Scholarship programme 2021 - registration is open!
The scholarship program 2021 is NOW open. Through the Forum Synergies trainee program, Obelisk Farm as a host offers the possibility for a trainee to come and spend time at our hemp farm and get to know the work we carry out here.
Hemp Easter sale starts now
Happy Easter, friends! Ok... is not Easter yet but it's just around the corner and to celebrate we're having a Hemp Easter sale. This is an amazing opportunity to try our hemp products, so don't miss this chance! You can find below the hemp products that are part of our sale until 8 April!
On the hemp farm with POTKĀSIS: Latvia's first cannabis podcast
“On the Hemp Farm with..." is a series of interviews that we conduct with people involved in the hemp/cannabis industry; this might include hemp farmers, shops, enthusiasts, companies, investors, and entrepreneurs. This month, we interview Beāte, Alise and Mārtiņš, the team behind Potkāsis - the first cannabis podcast in the Latvian language.
10 inspiring hemp projects that you should follow in 2021
There was no shortage of inspiring projects in 2020. And 2021, looks inspiring as well! The demand for sustainable hemp projects has grown exponentially. Environmentally-conscious customers are asking companies for products that value green and appropriate practices that value the environment. What better than hemp?
On the hemp farm with 8000Kicks
“On the Hemp Farm with..." is a series of interviews that I (Débora) conduct with people involved in the hemp industry; this might include hemp farmers, shops, enthusiasts, companies, investors, and entrepreneurs. This month, I interview Bernardo Carreira, CEO of 8000kicks the first waterproof hemp shoes.
5-minute easy homemade hemp pesto
Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh basil leaves (40g);
½ cup of shelled hemp seed tea (75g);
½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese (40g);
2 chopped garlic cloves;
½ teaspoon of salt;
¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil.
Preparing your hemp pesto:
> In a food processor or blender, add the basil, hemp seeds, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt.
> After a little beaten, add the olive oil and beat until it forms a paste. This should take between 2-3 minutes.
> The pesto sauce can be served with pasta, rice, salads, or even use as a pate. Keep refrigerated for a maximum of one week.
Tip: There are two types of hemp seeds, with or without shells. Although the unhulled version is mostly used in recipes, it is in the shell that most nutritional properties are concentrated, such as fiber, for example. Give preference to the use of whole hemp seed.
Hope you enjoyed this week's recipe, and see you next week for more delicious hemp food recipes!
♡ Be Healthy*Be Conscious ♡
Débora
How to make hemp crackers
Here are the ingredients that Simona used to make the hemp crackers:
70 gr of wheat flour 50gr @obeliskfarm hemp protein 20gr yeast flakes 30gr sunflower seeds ~ 2 tbsp cold water 50gr coconut oil (solid) Smoked paprika powder Black chili-pink pepper salt
Preparation:
Mix all the dry ingredients, add the coconut oil, crush by hand into crumbs (like shortcrust pastry).
Then add ~ 2 tbsp water, and roll the dough into a ball. If it does not stick together, add a little more water.
Then roll out the dough, pour over the spices, cut, and put at 180 degrees in a hot oven and bake for about 8 minutes, but pay close attention to not let them burn.
Then let it cool down. Best served with soups.
Happy healthy eating! Thank you Simona for this inspirational recipe!
♡ Be Healthy*Be Conscious ♡
Débora
Green hemp smoothie to supercharge your day
Today's suggestion meets those who want to increase their protein consumption. For a brunch, snack, or breakfast, this green smoothie with hemp is a real energy boost! Yup, that's right, a green smoothie with just a few ingredients and very easy to make!
This smoothie suggestion is very simple and we just used:
↠ Banana, but you can use any fruit
↠ Obelisk Farm Hemp protein (it can also be our hemp seeds)
↠ Spinach (as they are rich in protein). Alternatively, you can use another green, such as kale or other vegetables (the combinations are endless)
↠ For the liquid, we used hemp milk.
INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED:
↠ 2 ripe bananas
↠ 1 cup of spinach
↠ 2 tablespoons of hemp protein
↠ 300 ml of vegetable drink
HOW TO MAKE:
1. In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients and grind at maximum speed until everything is well involved.
