Thanksgiving weed guide: Green Wednesday and beyond

Start on Green Wednesday. A short list makes the shopping quick, and these are classics that dispensaries stock in a lot of states, so they're easier to find. Give each strain page a quick read for how it tastes and how people describe it.

Blue DreamOld reliable of the menu.

GG4Gorilla Glue #4 for short. Sticks around, like the name says.

Sour DieselA fuel-stop name that's been on menus for years.

OG KushThe OG, in name at least.

Jack HererNamed for the activist, found in a lot of states.

Durban PoisonA South African landrace with a dramatic name.

Granddaddy PurplePurple name, old-school roots.

Northern LightsA name that's been on menus for decades.

Up next: Flying in

Traveling on Green Wednesday? Land first, then shop. Each of these major airports has a page of dispensaries nearby, so you can have a plan before the plane lands. Hours and deals vary by store, so check before you head out.

Don't see your arrival airport? Simply check Weedmaps dispensaries when you land.

Shop after you land, not before you fly. Airports and flights follow federal rules, which don't allow cannabis, even between legal states. Buy at your destination and leave what you don't use behind. Not sure about a weed pen? Read can you fly with a weed pen.

Up next: The kitchen

Thursday starts in the kitchen. Infused butter, oil, honey and sugar slot into recipes you already make, and they're easy to add to your Green Wednesday order.

Start low and wait. Infused ingredients are measured by the dose, so read the label for the amount per serving, and keep them labeled and away from kids and the candy bowl.

Infused butter, 1000mg THC Cannabutter, Indica Big Pete's Treats Explore cooking

Infused oil, 1000mg THC Infused Coconut Oil Greenline Explore cooking

Infused honey, 150mg Full Spectrum Honey, 3 oz Good Day Farm Explore cooking

Infused sugar, 100mg THC Babish Infused Sugar Old Pal Explore cooking

Infused brown sugar, 100mg THC Infused Organic Brown Sugar Hive & Leaf Explore cooking

Infused honey, 200mg THC Bee Sting Honey Detroit Edibles Explore cooking

Prefer to make your own? Start with these two guides.

• The ultimate guide to decarboxylationWhy and how to decarb flower before you cook with it.
• How to make canna butterStep-by-step infused butter, the base for most recipes.

Up next: Table rotation

Dinner is on the table and the whole family is in town. Multi-packs are the easy way to share. These brands carry pre-roll packs at dispensaries in a lot of markets; what's on the shelf depends on your state and store.

Infused pre-rolls, 0.5g each Blue Dream 40's Infused Pre-Rolls, 5-pack STIIIZY Explore infused pre-rolls

Infused minis, 0.5g each Baby Jeeter Berry White Infused Minis, 5-pack Jeeter Explore infused pre-rolls

Pre-rolls, 0.7g each Classic Hybrid Joints, 10-pack Birdies Explore pre-rolls

Pre-rolls, 1g each Hindu Kush Pre-Rolls, 14-pack Sparkiez Explore pre-rolls

Pre-rolls, 1g each Wedding Cake Joints, 6-pack Eighth Brother Explore pre-rolls

Mini pre-rolls, 0.5g each Cereal Milk Mini Joints, 4-pack CBX: Cannabiotix Explore mini pre-rolls

Infused pre-rolls hit harder than standard ones. New to them? Read what infused pre-rolls are and how they're made, and if you're passing them to guests, say so before you light up.

Up next: Mix-ins

Then there's the drink in your hand. Mix-ins turn the cider, the seltzer or the after-dinner coffee into something else. They're measured by the dose, not the pour, so read the label for the amount per serving.

Syrup, 1000mg THC per bottle Cherry Bomb Syrup, 2 fl oz ST IDES Explore mix-ins

Drink mixer, 1000mg THC per bottle Viva Piña Colada Medible Mixer Kan+Ade Explore mix-ins

Single-serve straw, 100mg THC Live Rosin Straw Mix-In, Hybrid Awesome Dope Explore mix-ins

Mix-ins, 250mg THC each Berry Mix-Ins, 4-pack HIGH power Explore mix-ins

Concentrate mix-in, 1g Madd Fruit Ampersand Mix-In, 1g Bear Labs Explore mix-ins

Beverage enhancer, 300mg THC per bottle Unflavored Beverage Enhancer, 1 fl oz ayrloom Explore mix-ins

Start with a small dose and wait at least an hour before having more. Label any infused drink, and keep it away from the kids' table.

Up next: Dessert strains

Then, dessert. Here's a pie-themed lineup for after dinner. A dessert name doesn't change what's in the jar, so give each strain page a quick read before you buy.

Pumpkin PieSecond-slice energy.

Pecan PieHowever you pronounce it, it's on the menu.

Cherry PieA classic, at the table and on the menu.

Apple PieAs American as the parade on TV.

Up next: Host's stash

Once the dishes are done, the host gets a treat. Flower is grown and sold state by state, so no single jar is on every shelf. These come from brands that sell in several states and sit at the premium end of flower prices. Price and availability vary by state and store.

Flower, 3.5g Animal Face Flower RYTHM Explore flower

Flower, 3.5g Hybrid Premium Flower, Afternoon Delight #4 RYTHM Explore flower

Flower, 3.5g Moonbeam Gelato Whole Flower Dark Heart Explore flower

Flower, 3.5g Foreign Kush Mints Whole Flower Dark Heart Explore flower

Flower, 3.5g Rotten Teeth Reserve Flower Verano Explore flower

Flower, 3.5g Khalifa Kush Flower Khalifa Kush Explore flower

Up next: Friendsgiving

Then comes the weekend and the Friendsgiving invite. Showing up with something to share? Keep it simple, easy to portion and clearly labeled.

Stock up near you

• FlowerThe stock-up staple for the long weekend.Explore flower
• GummiesEasy to portion and pass around.Explore gummies
• ChocolatesBreak into squares for smaller servings.Explore chocolates
• Mini pre-rollsSmaller than a full joint, made for sharing.Explore mini pre-rolls
• DrinksA swap for the wine at dinner. Sip slowly.Explore drinks
• CookingButter, oils and flower for an infused side dish.Explore cooking

Up next: Plan the weekend

Still planning? Hosting, traveling or cooking for Danksgiving, start here.

• What is Green Wednesday?The history of the day before Thanksgiving, and how to shop it.
• The Thanksgiving walkThe before-dinner tradition, and how to signal it's time.
• Host a cannabis-friendly gatheringFood, dosing for guests and etiquette.
• Decarb your flowerThe first step for any infused Danksgiving dish.
• Make cannabutterThe base for infused sides and desserts.
• Make pot browniesAn easy dessert to bring along.
• Infused pre-rolls, explainedWhat makes them stronger, and how to share them.
• Flying for Thanksgiving?What to know before you pack a vape.
• Traveling with your gearRoad trip and airport tips.
• Overdid the edibles?How to come down, and what to do next time.