Jazz Cabbage – Details, episodes & analysis

“Although we’ve come to the end of the road…” we’ve still got one last MOTHER of an episode left for you, dear cabbages! For part two of the SEASON FINALE of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June dials things all the way up to “full woo” with herbalist, healer, and first time mom Lynsey Ayala to discuss the spiritual role cannabis can play as a mother of plant medicines.

Further Reading:

Keep up with Lynsey by tuning into her new podcast, “The Woo with Lynsey Ayala,” available wherever you get your podcasts. Note: This episode was pre-recorded in August 2024 – as of March 2025, the BreadxButta botanica is no longer in business. However, you can still learn about BreadxButta’s mission and past offerings on Instagram @breadxbutta.

Keep up with Chala on their website chalajune.com or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.

Our theme music, as well as all other tracks in this episode, are by Quantum Jazz. 

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.

Hello dear cabbages! Can you believe we’ve reached the end of our premier season of Jazz Cabbage? Well, don’t cry just yet because we’re giving you a two part-er to close out the season, diving deep into the MOTHER of all topics: cannabis and parenthood. To kick off out season finale, host Chala June chats with pastry chef, writer, and canna-mom Tara Cannaday to unpack what it’s like to be a parent working in the world of culinary cannabis.

Further Reading:

To learn more about chef Tara Cannaday, follow her on Instagram at @cheftaracannaday. Keep up with her work at Pot + Pan on their website potandpan.com or on IG @potandpanofficial.
 

Keep up with Chala on their website chalajune.com or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.
 

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Our odyssey into the vast world of culinary cannabis starts where all good food stories begin: on the farm. For this premiere episode of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June chats about the agricultural origins of our favorite edible flower with hemp farmer and entrepreneur Franny Tacy, CEO of Franny’s Farmacy. 

Further Reading:

To learn more about Franny’s Farmacy, check out their website at FrannysFarmacy.com, or find them on Instagram @FrannysFarmacy. Follow the links below to support Franny’s farm and others in Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene:

Franny’s Farm GoFundMe

Neng Jr’s GoFundMe

BeLoved Asheville

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

Keep up with Chala on their website or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz. Additional Music in this episode by 1st Contact, Jean Toba, Breuss 

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.

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This week on Jazz Cabbage we’re serving up an episode that is truly a chef’s kiss. Host Chala June chats with celebrity cannabis chef Nikki Steward, founder of The High End Affair, to talk about curating infused dinners, the potential food has to elevate and destigmatize cannabis use, and her experiences cooking for big names like Snoop Dogg. 

Further Reading:

To learn more about chef Nikki Steward, head to her website at thechefnikki.com or follow her on Instagram at @thechefnikki. Keep up with her work at The High End Affair on their website thehighendaffair.com or on IG @thehighendaffair.
 

Keep up with Chala on their website or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.
 

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz. Additional Music in this episode by Mr. Smith.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.
 

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It’s no secret that edibles, despite being one of the most discreet (and delicious) ways of consuming cannabis, have earned a bad reputation over the years. But if you’re one of the legions of people who fears the infamous edible after a bad brownie sent you into the stratosphere, today’s Jazz Cabbage guest just might have the solution to your problems. This week, host Chala June sits down with “Hawaii” Mike Salman, the innovative Brooklyn-based chef behind New York’s first licensed culinary cannabis brand Chef for Higher.

Further Reading:

To learn more about Chef For Higher, visit their website at chefforhigher.com or follow them on Instagram at @ChefForHigher. You can also find Hawaii Mike on Instagram @hwmk.

Keep up with Chala on their website or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz. Additional Music in this episode by Maarten Schellekens.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.

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On our last episode of Jazz Cabbage, we took a closer look at the intricate intersection between cannabis and drinking –– and this week, we’re making it a double! Host Chala June chats with herbalist, mixologist, and entrepreneur Drew Martin about the effects of combining cannabis with alcohol, how botanicals can enhance both drinking and smoking experiences, and what our understanding of alcohol education can teach us about consuming cannabis responsibly. 

Further Reading:

To learn more about Drew Martin, visit their website at drewmatin.co or follow them on Instagram @DrewMartinCo

Keep up with Chala on their website or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.
 

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz. Additional Music in this episode by Maarten Schellekens.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.

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We’re reaching the halfway mark here on season one of Jazz Cabbage, and at this point in our odyssey into the world of cannabis-infused food and beverage, it only makes sense to take a closer look at the “and beverage” side of the story. On this week's episode, host Chala June sits down with certified sommelier and 4x cookbook author Jamie Evans, aka The Herb Somm, to dive into the very unique connection between wine and weed.

Further Reading:

To learn more about Jamie’s work, visit her website at TheHerbSomm.com, or find her on Instagram at @theherbsomm.

Visit Bookshop.org to grab a copy of Jamie’s latest cookbook, High Times: Cannabis Cocktails, or any of her other books.

Keep up with Chala on their website at chalajune.com or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.

Our theme, interlude, and outro music is by Quantum Jazz. Additional Music in this episode by Maarten Schellekens.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.

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If you've ever tried making cannabis-infused butter at home, you know that it can be a long, messy, and confusing process if you don't have proper guidance. Luckily, this week’s special guest literally wrote the book on The Art of Weed Butter. Host Chala June sits down with author and interdisciplinary culinary entrepreneur Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey to chat about developing infused recipes, the process of landing a cookbook deal, and how cannabis can be used as a creative tool for writers and chefs alike. 

Further Reading:

To learn more about Mennlay and find out how to get a copy of The Art of Weed Butter, visit her website at mennlay.com or find her on Instagram @mennlay. 

Keep up with Chala on their website at chalajune.com or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.

Our theme, interlude, and outro music is by Quantum Jazz.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.

Keep Jazz Cabbage on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. 

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Community. It’s a concept we all know and understand on a human level, yet the work of defining and building a resilient community can be a bit more elusive and challenging than we expect. On this week’s episode of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June leads us on an expedition to the true heart of community (and the part that culinary cannabis can play in shaping it) with foodie friends Wendy Zheng and Christina Wong of Mogu Magu.

Further Reading:

To learn more about Mogu Magu, visit their website at mogumagu.co or follow them on Instagram at @mogumagu.la. You can also find Wendy on IG @chefwendyz and Christina at @fruitandflower.
 

Click here to read “Community: Loving Communion” from All About Love by bell hooks.

Keep up with Chala on their website or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.
 

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz. Additional music in this episode by William Ross Chernoff's Nomads (1) (2).

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.
 

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Break out your penjamins and find a lab partner: Jazz Cabbage is back with part two of our scientific exploration of cooking and eating cannabis! This week, host Chala June sits down with food scientist and Brelixi founder Breanna Neff to talk about modern advancements in consumable cannabis technology, how certain superfoods can enhance our experience of eating edibles, and much much more. Class is back in session!

Further Reading:

To learn more about Brelixi, visit their website at Brelixi.com, or follow them on Instagram @Brelixi.

For more information on nano-emulsification and water soluble THC, check out these articles from:

Mashable

High Times

ACS Laboratory 

Keep up with Chala on their website or find them on Instagram @chala.gram, and stay up to date on all things Jazz Cabbage at @jazzcabbagepod.
 

Our theme music is by Quantum Jazz.

SFX arrangement by Sam Gerardi.
Jazz Cabbage is hosted by Chala June, and produced by Taylor Early and H Conley.
 

Keep Jazz Cabbage on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. 

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