2. Transfer the liquid to a glass and drink it immediately.
This green smoothie can be consumed as pre or post-workout, or even as a breakfast or snack between meals.
♡ Be Healthy*Be Conscious ♡
Débora
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Cooking Christmas hemp seed cookies with the kids
Today I bring you a recipe for hemp seed cookies that you can do with the kids. With the cold weather outside, and festivities getting closer by the day, it feels good to stay home have a very hot tea (preferably our hemp seed tea) accompanied by some homemade cookies made with the kids.
It's fun and delicious, so do give it a try!
Ingredients:
150 grams of butter (or use coccount oil alternatively)
150 grams of sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 egg (or no egg)
300 grams of flour
2 tablespoons of hemp seeds
Way of preparing:
1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and knead them all in a homogeneous ball.
2. Roll the dough, wrap in cling film and refrigerate.
3. Place a portion of dough on the cookie cutter and toss cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 15 minutes in an oven previously heated to 180ºC.
5. Enjoy with the children!
♡ Love ♡
Débora
Photo by Anna Peipina on Unsplash
Best hemp and cocoa drink recipe
A delicious hemp drink with cocoa. Rich in protein and omega 3, 6, and 9 from hemp seeds with a mildly sweet chocolate flavor. Raw cocoa is rich in antioxidants, amino acids such as tryptophan which is the natural precursor to serotonin also called the “happiness hormone” and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
1 cup of hemp seeds
3 tablespoons of cocoa
6 Dates
3 cups of water
HOW TO MAKE:
1. First thing, you should make hemp milk. (If you don't know how to make it check our hemp seed drink recipe here.)
2. Then, put all the remaining ingredients in a blender and grind until a creamy texture is obtained.
3. Enjoy!
♡ Love ♡
Débora
Hemp tips and inspiration for the holidays
It's that time of the year! And perhaps you are already feeling anxious and thinking about what gifts you should give to your loved ones for Christmas. There are many options out there, but you are looking for something special. And what could be more special than a hemp gift under the Christmas tree? There are many options out there, and because of that, it ends up being difficult to decide which is the ideal hemp gift for someone.
With the possibility of buying anything over the internet, it became easier to choose hemp gifts for Christmas, especially if you are the type who already panics just thinking about having to go to the shopping center in the weeks leading up to the festive dates.
If you are already determined to make this a hempy Christmas here is my list guide with tips and inspiration that I hope will help you.
See tips and ideas for getting this year's hempy without leaving home!
1. Hemp Heroes Games
Your board game lover will love this awesome cannabis board game! They ship worldwide and you even receive a free gift with every order!
2. Hemp sneakers 8000Kicks
They are called the first waterproof cannabis sneakers, made in Portugal and 100% vegan.
3. Hemp hand cream from The Body Shop
This is The Body Shop's bestselling hand cream (really, we looked it up). Made with hemp seed oil this is the perfect cream for very dry hands.
4. HempToday membership plan
Keep following all-important hemp information with a HempToday membership plan that starts from as little as 10€ per month.
5. Hemp can change the World Cookbook
A recipe book where hemp is the main ingredient. All the recipes are vegan, gluten-free and many recipes are paleo and keto-friendly.
6. Intambo hemp cord wall decoration
All of the Intambos are handmade and designed by the founder, Barbara in her smoke-free but pet-friendly studio.
7. Hemp spices bundle from Obelisk Farm
Yes, I had to add this one too! The perfect blend of hemp spices for the foodie lover in your life.
Handmade with love, cruelty-free, and vegan friendly, these are made to hempress!
9. Hemp t-shirt
You can get a Hemp t-shirt that is "durable, sustainable and comfortable" from The Hemp Project.
10. Hemp pillows from Anwama
Hemp pillowcases are made in Anna's studio in Berlin. They look lovely - a present for friends or family.
These are just a few ideas for a different Christmas. Take advantage of these tips and share them with your family and friends.
♡ Love ♡
Débora
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No-bake hemp cheesecake recipe
You are now looking at one of our most favorite sweet desserts - cheesecake! This is a fantastic recipe that does not contain flour, sugar, or cheese. It is almost as healthy as a detox smoothie. So, this is my opportunity to convince you to bake this sweet favorite of ours this weekend.
