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Who among us hasn't accidentally eaten pot brownies while at work?

You may have heard about the recent unfortunate incident with two local police officers who consumed some marijuana edibles?

In case you are interested in cooking with pot(s) you may like these titles. Enjoy safely and responsibly and let us know your favorite recipe.

I'm not saying a librarian named Bill would or would not be your willing guinea pig but ...

On a tangentially related matter, did you know Mayor John Tory proclaimed February 6 Bob Marley Day and that there's a Canadian connection to Marley's Redemption Song?

Cannabis Cuisine: Bud Pairings of a Born Again Chef: "In her debut cookbook, chef and author Andrea Drummer guides home cooks through an adventure of the palette. Chef Drummer is a firm believer that the food always comes first. Cannabis Cuisine is about the art of marijuana as an ingredient."

Cooking with Herb : 75 Recipes for the Marley Natural Lifestyle: "more than a collection of recipes – it's a lifestyle book reflecting the Marley Natural brand's holistic clean living philosophy. Wellness guru Cedella Marley, the daughter of famed reggae legend Bob Marley and the face of the premium cannabis brand, grew up in Jamaica with the familiar scent of The Herb and experienced its restorative and spiritual properties firsthand."

Cannabis for Seniors "is an essential reference for seniors, both those new to cannabis as well as those who are experienced users. Caretakers and family will find the information invaluable in evaluating the potential benefits of cannabis."

Marijuana Edible "features 40 baked goods, candy confections, and sweet-and-salty treats made with marijuana. It includes the two most popular extraction methods and demystifies the process of cooking with weed. Many of its wide range of tasty recipes are aimed at those with dietary restrictions ranging from vegan to gluten-free. Coverage also includes a section on quick ways to ingest (in case you don't have the time to cook up something yummy, or don't feel like doing it), as well as delicious recipes for chocolates and truffles."

Baked "features more than 40 new recipes for marijuana cooks with discerning palates. Explore more savory treats or mix up something special from the new drinks section. Easy-to-follow directions enable even the newest of marijuana chefs to create sumptuous dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan delicacies."

The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook: "This first-ever cookbook from High Times magazine – the world's most trusted name when it comes to getting stoned – is the deliciously definitive guide to cannabis-infused cooking. Easy, accessible recipes and advice demystify the experience of cooking with grass."

And just so you don't think cooking with marijuana is a newfangled thing – I finish with this cleverly named 1981 title, The Marijuana Food Handbook: "From bacon fat and lard to olive and grapeseed oils, the Marijuana Food Handbook goes far beyond butter to offer an impressive range of options for cooking with cannabis. Readers learn how to calculate potency-per-portion and how to prepare cooking-quality extracts from different grades of marijuana and then are taken step-by-step through how to use these aromatic, potent extracts in preparing just about any kind of food from snacks and sweets to entrees and sauces. Detailed recipes and cooking tips make preparation of marijuana foods easy and satisfying. Includes a marijuana butter massage?"