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Maya — Editorial Team
Maya covers the sensory and product side of cannabis — aroma, palate, terpene profiles, and the craft of consumption methods from edibles to vaporization to tinctures. Their writing anchors the network's cannabis-education library and the THC-drinks and craft-beverage pillars.
47 articles
Mountain Dining
The Catskills Foliage-Week Prix-Fixe Circuit
October in the Catskills runs on prix-fixe dinners. A guide to the foliage-week reservations across the region's destination kitchens — Peekamoose, the Andes Hotel, Spruceton Inn, and the rest.
April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Mountain Dining
Quick-Bite Trail Stops Along Rt 28 — Phoenicia, Boiceville, Pine Hill, Mount Tremper
A practical Rt 28-corridor guide to the quick-bite spots that work between hikes — Phoenicia Diner, Mama's Boy, Sweet Sue's, the country stores in between. Built for the actual rhythm of a hiking weekend.
April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Mountain Dining
Long-Table Farm Dinners Across Delaware County — 2026 Calendar
A working calendar of the long-table farm dinners running through Delaware County in 2026 — the kind of evening that makes a western-Catskills weekend specifically about food.
April 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis-Infused Skincare: Does It Work?
A plain-English guide to cannabis skincare benefits: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Personalized Cannabis: How Technology Is Tailoring the Experience
A plain-English guide to personalized cannabis technology: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Lab Testing: How Products Are Tested for Safety and Potency
A plain-English guide to cannabis lab testing explained: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
The Cannabis Beverage Boom: Why THC Drinks Are Disrupting the Alcohol Market
A plain-English guide to cannabis beverages market: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
How to Clean Your Bong, Pipe, or Vaporizer: A Quick Maintenance Guide
A plain-English guide to how to clean bong pipe: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Decarboxylation Explained: Why You Need to Heat Cannabis Before Cooking
A plain-English guide to decarboxylation cannabis explained: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
How to Store Cannabis Properly: Keep Your Flower Fresh Longer
A plain-English guide to how to store cannabis: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Organic vs. Conventional Cannabis: Does Growing Method Affect Quality?
A plain-English guide to organic cannabis growing: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Plant Anatomy: Flowers, Trichomes, and What Each Part Does
A plain-English guide to cannabis plant anatomy: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
How to Grow Cannabis at Home: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-English guide to how to grow cannabis at home: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cooking with Cannabis: Beginner Recipes and Dosing Tips for Edibles at Home
A plain-English guide to cooking with cannabis recipes: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
How to Choose Quality Cannabis Flower: What to Look For
A plain-English guide to how to choose cannabis flower: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
Myrcene, Limonene, Linalool: A Guide to the Most Common Terpenes
A plain-English guide to common cannabis terpenes guide: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
THCA Explained: What It Is and Why It's Trending
A plain-English guide to what is THCA: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
Delta-8 THC vs. Delta-9 THC: Legal Status, Effects, and Safety
A plain-English guide to delta 8 vs delta 9: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
The Entourage Effect: Why Whole-Plant Cannabis May Work Better
A plain-English guide to entourage effect cannabis: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Cannabis Education
Live Resin vs. Live Rosin vs. Distillate: What's the Difference?
A plain-English guide to live resin vs live rosin: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Capsules and Softgels: A Discreet, Dose-Controlled Option
A plain-English guide to cannabis capsules guide: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Pre-Rolls Explained: Why They're the Fastest-Growing Cannabis Category
A plain-English guide to cannabis pre-rolls explained: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Concentrates and Extracts: A Beginner's Overview
A plain-English guide to cannabis concentrates guide: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Topicals: What They Are and How They Work for Pain and Skin Care
A plain-English guide to cannabis topicals for pain: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Tinctures Explained: How to Use Them and Find the Right Dose
A plain-English guide to cannabis tinctures how to use: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Terminology 101: A Glossary of Terms Every Consumer Should Know
A plain-English guide to cannabis terminology glossary: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
First Time at a Dispensary: What to Expect and How to Prepare
A plain-English guide to first time dispensary what to expect: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
Full-Spectrum vs. Broad-Spectrum vs. Isolate CBD: Which Is Right for You?
A plain-English guide to full spectrum vs isolate CBD: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
What Are Terpenes? How They Shape Your Cannabis Experience
A plain-English guide to what are terpenes cannabis: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Cannabis Education
How to Read a Cannabis Product Label: Lab Results, Potency, and More
A plain-English guide to how to read cannabis label: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
How Cannabis Works in Your Body: The Endocannabinoid System Explained
A plain-English guide to endocannabinoid system explained: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Mountain Dining
The Best Bar in Every Catskills Town
A service guide: the single best bar in each major Catskills town. Where to go for an evening beer, regardless of where you’re staying.
April 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Mountain Dining
Peekamoose, Andes Hotel, Spruceton Inn — Mountain Destination Dining
Three Catskills restaurants that earn a 45-minute drive from whatever town you’re staying in. Peekamoose, the Andes Hotel, and Spruceton Inn.
April 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Mountain Dining
The Phoenicia Diner and the Catskills Post-Trail Breakfast Circuit
The Phoenicia Diner put Catskills post-trail breakfast on the national map. A circuit guide: where to eat after a morning on the mountain, when, and how long the wait is.
April 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Cannabis Education
What Are Cannabinoids? A Deep Dive into THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, and More
A plain-English guide to what are cannabinoids: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
CBD Oil Benefits: What the Research Supports (and What It Doesn't)
A plain-English guide to CBD oil benefits: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
THC Beverages: The Rise of Cannabis-Infused Drinks
A plain-English guide to THC infused beverages: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Vaping Cannabis: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started
A plain-English guide to vaping cannabis guide: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Edibles 101: How They Work, Dosing Tips, and What to Expect
A plain-English guide to cannabis edibles guide: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis Consumption Methods Compared: Smoking, Vaping, Edibles, and More
A plain-English guide to cannabis consumption methods: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Cannabis Education
Cannabis for Beginners: What to Know Before Your First Time
A plain-English guide to cannabis for beginners: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Cannabis Education
The Complete Guide to Cannabis Strains: How to Choose the Right One
A plain-English guide to cannabis strains guide: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
THC vs. CBD: Effects, Benefits, and Key Differences
A plain-English guide to THC vs CBD: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
Sativa vs. Indica vs. Hybrid: What's the Real Difference?
A plain-English guide to sativa vs indica: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Cannabis Education
What Is Cannabis? A Complete Beginner's Guide
A plain-English guide to what is cannabis: what adults 21+ should know, how to think about it, and where to go for the next level of detail.
April 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Mountain Dining
Callicoon Weekend Guide — The Delaware River Town for Slow Saturdays
Callicoon is a one-main-street Delaware River town with the oldest continuously-running cinema in Sullivan County. Here is how to spend a slow weekend there, cannabis in the picture.
April 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Mountain Dining
The Catskills Cannabis Weekend — A 2-Day Itinerary Combining Dispensaries, Trails & Local Food
A two-day Catskills weekend from NYC: licensed dispensary stops, short hikes, trail-town food, and slow cabin evenings with cannabis as part of the rhythm.
April 17, 2026 · 11 min read