by Cloe Chin | Nov 7, 2019 | Cinder Family
Cinder Community Gala with UIC Unity in the Community is a community resource project that strives to unite people of the Pacific Northwest through the education of cultural diversity. Based in Spokane, Washington and running for 24 years, Unity in the Community hosts...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 25, 2019 | Infused Recipes
Infused Pumpkin Bars During October, we need pumpkin flavored everything! Keep reading to learn how to make infused pumpkin bars with Left Handed’s infused sugar! Ingredients: For the pumpkin bars 2/3 cups of white sugar (2 boxes of Left Handed’s 100mg of sugar;...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 24, 2019 | Infused Recipes
How To Make Cannabis Butter Cannabutter is very simple and easy to make. It does not require a lot of tending to but it is a lengthy process (about 4 hours at the least). Having cannabutter on hand is good because you can include it in many different recipes. Keep...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 24, 2019 | Infused Recipes
Infused Caramel Apples When you’re hungry for a special but easy-to-make snack, caramel apples are the way to go. We use infused sugar and Swift’s caramels to give these apples an extra little kick. Keep reading to find out how to make infused caramel...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 10, 2019 | Exercise and Wellbeing
Pros and Cons of Smoking Weed Before Working Out As Cannabis culture is becoming more accepted in modern society, people are beginning to experiment using it as a replacement or supplement to pre-workout. This goes directly against the classic “lazy...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 9, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Huckleberry Soda – Review A Cinder Valley budtender’s written review of the Huckleberry Soda flower by Sugarleaf. This is an indica-leaning hybrid that will leave you feeling super mellow and relaxed. The Huckleberry Soda strain comes from a lineage of...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 8, 2019 | About the Brand
Sugarleaf Sugarleaf is a tier 3 producer from Sedro-Woolley, Washington. They are an indoor-grown, pesticide tested brand with 8ths starting at $25 and 7gs at $50. Their motto is “Cannabis Perfected”, ensuring high-quality products in every package. Keep...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 8, 2019 | About the Brand
Artizen Artizen is a tier 3 producer and processor from Lacey, Washington. They implement an indoor growing system and use a slow curing process. The average grow for their flower is around 9-12 weeks. Keep reading to find out more about this company! About The...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 7, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Mimosa – Review A Cinder North’s budtender’s written review of the Mimosa strain flower by Lilac City Gardens. This is a hybrid that will leave you with a heavy body and heavy eyes. The Mimosa comes from a lineage of Clementine x Purple Punch which...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 7, 2019 | About the Brand
Budwise Budwise (or The Hunt Company) is a tier 1 producer that is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. They are a pesticide tested company that only uses organic sustainable methods of pesticides and pest controls. Budwise in Spokane is grown in organic, living...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 4, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Mental Glue (terp sugar) – Review A Cinder North’s budtender’s written review of the Mental Glue terp sugar by Burnwell. This is an indica-leaning hybrid that will leave you feeling focused and calm. The Mental Glue comes from a lineage of Gorilla...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 4, 2019 | About the Brand
Burnwell Burnwell is a tier 2 producer and processor from Pullman, Washington. Their flower is greenhouse-grown with beneficial insects and they also use natural sunlight to help offset the grow lamps. Therefore, Burnwell is able to use less electricity and leave a...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 4, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Garlic Breath #6 – Review A downtown Cinder budtender’s written review of the Garlic Breath #6 flower by Budwise. This is a top-shelf brand that is going to leave you feeling cozy and relaxed; perfect to use as a mood lifter after a long day. The Garlic...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 4, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Purple Papaya Punch – Review A downtown Cinder budtender’s written review of the Purple Papaya Punch flower by Le Ganja Fairy. This is a top-shelf brand that is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and euphoric without being too energized or wired. The...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 3, 2019 | About the Brand
Le Ganja Fairy Le Ganja Fairy is a tier 3 producer and processor working out of Spokane Valley, Washington. They are an indoor-grown, pesticide-free producer that has been providing high-quality weed since 2014. As a result of using predatory mites, nematodes, and...
