Rachel Burkons's guest appearances

Rachel Burkons

Weed + Grub

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

The Green Repeal - A Guide to Cannabis Marketing & Advertising

To Be Blunt

Jesus Burrola

Jon Cappetta

Peter Huson

Libby Cooper

Andrew DeAngelo

Ophelia Chong

George Jage

Liz Whiting

Olivia Alexander

David Crosby

Tommy Chong

Buck Angel

Ron Funches

Melissa Etheridge

Billy Anderson

OwlTail

“Until we have either the tools to purchase these cannabinoids in different ratios in the marketplace or have the ability to have really fine-tuned science on the culinary side, it's gonna just always come down to matters of individuated preference, and personal understanding, and intolerance.” - Rachel BurkonsWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Rachel Burkons, a culinary cannabis expert and educator who is passionate about developing the concept and culture around cannabis hospitality. She shares her background in wine and spirits and how it has influenced her view of bringing cannabis hospitality-based experiences to life. She also discusses her insights on the legalization of cannabis, the importance of education and normalization, and how this could impact the cannabis hospitality industry. [00:00 - 013:10] Cannabis Chef's Dream: Normalized Consumption[13:11 - 32:34] What Operators Need to Know About Cannabis Consumption Lounges [32:35 - 45:31] How Cannabis Sampling Can Introduce the Industry to New Consumers[45:32 - 47:16] Serving Up Cannabis + Culinary Experiences[47:17 - 54:19] Social Justice and Cannabis Regularization[54:20 - 59:42] CBD or THC? How to Discern New Cannabinoids in The MarketRachel and her brother, renowned chef Holden Jagger, founded Altered Plates, a culinary cannabis and hospitality company whose mission is to normalize and educate about cannabis through the touchstone of food. Through Altered Plates, Rachel has worked with a wide variety of national media outlets to educate about culinary cannabis and partnered with esteemed organizations like the James Beard Foundation.Rachel is the Executive Director for Crop to Kitchen, Director of Hospitality for Cure Designs, and is a frequent contributor to national publications including Cannabis Now.She lives in Los Angeles with her wife, two daughters, two dogs, and two cats.Connect with Rachel!Head over to the rachelburkons.com website, email her at smokesipsavor@gmail.com or check out her Instagram at @SmokeSipSavor. Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi Key Quote:“The beautiful thing about the cannabis and hospitality space is that it's a great way to open the doors and get people comfortable. And we have to  be able to do the best we can as operators to make sure everyone's safe.” - Rachel Burkons SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click RESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.restartcbd.comSupport the show Get full access to To Be Blunt at tobebluntpod.substack.com/subscribe

“Until we have either the tools to purchase these cannabinoids in different ratios in the marketplace or have the ability to have really fine-tuned science on the culinary side, it's gonna just always come down to matters of individuated preference, and personal understanding, and intolerance.” - Rachel BurkonsWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Rachel Burkons, a culinary cannabis expert and educator who is passionate about developing the concept and culture around cannabis hospitality. She shares her background in wine and spirits and how it has influenced her view of bringing cannabis hospitality-based experiences to life. She also discusses her insights on the legalization of cannabis, the importance of education and normalization, and how this could impact the cannabis hospitality industry.  [00:00 - 013:10] Cannabis Chef's Dream: Normalized Consumption[13:11 - 32:34] What Operators Need to Know About Cannabis Consumption Lounges [32:35 - 45:31] How Cannabis Sampling Can Introduce the Industry to New Consumers[45:32 - 47:16] Serving Up Cannabis + Culinary Experiences[47:17 - 54:19] Social Justice and Cannabis Regularization[54:20 - 59:42] CBD or THC? How to Discern New Cannabinoids in The Market Rachel and her brother, renowned chef Holden Jagger, founded Altered Plates, a culinary cannabis and hospitality company whose mission is to normalize and educate about cannabis through the touchstone of food. Through Altered Plates, Rachel has worked with a wide variety of national media outlets to educate about culinary cannabis and partnered with esteemed organizations like the James Beard Foundation.Rachel is the Executive Director for <a href="http://www.croptokitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crop to Kitchen</a>, Director of Hospitality for Cure Designs, and is a frequent contributor to national publications including Cannabis Now.She lives in Los Angeles with her wife, two daughters, two dogs, and two cats. Connect with Rachel!Head over to the <a href="https://rachelburkons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rachelburkons.com</a> website, email her at <a href="mailto:smokesipsavor@gmail.com">smokesipsavor@gmail.com</a> or check out her Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smokesipsavor/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SmokeSipSavor</a>. Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theshaydatorabi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theshaydatorabi</a> Key Quote:“The beautiful thing about the cannabis and hospitality space is that it's a great way to open the doors and get people comfortable. And we have to  be able to do the best we can as operators to make sure everyone's safe.” - Rachel Burkons SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by<a href="https://restartcbd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Restart CBD</a>. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click <a href="https://apple.co/3dK56NR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.restartcbd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESTART CBD</a> RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. <a href="http://restartcbd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">restartcbd.com</a> <a href="https://paypal.me/shaydatorabi" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> Get full access to To Be Blunt at <a href="https://tobebluntpod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tobebluntpod.substack.com/subscribe</a>

