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Food

🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

Presented by Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

Keep reading for two more ideal munchies — and snag Hometown Hero’s bonus offer of a free sample, offered today only for our readers.*

2 more ideal munchies

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $10-$14 | Experience a world of inspiration and learn about Fiesta’s origins and see the sparkling gowns inspired by other countries.
Fiesta® Fiesta | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 4-10 p.m. | Travis Park, 301 E Travis St, San Antonio | Free | Enjoy this free activity with live music, food vendors, local artisans, parades and opening statements from local officials like our Mayor.

Friday, April 21

The Little Mermaid Jr, Spring Musical | Friday, Apr. 21-Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Glahn Gym, Providence Catholic School, 1215 N. St Mary’s St., San Antonio | $3-$5 | Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, this musical brings your favorite characters to life — don’t forget to sing-a-long with the cast.*

Saturday, April 22

Tree Giveaways | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m. -2 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department tree giveaway event while supplies last.
Schoolhouse Rock Live! | Saturday, Apr. 22 -Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | The Magik Theatre, 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio | $18.50 | Come watch the Schoolhouse Rock gang help ease Tom’s nerves about his first day of teaching.

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News Notes

Civic

Local housing organizations received a $14.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development earlier this week. The grant was presented to South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless and partner orgs, who’ve promised to “aid houseless people and families” with the funds. (MySA)

Sports

Earlier this week, Bexar County commissioners approved an amendment to their relocation agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are now allowed to play one out-of-country game, and two out-of-town games (within 100 miles of the AT&T Center) — per season, for the next two seasons. (Texas Public Radio)

Development

Friedrich Lofts redevelopment project has begun on San Antonio’s east side. The $93 million residential unit project is converting a 1925 air conditioning plant into 358 studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units. Construction is said to last 18-24 months. (SA Report)

Art

The Contemporary at Blue Star will host a social dog walk featuring artist Hiromi Stringer on Thursday, April 20 at 5 p.m. Bring your furry friend and get matching bandanas for this night of creativity and community. Registration for the event is free. (SA Current)

Drink

Volleman’s Family Farms has a new seasonal milk flavor available at H-E-B. The banana cream milk comes in quart and pint sizes. Pro tip: Return your milk carton back to the store to receive your $2 deposit back.

Award

Attention artisans… submit your Southern-made product by June 20 for a chance to win Garden & Gun Magazine’s 14th annual Made In The South Awards. Categories include home, crafts, food, outdoors, style, and drink, plus a bonus sustainability award. The overall winner will receive a $10,000 grand prize.

Fun Fact

In case you missed it, there’s still a chance to win $500 by taking our brief survey. Your feedback is important to us, and we want to ensure the content we deliver to you is relevant. Take the survey.

Home

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Travel

What trip would be worth leaving San Antonio? For City Editor Nicholas, it’s Seattle — to photograph Mount Rainier. Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Shop

This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.

Listen

🎶 For the record

Where to celebrate Record Store Day 2024 in San Antonio

Check out the Daft Punk mural on the back of this record store. | Photo by @antwanrockamora

Newbie and veteran audiophiles unite — here’s the scoop on all things Record Store Day this Saturday, April 22.

Whether you’re a Swiftie eyeing the new “folklore: the long pond studio sessions,” or a Pop Rock enthusiast eager to listen to the sweet bliss of the The 1975 Live with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, we’ve got something for everyone.

🎶 What is Record Store Day?

Record Store Day occurs twice a year: once in the spring and again on Black Friday. On these days, musicians release limited copies of specific albums on vinyl. While some prints may get re-released in the future, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

🎶 Participating locations

San Antonio has five locations that participate in Record Store Day:

CD Sam, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.
Batcave Vinyl, 555 W. Bitters Rd.
Hogwild Records, 1824 N. Main
Del Bravo Record Shop, 554 Enrique Barrera Pkwy
Southtown Vinyl, 1112 S. St Mary’s St.

It's the vinyl coutdown

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

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