To make the cheesecake base without cheese, you will need raw almonds, shredded coconut, dates, melted coconut oil, hemp seeds, and hemp protein. For the filling, separate raw cashews (left to soak in cold water overnight and drained before using), water, maple syrup, plus melted coconut oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and two vanilla pods (just scrape the inside and enjoy the seeds that come out). For the topping, use caramel sauce or, if you prefer try melted chocolate, and add fruits too!
For the right amounts of each ingredient, see below:
Cheesecake Crust
1 cup of raw almonds
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup of hemp seeds
10 dates
1/2 tbsp coconut oil, liquified
Cheesecake
4 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of hemp protein powder
3/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2/3 cup coconut oil, liquified
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 vanilla beans, scraped
Topping (optional)
I think this is the phrase I use most here on the blog, but the truth is that the best thing about this recipe is how easy is to prepare it.
You don't believe it? So look at this: to make the crust, combine all the ingredients in a blender, and blend well until you have a crumble. It's done. Spread the base over a removable bottom form, lined with parchment paper. Use your fingers to make the base of the cheesecake evenly distributed and smooth.
So what about the filling ?! It's a good thing you ask that question because I have the answer ready for you: add all the ingredients in the food processor and blend together for two to three minutes until you have a soft cream. You want to see a creamy consistency!
And now? Spread the cream over the base and place it in the freezer for four to five hours to gain consistency. Remove half an hour before serving and finish with the caramel or melted chocolate on top. Spread the topping while the cheesecake is still chilled to solidify and become a crunchy topping - one that pops with each bite. Hmmm… ahhh… ohhh… uiii. I'm sorry, I can't speak anymore, my mouth is full.
♡ Love ♡
Débora
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Hemp seed hummus - a delicious recipe
The recipe I bring today is hummus in a green version - with hemp seeds! It's fast, with just a few ingredients, and super delicious!
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Recipe category: Appetizer, Snack
Type of cuisine: gluten-free, vegan
Ingredients you will need:
↠ 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
↠ 4 tablespoons of Obelisk Farm hemp seeds
↠ 1 medium ripe avocado
↠ 1 tablespoon of tahini
↠ ½ fresh lemon juice
↠ 1 clove garlic peeled
↠ Freshly ground black pepper
↠ 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
How to make:
Blend all the ingredients (chickpeas, hemp seeds, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic) in a food processor until smooth. Season with black pepper. Add avocado and pulse mixture until smooth and creamy. Serve topped with coriander.
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This recipe is perfect to spread on bread or to serve as a starter with toasts or raw vegetables (carrot sticks or cucumber sticks). Another way to use hemp hummus is to adapt it to a sauce, just add water until you get the sauce consistency. The hemp hummus can also be served in salads or with pasta.
♡ Be Healthy*Be Conscious ♡
Débora
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Hemp harvesting at the farm
The next collection will take place at Obelisk Farm:
- Friday 4th September from 14:00
- Saturday 5th September 2020 from 11:00
Come and learn when and how we harvest hemp, basic information about cannabis sativa, the application, and benefits of hemp. In the end, you can also pick up for yourself. If this sounds good to you, get in touch by email or call Andris
If you can't make it this time, we will keep you posted on other opportunities in September. We are at mercy of Mother Nature and can't tell you exact future dates at this time. Please watch our posts and stories on Facebook and Instagram!
Special offer: 20% OFF your Obelisk Farm course
- This offer applies to bookings received until 12th June (Friday).
- Use code: HEMPOBELISK to get 20% off.
- This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Don't miss the chance to learn more about hemp on our hemp farm.
Click here to book your place for the hemp farming course
Click here and book here your place for the start your own business course
Learn: how to make hemp paper online workshop
A free online workshop from Obelisk Farm!
This do-it-yourself workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge necessary to create a sheet of hemp paper. It is thought of as the beginning of a training and artistic path to which participants can give their creative contribution.
Data and time: 2nd May (Saturday) at 14:00 (GMT+3)
Workshop program:
- introduction to hemp fiber;
- presentation and preparation of tools and materials;
- techniques to make hemp paper from hemp fiber;
- evaluation of the session and sharing of information.
