We love it when companies look outside the box and bring us an edible that can transcend just one use. Lehua Brands’ family of brands might be known for beverages and vapes, but this newest product capitalizes on a culinary trend that they see as still emerging: the drizzle oil.
Perfect for sushi, pasta, ice cream, pizza or freshly baked bread, Yorgi Spanos, Lehau’s marketing director and Oui’d Chef creator, wanted this product to be something you reach for to season with more than for cooking. Vegan and gluten free, this oil falls perfectly in line with the recent rise of people cooking at home to combat rising food costs.
Instead of the usual edible assortments, Oui’d Chef lets you open the door to the possibilities of infused hummus, focaccia, roasted vegetables or carpaccio. Imagine crafting trays of THC tapas for your next dinner party that everyone can try without the fear of overindulgence.
Food is how so many people connect. Lehua believes these microdose finishing oils are perfect for bringing people into the world of edibles without the hurdles of sugar issues, low tolerance or dietary restrictions. Spanos said he wants the Cannabis in this oil to complement the food rather than overpower it.
Even the bottle and packaging were designed to be something that fit into a spice rack rather than calling attention to its psychoactive properties. More than just a way to craft high-powered edibles, Spanos said he believes that “Cannabis does and should have a spot in the kitchen.”
Oui’d Chef even lists recipes on its website that you can use at home to dazzle guests with your drizzle. But take this reporter’s advice: Perhaps the best thing to use this oil on is some water buffalo soft serve ice cream from Palace Market in Point Reyes.
Flavors to Try
Oui’d Chef’s debut collection contains two varieties: cold-pressed, California extra-virgin olive oil and delicate Italian white truffle oil. Every capful of oil contains roughly an 8.5-milligram serving of THC, and 2 ounces has about 85mg. It’s also available in an 8-ounce bottle.
