Ri Tokes On NY

08/07/2025

Welllllllll the cat is outta the bag!!!! I have the honor of writing for my dear friend Art Fredette of RadioradioX.com Xperience Monthly

Imma be bringing you all the goodness of NY Canna!

Will you join me on the journey?

Xperience writer and contributor Ri Tokes brings us the first installment of her new column, Welcome to NY Cannabis.

07/11/2025

So much of my life revolves around food…

Believe it or not I’d argue and I bond over food more than our beloved green 😂

This week I’m in Buffalo and Rochester. I’m taking this as a little vacation. An opportunity to hit reset and rest a little.

So obviously that means food 😆

Here are some shots of the places I ate and the adventures to arrive there lol

Huge shout out to .fonzi of for providing a choose your own adventure dining experience 😆 the Buffalo marina is beautiful and to that salad was booooomb!

Thank you .ny.canna for always finding good food! .kay thank you for bringing snacks!!!

Tomorrow is my last day here and I’m finishing with a bang! and I are hitting the at

See you all tomorrow!!

07/05/2025

I have a really… like really strange life

Don’t get me wrong, I’m beyond blessed. I just never could have imagined the spaces I would be welcomed into. Let alone with wide open arms 💚

This past week I dined with the famous and one of the most fabulous meals I’ve ever had.

I got to do a podcast with Sean of , see farms, visit dispensaries, help with plumbing, spend time working my own land, met a curious ginger cat, spend time with friends and even making some new ones.

None of this would be possible without my beloved plant. She’s opened more doors for me than my mind can truly fathom.

I am truly grateful to be here and I hope everyday I show it 💚

Thank you all for being part of my wild wonky utterly gorgeous world 💚

06/30/2025

Sleep... that elusive demon...

As we age, sleep can get a little wonky. The plant CAN help with that.

But how exactly?

I'll tell it to you the way I tell it to the amazing budtenders of New York.

C.B.N - it's like a weighted blanket that holds you down once you fall asleep. It may help ease anxiety and stress, but what many people utilize it for and tout the wonders of is sleep.

I've personally used it for anxiety and stress. When you're all angsty and feeling like your body is going a mile a minute, it can slow some of that down for me. It's relaxing for me.

What should you know? Studies are showing that it activates a part of the brain that can create what is called vivid dreams.

Vivid dreams are all well and dandy if you are happy and not thinking about a bunch of negative crap before bed.

What you are watching, thinking, ruminating over before bed comes with you and sets the stage for your morning. C.B.N may enhance that and bring it front and center in your dreams.

Those with PTSD may have more trouble with this. Start low and go slow. Never forget that.

Now, what's the balance? How do we make this compound work for us?

Balance it with C.B.D. This magical compound is likely to help ease those racing thoughts (i.e. Sunday Scaries). I'd love to see more products with that balance.

We want beneficial sleep, rest, real rest, and we can do that with mindful plant tech if we're not going full spectrum.

What's your nightly routine like?

Shout out to the brands for playing with effects based formulationsss.

06/25/2025

Yesterday was such a great day!

I had the privilege of teaching a class for the staff of where we expanded on how we talk to consumers about our favorite plant.

Legit my favorite thing to do 💚

Tony also brought his ADORABLE doggo! She may have been mildly distracting but in the best way!

Thank you all for welcoming me into your space and allowing me to share knowledge 💚💚💚

Thank you .kay
for snagging so many great shots!

06/22/2025

Today was a vibe! Started the day in Mass and ended it at the Two Year Anniversary!!

It was so good to see all of you and celebrate two beautiful years!!

06/13/2025

Last night the after party was so much fun!!

There may have been bubble wand smoke shenanigans with .ny.canna .kay 💚🫧🫧💚

So many great humans came out to play! It was amazing getting to catch up with everyone and give so many hugs!

Sooo looking forward to the next big party in Rochestaaaaaaa!!

06/11/2025

Ahhhhh Sunday I miss you lol

Sunday was a day hanging with my girl Erin and my roommate while I cooked and we got cooked lol

I’m slowly getting back into the kitchen after over a year of just working and forgetting who I am and what made me.

High! I’m Ri - I’ve been making e d I b l e s topicals and tinctures for custies for more than 10 years! My OG handle and website were GettingCookedInTheKitchen… this is when I dove in and learned how to use this plant to manage all sorts of disorders not for just play.

I’ve been nervous about posting my infusion cooking until I got new book, I’ll toss the link in my stories but please go like follow and purchase her book. Vanessa spent years and thousands to test her recipes and last week I finally got my hands on it!

Why does book make such a difference? She dispels what I already knew. We were taught infusions incorrectly or at least there’s a better way.

I’ve been utilizing infusion practices like hers for years but this industry is rough on change makers.

So this post is a massive thank you to for her book and the countless hours and dollars she put in to show us all how to do this in a safe and responsible way.

You rock homie, thank you for being part of this community, and for sharing your knowledge.

All the love and respect from my kitchen to yours!

Go buy her book! Why are you still waiting?!

06/06/2025

Yesterday at was a beautiful time!

I got to spend time with the amazing Ashley of and we got to check out the display!

I had the pleasure of seeing at the booth. That machine is cool AF!

The women’s luncheon was a beautiful experience! So many amazing ladies came out like and andddddd I got to see of 💚💚

Im really excited to see the interviews from the and podcast!!!

Thank you for making my first day back in public such a good one!! And I’m sorry I snuck out early, ya girl was tiiiiiired!

06/06/2025

Homies if your customers only care about THSeeeee %, it’s because we’re not giving budtenders the education they need…yet!

That’s where I come in.

The Budtender Basics class is intended to sharpen your team’s skills in:
✨ understanding different customer types
💬 using compliant, confident language
🤝 asking the right questions
🛒 building better baskets
🤗 creating lasting customer bonds

It’s fun, practical, and always rooted in respect for the plant 🌿

DM me to bring this training to your shop!

If you’re a brand and want assistance with building your educational material and trainings let’s do it! I love building impactful education around “why would you choose this product.” DM me and let’s chat about it!

With all the love!
Ri

06/04/2025

Huge thank you to my c🍃nna queens for my Meyers Lemon Tree!!

She has been dubbed Momma Meyer and so far is enjoying her new digs 💚💚

Thank you ladies for knowing how to make a gal smile! I love you gals 💚✨
.ny

05/30/2025

Yall knew I was pi**ed but I don’t think anyone gathered how pi**ed…

NYS DO BETTER - no one should get sick from the plant. And we need thresholds for mold, not just aspergillus.

Read the full article on FatNugsMag.com link is in my stories and in my bio (peep that Linktree)