWebp":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/58556/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/61e93/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/1f5c5/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 400w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/58556/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 800w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/99238/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 1200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/7c22d/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 1600w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/af520/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 3648w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2298-markdown","title":"Cannabis Brings People Together","slug":"cannabis-brings-people-together","content":"More often than not we are bombarded with a daily barrage of news stories which paint a fairly bleak picture of the world we live in. Let's face it, there is a lot of division within our global community today and sometimes it seems to be getting worse, not better. All of the [anxiety](https://www.hellomd.com/search/anxiety) surrounding our global community is stressful, but within the dark, cannabis sheds the light. Cannabis actually brings people together, unlike so many things today that are driving people apart. \r\n\r\nHere are some of the ways that cannabis brings people together. \r\n\r\n### Tradition\r\n\r\nEveryone loves tradition and we are constantly fascinated by learning from the traditions of other cultures and groups of people. Cannabis holds long standing traditions in a wide range of cultures and religions ranging from Hinduism to Rastafarianism. Though the traditions tied to cannabis are widespread, they are all connected by the use of cannabis for the purposes of healing and nourishment, both physical and spiritual. \r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nThe goal of cannabis in almost all traditions is to improve the lives of people and to provide them with comfort and spiritual enlightenment. These ideals are what has made cannabis so appealing to so many people, no matter their personal backgrounds. Cannabis provides people a connection to the greater ideal of nourishment, healing, and personal and spiritual understanding. \r\n\r\n### Learning\r\n\r\nCannabis can make you open and excited to learn about new people and new things. Cannabis allows you to free yourself of external stresses and anxieties and focus on the moment.  Marijuana can also pique your curiosity and creativity, leading you to learn and create new things. When you interact with other people with cannabis, you often absorb new information because you find yourself open to new ideas with an understanding mindset. Cannabis can help you find connections between someone who may have led a completely different life than you, and you can learn from all of their unique experiences. \r\n\r\n### Equality\r\n\r\nCannabis has long been a persecuted plant. Though it is now just gaining its rightful respect as a viable medication and a safe alternative to alcohol, it is still widely misunderstood by many people who have been miseducated about marijuana their whole lives. People who consume cannabis widely understand what it is like to live with a sense of stigma.\r\n\r\nRELATED: [CANNABIS FOR INCREASED PASSION & PLAY](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-for-increased-passion-play-part-1)\r\n\r\nMarijuana consumers know what it is like to be widely accepted in some areas, and demonized in others. Due to this, the cannabis community is most often welcoming of other groups that have felt like they have often been demonized or pushed to the side. Cannabis tradition also prioritizes fairness and sharing, meaning people who use marijuana often approach others with open arms and are willing to share what they have with them. \r\n\r\n### Romance \r\n\r\nHave you ever heard the saying, “Couples that smoke together stay together”? Well there is a nugget of truth to that statement. Cannabis can reduce stress and anxiety that often leads to arguments between two people and can lead to even larger problems when tension mounts. \r\n\r\nMarijuana can also lead to increased bonding between couples, both emotionally and sexually. Cannabis often enhances intimacy and sensuality, as well as increases communication between couples. Couples who smoke cannabis together also often share similar views and ideals, leading to an increase in trust, support, and understanding within the union. \r\n\r\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/14b42/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.jpg","srcSet":"/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/f836f/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.jpg 200w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/2244e/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.jpg 400w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/14b42/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.jpg 800w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/47498/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.jpg 1200w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/54ac5/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/58556/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/61e93/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.webp 200w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/1f5c5/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.webp 400w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/58556/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.webp 800w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/99238/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.webp 1200w,\n/static/0587f3c11fbe84fb6ad89118620095b6/5e0b8/81b3bf717b5b28bc8f7d7b5f41f4b54a.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5136,"name":"Community","slug":"community","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}