by Cloe Chin | Oct 2, 2019 | Cannabis 101
There is always confusion when it comes to pesticide use in the i502 industry. The Liquor and Cannabis Control Board screens all products for unapproved herbicides. It also provides growers with a list of pest-control methods that are approved. Today, we will discuss...
by Keegan | Oct 2, 2019 | About the Brand
Ceres Gardens is a tier 3 producer and processor located in Bellevue, WA. They offer wellness products such as CBD tinctures with THC, capsules, topicals and bath salts. No pesticides are used during the growing process and they employ a hydroponic, deep water culture...
by Keegan | Sep 30, 2019 | Cannabis 101
What is the difference between rosin vs live resin and smoking rosin or live resin. Let’s discuss why people prefer to smoke live resin cartridges and the different ways of how to smoke live resin. What is the difference? Live Resin: Live resin refers to a...
by Keegan | Sep 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Traveler’s Top Shelf Choice Downtown Cinder 927 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 241-0110 Spokane, WA continues to grow into a larger and busier city. Now there are people coming to the city to check out the Northwest Museum of Arts, Riverfront Park...
by Keegan | Sep 26, 2019 | About the Brand
The Cinder family keeps on growing with the addition of Purform Labs. Today we will be introducing this top shelf processor that only extracts from pesticide-free input. Customer favorite strains include Sherbert, DJ Short Blueberry and the Panama Red. At a quick...
by Keegan | Sep 26, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Snow Monster Review A Cinder Spokane Valley’s budtender’s written Snow Monster by Purform Labs review. This is a top-shelf quality concentrate that is sure to get you relaxed after a long day of work while also not being too sedative. Snow Monster is an...
by Seth Pickens | Aug 27, 2019 | About the Brand
Take an insiders look at Lilac City Gardens. Lilac City Gardens’ products are available at the N. Division and Spokane Valley Cinder locations. Tier: 2 (Mid-sized grow areas ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 square feet) They are currently using half their space and...
by Seth Pickens | Aug 22, 2019 | About the Brand
The Cinder family keeps on growing with the addition of Royal Tree Gardens. Royal Tree Gardens TIER: 2 LOCATION: Tacoma PRODUCT OFFERINGS: Flower and Pre-rolls. GROWING METHOD: Grown indoors, Royal Tree Gardens planting soil is coco fiber. PEST MANAGEMENT METHODS:...
by Seth Pickens | Aug 20, 2019 | About the Brand
The Cinder family keeps on growing with the addition of Herba. Tier: 2 Location: Concrete (Skagit Valley) Product offerings: Flower, Prerolls, Kief, Infused Prerolls, BHO Wax Growing Method at Herba Herba utilizes state of the art Controlled Environment...
by Seth Pickens | Aug 16, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Which is to say, our budtenders have some opinions. Justin, who works at Cinder’s valley location, is graciously sharing his thoughts on Budwise Blueberry Cookies cannabis...
by Seth Pickens | Aug 8, 2019 | About the Brand
Spokane’s premier cannabis retailer, Cinder, is getting a new family member, Cyclops Cannabis. Farm: Cyclops TIER Tier 2 (2,000 to 10,000 sqft grow site) LOCATION Found in the Nalley Valley of Tacoma, WA, Cyclops is currently focusing on producing the finest...
by Seth Pickens | Aug 5, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Which is to say, our budtenders have some opinions. Cloe, who works at CInder’s valley location, is graciously sharing her thoughts on Plantworks’ Stashsquatch...
by Seth Pickens | Jul 29, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Which is to say, our budtenders have some opinions. Cade, a brand new budtender at Cinder, is graciously sharing his thoughts on Lilac City Gardens’ Mimosa cannabis flower....
by Seth Pickens | Jul 27, 2019 | About the Brand
Cinder’s First Top Shelf Vendor Not long after first opening its doors in November of 2014, Driftboat has been a fixture on the shelves of Cinder. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Stan and Theresa, Drifboat is a “Small Batch Hand Crafted Cannabis...
by Seth Pickens | Jul 18, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Which is to say, our budtenders have some opinions. Jesi, a compliance specialist at Cinder, is graciously sharing her thoughts on Waxtronaut’s Jet Lag 13 concentrate....
