The Course
"Introduction to Culinary Cannabis" is a comprehensive online course tailored for both home cooks and aspiring chefs eager to master the art of cooking with cannabis. Led by Chef Travis Petersen, known as The Nomad Cook, who has curated over 1000 infused pop-ups and provided tens of thousands of guests with their first infused dining experiences. This course is a gateway to understanding the plant's nuances and its interaction with the endocannabinoid system. Participants will delve into leveraging the entourage effect to maximize therapeutic effects, implementing safety best practices, accurately dosing, and creating service plans to minimize errors. The course also equips learners with the knowledge of using specialized equipment for various extraction methods, each designed to achieve specific culinary outcomes with precision.
What you will learn
I put this course together to start creating an industry standard for satiety and responsibility. If you want to incorporate cannabis into your menus you need to have an understanding of the plant and what happens when its consumed in the body. The outcome you're intending from your extraction will help determine the method you use to create it. Create edibles and menus with precision highlighting not just the cannabinoids but utilizing the terpene profile o create a target entourage effect.
Curriculum
Your instructor
Chef Travis Petersen, also known as "The Nomad Cook," is a renowned culinary expert and entrepreneur specializing in cannabis-infused cuisine. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Chef Travis developed a passion for cooking and cannabis culture at a young age. He gained widespread recognition after appearing on the reality TV show Masterchef Canada in 2016, showcasing his culinary talents to a national audience.
Following his brief appearance on Masterchef Canada, Chef Travis founded The Nomad Cook and embarked on a culinary journey across western Canada, hosting over 1000 pop-ups and serving tens of thousands of guests their first infused dining experiences. He is known for pioneering Culinary Cannabis into the mainstream and is respected for his expertise in accurately dosing cannabis in culinary creations, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for his guests.
Chef Travis sets out to share his knowledge and empower home cooks and aspiring chefs interested in cooking with cannabis responsibly and innovatively. His dedication to elevating the culinary cannabis industry has made him a prominent figure in the field, shaping the future of infused cuisine with creativity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Myrcene
Mangos, Hops, Lemongrass
Pinene
Basil, Thyme, Oregano
Limonene
Rinds of Citrus Fruit