Snoop Dogg’s Cookbook Provides Recipes For When You’re Already High

 Ever since he burst onto the West Coast music scene in the early 1990s as a smooth-talking gangsta-rap standout, Snoop Dogg has been unapologetically vocal about his love for smoking weed. From the “bubonic chronic” he boasted about on ‘Gin and Juice’ to his successful ventures in the legal cannabis industry, Snoop and marijuana have become almost synonymous over the past 25 years. So, when we heard about Snoop’s first cookbook, “From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen,” we were initially disappointed to learn that it wouldn’t include any recipes incorporating cannabis. In today’s society, cookbooks that combine marijuana and cooking are no longer taboo, as seen in recent releases like “Bong Appetit” and “Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen.” It seemed odd that one of the stars of “Mac & Devin Go to High School” would shy away from including pot in any aspect of his work. However, “From Crook to Cook” does make subtle references to smoking pot throughout the text. Snoop mentions “OG munchies” in three different sections, ranks his favorite cereals, chips, and candy, and even suggests a recipe for a brownie sundae with the introduction, “go get baked!” One of the recipes, “The Lunch Briz-eak,” is simply a plate of fruit with honey and peanut butter, meant to be enjoyed while getting high at work. While it may seem like a missed opportunity to not include a cannabutter recipe in a Snoop Dogg cookbook, the book is still a fun and engaging read for fans of the rapper and those looking for comprehensive recipes for decadent home-cooked meals. The book is visually appealing, with colorful pages, jokes from Snoop, and beautiful photographs of the dishes. It starts off with a brief introduction from Snoop’s TV co-host Martha Stewart, followed by a tour of Snoop’s cabinet and fridge, complete with photographs. The book is divided into chapters on breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks (alcohol, but no pot?), and parties, with dozens of recipes in each category. It’s impressive that one could potentially cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner using only this cookbook. While there may be some missed opportunities in terms of incorporating cannabis, “From Crook to Cook” is still an enjoyable read and a great addition to any cookbook collection.