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Smoked till 160 then wrapped until probe tender around 205 then rested in the oven for a few hours. Planning on making tacos, Mac n cheese, and fried rice for myself and the kids this week. I figured having one less thing to cook would ease a little stress. I definitely learned some things and will change my methods plus ensure my thermometers are working correctly next time.

Was in NYC for a quick trip and stopped in looking for a good vape to carry around while I was there. Budtender told me MFNY was the one to try and mentioned their AIO was a new product worth checking out, so I went with the UK Cheese Live Resin.

Equipment:

This is MFNY’s new 1g AIO. Ceramic setup, USB-C charging and easy to toss in a pocket and carry around the city. I saw online it's in Active's hardware but not sure I've seen this device with ceramic before.
No issues with clogging or leaking during the trip and it hit consistently from the first pull. Really smooth vapor and, more importantly with oil this flavorful, nothing from the hardware seemed to get in the way of the live resin.

Experience:

Wow. The flavor on this is absolutely incredible.
It's unmistakably Cheese — that classic earthy, funky Cheese flavor is there — but there's also this bright, fruity sweetness that makes it feel a little different. It's not quite as spicy or heavily earthy as some Cheese I've had. Instead, it's classic old-school Cheese with this almost new-school brightness to it, which honestly works perfectly in live resin.
This was one of those vapes where taking one puff was difficult. I'd hit it, taste it, and immediately want another just for the flavor. I also caught myself smelling the mouthpiece WAY more than I'd like to admit because the oil smells that good.
Effects were great too, but the flavor is what I'll remember about this one.

Verdict:

The budtender didn't steer me wrong. MFNY absolutely crushed the UK Cheese.
Classic funky/earthy Cheese with a brighter, sweeter and fruitier side that makes it feel both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. Smooth vapor, fantastic live resin flavor and dangerously easy to keep hitting.
One of the better tasting vapes I've had in a while

Strain: Blueberry Cherry (Blueberry Bang Bang x Cherry Bang)

Producer: Plaid Jacket

Hardware: Vertical Supply Co

Hardware:

Plaid Jacket has been on my list to try since I first met one of their staff at a local dispensary. Their aesthetic fits perfectly in the PNW. I’ll admit that it took me longer than I wanted to pick some up, but it was worth the wait. They use a ceramic body with a honeycomb coil made from the same material. The cart rips straight out of the box.

Product:

Blueberry Cherry is bomb. A tantalizing combination of blueberries and cherries. Grown for relaxing dog walks and enjoying the sunshine, as long as your dog is okay with walking a little slower.

Verdict:

The hardware is great, with only one complaint, after accidentally putting the vape upside down in my pocket there was a slight clog that was initially hard to deal with. That wouldn’t stop me from buying one again to test for user error.

Producer: Sky High Gardens

Strain: SODO GMO (GMO x Maple Leaf Indica)

Hardware: Roxy Air from Innovative Sourcing

Hardware and Oil

Innovative Sourcing uses ceramic coils in their Roxy Air vape cartridges. These fit your standard battery, including the fancy palm one that I found stashed in a drawer. Sky High Gardens has always produced high quality flower. The art on the flower jars was always fun and reflected the PNW. This is my first time trying their vape cartridges and I was definitely impressed. The oil is an amber color and right out of the package I was able to get some solid rips.

The Experience

Like any GMO strain this one smacks you in the face. My eyelids immediately felt heavier and it was hard to not melt into the couch while I watched Hard Knocks. The taste is just funky enough that you know it’s GMO with a dash of sugar from the Maple Leaf Indica.

Verdict

Great hardware and concentrate. Not something I would recommend if you have to be able to socialize. It was hard to track conversations let alone participate in them.

Producer: Knots Cannabis
Strain: Yuck Mouth
Hardware: Active Disposable

Yuck Mouth is a cross of GMO Cookies and Do-Si-Dos. Knots produces fantastic rosin. I’ve had the opportunity to smoke a few jars of their stuff.

The disposable that this rosin comes in packs a powerful punch. Right out of the package there were no issues getting a fat rip. The hardware is small enough to discreetly hide in your fist or pocket for quick hits during the day. Finding a vape with solid hardware is always a nice change of pace, especially when disposables can be so inconsistent.

Yuck Mouth sneaks up on you and doesn’t immediately smack you in the face. It does it over time, which is bad because the flavor is so good.

