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SNX DLX: Featuring The JJJJound BAPE STA, Lunar New Year Jordans, New Yeezys & More

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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. We’ve finally entered the month of February and as suspected, things are finally heating up in the world of sneakers. Next week brings a new Adidas collab from Bad Bunny (who is 3-0 with dope sneaker drops) and the week following that will give us our Valentine’s Day sneaker specials, as well as a few new Jordan 5 colorways.

The snow on this bland sneaker year is finally starting to melt!

That brings us to this week. It’s not nearly as bad as anything from January, but it’s sadly another light week. That all looks like it’s finally starting to change though, let’s get into this week’s best sneaker drops.

Adidas Yeezy 700 MNVN Resin

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A new Yeezy dropped to little fanfare this week and for the first time in a while, it has yet to sell out. Is that a sign Yeezy is falling off? We don’t think so, but the 700 MNVN Resin does lack some of the flash of the more recent Yeezy drops so we’ll take that as a sign that the sneaker community is getting a little bored with Ye’s reliance on muted color palettes.

We feel that too. But the 700 MNVN is still a great sneaker with a dope silhouette, so pick up this week’s release as a beat-up pair. Wear it at the park games, on your skateboard, anytime you’re doing some exploration in your immediate area. You’ll be the most styling person bumming it.

The Adidas Yeezy 700 MNVN Resin is out now for a retail price of $220. Pick up a pair at the Adidas website, via Yeezy Supply, or at aftermarket sites like Flight Club.

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Jordan 6 Low Lunar New Year

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Every year Nike drops some Lunar New Year-inspired kicks and this year they’re giving us this ultra-clean low-cut Jordan 6. Dubbed simply, Lunar New Year, this new colorway features a porcelain white upper with cracked leather and metallic gold accent work.

A small icy sole adds another visual point of interest to the design and a satin collar lining and a gold embroidered Jumpman logo keep the sneaker looking regal and celebratory.

The Jordan 6 Low Lunar New Year is set to drop on February 4th for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Nike Air Force 1 Mid Flax

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It’s been a minute since we’ve seen a triple brown colorway, so Nike’s new Air Force 1 Mid colorway, Flax, comes at us like a breath of fresh air. The sneaker features a tonal-brown upper inspired by construction work boots and features metal grommets and other durability-enhancing alternations, like intricate heel layering and thick rope laces.

The workwear-inspired design pairs perfectly with the AF-1’s bulky utilitarian silhouette.

The Air Force 1 Md Flax is set to drop on February 4th for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT or Flight Club.

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Adidas Stan Smith WMNS

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The Stan Smith is a top-five sneaker silhouette, it’s always going to look great no matter the colorway but Adidas really did something special this week with this new mixed-up design. Featuring a Cloud White base, an Ambient Sky heel tab, and True Pink branding, this women’s exclusive Stan Smith colorway is one of the sneaker’s best in a while. It’s weird to describe a Stan Smith as colorful, but this is about as colorful as the sneaker gets so it’s a pretty notable design change.

The Adidas Stan Smith WMNS in Cloud White, Ambient Sky, and True Pink is set to drop on February 4th for a retail price of $100. Pick up a pair via the Adidas webstore.

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XLARGE x Adidas Campus 80 XLARGE

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Adidas is linking up with Los Anglers streetwear label XLARGE for a special iteration of the Campus 80 silhouette in celebration of the brand’s 30th anniversary. This special colorway features a suede upper with textile lining and a mix of Mesa, Solar Red, and Gum colors.

Rounding out the design is some XLARGE branding at the tongue as well as a zebra print liner, contrasting red accents, and three lace alternatives.

The Adidas Campus 80 XLARGE is set to drop on February 4th for a retail price of $101.85. Pick up a pair via the Adidas Confirmed app.

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JJJJound x BAPE BAPE STA

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JJJJound is a label that has become iconic for its commitment to clean minimalist design, so when we first heard that the brand had linked up with BAPE — which is known for the opposite — we were curious how the two styles would mesh. Now that we’ve seen the two brand’s collaborative BAPE STA sneaker, we’re surprised to see that BAPE seems to have taken their cues from JJJJound. We definitely don’t have a problem with that.

