My Weed Kitchen: Essentials from the Practical to the Luxurious
Here at NYMK, we’ve compiled a list of some tried and true essentials for any weed kitchen. Whether you’re looking to outfit your kitchen with the basics or you’re in the mood to treat yourself to an upgrade, we’ve got you covered.
Mason Jars:
Mason jars are a staple in any well stocked cannabis kitchen and are vital for the jar method of infusing. You can make an infusion in the jar and store the finished product in them as well. To be prepared for any project, you may want to keep several different sizes on hand!
Airtight Containers:
If you don’t want to store your infusions in a jar, airtight containers work great as well. They also make storing all of your confections a breeze! The more airtight your container, the longer your tasty treats will last. A basic plastic set from will get the job done, but if you’re feeling fancy, dress up your counter with with this pineapple cookie jar. It’s airtight, spacious, and pineapples are known to symbolize hospitality! What’s more hospitable than weed?
Rubber Spatula:
A rubber spatula guarantees you will be able to scrape every bowl of infused batter completely clean. A copper handle or patterned spatula gives this pragmatic tool a luxurious twist.
Cheesecloth:
Using a cheesecloth is a sure fire way to rid your infusions of any pesky weed left behind. It also enables you to wring out every last drop of infused goodness!
Mesh Strainer:
A mesh strainer is must have for straining out any plant matter from your infusions. It’s a great tool to upgrade your baking and cooking game as well! Get a set of different sizes so you stay ready for any type of project. Pro tip: try lining this strainer with cheesecloth for a thorough clean.
Lil Shitty Grinder:
A grinder you use only for cooking with weed in the kitchen -- the kitchen scissors of grinders.
A Nice Grinder:
Read above, but If you’re feeling extra luxurious. This rose gold grinder is sleek and is built to stand the test of time.
Digital Thermometer:
Paying close attention to temperature makes a big difference when you’re cooking with weed. Elevate your kitchen tool set up with this instant read thermometer.
Scale:
Cooking with cannabis requires precise measurements. Pick a scale that measures down to the milligram to ensure you’re getting exactly as high as you want to be.
Decarboxylation Machine:
Dedicated solely to decarboxylating your herb, this is yet another tool to streamline your process. It’s mess free, odor free, and can hold up to an ounce of weed.
Sous Vide:
If you love to make your own infusions at home, this product is a game changer. “Sous vide” means “under vacuum” in French and is a tool that has been used in many chef driven restaurants for years. This handy tool enables you to heat a water bath to a precise temperature, make multiple infusions simultaneously, and you can even connect to it over wifi with your smartphone. With this sleek sous vide in your tool box, you can cook anywhere with wifi. No kitchen? No problem.
Infusion Machine:
There are a number of great oil infusion machines on the market, but Levo Oil is a crowd favorite amongst cannabis chefs looking to do small batch infusions. Just put your decarbed flower into the machine and Levo Oil does the hard work for you. It is virtually mess free, you can set different time and temperature settings with the touch of a button, and it looks modern and elegant on the counter — there are even 5 different colors to choose from.
Kitchenaid Stand Mixer:
A Kitchenaind Stand Mixer is the ultimate addition to any serious baking set up — cannabis or not. A stand mixer has an endless number of uses, they’re classic, and it tells the world that you are not fucking around in the kitchen.
