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🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

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Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens | Thursday, April 20 | 12:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | Find beer and soft drink specials for Thirsty Thursday.

Friday, April 21

A Mad Hatter Tea Party | Friday, April 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Visit Grove City, 3995 Broadway, Ste. 100, Grove City | Free | Learn how to properly pour and stir tea + the health benefits in honor of National Tea Day.
Drake White | Friday, April 21 | 8 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Columbus | $23 | Enjoy a night of country music with hits like “Livin’ the Dream.”

Saturday, April 22

Annual General Mayhem 2023 | Saturday, April 22 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | BrewDog DogTap, 96 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester | $8 | Find live music, brewery tours, boozy bingo, and a silent disco.
History After Hours: Totally 80s! | Saturday, April 22 | 7-10 p.m. | Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $20-$25 | Celebrate the 80s with retro video games, dancing, a costume contest, and a pop-up museum.

Sunday, April 23

Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo | Sunday, April 23 | 12-5 p.m. | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus | Free | Meet with wedding professionals to find a reception venue, invitations, photographer, dinner menu, or honeymoon destination.

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News Notes

Shop

Shop till you drop with new Easton retailers. Fount, a Cleveland-based leather bag brand, will open this spring and Alo Yoga, a yoga and activewear store, will open this summer. Jo Malone London, which features fragrances and other home goods, won’t be far behind with a fall opening. (Columbus Business First)

Festival

Celebrate all things trees at the Arbor Day Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory on Saturday, April 29. The family-friendly festival will have sapling giveaways, tree climbing for kids, a musical puppet show, and food and drinks from local vendors. Grab tickets.
The North Market Downtown will host Apron Gala on Friday, May 19 with exclusive dishes, open bars, live music, and prizes for wearing creative aprons. Tickets start are $125 and are on sale now.

Opening

92 Chicken, a Korean-style fried chicken restaurant, will open at 599 S. State St. in Westerville. Diners can find wings, tenders, and sandwiches with a variety of sauces and sides like fried calamari. An opening date hasn’t been announced. (614now)

Biz

Wright-Patt Credit Union purchased the vacant Woody’s Wing House building in Hilliard for $3.8 million. The credit union also closed on a 1.6-acre location in Whitehall earlier this week, but have not revealed plans for either of the buildings. (Columbus Business First)

Eat

Looking for last minute dinner plans? Mitchell’s Steakhouse Downtown is partnering with DAOU Vineyards for a five-course dinner and wine pairing tonight at 7 p.m. The cost is $135 per person and reservations are still available.

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Pets

🐩 No dogs left behind

Dog parks in Columbus, Ohio

Pets playing at Darree Fields Park | Photo via Ellie B.

Pets playing at Darree Fields Park. | Photo via reader Ellie B.

Pups need their time to play in the sunshine, and that’s why we’re sharing local dog parks for a doggone good time.

Nando’s Dog Park in Darree Fields Park, 6555 Shier-Rings Rd.

Named after Dublin’s first Police Canine Unit, Nando, here’s what you can expect if you bring your furry friend to this dog park:

The park is open from dawn to dusk
It has two acres of land with a walking area for larger breeds
There are benches, picnic tables, and donation stations for pet waste removal bags

Scioto Audubon, 400 W. Whittier St.

This 120-acre metro park has pet amenities inside of it like:

An agility course for dogs
10 miles of trails to walk pets on the Scioto Greenway Trail
A 2.5-acre dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

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