This is one of the simplest BAPE STAs we’ve ever seen and features a smooth white upper with a light grey star logo and JJJJound branding at the heel. It might be contrary to BAPE’s usual bombast, but it’s a damn fine pair of sneakers, and easily one of this year’s best so far.

The JJJJound x BAPE BAPE STA is set to drop on February 5th for an unannounced retail price. Pick up a pair at the BAPE webstore or JJJJound.

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size? X The Godfather x PUMA Palermo Collection

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Movie tie-ins in the world of sneakers aren’t always a good thing. For every Nike MAG, there are about 5 cringe-inducing Star Wars-themed sneakers. So we were surprised when this The Godfather-themed PUMA collection came across our radar looking this dope.

The Palermo comes straight out of the PUMA archives and we’re happy to see it revived, so the collection already has that going for it but the obvious highlight is the fantastic color range offered. From Bone White with primary colors to a forest green and white pair, and an aquamarine, pink accented iteration with a dark brown gum sole, each colorway in the collection is capable of being someone’s favorite.

What does any of it have to do with The Godfather? More than meets the eye, actually. Retailer size? took a refined and nuanced approach to working in the movie into the design — which is the collection’s strongest attribute. The colorways are each tied to a specific scene and feature gold foil dialogue hidden under a flap on the outer midfoot. It’s really one of the best movie-tie-in sneakers we’ve ever seen.

The size? X PUMA x The Godfather Palermo will be released via raffle on February 2nd. Enter the raffle via the size? app.

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Guy Fieri Is The Mayor Of A Very Real Flavortown In Bud Light’s Ridiculously High-Concept Super Bowl Commercial

Time was that Guy Fieri simply wasn’t cool. He still isn’t, but in the last few years his reputation has still taken a massive turn for the good. That nightmare of a Times Square restaurant that once earned him mockery (and mucho tourist bucks) is long gone. Now he’s recognized as a champion of the common man. In the early days of the pandemic, he was the big-time restauranteur helping out struggling food service workers. His show, “Triple D,” has long pointed eaters toward small businesses. Even his dorky Twitter feed is more affable than annoying.

Anyway, now Fieri is starring in Bud Light’s new Super Bowl commercial, and that’s fine, too.

The beer company, which has already gotten into the hard seltzer business, is now getting into the hard soda business. How is it? Well, the so-called “Mayor of Flavortown” likes it. That’s the role Fieri makes literal in a new ad, with minions bringing some cans of the new alcoholic soda into the alternate world of Flavortown, over which Fieri lords. And when he tastes the new brew, he goes gaga — or accepts a sweet paycheck. Same difference.

Things are on the up-and-up for Fieri, from the massive deal he made with the Food Network last spring to being Kristen Stewart’s choice to officiate her upcoming wedding. People don’t even seem to hate that he wears his sunglasses backward anymore.

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The Godfather Is A Simple Scotch Cocktail To Power You Through Winter

The Godfather is a 1970s classic that’s due for a comeback. No, I’m not talking about the movie. Though, this cocktail was actually invented to celebrate Francis Ford Coppola’s Italian-American epic.

That history aside (maybe it gets a shoutout in the forthcoming miniseries?), the cocktail is one of the easiest you can make. It’s a very simple mix of lightly peated blended scotch and Amaretto that’s diluted with a little water and poured over some rocks in a lowball glass. Very easy.

But don’t let “easiness” trick you. There’s a real refinement to this drink. The subtly peated blended whisky mixed with the nutty and fruity Amaretto really does become its own thing when stirred with some ice. It’s lush and nourishing and feels just right as winter trudges along.

Also Read: The Top Five Cocktail Recipes of 2021

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Ingredients:

  • 2.5 oz. blended scotch (smoky)
  • 0.5 oz. Amaretto
  • Ice

This is a three-ingredient cocktail so make sure those ingredients are top-notch. I’m using a nice blended peaty scotch from Compass Box. It’s spot on, deeply flavored, and really good for mixing cocktails. Since I still have plenty of Amaretto left from last week’s recipe, I’m just using that again.

That’s all there is, folks. See, I told you it’d be easy.

Godfather Cocktail
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What You’ll Need:

  • Rocks glass
  • Cocktail mixing jug
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Jigger
  • Barspoon
Godfather Cocktail
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Method:

  • Fill the rocks glass with ice.
  • Add the scotch and Amaretto to the mixing jug and fill halfway with ice.
  • Stir until the cocktail jug is ice-cold to touch, about 30 seconds.
  • Strain the cocktail into the waiting rocks glass and serve.

