A trade school in Colorado is training foodies and weed enthusiasts to become 'pot sommeliers'
Diners smoke marijuana as they eat dishes prepared by chefs in Lyons, Colorado. Brennan Linsley/AP
Science tells us that the munchies — a phenomenon in which marijuana users overeat while high — is a real thing. Pizza never tasted so good after a joint.
Now a school in Denver, Colorado, aims to add a touch of class to this stoner tradition.
The Trichome Institute, a marijuana trade school, offers training to become a pot sommelier. Just as a wine sommelier pairs gourmet meals with the perfect whites and reds, a weed steward studies the plant's smell and taste and makes expert food choices to go along with it.
A three-course pairing dinner prepared by one recent graduate might include ribeye steak with chili relleno and Gorilla Glue, a popular marijuana strain that causes euphoria and "couch lock." Dessert may be a white chocolate creme brûlée served with...
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