by Seth Pickens | Jul 15, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Which is to say, our budtenders have some opinions. Cloe, a budtender at Cinder’s Spokane Valley location, is graciously sharing her thoughts on Black Market Extracts’...
by Seth Pickens | Jul 11, 2019 | About the Brand
Cinder, Spokane’s premier cannabis concentrate retailer, has added a new family member, Heylo Extracts. “Best Overall Company: Heylo Extracts,” Leafly Operating out of the SODO area of Seattle, Washington, Heylo is creating high-quality marijuana...
by Seth Pickens | Jun 27, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
The Company: Buddies The Product: Lemon Blossom 1g Distillate cartridge The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Jacob, a supervisor at Cinder’s North Spokane location, is graciously sharing his thoughts on...
by Seth Pickens | Jun 14, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Farm: Sitka Strain: Death Star Lineage: Sour Diesel x Sensi Star Handmade Dry Sift Cream Hash THC: 53.7% Total Cannabinoids: 54.3% The budtenders of Cinder are rumored to be the wisest marijuana enthusiasts in the land. Which is to say, our budtenders have some...
by Seth Pickens | Jun 5, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Farm: Sugarleaf Strain: Chunky Diesel Lineage: Deep Chunk x Sour Diesel THC: 18.5% Sugarleaf eighths for $27.00 Look:7/10 My sample of Chunky Diesel came with a nice dense dark green and almost had a light purple shine to it. The nug was also covered with a ton of...
by Keegan | May 13, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Farm: Cedar Creek Cannabis Strain: Peacemaker – Sativa Total THC: 13.49% CBD:7.92% THCA: 5.57% The sun is finally starting to shine again, so it’s time to start shimmy shaking out in the great Pacific Northwest. I need a strain that’s going to help with long...
by Keegan | Apr 15, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Jurassic OGK Type: Hydrocarbon Extracted Cartridge .05g THC:83% Team: Indica dominant hybrid Western Cultured is a budtender favorite at Cinder, Spokane’s premier cannabis retailer. With CO2 extracted oil in every Western Cultured cartridge, favor is...
by Seth Pickens | Apr 12, 2019 | Strain Pairings
In anticipation of HBO’s acclaimed Game of Thrones, Cinder is pairing some of the great House’s of Westeros with the greatest cannabis strains of the northwest. Here, we explain why we paired Spiked Punch and Black D.O.G with House Clegane. House Clegane...
by Seth Pickens | Apr 11, 2019 | Strain Pairings
In anticipation of HBO’s acclaimed Game of Thrones, Cinder is pairing some of the great House’s of Westeros with the great cannabis strains of the northwest. Here, we explain why we paired Unicorn Haze and House Baratheon House Baratheon Photo Courtesy...
by Seth Pickens | Apr 10, 2019 | Strain Pairings
In anticipation of HBO’s acclaimed Game of Thrones, Cinder is pairing some of the great House’s of Westeros with the great cannabis strains of the northwest. Here, we explain why we paired Sunset Fire with House Targaryen. House Targaryen Photo Courtesy...
by Seth Pickens | Apr 9, 2019 | Strain Pairings
In anticipation of HBO’s acclaimed Game of Thrones, Cinder is pairing some of the great House’s of Westeros with the great cannabis strains of the northwest. Here, we will explain why we paired House Lannister with 24K Gold. House Lannister Photo courtesy...
by Seth Pickens | Mar 26, 2019 | Strain Pairings
In anticipation of HBO’s acclaimed Game of Thrones, Cinder is pairing some of the great Houses of Westeros with the great cannabis strains of the northwest. Here, we will explain why we paired Dog Walker OG with House Stark House Stark Photo courtesy Winter is...
by Seth Pickens | Mar 22, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
A budtender’s favorite, GLW (or Growing Like a Weed) is a tier 2, pesticide-free indoor farm and is available at all Spokane Cinder locations. Lineage: YOINK! (GG4 x Starkiller) x OGKB Notes: 30.4% THC (!), 27.5% total Method: Blunt Look: 7/10 At first glance,...