Bottom Line:

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I know, this seems like it’s barely a cocktail. Still, this is a classic for a reason. The mild smokiness plays very well with the subtle nuttiness and bitter fruitiness of the Amaretto. There’s a nice soft honey and floral note at play that’s really enticing, especially if you can get past that peat. It’s super easy-drinking and somehow refreshing even though there’s a fair amount of ashy peat in the mix.

While this isn’t my favorite cocktail (by a long shot), I do dig this in the winter. I generally order (or make) one a year and then I’m set until next winter. This time around, I still feel the same about this cocktail. It’s not without its charm but I’m not dying to drink another one. It’s a classic for someone who is into nutty and smoky cocktails. It’s simple yet refined, like Don Vito himself.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Is The Greek God Zeus In A New BMW Super Bowl Ad

Similar to how you can never truly believe anything you see on April 1st, you can never believe anything a celebrity Tweets out in the week before the Super Bowl. Ninety percent of the time, the cool-looking movie poster or hint at a remake is actually just for an ad campaign that will make its thrilling conclusion during the Big Game. Not that that’s always a bad thing, it’s just a little misleading. Maybe some of us *want* an Edward Scissorhands remake starring Timothée Chalamet, instead of a car ad, okay?

Speaking of car ads, last week, Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted out what looked like a movie poster for a new Greek God-inspired flick. Today, we learned that it is actually for a new BMW car. You win some, you lose some.

The teaser for the BMW campaign features the former California governor grabbing a macchiato at a coffee shop. When the barista mispronounces his name, he confirms he is the Greek God of lightening, while grabbing his drink, wearing a gilded suit of armor and cape. The look is complete with a massive grey beard.

Not to get all fact-check happy here, but Zeus us actually the Greek God of thunder. Perhaps BMW needed something electric to promote and this just worked for them. Maybe Pikachu was already booked. You can watch the teaser trailer above.

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What parents are teaching kids when we allow them to take a ‘mental health day’

When I was in high school, I woke up one morning feeling overwhelmed. I was an honors student, I was involved in various activities and clubs, and for whatever reason, I felt thoroughly unprepared for the day. I don’t recall if I had a test or a presentation or if it was just a normal school day that I couldn’t face—I just remember feeling like I’d hit a wall and couldn’t make my mental gears turn right.

I usually walked the mile and a half to school, but I was running late so my dad offered to drive me. In the car, I tried to keep it together, but halfway to school, the tears started to fall. My dad looked over and asked if I was OK.

“I don’t know,” I sobbed. “I feel like … I just … I need a day.”

He knew I wasn’t sick. He could have told me to tough it out. He could have given me a pep talk. He could have forced me to go. But he didn’t do any of those things.

With zero hesitation—and just a simple “OK”—he turned the car around and took me home.


I have no memory of what I did the rest of that day. Three decades later, the only thing that sticks out is the basic-but-profound lesson my dad instilled in me the moment he turned that steering wheel: It‘s totally OK to take care of yourself.

We talked about it briefly on the way home. As it turned out, he was also taking a “mental health day.” My dad was a social worker, and as an adult, I can totally understand why he would need to take a random day off sometimes. But it didn’t really matter what he did for a living. Most of us need an occasional mental health day—adults, teens and kids alike.

Some schools have begun incorporating this understanding into their school attendance policies. Utah passed a bill in 2018 that allows a mental health day to count as an excused absence from school. Oregon enacted a similar law in 2019 and Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Nevada and Virginia have followed suit.

“Mental health days are not only good for the practical aspect of giving young people a break,” psychologist Caroline Clauss-Ehlers, Ph.D., told Healthline, “but they also validate that the community and society are saying, ‘We understand and we’re supporting you in this way.”

Occupational therapist Shelli Dry concurs, telling Healthline that acceptance of mental health days can help eliminate the stigma that often comes with mental illness.

“For schools to recognize that sometimes it’s better to take a mental health day than push through when you cannot seem to cope, is a tremendous support for students to feel understood and accepted, and [this, in turn, encourages] students to understand and accept themselves more,” she said.

