2023 N E W T I M E S | 4 2 0 g u I d E | April 13th–April 19th, 2023 11 fridge and pantry and found that spaghetti - or really any pasta - balances out this powerful blend. If spaghetti isn’t your thing, we recommend opting for simple, hearty pasta dishes that curb your appetite while you ride your high. Gelato and Pie Sweet. Creamy. Popular. This hybrid strain is well-known and well-loved. Because of its sweet notes, we love to pre-plan our munchies and combine it with our favorite fruit-filled pie. Hey, why not? The sweetness of the Gelato and the pie complement each other and the pie is a fun conversation piece if you’re vibing with friends. We can almost guarantee you that no one else will bring pie to your 4/20 get together. Cookie kush and Chocolate A potent indica, Cookie Kush is a classic coffeeshop strain that will have you feeling relaxed and, well, snacky. While we could be trite and recommend cookies (and that’s still a solid choice), we actually prefer to stock up on your favorite chocolate candy. Our go-to top two are Peanut M&Ms and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Blueberry AkA Berry Blue and Ice Cream One of our favorite indica strains, true to its name, the blueberry flavor stands out as you lay down to relax. Here, we’re going old school and pairing it with our favorite ice cream flavor. This way, you can lay in bed, grab the ice cream and a spoon, and you’re set for the night. If you ask us to pick a specific flavor, we recommend the classics: chocolate or vanilla, you know the drill. Smooth and creamy, it’s going to be a good night. Purple Haze and Sushi A sativa-heavy blend and popular in Europe, Purple Haze is hard to find but definitely worth the hunt. Those who have been lucky enough to try this delish strain report that it blends well with sushi - a lot of sushi to be exact. And, while you’re vibing, don’t forget to turn on some Jimi Hendrix for the full effect. Super Lemon Haze (SLH) and Sour Candy Flavorful and popular, SLH is a sativa that will give you energy for whatever is ahead. Created by blending Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, as it’s named, this strain has a heavy limonene terpene profile. For those who want to keep the lemon flavor alive, we recommend pairing it with your favorite sour or lemon-y candy. Sour Patch Kids, sour gummies, Warheads, Airheads, they’re all game. If you don’t like sour, try some more traditionally flavored gummy bears or worms. Granddaddy Purple and Cheese A top indica strain, Granddaddy Purple is a go-to if you plan on zoning out and not going anywhere. Because of its potent relaxation properties, we recommend planning ahead of time and stocking up on your favorite cheeses and cheese-based snacks. Cheese and crackers. Nachos. Sliced cheese all by itself. All of these will help keep you mellow and lowkey. Now that you have raided our pantry, what’s your favorite go-to strain and snack blend?