“The flavor was incredibly subtle and lightly herbaceous, with no weird, weedy aftertaste to be found.”

Being that I’m the chef of the group, I came prepared to throw down on the grill with the special added bonus of CBD, courtesy of Simply High Extracts. On the menu for our evening was grilled flank steak with a chimichurri sauce, classic corn on the cob and roasted fingerling potatoes, each with a splash of Simply High Extracts.

As I started my prep, I tasted a teeny tiny spoonful of the CBD Extra Light Olive Oil to get an idea of what I was working with. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and mouthfeel of this oil, as it gently glided around my mouth. The flavor was incredibly subtle and lightly herbaceous, with no weird, weedy aftertaste to be found as it delicately melted off of my palate. At that moment, I knew we were in for a serious treat with this meal.

We fired up the grill, tossed on our goodies (with another splash of infused olive oil) and patiently waited for our food as the steak sizzled on the grates. When it was finally time to dig in, I coated the steak with a healthy helping of chimichurri sauce and plated up the rest of the food for my girls.

With each bite, our usual nonstop chatter fell to the wayside, clearly savoring the flavor of each element. Again, I noticed no overpowering weed taste, and in fact, everything seemed to be even more flavorful than usual. The subtle, herbal notes of Simply Extracts CBD Olive Oil paired perfectly with the fresh herbs and garlic in the chimichurri sauce, and balanced out the smokiness of the chargrilled mouthful. Just thinking about it now is making me drool.

After we gobbled up our meal, feeling completely satisfied with ourselves, we each grabbed a sparkling water and started dishing the latest dramas in our lives. As we laughed and swapped stories, I started to notice that my mind felt incredibly clear and uncluttered by my typical stress and anxiety. I drifted off for just a moment, admiring the new sense of calm, when my girlfriends suddenly snapped me back to reality by asking my thoughts on some work dilemma.

I gave her my best advice, and then suggested we should get in the hot tub as the sun started to set in the distance. My muscles were starting to relax, and the delicate bubbling of the hot tub beside me was calling my name. Met with a resounding, “Hell yeah, let’s do it,” we all changed and slipped into the warm, bubbly waters.

“I can’t wait to try this oil in salad dressings, as a dip for my crunchy ciabatta, or drizzled over pasta.”

As soon as the tepid water touched my toes, I felt the tension release entirely from my body, which was surely being helped along by the CBD. I even noticed my facial muscles loosening around my eyes and forehead as I laid back and fully submerged myself under the water. I felt myself slip into a zen-like state that seemed to stretch on for eternity.

We were all silent for several long minutes, letting the jets do their work until one of us started to giggle. Then like dominoes, one by one we all started to chuckle until we were all crying from laughter, enjoying each other’s company—and the CBD.

However, it’s not just the calming effects of Simply High Extracts CBD Extra Light Olive Oil that make this product so special: it’s also the delicate flavor, the array of applications, and the responsible dosing. A little goes a long way with this product, so you’re getting major bang for your buck while also investing in a high-quality product. I can’t wait to try this oil in salad dressings, as a dip for my crunchy ciabatta, drizzled over pasta, sautéed with tofu and veggies, baked in an olive oil cake, and let me stop myself there because the possibilities are truly endless. Get your hands on some of this oil to really let the good times roll.