Sometimes we forget how hard it is being a kid. In some ways, I think it’s way harder than being an adult. Considering the fact that 1 in 6 kids between the ages of 6 and 17 experience a mental health disorder each year, we need to acknowledge that a lot of kids have days where they’re struggling. But even kids who don’t deal with mental illness sometimes need a down day. Modern life is busy and complex, no matter our age. Managing it all daily—and then also handling whatever extra stuff life throws at us—is a lot.

Part of good parenting is teaching kids to persevere through challenges, but encouraging perseverance has to be balanced with insight and wisdom. Sometimes kids might cry wolf, but it’s important for parents to understand that kids might be dealing with more than we know. Sometimes kids need to be encouraged to dig deep for resilience. Sometimes kids have already been resilient for a long time and need a little time and space to just be.

My dad knew me. He understood that I wasn’t just being lazy or trying to get out of doing something hard. He trusted me to know what I needed, which in turn taught me to listen to my inner alarm and trust myself. As a result, I’ve spent my adult life with a good sense of when I need to push through and when I need to pause and reset—a gift I’m immensely grateful for.

All of that said, this advice does come with a caveat. As a parent of kids who are learning to manage anxiety, mental health days can be a mixed bag. There’s a difference between taking a mental health day because you really need it—which happens—and taking a mental health day to avoid facing fears—which also happens. Avoidance feels good in the moment but fuels anxiety in the long run, so parents and kids have to be aware of how the idea can be misused and unintentionally make certain mental health issues worse.

The bottom line, however, is that kids need breaks sometimes. And when you allow them to take an occasional day here and there to breathe, to do some self-care, to reconnect with themselves and reset their mental and emotional barometer, you teach them that their well-being matters. You teach them that it’s OK to acknowledge when they’ve hit a limit and pause to recoup their strength.

It’s OK to turn the car around when you know you need to. That’s a lesson we all need to learn, and one we need to support with work and school policies in addition to internalizing individually. We’re making some good strides toward that goal, and the sooner we all get on the same page, the better everyone’s well-being will be.

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Lunar New Year gets funky—watch this amazing Asian dance group boogie to James Brown

This year, Lunar New Year got funky.

If you were on social media Feb 1, you might have (very likely) seen posts commemorating the first day of the Chinese New Year, though it’s also celebrated in other Asian cultures.

Being the year of the Tiger, which symbolizes courage, bravery, boldness—all those awesome tiger-y things—we were pleasantly infiltrated with tiger memes and videos, including this adorable cutie:

Which I suppose is more of a dragon, but still.

However, since both Lunar New Year and the first day of Black History Month fell on the same day this year (not always the case), one dance group decided to do something extra festive. And it’s not hard to see why it’s become a viral sensation.


The TikTok video, now with nearly 4 million views, has a simple, yet effective caption: “we’re feeling good and ready to have a funky time.”

@danceon We’re feeling good and ready to have a funky time 🎶💃🕺 #Moga_almeri ♬ Doing It To Death – Pts. 1 & 2 – The J.B.’s

Everything about this performance is a delight: the fun flowy outfits, the undeniable amount of joy being had, the fabulous thwack-inspired choreography that elicits an insatiable urge to get up and shake it … it’s just glorious. And the fact that it’s set to iconic music of James Brown is what brings it all together.

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A fan favorite is the front lead dancer lovingly nicknamed “Yellowpants.” Clearly, Yellowpants has fully embraced her inner tigress.

One person wrote, “The Black Delegation would like to welcome Yellowpants as an honorary Soul Sista.” I think we can all agree to that.

And just who is that groovy gold-clad dancer with the killer moves? The choreographer, MOGA Almeri.

Yellowpants wasn’t the only one getting internet love. “Brown checkered set was a whole vibe,” commented one TikTok user.

And hey, if you can’t pick a favorite, you’re not alone. One person asked “who is replaying the video focusing on a different dancer each time?”

This video is certainly taking social media by storm. It even received a retweet from Wanda Sykes.

But what’s truly remarkable isn’t its virality. The feelings of communion it has inspired is the real magic here. Just take a look at some of these comments:

“I’m loving this sooooo much. We need more of this unity and crossover appreciation.”

“I’m not a ‘retweeter’ generally…however, it was SPECIFICALLY because of the fusion of culture and the associated reference of blending Lunar NY with Black History Month which triggered HOPE inside my soul!”

