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🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

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Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

Keep reading for two more ideal munchies — and snag Hometown Hero’s bonus offer of a free sample, offered today only for our readers.*

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

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A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

KuruKuru Ramen Pop Up | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Grab a bowl of ramen at the Broadway taproom.
Kevin Powell: A Night of Conversation and Poetry | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7 p.m. | Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston | Free | Join an evening of conversation and poetry with an exclusive first look at the upcoming documentary “When We Free the World.”
Taste Around the World | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Travel around the world at this cheese tasting experience with samples from the Mediterranean.
Kids Music Class: The Tooting Horn Who Farts Too Loud | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 3:30-4 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | Register for this family-friendly music performance featuring the sounds of the French horn.

Friday, April 21

Aly & AJ: With Love From | Friday, Apr. 21 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $32-$62 | See the pop rock sisters perform songs like “After Hours” and “Potential Breakup Song.”

Saturday, April 22

Record Store Day | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Mkt Way, Somerville | Free to attend | Head to Vinyl Index in the Somerville marketplace for a celebration with local DJs + artists.

Sunday, April 23

“The White Lotus” Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 11:30 a.m. | Prezza, 24 Fleet St., Boston | $100 | Transport yourself to Sicily and dress as your favorite “The White Lotus” character for this North End brunch special.
Sherry, Vermouth, Amaro Cocktail Class | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2-4 p.m. | Fool’s Errand, 1377 Boylston St., Boston | $120 | This 21+ cocktail class will teach you the ins and outs of the fortified wines and liqueur.

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News Notes

Development

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has scrapped plans to redevelop six acres in the Seaport, ending both bids for the space — including plans for Boston’s first satellite HBCU campus and art gallery. The agency intends to issue a modified request for proposals in June. (Boston Business Journal)

Transit

The MBTA is considering temporarily modifying service on the Blue Line on eight weeknights to make repairs. Shuttle buses would be in place between Government Center and Wonderland stations beginning at ~7 p.m. on April 24-27 + May 1-4. (WCVB 5)
A few of the newer Green Line cars are currently under inspection following reports of the trains getting stuck on Marathon Monday. The trains will remain in service while MBTA maintenance teams examine the efficiency and safety. (7 News)

Announced

Mic check — the set times for Boston Calling have been released. Map out your plans for who to see on the Green, Red, Orange, and Blue stages over the three-day festival scheduled for May 26-28.

Playoffs

The Celtics lead the series against the Hawks 2-0 and are heading to Georgia for Game Three. Stream the game on Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM to see who wins in the best-of-seven series.

Biz

SimpliSafe announced plans to hire 100 employees in the next year and open a monitoring center at the new downtown headquarters. The home security startup nearly doubled its office space after expanding to a the 150,000-sqft location at 100 Summer St. (Boston Business Journal)

Number

$548.1 million. That’s the amount of money the Bay State’s six online sports betting companies took in during the month of March. Mobile sports betting launched mid-March + $45.6 million of the total is taxable gaming revenue. (Sports Betting Dime)

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Arts

City

Meet Boston’s mural consultant

Street Theory supported 11 mural projects across the city including “Rita’s Spotlight.” | Photo by @rixyfz

Boston is painting a picture for a more vibrant art scene. The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture committed its largest contract award for public art so far, and announced that Street Theory, Inc. will return as the City of Boston’s mural consultant.

Street Theory will be tasked with adding 10-15 murals or other public art projects across Boston through December 2025. The three-year, $3.5+ million contract will use American Rescue Plan Act funding for artist payments and project costs. The projects will also support summer activations (think: last year’s Boston Blooms Block Party).

The creative agency was founded in 2016 + is owned and operated by founder Liza Quiñonez.

Two projects are currently in the works in Roxbury: three basketball court murals at Malcolm X Park + a mural at the BCYF Shelburne.

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

Yesterday, Sara and I had a great co-working day exploring the Seaport. We started with a quick walk by the Tea Party Museum as it’s getting ready for the 250th anniversary, enjoyed coffee and a sticky bun at Flour, then popped over to Pink Taco for the signature tacos in pink shells + a frozen drink served in a pineapple. Let us know which neighborhood we should work from next.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Make some noise for these eight record stores.

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

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