Im becoming a huge fan of these ceramic cartridges made by Active710. Out of the box they don’t clog and there isn’t burnt after taste when they’ve been puffed on a bunch of times in a row. That was a huge plus with this cartridge because I couldn’t stop.

Full Spec has really upped their game and their flavors are on point. I enjoyed the sweetness of the Dirty Girl. A great way to start the morning.

The train wreck genetics smack you in the face while the Cinderella 99 hits your chest and shoulders like a Mac truck. The sounds of the birds and cars driving by my house as I sat in my backyard writing this review made it really hard to stay focused.

The downside to these larger cartridges is they don’t always fit in the battery I have on hand. Luckily I was able to find one that worked. I think all the positives outweigh the one downside though.

Title: 1964 – Blue Dream FSE Vape Cart

Strain: Blue Dream from 1964
Type: FSE Resin
Cart Hardware: Active Cart
I was recently up in BC and had to pick up something local while I was there. The budtender said 1964’s carts came highly recommended, so I grabbed the Blue Dream — and it definitely didn’t disappoint on the trip.
Equipment:
I was there traveling, so this thing basically lived in my pocket and got carried around with me for the entire trip. I didn’t fully finish it in the few days I was there, but I put a pretty good dent in it.
Zero issues with clogging or leaking despite carrying it around everywhere. It hit consistently, oil flowed well, and every pull stayed smooth and flavorful. Exactly what I want from a cart when traveling — throw it in my pocket and not have to think about it.
Experience:
The taste on this is fire. Smooth inhale with that classic blueberry, floral and slightly piney/herbal profile that immediately reminded me of old-school Blue Dream.
Blue Dream was huge for a reason, but eventually became incredibly oversaturated. Here in Washington EVERYONE had Blue Dream, and over the years there have been plenty of fake-flavored vapes and random strains seemingly renamed Blue Dream because of the popularity.
This one actually tastes like the Blue Dream I remember.
The high is great too — balanced, uplifting and functional without being overly racy, with enough relaxation to round it out. Just a really enjoyable hybrid.
Verdict:
1964 nailed this one. Classic, almost vintage Blue Dream flavor, super smooth and a great balanced high.
If you miss the Blue Dream from back when the strain was everywhere, this is the one

Brand: Mad Mark

Strain: Mad Gelato

Hardware: iKrusher

Hardware and Oil:

This little disposable ripped. The only downside is there isn’t a visible indicator light that tells you it’s on. I had to push some buttons to get things going. It is not on straight out of the package, which makes sense. There’s a hook in the corner to run a lanyard or keychain if you need to attach it to your body. The oil is a dark amber color with a great terpene profile. Constantly ripping the vape didn’t generate a harsh flavor.

The Experience:

The mind muscle connection was real while I was working out at the gym. However, this probably wasn’t the right strain for that because I was easily lost in my own thoughts between sets. I found that relaxing on my patio and listening to the birds was a much better way to enjoy this Mad Gelato.

The Verdict:

I would absolutely buy this product again. Especially now that I know the ins and outs of getting the vape to work. There are a few other strains in this same type of device that I might have to try to get a solid comparison of all the disposables available in the Washington market.

This damn gelato.

Strain: Cherry Zstripes from Lifted Cannabis

Type: Cured Resin

Cart Hardware: Active Ceramic Cart

Battery: generic store branded battery

Equipment:

Typically I have terrible luck with carts clogging for me straight out of the box, either the store bags them upside down or they’re just clogged. Zero issues with this one being clogged from my tossing it in my cup holder on my way home. Oil flowed immediately once I dialed in my own battery issues. Every hit was terpy and there was no burning taste as I made my way through my first session with the cartridge.

Experience:

I was definitely stoned. I typically wake up with a fat dab but opted to avoid doing that so I could fully experience the cartridge I was going to buy. I felt relaxed and calm despite the chaos from my neighbors and the constant bombardment for attention from my dog. This one was all in the head. The sweet flavor reminded me of a fruit filled breakfast with lots of cherries.

Verdict:

I would buy again. This ceramic cartridge alone feels smoother than a majority of the carts I have used and there’s no burnt taste from constant reheating to take another hit.

225 until 150-155 or so, then wrapped and cranked to 325 until 200 then rested in the oven for 30 minutes. Looking forward to all the things we can make with the leftovers