Ep 8. Carb Loaded

Cooking on High season 1 episode 8, titled "Carb Loaded," follows a group of professional chefs competing to create the best cannabis-infused dishes using carbs as the main ingredient.

At the start of the episode, host Josh Leyva introduces the two judges for the day: comedy duo The Lucas Brothers. They take their seats at the judging table and prepare for a day of tasting and rating dishes cooked with the help of marijuana.

The first chef to step up to the plate is Chef John, who decides to use mac and cheese as his main carb ingredient. He infuses the dish with a potent cannabis butter and garnishes it with crispy bacon and breadcrumbs. The judges are impressed with the dish, but have mixed feelings about the overpowering taste of the marijuana.

Next up is Chef Jessica, who chooses to create a dish inspired by her Cuban heritage. She cooks up some traditional fried plantains and infuses them with a cannabis oil. She tops the plantains with a citrusy mojo sauce and a generous helping of sweet and tangy pulled pork. The judges are wowed by the flavors and complexity of the dish, and declare it the best of the episode so far.

Chef Chauncey takes a more unconventional route, choosing to prepare a dessert dish using French toast as his base carb ingredient. He infuses the dish with his own homemade cannabis syrup and adds a dollop of whipped cream, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar. The judges are impressed with the innovative dessert, but criticize the overpowering sweetness of the dish.

Finally, Chef Vanessa takes the stage with a dish that blends Mexican and Italian cuisine. She prepares a baked ziti dish with a cannabis-infused tomato sauce and a layer of refried beans. She tops the dish with a handful of crushed tortilla chips and fresco cheese. The judges note the delicious and substantial flavors of the dish but raise concerns about the use of cannabis oil, which they claim can be a bit too strong for some palates.

After all the dishes are served, the judges taste each one and discuss their opinions. They enjoy the creativity and infusion techniques of all the chefs, but ultimately choose Chef Jessica's Cuban-inspired plantains as the winner of the episode.

Overall, Cooking on High season 1 episode 8 is a fun and interesting look at how cooking with cannabis can be incorporated into different culinary styles and genres. The show remains educational and entertaining while also highlighting the versatility of cannabis as an ingredient in cooking.