By Seymour Buds — The Plug’s Pages Magazine

You ever light up before dinner and suddenly realize your stomach’s singing the Star-Spangled Banner in the key of hunger? Yeah, me too. Some strains just hit that “feed me now” button like your stomach’s got its own remote control.

After extensive scientific research (a.k.a. me getting baked and annihilating everything in my fridge), I’ve narrowed it down to four elite munchie masters — strains so appetite-inducing, even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy (and possibly salsa).

Let’s dig in.

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1. OG Kush – The Original Grocery Killer

If you’re planning to smoke before dinner, OG Kush is like the appetizer that eats the entrée. This classic indica-dominant hybrid has a terpene lineup of myrcene and limonene, which somehow makes food smell and taste 10x better.

I don’t know how science explains that, but after a joint of OG Kush, even a gas station hot dog tastes like a Michelin-star meal. You’ll be raiding your kitchen like a stoned pirate in search of buried snacks.

OG Kush doesn’t just give you the munchies — it gives you the Mega Munchies. Smoke responsibly… or just make peace with your fridge ahead of time.

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2. Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) – Dessert First, Questions Later

Girl Scout Cookies should come with a warning label that says: “Hide the snacks before lighting.”

This indica-leaning hybrid is the perfect mix of euphoria and appetite ignition — without gluing you to the couch. It’s like your brain says, “You deserve dessert,” and your hands say, “We already ate it.”

Terpenes like caryophyllene and limonene work together to make your taste buds throw a party. Everything suddenly has texture, flavor, and meaning. Smoke GSC before dinner, and suddenly spaghetti tastes like poetry.

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3. Granddaddy Purple (GDP) – The Heavyweight Hunger Champ

If OG Kush is the grocery killer, Granddaddy Purple is the Thanksgiving uncle who insists you have seconds… and thirds… and maybe a nap after that.

This potent indica brings deep body relaxation — the kind that makes your recliner look like a portal to another dimension. GDP doesn’t just suggest you eat — it commands it.

Smoke this before dinner and you’ll be halfway through a lasagna before you even realize you started cooking it. It’s a strain so chill, your fork practically floats to your mouth on autopilot.

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4. Banana Boat – The Secret Munchie Missile (As Confirmed by OG Strain Himself)

Now here’s a wild card: Banana Boat. This tropical hybrid might not be on every menu, but according to cannabis connoisseur OG Strain himself, it delivers “wicked munchies” like no other.

Quote the legend: “Since I discovered Banana Boat, I’ve put on about 25 pounds — and I’m not mad about it.”

If that’s not a testimonial, I don’t know what is. With its sweet, creamy banana aroma and smooth flavor, Banana Boat hits like a joint dipped in dessert. You’ll be craving pancakes, smoothies, and probably an entire fruit salad you swore you’d never eat.

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Final Thoughts – Smoke Before You Supper

Look, I’m not saying these strains replace your dinner plans — I’m saying they upgrade them. Smoking before you eat isn’t just a munchie move; it’s a lifestyle choice.

These four strains — OG Kush, GSC, Granddaddy Purple, and Banana Boat — turn “what’s for dinner?” into an existential journey through flavor and joy.

Just remember: when you smoke before dinner, you’re not eating because you’re hungry — you’re eating because you’re high. And honestly? That’s the most delicious reason there is.

🔥 Featured Strains of November

Note from OG Strain: The first four strains featured here all came straight from Higher Beings powered by Hudson Valley Greens — some of the finest cultivators in New York State. The fifth strain, Glitter Bomb, was personally gifted to me by Tok & Canna Fae of Tokalotapot Seeds, from a beautiful collab grow with Lazy Day Farms. Much love and respect to all these growers bringing that real top-shelf heat. 💚

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💥 1) Scorpion King
    •    Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
    •    THC: Around 24%
    •    Dominant Terpenes: Limonene & Pinene
    •    Aroma / Flavor: Zesty citrus and earthy pine with a touch of spice — like a lemon grove decided to take martial arts lessons.
    •    Effects: Uplifted focus, energized creativity, and a slow-burn body calm to keep it balanced.
    •    OG Strain Says: “Smoke Scorpion King and you’ll feel like royalty… or at least like you could redesign your living room in record time.”
    •    Personal Verdict: “This was hands down the best strain I smoked all month — and easily one of the nicest looking buds I’ve seen. It’s that perfect balance of beauty and brawn.”

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🌈 2) Cadillac Rainbow
    •    Type: Indica-dominant hybrid (70/30 Indica)
    •    THC: ~28–30%
    •    Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene
    •    Aroma / Flavor: Fruity diesel with citrus candy vibes and that signature gassy kiss.
    •    Effects: Relaxed but happy — that smooth “cruise-control” high that still lets you hold a conversation or laugh with your crew.
    •    OG Strain Says: “Cadillac Rainbow rolls like luxury — smooth ride, flashy flavor, and zero potholes. Just make sure your snacks are premium too.”
    •    Personal Verdict: “This one’s practically a two-way tie with Scorpion King for strain of the month. It’s absolutely crazy looking — straight-up eye candy in flower form.”

