The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook, By Elise McDonough

From High Times, the venerable journal of stoned America, this collection of "50 irresistible recipes that will get you high" ranges from "flaming space cupcakes"and "pot-and pancetta-stuffed tenderloin" to cannabis cocktails.

After-effects aside, the main surprise of this elevating addition to culinary literature is the authorial photo, Instead of the grizzled stoner you might expect, McDonough turns out to be a bright-eyed young Californian.

She advocates eating cannabis for "medible" properties ("soothes sore muscles, eases pain, aids relaxation") and "powerful psychedelic euphoria" but advises "plan your dosage carefully... those who've eaten too much cannabis may feel panicky, anxious, agoraphobic."