Transforming Edibles: Recipes for a Summer Haze

This summer, mix up your edible regiment by transforming your favorite canna-products in the kitchen! 

 

Yubalachia Trail Mix

Got a hike coming up? Give yourself an extra dose of nature with a trail mix featuring Yubalachia’s Infused Dried Fruits. Throw some infused dried cherries and apple chips in with your favorite nuts and granola for an elevated energy boost during your favorite hike If you want an extra sweet treat, try including Yubalachia’s Dark Chocolate-Covered Cherries!

 

Check out our favorite hiking spots:

1. Starved Rock State Park (LaSalle County, IL)
2. Giant City Nature Trail (Makanda, IL)
3. Dells Canyon (Matthiessen State Park, IL)

 

Uncle Arnie’s Dosed Arnold Palmer  

If you’re planning a beach day but want to be a bit higher than sea level, why not get elevated and hydrated at the same time? Grab a bottle of Uncle Arnie’s Sweet Peach Iced Tea and mix it up with your favorite lemonade for the tastiest Arnold Palmer. Bonus: Make your own homemade lemonade for an extra special treat!

 

Take a look at our favorite beach spots:

1. Ohio Street Beach (Chicago, IL)
2. Rosewood Beach (Lake County, IL)
3. 63rd Street Beach (Woodlawn, IL) 

 

Community Triple Berry Chocolate Bites

For your next block party, wow your community with some homemade Chocolate Berry Bars. The berry on top? Community’s NEW Triple Berry Chocolate Bar with Reishi Mushroom! Provide an extra boost of elevation for your neighbors with the calming effects of the functional reishi mushroom and the berrylicious flavor of your new favorite chocolate bar.

 

Infused Chocolate Berry Bar Recipe:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup butter, cubed

 

Filling

½ cup seedless raspberry jam

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tbs 2% milk

1 cup white baking chips, melted 

 

Glaze

1 Community Triple Berry Chocolate Bar with Reishi Mushroom

2 tablespoons shortening 

 

1. In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
3. For glaze, melt your Community Triple Berry Chocolate Bar with Reishi Mushroom!  and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator.
4. After cooling for at least an hour, serve to your friends aged 21+ and enjoy!

 

Benthic Bar S’mores

Uplift the most classic summer treat at your next camping trip with Second Setting’s Benthic Bar! Next time you’re cozied up next to a bonfire, put together the most delicious s’mores with this one-of-a-kind chocolate bar from NGW and Half Acre Brewing. Benthic Bar’s notes of toasted coconut and vanilla will pair beautifully with your favorite graham crackers and marshmallow combo.

Best Camping Spots:

1. Chain O’Lakes State Park (Spring Grove, IL)
2. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area (Shabbona, IL)
3. Kankakee River State Park (Bourbonnais, IL)

 

NGW Chocolate Bar Infused Milkshake

Got a chill, lazy park day coming up? Fully indulge with a homemade infused milkshake! Grab your favorite NGW chocolate bar and finely chop it before adding it into a blender with milk and the ice cream of your choice for your easiest summer snack yet.

Check out our favorite combinations!

1. NGW Strawberry White Chocolate Bar + Vanilla Ice Cream 
2. NGW Supernova Espresso Bar + Coffee Ice Cream 
3. French Toast White Chocolate + Caramel Ice Cream