Cannabis & Beer Reporter
Christine Ricciardi
Since joining The Denver Post in 2020, reporter Tiney Ricciardi has honed a beat she endearingly calls “earthly delights.” That includes news and features about beer, cannabis, psilocybin, reality TV, and the great outdoors. Prior to her Rocky Mountain tenure, Tiney worked for The Dallas Morning News where she served as the paper’s first beer editor covering the Lone Star State’s emerging craft brewing landscape. In late 2020, Tiney attained her Beer Judge Certification. A Texas native and devout Dallas Stars hockey fan, Tiney resides on Colorado’s Western Slope where her favorite activity is hiking with her husband and dog to enjoy a cold brew and mountain view.
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What is skijoring like in Colorado? “The most fun you can have with your pants on.”
Skiing in jeans is traditionally a faux pas. But not at the winter rodeo events, known as skijoring.

Why vets recommend CBD to treat dogs with chronic pain and anxiety
Yes, man's best friend can benefit from CBD, too.

What to do if your dog eats pot
Dogs are naturally curious animals, notorious for exploring the world by way of their mouths. So if you’re a cannabis user, it’s possible – even likely – that one day...

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Psychedelic therapy advocates fear high fees will curb Colorado industry before it starts
When psychedelic-assisted therapy becomes available in Colorado next year, the state will be just the second in the U.S. to regulate the production and use of psilocybin mushrooms.

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Non-alcoholic craft cocktail-dinner pairings are having a fun but sober moment
The more bartenders become knowledgeable about non-alcoholic spirits and RTDs, the more options customers will have when they belly up.

Mike Tyson debuts special cannabis gummies in Colorado because he can’t sell edible ears
Tyson released his first line of edibles, Mike Bites, featuring gummies shaped like ears with a missing piece of cartilage at the top in 2022.

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Is microdosing just hype? Why the psychedelic trend sparks debate among scientists and enthusiasts
Microdosing has been growing in popularity alongside growing cultural acceptance of psychedelics and increased research into their potential as mental health tools.

5 beer ingredients that are banned in the United States
Drinkers may see amburana wood in spirits, but they won’t often find it in beer.

Edibles made by California-based Prophet Premium Blends linked to 113 illnesses, possibly 2 deaths
The products are made with a synthetic psilocybin called 4-acO-DMT that can potentially be hazardous.

Add this easy veggie-turmeric pasta recipe to your summer dinner rotation
So you’ve heard of Alfredo sauce and you’ve heard of red sauce. But when was the last time you tried a turmeric sauce?