Sometimes cultures blend in a way that is so fascinating and fresh and unique that it gives a whole new level of appreciation. This is one of those times.

If you’re already jonesing for more amazing routines, you can follow MOGA on Instagram. Here’s to a Happy Lunar New Year and a powerful Black History Month.

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Thoughtful Gift Giver Oscar Isaac Gave ‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve His ‘Musty’ Penis Sock

Oscar Isaac, known for his brilliant sci-fi roles and not as brilliant superhero roles, recently starred in Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster Dune, alongside Timothee Chalamet, a few seconds of Zendaya, and an army of sand worms.

Towards the end of the movie, Isaac is shown nearly naked, which meant he had to bravely wear a ‘penis sock,’ as they call it in the movie biz, which is just a fancy way to say “cloth that covers your genitals.”

All of this is seemingly normal, until Isaac recently revealed what he did with the sock after filming. The actor recently revealed on Entertainment Weekly’s Awardist podcast that he gave it as a parting gift to Villeneuve.

“At one point, when Denis wasn’t looking, I may have left my c**k sock in his pocket,” the award-winning, highly professional actor stated. “Just so he had a little bit of me next to him when I left.” This was after admitting that originally, the scene did not require him to be nude, but the actor insisted. He added, “I was like, ‘No, he should be naked, man.’ It’s like Christ on the cross kind of moment.”

The director has yet to admit that he found the gift, or that he even realized what it was, but there are no doubt people out there who would buy it for a heavy price.

Listen, if Gwenyth Paltrow can make candles scented like her vagina, Oscar Issac can get a pass for this too, right?

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Lil Uzi Vert Returns To Twitter With Tweets About Bleaching His Skin

Philadelphia rapper >Lil Uzi Vert has been away from Twitter to start the year but his return has brought some disconcerting thoughts. While he’s often quick to tweet some funny observation or troll his friend Playboi Carti, his new tweets have promised some unsettling changes. His first tweet back read, “Bleaching my skin need umbrella,” and shortly after posting it, he changed his profile picture to a photo of dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who famously tried to lighten his skin with “cake soap.”

He also tweeted about not remembering anyone, warning followers that he might reintroduce himself to them. “Oh yea announce I don’t know a person on earth @ all,” he wrote. “Brain been itchy. … so if you know me and I reintroduce myself don’t get offended. Thank you so much signed Boop.” He clariifed signing his name Boop, explaining, “Only thing I can remember is my grandma calls me Boop.”

Uzi’s well-known for trolling — tweeting and doing odd, attention-grabbing things like piercing his forehead with a massive pink diamond — so there’s no telling what he means by all this. Perhaps this is just his way of passing the time while preparing to release his upcoming album, The Pink Tape.

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Yes, ‘And Just Like That…’ Star Sara Ramirez Is ‘Very Aware’ That You Hate Che Diaz, Okay?

And Just Like That…, the almost-Sex and the City reunion that brings back 3/4ths of the main cast, hasn’t aired its finale yet (that drops Thursday). But it’s already clear who everyone’s least favorite character is: Che Diaz, the bisexual, non-binary podcaster who coaxes Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) into exploring her sexuality. The hate — which is so intense the show’s director, Michael Patrick King, had to weigh in — is no offense to Sara Ramirez, the Grey’s Anatomy alum and Tony winner (for Spamalot) who plays them on the show. If you’re wondering if Ramirez knows the world finds the character annoying, then the answer is: Yes. Ramirez is indeed aware.

In a new interview with The New York Times, Ramirez — who is bisexual and non-binary like the character, but isn’t like Che Diaz in any other major way — chatted about, among other things, being a scourge of social media.

“I’m very aware of the hate that exists online, but I have to protect my own mental health and my own artistry,” they said.

And that’s way more important to me because I’m a real human being. I’m really proud of the representation that we’ve created. We have built a character who is a human being, who is imperfect, who’s complex, who is not here to be liked, who’s not here for anybody’s approval. They’re here to be themselves.

I’m also not in control of the writing. I welcome the passion that folks are bringing to the table around this representation. But in real life, there are a lot of different human beings who show up to the table, speaking truth to power in myriad ways. And they all land differently with different people. And Che Diaz has their own audience that they speak to who really get a kick out of what they’re doing.

