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History Made : Nug at Outside Lands, the Wrap Up

Nug’s been getting around on the events circuit lately, and Outside Lands was one for the books. Literally, the history books, as the event was the first major US festival to ever sell weed legally. Hosted just 2 days after receiving approval from the San Francisco Office of Cannabis, Outside Lands made Golden Gate Park feel like home for the cannabis community. From August 9th… Read More »History Made : Nug at Outside Lands, the Wrap Up

Making CBD Matcha Mousse with NUG Edibles Director Tyler Cooke

CBD Matcha Mousse Prep time 25 min Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins Yield 4 servings This is a fun twist on a classic dessert combining the benefits of ceremonial grade green tea with NUG delicious CBD/THC Matcha chocolate. Green tea has long been known to provide many beneficial qualities for the mind and body. Combine that with NUGs single source 100% Cannabis distillate for… Read More »Making CBD Matcha Mousse with NUG Edibles Director Tyler Cooke

Making Medicated Mole with NUG Edibles Director Tyler Cooke

Medicated Mole Mole is a traditional sauce originally used in Mexican cuisine, as well as for dishes based on these sauces. Outside Mexico, it often refers specifically to mole poblano Time Needed Total: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves minced 1 chipotle pepper with 1 teaspoon… Read More »Making Medicated Mole with NUG Edibles Director Tyler Cooke

NUG Matcha Chocolate Bar Launch at The Yoga Nectar in Los Angeles

This past Saturday the Socal NUG team headed out to downtown LA to set up a booth at one of the newest hot fitness classes / cannabis social event in town! The Yoga Nectar, a class taught by world renowned yogi Andrea Restivo and DJ’d live by Cole Knight, is a 1 ½ hour vinyasa flow yoga class and cannabis infused dance party that features… Read More »NUG Matcha Chocolate Bar Launch at The Yoga Nectar in Los Angeles

Partner Spotlight – Monterey Kush Co.

Monterey Kush Co. is a Cannabis brand from Northern California who produces top shelf flower utilizing state of the art green houses and terpene saving grow practices. “From flower to concentrates MKC has a large variety of terpene forward products that can enhance any social or business environment you find yourself in.” We’ve recently partnered with them to produce award winning Live Resin concentrates that… Read More »Partner Spotlight – Monterey Kush Co.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Matcha?

It’s an anti-aging, antioxidant powerhouse. There are exponentially more antioxidants in matcha than other “superfoods” It can help with weight loss It can improve your concentration and energy It’s a powerful detoxifier It prevents heart disease It protects the liver It boosts brain function It helps prevent cancer It’s an anti-aging, antioxidant powerhouse. There are exponentially more antioxidants in matcha than other “superfoods.” It has… Read More »What Are The Health Benefits Of Matcha?

Terpenes: The Puppetmaster of Cannabis

In the standard pop science narrative, THC and the “high” associated with consuming cannabis have a 1:1 association. The more THC consumed in a given timeframe, the more stoned the consumer will be. Many consumers, consciously or not, take this understanding to heart when shopping for cannabis. Especially when it comes to flowers and extracts, many cannabis consumers judge product value by purchasing the greatest… Read More »Terpenes: The Puppetmaster of Cannabis

Update on the Oakland Equity Program

As one of the leaders in the ground breaking equity program we continue to push on ward with the plan to help revitalize Oakland using cannabis as the catalyst for change. Our greenhouses are slated for completion this fall and equity brands such as Cannabis on Fire (@cannabis_on_fire) and Dakota Equity Enterprises grow into profitable companies. You can catch Cannabis on Fire at the Oakland… Read More »Update on the Oakland Equity Program

Get to know – David Reyes

What’s your full name? David Robert Reyes Jr. Where did you grow up? Born in Yonkers New York and raised in Denver Colorado. When did you start skating? I started skating when I was 9 years old. What are some of the best cities you’ve skated in? Atlanta, North Carolina, Denver abs anywhere in the south or Midwest is my favorite area to skate in… Read More »Get to know – David Reyes

NUG Sponsors Wekfest Car Show in San Jose

You might be asking yourself, “What is a leading Cannabis company like NUG doing at a carshow with hundreds of souped up cars?” Good question. NUG and our partner White Fire Dispensary recently teamed up to sponsor WEKFEST, (pronounced week-fest) a leading car showcase that started locally in an underground garage in San Francisco, and has now grown to serve 8 domestic cities as well… Read More »NUG Sponsors Wekfest Car Show in San Jose