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Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

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Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

Keep reading for two more ideal munchies — and snag Hometown Hero’s bonus offer of a free sample, offered today only for our readers.*

2 more ideal munchies

This content was created in partnership with Hometown Hero CBD. Please note: Hometown Hero advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume Delta-9 before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by RALtoday.

Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

Timely Connections Series | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 6 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Dan Hopping will speak about the weapons of the Revolutionary War in NC.
Jersey Boys | Thursday, April 20-Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $30-$45 | This musical has won Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards.

Friday, April 21

Raleigh Earth Day | Friday, Apr. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Explore Earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.

Saturday, April 22

Spring Vintage Market | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Trunkshow, 1526 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh + Tapyard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy a day of food, beer, music, crystal healing, fresh flowers, coffee, art, and tons of vintage clothes, household goods, and furniture.
Brewgaloo 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 12-8 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | Craft beer from 100+ breweries will be flowing downtown; drink tickets can be purchased online or at the event.
Sugar On Top Comedy Show | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7 p.m. | Anisette Sweet Shop, 209 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Laugh with Ashley Preston, Carl Howell Jr., Grace Reynolds, and Harrison Tweed.

Sunday, April 23

Spring Into Wellness- Fitness Pop Up | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 10:15-11:45 a.m. | The Metro Suite, 404 B Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $35 | Join this all-levels fitness class, followed by zero-proof cocktails and recovery.

Plan your weekend

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News Notes

Coming Soon

An upscale coworking, social, and event space for car enthusiasts is opening this summer next to East Millbrook Middle School. Car Space, located at 5200 Greens Dairy Rd., will have amenities like private offices, a cocktail bar, cigar lounge + golfing and racing simulators. (Triangle Inno)
An all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue chain is preparing to open in Raleigh. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, located on Capital Boulevard, will have an extensive menu featuring beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and veggie options. (Triangle Business Journal)

Learn

Marbles Kids Museum and Wake County are collaborating to host an Energy Expo to teach kids about the benefits of sustainable and renewable energy. Head to the downtown museum on Saturday, April 22 between 1 and 3 p.m. to try hands-on activities, check out electric cars, and watch IMAX films on sustainability. Purchase tickets.

Award

Attention artisans… submit your Southern-made product by June 20 for a chance to win Garden & Gun Magazine’s 14th annual Made In The South Awards. Categories include home, crafts, food, outdoors, style, and drink, plus a bonus sustainability award. The overall winner will receive a $10,000 grand prize.

Biz

The City of Raleigh is offering guidance geared toward small businesses with Startup Roadmaps. These personalized guides include step-by-step instructions beginning with registering your business name to opening day. The first available road map is for restaurants, with more coming soon.
321 Coffee is partnering with Relias to open its second in-office cafe in Morrisville. The education and workforce development company will fully sponsor beverages and pastries from the 321 cafe for its employees as an amenity to its headquarters, with opening slated for this summer.

Finance

Now may be a good time to transfer your balance. This leading balance transfer card offers 0% intro APR for 21 months and no annual fee. Eliminating interest payments? A no-brainer.*

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Coming Soon

Umbrella Dry Bar’s first permanent location

Umbrella Dry Bar to open first permanent location

Four colorful mocktails on a marble table.

Umbrella serves artfully crafted mocktails. | Courtesy of Umbrella Dry Bar

It’s time to raise a glass, because Umbrella Dry Bar is opening its first permanent location at Norwood Gardens on Wednesday, April 26.

The idea to open the satellite location in North Raleigh has been in the works for less than a week — Umbrella’s farmers market pop up at Norwood last weekend was so successful that the garden center asked founder Meg Paradise to set up shop permanently. The bar will be designed and built in just 10 days.

“People will be able to gather and walk around the garden with a glass of non-alcoholic rosé — doesn’t that sound amazing?” Meg told RALtoday.

Umbrella in the Garden will feature an inventive menu of six zero-proof cocktails, plus non-alcoholic wine, beer, and functional beverages in an outdoor setting surrounded by lush greenery.

Click below for more details and an update on Umbrella’s soon-to-open bar in downtown Raleigh.

More mocktail news

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Anne

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

From the editor
In Tuesday’s newsletter, we asked if you’ve ever spoken at a city council meeting. Of the respondents, 34% said yes, 37% said no, and 29% said no, but you’re planning to. Luckily, it may soon become more convenient for Raleighites to voice their opinions with City Council’s new public comment period.

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