Still, it’s not as though Ramirez hates Diaz like everyone else. When asked what they would think about the online furor, they responded, “I imagine Che would have something very witty and silly and funny as a rebuttal; something that ultimately reminds everyone that they are human; something with a sprinkling of self-deprecation, because I think they know they’re a narcissist. And maybe just a little reminder that no one’s perfect.”

(Via NYT)

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The Best Weed Edibles On The Market, No Gummies Allowed

Edibles seem to be the current cannabis product du jour. They are discreet, don’t require the element of fire, and produce an all-encompassing, blanket-like high that is pleasurable on its own but also provides a nice alternative to drinking or other drugs. Worth noting — edibles are also the favored ingestion method for those who use cannabis medically, particularly for pain management.

No surprise then that the edibles category is growing in popularity. Rapidly. According to cannabis data company Headset, edibles are the fourth most-popular cannabis category in the US, showing positive year-over-year growth, and are expected to reach nearly $3 billion in sales in the US by 2022.

But the wide, varied world of edibles is too frequently relegated to a discussion of gummies, of which there are many. I’ve even contributed to the issue, writing my own ode to the gummies I like the best. And gummies are great — they are small, portable, usually odorless, and, with increasing frequency, delicious — a far cry from the vitamin and supplement gummies of years past. Still, there’s no reason that weed edibles have to be stuck in the medicinal category or relegated to simply existing as momentary pleasure or means to get high as quickly and with as little fuss as possible. Edibles are food and food should be delicious, so it follows that edibles, too, should be tasty enough to be savored.

I did the hard work of testing some of the best non-gummy edibles legally available. Here are the best cannabis-infused chocolates, cakes, Turkish Delights, and more — no gummies allowed.

Cloud11

Price: $90 for a tin of 11 chocolates; $170 for a double tin

Cloud11’s artisan chocolates are only available through delivery from the retailer but they’re worth the extra effort to make delivery happen. The chocolates are deliberately low-dose to allow people to have a few without worrying they’re going to overdo it — options include 4mg THC/4mg CBD or 2mg THC/2mg CBD. Cloud11 was co-founded by an ex-Eleven Madison Park chef, as well as another chef and sommelier.

Bottom line:

Cloud11’s inaugural flavors include salted peanut (my favorite), strawberry pink peppercorn, and black sesame yuzu. If it seems impossible to pick just one, there’s also a mix-and-match option.

Mammamia Capri

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Price: $14

Created by an Italian chef who lives in Los Angeles, Mammamia’s Capri cakes are weed-infused versions of the iconic Italian torta bianca and torta caprese desserts. The American version is vegan and comes in two flavors, cacao and lemon, which each boast 10mg THC and 5mg CBD derived from ice water hash for a balanced, relaxed high.

Bottom line:

These cakes are genuinely delicious, weed-infused or not, and perfectly sized for a light dessert with an extra kick.

Rose Los Angeles’ Rose Delights

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Price: $46

Anyone who has read the Chronicles of Narnia certainly remembers references to “Turkish Delight” — a gelatin-like dessert that sounds and tastes decadent. Rose makes flower rosin-infused Turkish delights that pack a punch. Rose also releases new drops consistently, which feature collaborations with top cannabis producers, as well as others in the culinary space, like grape growers and chefs.

Bottom Line:

My two favorite drops include Magical Grapes, which are made with rosin made from LitHouse’s Modified Grapes strain and Shimano Smile and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. I also liked the collaboration with famed Mexican fine dining chef Enrique Olvera, which includes roasted tomato and a fermented chili and lime dusting and is infused with Doc’s Family Farms PB Souffle flower live rosin.

Garden Society’s chocolates

Price: $23

California Wine Country-themed (and based!) cannabis brand Garden Society makes infused chocolates that are legitimately some of the most delicious on the market. They come in three “flavors,” which are basically Indica-infused milk chocolate with sea salt, Sativa-infused cinnamon-spiced chocolate, and CBD-infused chai-flavored milk chocolate.

Bottom line:

My favorite is the Indica sea salt chocolates, in part because I am an Indica girl, but mostly because it’s my favorite flavor combination. Pssst: I’m not supposed to say this, since this article is not about gummies! But Garden Society just released gummies and they are also delicious.

