The world of Hemp and CBD can be confusing. Sweeping claims have been made of its powers. Some people claim cannabis products can do everything from curing cancer to creating global peace. The last claim is a bit of an exaggeration but you get the point.  There’s a lot we, the average citizens, don’t know. How can we tell fact from fiction? In your search for answers, grab a copy of Getting Baked: Everything You Need to Know About Hemp, CBD, and Medicinal Gardening by Barb Webb.

Getting Baked by Barb Webb

Don’t let the cute title and cute chapter names fool you. Barb is a sustainable living expert who has over 30 years of journalistic experience. She’s done the research and explains it all in layman’s terms. She walks readers through the process of understanding CBD, how it works, and which products are best for you.  Are you unsure of how to choose a CBD product or determine its effects on your body? Barb shares printable charts to help make informed decisions.

Throughout the book you’ll find “Fresh-Baked Tips.” These nuggets of wisdom provide hints on topics ranging from how to store your CBD oil to how to make a CBD ganache or drizzle to add on top of desserts.  When you’re ready to dig deeper into the subject, there’s an extensive list of resources listed at the end of the book.

Barb also delves extensively into one of the hottest gardening topics in recent years; How to Grow A Medicinal Herb Garden. She starts with commonly found herbs, includes facts on how to grow, harvest, and use, and continues to include spices and edible flowers. There’s even a section on foraging, although, as she recommends, head out with an expert herbalist or botanist while attempting this endeavor.

She offers step-by-step recipes to nourish the body and soul using ingredients from the medicinal garden and with CBD.  From CBD Peppermint Cocoa Bombs to Steak Rub, most of the recipes are easy to prepare and are sure to spice up your meals. Are you in need of some pampering and “me” time? Learn how to make your own bath bombs, essential oil, and, my personal favorite, cordials and cocktails.

Try Some of Barb’s Tips in Your Home:

• Make your own aromatherapy blends by mixing essential oils. For a day brightener use ½ teaspoon orange essential oil with ½ teaspoon vanilla essential oil.  These blends can also be added to Barb’s bath bomb recipe.
• Make your own medicinal grade plant-infused food grade oils. These can be used in marinades, to make salad dressings, and in cooking. Barb suggests mixing garlic oil and basil vinegar to create a tasty salad dressing. Spice it up by adding your own freshly chopped herbs.

Getting Baked: Everything You Need to Know about Hemp, CBD, and Medicinal Gardening was released in April 2021 by Cleis Press. It is available on Amazon and Kindle, and at Books-a-Million, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores.  Barb is also the author of Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening, and Preserving-with over 100 recipes!   Both of these books make essential additions to any home library.  You can purchase a copy here.