Robert T. Mitton, III
As the medical marijuana wars continue to play out state by state, some "potrepreneurs" have been extraordinarily inventive in finding ways to "package" marijuana for patients - to the point that some medical marijuana advocates say a line has been crossed.You'll never guess what we found.
Three Marijuana Desserts
Robert T. Mitton, III
Remember rice krispies? These are nothing like the ones mom used to make. Besides the fancy butterscotch and chocolate chip topping, they're stuffed with glazed orange peels. Oh yes, and there's pot in there if that's what the doctor recommended. Also pictured are a chocolate brownie and an almond horn, each made with marijuana.
Broadsterdam Space Cake
Robert T. Mitton, III
Why would a patient smoke marijuana when it's possible to eat it in the form of a yummy dessert? Here's one option: a two-layer sponge cake made with marijuana butter and dipped in chocolate, It's makers call it a Broadsterdam Space Cake.
Marijuana Pizza
Robert T. Mitton, III
You can't get pizza like this from Domino's. A slice of this marijuana-topped pie might leave you feeling hungrier, if you're given to the munchies.
Marijuana Lozenges
AP/Oakland Tribune, Karna Kurata
Trick or treat? Marijuana-infused milk-chocolate caramels and peanut butter cups like these have been sold in Oakland, Calif.
Some marijuana advocates, like Allen St. Pierre, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), think medical marijuana ought to look like medicine, not candy.
Heath Bar Brownie
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Pot-infused butter is the secret ingredient in this Heath Bar brownie, says "Steve Weed" of the Ganja Gourmet dispensary in Denver.
Olive Oil
Luke Thomas, The Green Cross
This marijuana-infused olive oil is good for stir-frying, say its San Francisco-based makers.
Dark Acai Attraction
Big Sexy's Sinful Sweets
A dark chocolate fudge brownie enriched marijuana and Acai berry.
Creamy Peanut Butter
Luke Thomas, The Green Cross
Here's one item not to pack in a child's school lunch: Marijuana-infused organic peanut butter.
Hummus Ganjanade Platter
Robert T. Mitton, III
Every dish on this platter of Middle Eastern fare includes marijuana - from the hummus to the baba ghanoush.
Pot Pot Pie
Robert T. Mitton, III
One thing's for sure - this ain't grandma's chicken pot pie. The surprise is in the crust, which is made lots of cannabis-infused butter. Pot pot pie anyone?
Marijuana-Infused Tea
Luke Thomas, The Green Cross
Mom always said a cup of tea at night makes it easier to sleep, but she probably didn't mean tea like this. Kevin Reed, of The Green Cross medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco, advises patients to add a little milk after brewing to get the full effect of the cannabis.
Ganjanade Ganja Ganoush
Robert T. Mitton, III
You've heard of baba ghanoush - the middle-eastern dip made with eggplant. This recipe includes a pinch of pot.
Marijuana Candies
AP/Oakland Tribune, Karna Kurata
Marijuana is used for a variety of medical conditions, from glaucoma to cancer pain. But what's being sold here, medical marijuana - or candy? Some marijuana advocates don't think packaging cannabis this way is such a good idea. "Those who say marijuana is medicine had better be prepared to market it as such," says Allen St. Pierre, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Low-fat, sugar-free granola
Luke Thomas, The Green Cross
This low-fat marijuana granola is made with canola oil instead of butter, according to its San Francisco makers. It's sweetened with agave (cactus nectar) instead of sugar, which, they say, makes it popular with the health-conscious crowd. After all, this is intended for people interested in marijuana's medicinal payoff.
Lozenges
Luke Thomas, The Green Cross
Here's a medical marijuana product that actually looks like medicine. These lozenges come in lemon, spearmint, and butterscotch flavors.
Peanut Butter Cups
Robert T. Mitton, III
Here's a new twist on an old favorite. These peanut butter cups come in almond, coconut, and coffee flavor. And, oh yes, all contain cannabis, - a pretty tasty way to swallow your medicine if your doctor prescribes medical marijuana.
Truffles and Caramels
Luke Thomas/The Green Cross
These marijuana sweets are certainly not for those trying to get skinny. Pictured here are a vegan truffle coated with unsweetened coconut, a soft caramel, a peanut butter cup and a chocolate truffle with a mint filling.