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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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. 

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4. HempToday membership plan

Keep following all-important hemp information with a HempToday membership plan that starts from as little as 10€ per month. 

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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.

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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.

                                                                 

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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!

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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)

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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

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. 

And if you enjoy what we are doing here at Obelisk Farm and would like to stay in touch, simply fill in the form below, and you'll immediately have access to our mailing list. Subscribe Today! 

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!

We want to support medical workers in Latvia, will you join us?

Over this weekend, we thought carefully about ways that we could contribute during the coronavirus outbreak. We believe that as the pandemic continues to grow in Latvia, we need to do something to help those in the frontline responding to the outbreak. 

After a throughout research, we came across an organization in Latvia that is providing hot meals to doctors and medical staff: "Hospiss LV".

"Hospiss LV" was founded recently (late 2019) with the aim of promoting the establishment of hospice care centers in Latvia. However, due to the recent state of the emergency announcement, the organization has turned its attention to a new campaign that is meant to help the medical professionals at this time of crisis. 

We knew straight away that this would be the organization we wanted to support. We give them a call, the response was positive, and a new collaboration was established. And we are now joining the campaign “Galds savējiem”.

From today until 6 of April for each hemp seed tea purchased, we will donate 0.50€ to "Hospiss LV". 

In these times of uncertainty, our family is working to be a force of change and relief at this time. Will you join us?

We are working to empathize and prioritize the health and well-being of ourselves and those around us, and we hope you do the same.

Thank you for your support!

Life update: what hemp things we have been doing?

There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has changed our routine and imposed new challenges. Just as I write this post, Gabriela and Fredis cannot resist staying close by and seek all the attention they can get. What is happening right now is nothing new to us, but the fact that we are in forced isolation it kind of change things. 

Parents working from home and children off school, it definitely made the routine turned inside out. To keep all our family body, mind and soul healthy we are doing these things with hemp to use our time in a productive way. 

We are baking with hemp

We are filling our home with the fragrant scent of baking bread (with hemp seeds and hemp protein powder!) The kids love it!

We are practicing our hemp paper making skills

We think this is a great time to pick up hemp paper making and improve our skills, together!

We are watching awesome hemp documentaries

Every night we pick up a new documentary to watch together and we can recommend the following ones: 

> Emperor of Hemp: The Jack Herer Story (1999)

> Hempsters: Plant the Seed (2010)

> Bringing it Home (2013)

We are working on new hemp products and services

The current situation gave us time to think and rethink our hemp products. We are (as always) working on new products and services we would like to provide you in the future. However, if you feel like supporting us right now and during these uncertain times, your help is more than welcome! One way you can support us is by shopping in our online shop. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting small businesses like ours in a variety of ways, but with your support, we will be able to navigate this challenging time ❤

Build with hemp: win a free place on the course!

The course in a nutshell: gives participants the chance to work with frame building, hempcrete installation, shuttering design and hemp plastering. After the course participants will a basic understanding of the key theoretical and practical issues to consider when building with hempcrete, a good understanding of the basic method of hempcrete building, including the important dos and don'ts, a practical experience: building a section of new build hempcrete wall, applying finishes to hempcrete and insulating with hempcrete.   

If you’d like to enter, here’s how it works:

1. Share this post somewhere (you can share this blog post on Facebook or Twitter, or you can also share the image below on Instagram. Don't forget to use the hashtag #obeliskfarm when sharing the post/image! Feel free to do as many shares as you like). 

2. Leave your details such as email, first and last name (in the dedicated box). Please note: If you don’t leave your email you won’t be eligible to win. We need to be able to contact you!  

That’s it! 

The giveaway will be conducted from 2nd March 2020 (14:00 GMT+2) to 8th March 2020 (23:59 GMT+2) The winner will be drawn on Monday 9th March, and announced here on this post and also via email. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the course and whether it might be right for you, contact us and we'll get right back to you. 

Or click here to read all about the course and sign up to join us!

Good luck friends! Thank you for helping us to spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you on the course. :) 

In pictures: Deep green building 2020

Participants from all over the world gather once per year at Hemp Today center to take part in the Deep Green Building (DGB). In this event, with the guidance and support of the best mentors, people learn how to build with hemp. Andris joined this great hands-on course and we share below moments of the DGB event in the photo gallery. 

Let's talk about hemp at Kaņepes Kultūras centrā

INFO about the event:

WHO ORGANIZES? GWEEPRODUCTS & Obelisk Farm.

WHEN? February 20, 7 pm - 10 pm.

WHERE? Kaņepes Kultūras centrs, 2. stāva Lielā zāle, Skolas ielā 15, Rīgā.

The event is for anyone interested in the vast potential of cannabis use. Free entrance. 

NEW! We created the first hemp lollipops in Latvia

New hemp lollipops from Obelisk Farm further stimulate sustainability

Here at Obelisk Farm, we live our values intensely, they are the ones that guide all our actions and guide the history of our farm. If you read this previous article > creating hemp products in collaboration with Latvian Agriculture University, you know that we have been (for quite some time now) working on hemp stalks as an ecological alternative to plastic. We began our creative journey with the idea of making hemp straws. However, soon we realized that there are no shortage of alternatives to plastic straws. Therefore, we decided to turn our attention to something else that in our opinion has a bigger impact in the world today: single-use lollipop stick plastic. Any quick online search will show you that this type of single-use plastic items often ends up washed up on beaches or under our oceans, negatively impacting our planet's ecosystems, biodiversity and human health (European Commission). 

So, for months we worked on a formula that would help us create the first lollipop made with hemp. Sweet candy for children and adults. A lollipop wrapped in something that is recyclable and 100% biodegradable. 

The hemp stick went through many trials and is now officially certified as a food contact material by the Latvian Food and Veterinary Service (PVD). For the lollipop recipe, Andris put together 3 ingredients: hemp tea, sugar and acid citric. Finally, the lollipop is wrapped in a paper that is recyclable. 

Our hemp lollipops are ready to be licked! Get yours today in our online shop for only 1€!