A number of marijuana restaurants have sprung up after weed was decriminalised for medical use in some US states.

There’s even a TV show called Cannabis Planet showing viewers how to add pot to meals such as shrimp capellini and teriyaki chicken.

Many health-conscious patients say they would rather eat the drug than smoke it, and they would prefer to eat something other than sugary treats.

‘When I started using marijuana, I was eating a brownie every day. I gained a ton of weight,’ said Michael DeLao, a former hotel chef who hosts the Cannabis Planet TV show in Los Angeles.

‘Then I learned how to really cook with marijuana and once more people learn about all the possibilities, we’re going to see a lot more people wanting this in their food,’ he added.

In Denver, Colorado, a new medical marijuana eatery called Ganja Gourmet serves lasagna (LaGanja), Panama Red Pizza and an olive tapenade called ganjanade, along with sweets such as cheesecake, muffins and brownies.

All patrons must show a medical card that proves they have a doctor’s permission to use pot for some kind of ailment. ‘The food is really good,’ said customer Jamie Hillyer.

Chefs say it takes 20 minutes to two hours for the pot-laced meal to produce a high and, if patrons each too much, they feel sluggish. So, at Ganja Gourmet, customers are allowed to eat only one menu item every 45 minutes.

But the craze could be short-lived. Denver’s city council wants to ban marijuana being smoked or eaten in restaurants.

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/806710-cannabis-cafes-making-ganja-gourmet-food

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