OLIWA; small batch infused olive oil
originally published September 2021
i am actually resurfacing from what i call packaging hell. like i thought i was, but lol i was not. until now! the designs have been submitted. money has been spent. tracking numbers have been created. there are so many considerations - the material being used and its impact on the planet. dimensions. storage. designing the packaging was honestly was the easiest part thanks to my sister, Isabel, for always being able to read my mind. I literally cannot wait for the new lowkey chocolate packaging! its so cuuuute! and omg the fairy ring chocolates!! new menu will be dropping in October
something new this month! no local deliveries GASP but yes to shipping! it wasn't my initial plan, but its an idea i've been toying with and here we are, trying it out! (october local delivery is def on)
finally, i would love to introduce you to HERB OIL! available for the month of september cuz its still summer bb ❤️🔥
HERB OIL is a savory thc infusion that can literally be added to anything! savory oatmeal, yogurt, pizza, salad, pasta, sandwiches, roasted veggies. its super herbaceous! made with rosemary and sage from my garden and little spicy cuz of chile d'arbol. 1 tablespoon = 5 mg thc but you can do less! or more! while i prefer not having to measure out dosage, i think having the flexibility is really nice too. and a tablespoon is a lot of oil. so drizzling a little and eyeballing it shouldn't land you in a "OH NO" situation :)
don't cook with herb oil. its for drizzle -cooking will burn off the thc
i decided to go with a green glass bottles because direct sunlight can degrade the olive oil. and the cannabis too. (don’t buy cbd or thc drinks in clear glass or plastic). def keep this herb oil in the fridge - protects against degradation and bacteria growth. the reason why there might be (there wont be) bacteria growth is because i have to clean the herbs before infusing and water and oil, well, they're at odds with each other. this means i wash the herbs two days prior to infusing and let it air dry completely before introducing the herbs to the oil. making herb oil is extremely fun and fragrant, it does take a bit of time to ensure dry herbs.
i like to think the bottles can be reused! but at least they can also be recycled. eventually i would love to source green recycled glass bottles and maybe even figure out a refill situation?! i look forward to the growth and changes i'll be able to make in the future.