Big Pete’s Treats

Price: Varies

One of the OG’s in today’s edibles market is Big Pete’s Treats, which has been around for longer than this industry has existed. Besides Big Pete’s being one of the best, I like them because they still use cannabutter, which is more difficult and expensive to use and scale but results in higher quality, more potent, and weedier treats. I love them.

Bottom Line:

You can’t go wrong with anything, but I’m partial to double chocolate and peanut butter.

Saucy infused condiments

Price: $6

Los Angeles-based, Black-owned Saucy makes healthy infused condiments that are always vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free. Bonus? They are also infused using nanotechnology, which results in a faster-acting high. One bag of condiments, enough for one meal, has 5mg THC.

Bottom Line:

My advice is to start with the barbecue sauce. It works wonderfully on a fried chicken sandwich, in particular. The vinaigrette goes well on just about everything, too.

Kaneh Co.’s baked goods

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Price: Varies

San Diego-based Kaneh Co. has a whole line of new baked goods in their edibles line-up, finally utilizing solventless concentrate rather than distillate. New Kaneh Co. products will include seasonal solventless Cookies with Meyer Lemon & Raspberry Chip, Spiked Lime, Maple Nut, and Oatmeal Toffee, seasonal solventless Brownies including Black & White and Butterscotch, and they will also be releasing The One, a solventless cookie with 100mg of THC per package. It’s a buttery vanilla cookie filled with chocolate chip toffee and peanut butter chips.

Bottom Line:

Kaneh has been one of my favorites from the pre-legal days. The founder of the company, Rachel King, comes from a storied career as a restaurant pastry chef, so it’s safe to say she knows her shit when it comes to bakery treats.

Tsumo

Price: Varies

Tsumo’s snacks are great primarily because they solve a very real issue: when edibles are delicious, we tend to want to keep eating, but we can’t — lest we become too stoned. These are regular snacks, like cheese-doodles or chips, that are dosed per bag, so going overboard simply isn’t an option unless you tear through a whole box.

Bottom line:

In a world full of sweet edibles, these are for the salty folks.

Beboe Pastilles

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Price: $25-40, depending on the market

Designed to be “socially-dosed,” Beboe Pastilles are a sweet-tart treat available in Inspired (5mg THC per piece), Downtime (5mg THC/1mg CBD per piece), and Sweet Dreams (5mg THC and 1mg CBN per piece) varieties. Products are 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-sugar.

Bottom line:

These are best for those who still want a sweet treat but desire a different texture than gummies. It’s weed candy.

Cheeba Chews

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Price: $12-14

Ask anyone who has been around long enough, and likely they hold a special place in their hearts for Cheeba Chews. I consider myself among them. As the name implies, they’re infused taffy candies — kind of like a cross between Tootsie Rolls and Starburst, with a variety of flavors.

Cheeba Chews stand out because they have always been consistently and predictably dosed, even during the years when edibles weren’t always super reliable on that front. New on the docket are live rosin-infused chews.

Bottom Line:

I like the “Trifecta” caramel chews both for the flavor and the dosing of 100mg CBG, 100mg CBD, and 100mg THC, but to me, higher quality concentrates will always take center stage — so I also strongly advocate for the new live rosin line.

Incredibles Mile High Mint

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Price: $20-25, depending on market

Incredibles Mile High Mint bar offers 100mg THC total, with 10mg THC per square. They’re made with pure THC distillate in a homogeneous mixture to ensure accurate dosing and consistency.

Bottom Line:

Who doesn’t like mint and chocolate together? Exactly.

EDITOR’S PICK: Hervé French Macarons

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Price: $20 for a pack

Hervé makes infused luxury hard candies and macarons. The macarons, some of which are dusted with 23k gold, contain 10mg THC per piece and are available in 3-packs in four flavors: salted Caramel, chocolate Grenache, raspberry buttercream, and birthday cake.

The hard candies, which come in a cute little dispenser, are discrete and worth a try, too.

Bottom line:

Look, if you’re doing macarons, you have to get the cookie right — that’s harder (and more important) than the weed, IMO. These are pillowy soft with a dense filling and they truly embody their named flavors. The birthday cake is a combo of American pastry trends — birthday cake flavor and macarons — that truly works. This is the perfect form factor for the flavor and the high is smooth and deeply soothing.

Best afterparty treats I can think of.