by Seth Pickens | Mar 22, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Utilizing the sunny valley of Ellensburg, Washington, Natural Mystic Farms is an outdoor tier 3 cannabis producer and processor. Strain: Prayer Tower – Lemon Thai X Appalachia – 60/40 Sativa Dominant Hybrid -This wasn’t listed on Leafly yet, but I...
by Keegan | Mar 19, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Seatown Lemon Haze – Sativa Top Terpenes: Terpineol, B-Caryophyllene, B-Pinene Total THC: 23.7 CBD: .01 Pesticides: Citric Acid When you select a strain, there’s a plethora of criteria that you could use to help you pick out your perfect smoke....
by Seth Pickens | Mar 12, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Peanut Butter Patties Type: Flower Lineage: OG Kush Breath x Dosido Method: Bong A budtender’s favorite, GLW (or Growing Like a Weed) is a tier 2, pesticide-free indoor farm. Look: 7/10 Well, it’s definitely green, but it’s hard to tell...
by Seth Pickens | Mar 5, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Afghani Kush Style: Pre-Rolled Blunt Team: Indica THC: 20.1% CBD: 0.6% Total: 20.10% Based out of Ritzville in eastern Washington, Flight 9 is a tier 3 producer/processor. By utilizing the rich volcanic soil of Washington’s dryland wheat region, Flight 9...
by Seth Pickens | Feb 28, 2019 | About the Brand
Western Cultured and Dawg Star Cannabis are pillars in the I502 industry and a mainstay in the halls of Cinder. Dawg Star Cannabis Dawg Star takes an artisan approach to cultivate cannabis. One of the earliest farms established in the I502 industry, Dawg...
by Seth Pickens | Feb 22, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Lime Skunk (Lemon Skunk x Green Ribbon) Style: Concentrate THC: Ringing in at a total 80.6% total cannabinoids. Terpene Profile: 11.4% total terps Terpinolene (3.21%), B-Caryophyllene (2.43%) B-Myrcene (1.41%) Limonene (1%) Bodhi High is a cannabis...
by Seth Pickens | Feb 21, 2019 | About the Brand
Located in Airway Heights, Root Down is a Tier 2, producer/processor, of high-quality cannabis flower, prerolls and concentrates. Root Down continually strives to innovate with new products while maintaining the level of excellence their customers have come to...
by Seth Pickens | Feb 20, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Blueberry THC: 94% The defining characteristic of Spoil’d is craftsmanship. That is why the Washington state-based company produces products from flower grown in the house. Allowing Spoil’d to have complete control over the final product....
by Seth Pickens | Feb 15, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Lemon Tree Team: Hybrid Total cannabinoids: 22.82% Blue Roots Cannabis Company was founded in 2014 with the simple goal of cultivating top-shelf cannabis flower, prerolls, edibles, and concentrates. Blue Roots Cannabis Company is located west of Spokane in...
by Seth Pickens | Feb 1, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Blue Glue #5 Terpene Sauce Concentrate Team: Hybrid 50/50 Lineage: Blueberry x Gorilla Glue THC: 72.45% Terpenes listed: Caryophyllene: 5.26% Limonene: 1.18% Humulene: 1.34% Linalool: 0.51% Total terpene:9.20% Look:9/10 A nice golden carmelized terpene sauce....
by Seth Pickens | Jan 25, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain/Style: Hashteroidz (Grape Durkle bud x Distillate Oil x Lebanese Red Hash) Team: Indica Hybrid 80/20 THC: 39.4% Total cannabinoids: 40.3% Flower: Grape Durkle Co2: Distillate (infused to the core) Sitka Hashish: Fully cured Lebanese red hash Sitka was...
by Seth Pickens | Jan 24, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Strain: Purple Punch Lineage: Larry OG x Granddaddy Purple Notes: 21.71% THC, 25.92% total cannabinoids Dawg Star Cannabis’ slightly unusual name is inspired by the ancient Egyptians name for the binary star Sirius, The Dog Star. The Dog Star is the...
by Seth Pickens | Jan 24, 2019 | The Budtenders Review Corner
Type: Pre-roll Strain: Grape Ape Blue Roots Cannabis Company was founded in 2014 with the simple goal of cultivating top-shelf cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates. Blue Roots Cannabis Company is located west of Spokane in Airway Heights and available...
