By Anthony Franciosi

For beginners, cooking with cannabis may seem like an incredibly daunting task. In many ways, it is ? there?s a lot to keep track of and get just right if you want to have a good trip. But a lot of the information is very straightforward and, once you put it to use, very hard to forget (like riding a bike). In this article, the all-things-cannabis experts at Honest Marijuana discuss the best tips for cooking with cannabis that will make your first foray into the kitchen a breeze and a pleasure.

1) Choose The Right Strain

Even if you?re a complete newb, you know you?re going to feel a little different after cooking with cannabis ? that?s why you?re doing it, right"  But being able to predict how you?re going to feel is an important part of the cannabis experience. That?s where choosing the right strain comes in. We suggest getting to know the difference between indicas, sativas, and even landrace strains.  Once you understand the effects that each has to offer, you?ll be able to make an informed decision about how you want to feel after ingesting your edibles. Then you can experiment with the best strains to find the one that?s right for you.
2) Pay Attention To Cannabinoid Content

Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with specific cannabinoid receptors in your brain (i.e., CB1 and CB2). These chemicals are what cooking with cannabis is all about. Once you ingest the weed tea, cannabis co...