We chatted about his favorite weed cuisine plus how hes advocating for the Black community in this exclusive interview.
EatingWell:What are the best ways to start cooking with cannabis?
Johnson:The best recipes to start with are vegetable-based dishes like salads.
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No cooking or heat is required, just thecannabis-infused oils.
There are so many ready-to-use products for cannabis consumers, including infused olive oil and chili oil.
The dosage is clear and accurately depicted on the packaging, making the experience safe, fun and easy.
EatingWell:What are the most underrated ways to cook with cannabis?
Johnson:Using the flower raw is so undervalued.
Just a microplane grater and a nice nug of flower can set off a pizza or pasta.
Im a puristcannabis is perfect the way it is.
Some consumers favor a flavorless food product, so the less weed you taste the better the food.
Call me old-school but I want to taste my weed.
EatingWell:Do you have any tips for hosting an infused meal?
How do you not get too high?
Johnson:Its important to dose safely.
Always remember, less is more.
Keep your guests informed.
Never feed anyone food they dont know is infused.
Keep the water cups full.
Infuse with CBD as well to help balance out the psychoactive effects of THC.
EatingWell:What are your favorite cannabis food pairings?
Johnson:My all-time favorite is fried chicken and medicated hot honey.
EatingWell:What are your hopes for the future of cannabis dining?
Johnson:For cannabis dining to be celebrated for its benefits to body, mind and soul.
EatingWell:How are you breaking down cannabis stereotypes in the Black community?
Im a successful entrepreneur and cannabis user.
So its always available in abundance in my kitchen.
EatingWell:Did you have a go-to snack when filmingChopped 420that helped keep you energized?
I had to stay in my hotel room if I wasnt on set and leaned on room service.
I always went for chicken fingers and fries because Im still a kid at heartwith extra BBQ sauce.
EatingWell:What are your go-to shoes for long days on your feet in the kitchen?
Johnson:Birkenstocksopen-toed on my way to the kitchen and then I transition to a clog.
