Breaking The Brownie Mold: Cannabis Chefs Cook Up Ways To Broaden Appeal Of Edibles

When people think of marijuana and food, the first thing that comes to mind is usually sweet, like a pot brownie. But many Massachusetts residents are craving something a little more savory.

At an annual cannabis expo in Northampton called Extravaganja, several attendees imagined what foods they would infuse with weed if they could. A young woman eating chicken fingers said fried chicken would make her happy. Another woman wanted a steak.

By far the most popular pick was weed-dosed mac and cheese. That made sense to Annie Wolf, the infusions manager at Sira Naturals in Milford.