Reasons and Recipes to Celebrate 420 in 2023

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To some, the number is pronounced four hundred twenty, but to cannabis aficionados across the US and around the world, 420 is just that: four twenty. As we roll up on this year’s 4/20 date, many people new to cannabis are wondering: where did 420 come from? It’s time to learn some history about cannabis’ most significant number and then discuss some celebration tips and recipe ideas.

Things to Do – 420 Activities

Whether you’re throwing a party and need some fun activities to keep you all busy, or you just want to get out and explore with friends, consider some activities that let you incorporate your appreciation for cannabis with the activities you enjoy.

Here are our 420 favorites for 2023:

• Begin a Road Trip – Although you’ll need a sober driver and will want to make sure you consume in an approved location, Florida has plenty of places you can visit on 420. Whether you’re looking forward to a day at the beach or you want to head to the nearest city for a day with friends, cannabis can go on your trip as long as you keep the rules in mind. Better yet, you’ll find a MÜV dispensary nearby that will help keep you fully stocked on the necessities to enjoy your day once you reach your state-compliant dosing destination.
• Take a Hike – Hiking is Mother Nature’s favorite road trip. While Florida is starting to warm up to sweltering summer temperatures, you might be able to take one last nature walk before things get too hot. Check out the Ocala National Forest or find yourself in one of the many state parks with trails and rivers that can have you exploring all day. Don’t forget to set up a picnic lunch, complete with your favorite snacks.
• Create Some Crafts – Crafting is an ideal way to spend time after dosing, particularly after dosing a creativity-inducing strain You could create a craft area where you could paint, mold clay, make jewelry, or even create frames for those photo booth pictures. Participating in hands-on activities while enjoying your favorite creative cannabis products can help you create something truly remarkable.
• Watch 420 TV – If you’re looking for a chill activity, there have been plenty of shows and movies over the years that are associated with cannabis culture. 420 is the perfect time to break out some old favorites like Dazed and Confused, That 70s Show (and now That 90s Show), The Big Lebowski, the Friday series, Cheech and Chong, or even Scooby-Doo.
• Get Baked – Even if you normally don’t enjoy spending time in the kitchen, we urge you to make an exception on 420. You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to find enjoyment in this activity. Whether you are cooking from scratch with a cannabis-infused recipe or picking up a box of mix from the store and getting creative with some cannabutter, cooking with cannabis is a great activity.

Check Out Our Full Bucket List of 2023 Activities for Cannabis Lovers

Recipes You Can Try This 420

Infusing cannabis into your favorite foods and drinks is becoming more and more popular, and there is no shortage of ideas you can try this 420. Even Netflix has jumped into the game with shows about professional chefs whipping up some of their infused favorites. If you’ve been wanting to learn the best way to incorporate cannabis into your cooking, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite 420 recipes for 2023.

All the recipes below incorporate cannabutter, which is butter infused with cannabis. Check out our 420 recipes for making this staple ingredient to get started.

Before You Begin, Check Out: How to Make Cannabutter

Gnocchi in Ganja Butter

This recipe combines cannabutter with fresh potato gnocchi. Plus, there’s plenty of room in this recipe to add chicken or your favorite vegetables.

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes, 1 hour total

Ingredients:

• 3 baking potatoes (large)
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 3 c all-purpose flour
• 1 t salt
• 1 T cannabutter
• Grated cheeses like parmesan, asiago, or romano (optional)

Directions:

1. Leave the skins on the baking potatoes and boil them in salted water for about 15 – 20 minutes.
2. Remove them from the water, and while still hot, take the skins off. Mash or sieve the potatoes to remove any lumps.
3. Combine the oil, egg, flour, and salt with the potatoes. Combine together with a spoon until all ingredients are incorporated.
4. Sprinkle flour onto a large board or a clean countertop and knead the mixture until it turns into a dough.
5. Roll the dough into a long strip similar to a cigar and cut it into pieces about the width of a thumb. Continue rolling the dough and cutting until all the dough is cut into pieces.
6. Dust all the pieces with additional flour before cooking.
7. Boil salted water and add the pieces to the pot. When they float to the top, they’re done.
8. Remove from the water.
9. In a small pan, melt the cannabutter. You can add garlic and Italian seasoning at this time if desired.
10. Place the gnocchi on a plate, drizzle with the butter, then top with a few sprinkles of cheese.
11. Serve.

Weed Grilled Cheese

What’s better when you’re hungry than a classic grilled cheese sandwich? With cannabutter, you’ll put a new twist on an old favorite.

Makes: 1 serving

Preparation Time: 5 minutes, 11 minutes total

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 1 slice of your favorite cheese (we recommend a medium cheddar)
• 2 t cannabutter, softened
• 2 t regular butter, softened

Directions:

1. Start with the regular butter and spread it onto one side of each slice of bread.
2. Then, using the cannabutter, spread the other side of each piece.
3. Place your cheese on the cannabutter side of one slice, then put the other slice on top of the cheese with the cannabutter side against the cheese once again. (You want the bread to soak up the cannabutter.)
4. Serve.

Peanut Budda Cannabis Cheesecake Bars

If you’re looking for a delicious cannabis-infused dessert, try these peanut butter cheesecake bars. Made with a creamy cheesecake filling, a rich peanut butter crust, and a hint of cannabis.

Makes: 12-16 serving-sized bars

Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 c creamy peanut butter

For the filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 c granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 t vanilla extract
• 1/4 c cannabis-infused butter, melted
• 1/2 c creamy peanut butter

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and creamy peanut butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
5. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until combined.
6. Mix in melted cannabis-infused butter and peanut butter, beating until smooth.
7. Spread mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool to room temperature.
10. Once they have cooled, place them in the fridge for at least two hours to set.
11. Cut into bars and enjoy.

Note: The number of servings may vary depending on the size of the bars. This recipe should make about 12-16 bars.

Fruity Pebble Cereal Bars

Whether you use Fruity Pebbles, Rice Krispies, or other cereals, these will make a great addition to your 420 celebration. Best of all, they are super easy to make.

Makes: 25 servings

Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 min total (1 hour in the fridge)

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Fruity Pebbles or your favorite cereal
• 1 ½ c white chocolate chips (melted)
• 2 c mini marshmallows
• ⅓ c cannabutter

Directions:

1. Melt the cannabutter in a large pot on low heat.
2. Add the marshmallows, stirring so they melt slowly (about 2 minutes).
3. Add the Fruity Pebbles and continue stirring until the cereal and marshmallows are combined.
4. Lay a piece of parchment paper out and spread the mixture evenly throughout. Top with melted white chocolate.
5. Refrigerate for 1 hour to cool completely.
6. Cut into pieces and enjoy.

Celebrate 420 with MÜV

Make this year’s 420 celebration the best yet by starting new traditions. Whether you are seeking an adventure to honor the day’s roots or you want to start a new tradition in your own home with homemade edibles and fun activities, MÜV has you covered. Our Florida cannabis dispensaries are located throughout the state, so wherever your plans take you, we’ll always be nearby. Stop in and check out our special 420 deals or browse our high-quality products to meet your medical needs.