104 Culinary Cannabis Expertise, Exploration, and Education with Rachel Burkons of Smoke Sip Savor

For hospitality professionals, wine and spirits are a lifelong education. You can spend a lifetime learning about grape varietals, terroir, fermentation, and so much more. And in the world of cannabis, we’re just scratching the surface in many ways. You might ask yourself, what does the future of the culinary and hospitality cannabis industries look like? And what are the best ways to teach professionals and customers alike?   To answer these questions, we’re talking to Rachel Burkons. She’s the co-owner of Altered Plates, a cannabis hospitality group focused on onsite consumption. She specializes in CBD/cannabis-related culinary education, events, content creation, brand and product development, and culinary brand activations. She’s also the Executive Director for Crop to Kitchen, a trade organization serving the industry. In this episode, Rachel shares her insight into how this fast-moving industry is rapidly developing, the challenges and innovations that are facing cannabis businesses as the industry continues to grow, and how the “Cali sober” movement is poised to transform substance use in the years to come.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  The similarities between wine and spirits education and learning about cannabis–and why both are lifelong journeys. Why a lack of legal, on-premise consumption creates a huge difference between beverage categories and cannabis. How Altered Plates introduces cannabis to customers through meals with cannabis pairings–and why cannabis-infused food is not the company’s focus. Why it’s not yet possible to legally take advantage of the possibilities in pairing cannabis with wine or beer. What on-site business operators will need to be aware of in order to keep their consumers safe. Recent developments in the nascent cannabis beverage segment–and why you’re unlikely to see these products at your local bodega anytime soon. The unique challenges of getting cannabis-infused fresh foods approved for sale.  Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com/45 To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal

For hospitality professionals, wine and spirits are a lifelong education. You can spend a lifetime learning about grape varietals, terroir, fermentation, and so much more. And in the world of cannabis, we’re just scratching the surface in many ways. You might ask yourself, what does the future of the culinary and hospitality cannabis industries look like? And what are the best ways to teach professionals and customers alike?   To answer these questions, we’re talking to Rachel Burkons. She’s the co-owner of <a href="https://www.alteredplatesevents.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Altered Plates</a>, a cannabis hospitality group focused on onsite consumption. She specializes in CBD/cannabis-related culinary education, events, content creation, brand and product development, and culinary brand activations. She’s also the Executive Director for Crop to Kitchen, a trade organization serving the industry. In this episode, Rachel shares her insight into how this fast-moving industry is rapidly developing, the challenges and innovations that are facing cannabis businesses as the industry continues to grow, and how the “Cali sober” movement is poised to transform substance use in the years to come.  KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The similarities between wine and spirits education and learning about cannabis–and why both are lifelong journeys.</li> <li>Why a lack of legal, on-premise consumption creates a huge difference between beverage categories and cannabis.</li> <li>How Altered Plates introduces cannabis to customers through meals with cannabis pairings–and why cannabis-infused food is not the company’s focus.</li> <li>Why it’s not yet possible to legally take advantage of the possibilities in pairing cannabis with wine or beer.</li> <li>What on-site business operators will need to be aware of in order to keep their consumers safe.</li> <li>Recent developments in the nascent cannabis beverage segment–and why you’re unlikely to see these products at your local bodega anytime soon.</li> <li>The unique challenges of getting cannabis-infused fresh foods approved for sale.</li> </ul> Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit <a href="https://sohoexp.com/45" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SoHoExp.com/45</a> To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: <a href="https://sohoexp.com/greenrepeal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal</a>

045: Serving Up Cannabis Culinary Education with Rachel Burkons

Rachel Burkons (Altered Plates) serves up gems of weed wisdom and culinary passion to Mike and Mary Jane. Rachel gets real about her role in the food and cannabis biz, being a parent who smokes weed, why she loves storytelling and Instagram Reels, and what the link is between Bugs Bunny and Monet. But first, Mike and MJ talk about toe hands, skeletons, black holes, tardigrades and 4/20. SUBSCRIBE / LEAVE US 5 STARS / CONGRATS NEW MEXICO! Music by Jesse Case Weed + Grub IG Weed + Grub Patreon Rachel Burkons IG Altered Plates website BOTW: @lizzwarner &amp; @jburstofa Enter to win a free year of weed from Leafly!  Freeze Pipe - use code GRUB for 20% off OCB USA - the finest rolling papers in the world! Elevate Accessories - enter the giveaway on our IG!

Rachel Burkons (<a href="https://www.alteredplatesevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Altered Plates</a>) serves up gems of weed wisdom and culinary passion to Mike and Mary Jane. Rachel gets real about her role in the food and cannabis biz, being a parent who smokes weed, why she loves storytelling and Instagram Reels, and what the link is between Bugs Bunny and Monet. But first, Mike and MJ talk about toe hands, skeletons, black holes, tardigrades and 4/20. SUBSCRIBE / LEAVE US 5 STARS / CONGRATS NEW MEXICO! <ul><li>Music by <a href="http://instagram.com/jessecasemusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Case</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/weedandgrub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weed + Grub IG</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/weedandgrub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weed + Grub Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smokesipsavor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Burkons IG</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.alteredplatesevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Altered Plates website</a></li> <li>BOTW: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanderlizz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lizzwarner</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jburstofa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jburstofa</a></li> <li><a href="http://enter.420leaflypodcast.com/weedandgrub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter to win a free year of weed from Leafly!</a> </li> <li><a href="https://thefreezepipe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freeze Pipe</a> - use code GRUB for 20% off</li> <li><a href="http://ocbusa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OCB USA</a> - the finest rolling papers in the world!</li> <li><a href="https://elevateaccessories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elevate Accessories</a> - enter the giveaway on our IG!</li></ul>

Smoke, Sip & Savor with Rachel Burkons