by Seth Pickens | Jan 19, 2019 | Cannabis 101
What is CBD? Cannabidiol, more commonly referred to as CBD, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp. It is believed to have calming effects and can counteract certain negative effects of THC, the mood-altering compound responsible for the...
by Seth Pickens | Dec 27, 2018 | Gift Guides
“I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints, and then I smoke two more” -Ancient Stoner Proverb The Pre-rolls of Cinder At Cinder, Spokane Washington’s premier cannabis retailer, we have hundreds of Pre-rolls to choose from. With prices as low as...
by Seth Pickens | Dec 15, 2018 | Gift Guides
This holiday season, Cinder has your Festivus gift ideas covered. Here is a guide to some of the vape pens and cartridges available at all Cinder locations in the Spokane/Spokane Valley area. Cinder’s Kung Fu Vape Battery Three heat settings; 3.0v (white) 3.5v...
by Seth Pickens | Dec 13, 2018 | Holidays, Infused Recipes
Here at Cinder, we love cannabis. That sweet Mary Jane is our main thang and always will be! But we also like the occasional cocktail. Since Spokane is starting to get snowy and the holiday season is in full swing, we thought we would share some of our...
by Seth Pickens | Dec 8, 2018 | Holidays, Strain Pairings
December is here and the holidays are upon us. While the weather outside is frightful, the fire inside Cinder is always delightful. Here at Cinder, one of our favorite things to do on a wintery, Spokane night is to cozy up with a good movie. Since it is the holidays,...
by Seth Pickens | Nov 30, 2018 | Infused Recipes
Looking for some comfort food with a kick? Try our Crunchy Munchy Mac and Cheese. It’s homemade, but not quite the same way Mom used to make. This Mac and Cheese recipe is great for a cozy night in; or, share with friends. Perfect for BBQ’s or even the...
by Seth Pickens | Nov 28, 2018 | About the Brand
TIER 2: 2,000 to 10,000 sqft grow site LOCATION: Spokane Washington PRODUCT OFFERINGS: Top Shelf Flower, Bud-bits, Pre-rolled joints, Concentrates-BME. GROWING METHOD: Indoor, in-house soil mix including worm casting, peat moss, and coco coir. EXTRACTION METHOD: BHO...
by Seth Pickens | Nov 1, 2018 | Movies, Strain Pairings
The quintessential cult classic. Killer Klowns From Outer Space is the story of a small town that is being terrorized by aliens… that look like clowns. Clowns spelled with a K. This is the kind of movie you see on cable when you’re 10 years old and...
by Seth Pickens | Oct 29, 2018 | Holidays, Movies, Strain Pairings
The days are getting shorter and the nights longer, the cannabis leaves are changing color, and the billows of smoke in the air are crisp and refreshing. It must be fall at Cinder. We compiled a list of some of our favorite Halloween films, and we have taken the...
by Keegan | Sep 12, 2018 | The Budtenders Review Corner
I’ve got a confession to make. I never learned how to roll my joints. I love a good pre-roll or cone, but I’ve just never taken the time to learn how to roll my own. Queue GLW (Growing Like a Weed) with their incredible $6 all flower joints. The Secret to a Great...
by Keegan | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Guess That Strain The nose knows, or does it? We had Fred, the head grower from Growing Like a Weed, stop by and see if he could accurately tell his strains apart. Not only does GLW, Growing Like a Weed, pack flavor into each and every strain but they’re always...
by Keegan | Jul 12, 2018 | Exercise and Wellbeing
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest calls for two things that Spokane, Washington has in abundance: Hiking and Cannabis! Our beautiful cities motto of “Near nature, near perfect” is on full display during Summer and Cinder has everything that you need in...
by Keegan | Jun 19, 2018 | About the Brand
The team at Bodhi High is made up of local concentrate gurus coming out of Spokane Valley. Bodhi High specializes in pesticide-free oil, cartridges, and topicals. As an illustration of their commitment to quality, they know that premium products can only be created...