Registration: Free of charge. To book your place at this awesome online workshop, contact us on [email protected] Registration is mandatory and there are limited seats available!We created the first hemp map of Latvia and you can download it for free
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is: "where can I find X product/service in Latvia?" For all of you out there looking for information about the cannabis industry in Latvia, we got you covered!
For a long time, we wanted to collect all the information we could find about companies and organizations dealing with hemp/cannabis in Latvia and make it available to the general public. This is what we came up with: a digital map available for download free of charge.
Download our Kaņepju karte/ Cannabis map in PDF
Discovering the best of what Cannabis has to offer. Download the PDF map to print and take it with you as you explore Latvia.
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Keep learning about hemp with us
Obelisk Farm has suspended, in line with the current recommendations, all activities to the public, including visits and training.
However, we are always looking into ways to reach you!
In these difficult times, for our health and emotional well-being, we created, thinking of the Love we feel for you, an online course of hemp paper + 1 hemp paper kit - beginner -, so that in the comfort of your home, we can give support to your creativity. We will be sharing more information about this course very soon. If you would like to join us virtually or get more information about the course, write to us on [email protected]
Until then and as you know at the moment, our priority is the hemp food supply via our online shop. Only until tomorrow (14th April), you can get 10% OFF (use code: 10HEMP) your entire order plus we are offering free shipping on all orders over 20 euros. So, treat yourself with the best that nature has to give and boost your immune system!
>> By buying our hemp products you are supporting a family in this very atypical phase that we are all experiencing. In doing so, it is also allowing us to dream of a near future, full of professional challenges.
DIY: How we process hemp stalk into hemp fiber
What we do later with the fiber? Well, we make hemp paper. Pretty amazing, right?
And did you know that our clients (like Gatis) love our hemp paper?
>>>> ONLY until 8 April (Wednesday) get 10% discount when you buy our hemp paper using the code: paper10
Mēs vēlamies atbalstīt Latvijas mediķus, vai jūs mums pievienosieties?
Šajā nedēļas nogalē mēs cītīgi prātojām, kā mēs varētu palīdzēt koronavīrusa uzliesmojuma laikā. Mēs uzskatām, ka, pieaugot pandēmijai Latvijā, mums ir jādara kaut kas, lai palīdzētu tiem, kas palīdz cīnīties pret uzliesmojumu.
Pēc rūpīga pētījuma mēs uzzinājām par organizāciju Latvijā, kas ārstiem un medicīnas darbiniekiem nodrošina siltu ēdienu: "Hospiss LV".
"Hospiss LV" tika dibināta pavisam nesen (2019. gada beigās) ar mērķi veicināt nedziedināmi slimu cilvēku aprūpes centru izveidi Latvijā. Taču nesenā ārkārtas stāvokļa paziņojuma dēļ šī organizācija ir novirzījusi savu darbību, radot jaunu kampaņu, kuras mērķis ir palīdzēt medicīnas speciālistiem šajā krīzes laikā.
Mēs uzreiz sapratām, ka šī būs tā organizācija, kuru mēs vēlamies atbalstīt. Mēs viņiem piezvanījām, viņu atsaucība bija pozitīva, un mūsu starpā tika nodibināta jauna sadarbība. Tātad mēs pievienojamies kampaņai ''Galds savējiem''.
No šodienas līdz 6. aprīlim par katru nopirkto kaņepju sēklu tēju mēs "Hospiss LV" ziedosim 0,50€.
Šajā neskaidrību laikā mūsu ģimene aktīvi strādā, lai varētu sniegt pozitīvas pārmaiņas un atvieglojumu. Vai jūs mums pievienosieties?
Iegādājieties kaņepju sēklu tēju šeit un atbalstiet medicīnas darbiniekus Latvijā!
Mēs strādājam, lai uzsvērtu un noteiktu par prioritāti mūsu un apkārtējo cilvēku veselību un labklājību, un mēs ceram, ka jūs darīsiet to pašu.
Paldies par jūsu atbalstu!
Welcome to the Obelisk Farm blog!
Our blog focus on sharing news, updates, and hemp content, while also offering a place for us to interact with our hemp community. We look forward to growing with you as we embark on this hemp journey. Thanks for stopping by!
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