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🍰 3) Sherb Cream Pie
    •    Type: Indica-dominant hybrid (~70/30 Indica)
    •    THC: ~22–29%
    •    Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene & Limonene (with a little Caryophyllene kick)
    •    Aroma / Flavor: Sweet tropical candy meets vanilla cream — like your favorite dessert had a love child with jet fuel.
    •    Effects: Euphoric, relaxed, and dangerously chill. A perfect strain for “I’ll just watch one episode”… and then five hours disappear.
    •    OG Strain Says: “Sherb Cream Pie is that dessert you swore you’d skip… but then you didn’t. And you don’t regret it one bit.”
    •    Personal Verdict: “One of the best-tasting strains I’ve ever had in my life. This one’s all flavor, all finesse — and worth every puff.”

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⛽ 4) Gas Basket
    •    Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
    •    THC: ~20–26%
    •    Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene & Caryophyllene
    •    Aroma / Flavor: A creamy vanilla-cookie diesel with earthy spice undertones — smooth yet gassy enough to make you double-take.
    •    Effects: Melty relaxation, chill body buzz, and a mental ease that says, “Yeah, I’m not doing dishes tonight.”
    •    OG Strain Says: “Gas Basket — because sometimes the only basket you need is the one catching your high-ass self on the couch.”
    •    Personal Verdict: “Right behind the top two for me — easily my third favorite this month. It’s that cozy couch companion strain that hits every note just right.”

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✨ 5) Glitter Bomb
    •    Type: Indica-dominant hybrid (~70/30 Indica)
    •    THC: ~27–28%
    •    Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Linalool
    •    Aroma / Flavor: Sweet grapes and berries dripping with diesel funk and citrus sparkle — loud enough to make your grinder blush.
    •    Effects: Giggly euphoria up top, mellow waves down low — perfect for creative sessions or spontaneous deep talks.
    •    OG Strain Says: “Glitter Bomb hits like the name — bright, sparkly, and guaranteed to make your brain glitter with ideas you’ll forget to write down.”
    •    Personal Verdict: “Some of the nicest outdoor weed I’ve seen all season. Every other strain on this list was grown indoors — so the fact that Glitter Bomb can hang with the best of the best? That says a lot right there.”

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💭 Final Thoughts from OG Strain

This November lineup proves one thing: New York cannabis is thriving — indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between.
From the elite craftsmanship of Hudson Valley Greens and Higher Beings to the passionate homegrown magic of Tokalotapot Seeds, this month brought nothing but fire.

Whether you’re chasing a heavy hitter like Scorpion King, a visual masterpiece like Cadillac Rainbow, or something sweet, smooth, and sneaky like Sherb Cream Pie, there’s a November strain here for every kind of smoker.

Keep supporting local growers, keep sharing the love, and keep that flame lit for the community that makes this plant shine.

— ✍ OG Strain
Strain’s Strain Reviews (Talk Cannabis)
🗞 Published in The Plug’s Pages Magazine — November 2025

By Herb Greenstein – The Plug’s Pages

You know that feeling when you wake up, stare at your calendar, and say, “Yeah, I’m totally gonna be productive today”? Then you hit a bowl, blink twice, and somehow it’s 4:37 p.m. and you’ve deep-cleaned your silverware drawer instead of answering your boss’s email? Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.

That’s exactly why I’ve hunted down the five best daytime strains that won’t turn you into a couch fossil. These are your up-and-at-’em, euphoric, I-can-totally-build-a-birdhouse-right-now kind of strains. They’re energizing, uplifting, and will have you believing you can run errands and write your autobiography in the same afternoon.

Let’s spark it up — responsibly, enthusiastically, and probably with snacks.

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1. Jack Herer – The Piney Prophet of Productivity

Jack Herer is like if your morning coffee got a Ph.D. in motivation. This spicy, piney sativa doesn’t just lift you up — it launches you into orbit with a euphoric clarity that makes you want to explain to strangers how photosynthesis works. You’ll find yourself doing dishes while composing poetry about soap bubbles. It’s the strain that turns mundane chores into creative adventures.

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2. Green Crack – Because Energy Drinks Are for Amateurs

Don’t let the name scare you — there’s no actual “crack” in Green Crack (we checked). What there is, however, is an intense, long-lasting euphoria that’ll have you organizing your entire playlist alphabetically by vibe. This strain gives you laser focus, lightning-fast thoughts, and enough energy to run a marathon… or at least enthusiastically cheer for someone else running one.

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3. Sour Diesel – The Gas That Fuels Genius

Sour Diesel doesn’t whisper motivation — it yells it through a megaphone. That unmistakable fuel-like aroma hits you right before the mental ignition does, blasting away foggy thoughts and jump-starting your brain like jumper cables on a dead battery. Perfect for artists, musicians, and anyone trying to finish that one project they’ve been “totally almost done with” since 2018.

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4. Durban Poison – The Sweet Sativa That Means Business

Straight outta South Africa, this pure sativa is like your personal hype coach in plant form. Sweet, earthy, and dangerously motivating, Durban Poison is the strain for those who like their creativity with a side of chaos. You’ll suddenly want to paint your living room, start a podcast, and bake muffins simultaneously — and somehow, you’ll actually pull it off.

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5. Strawberry Cough – The Laughing, Hacking, Happy Cloud

This one’s for the joyful souls (and their coughing fits). With a fruity, berry-smooth inhale followed by a giggle-infused exhale, Strawberry Cough brings euphoria so bright it should come with a pair of sunglasses. You’ll be smiling at squirrels, laughing at your reflection, and wondering if happiness might actually be contagious. Spoiler: it is.

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Final Puff

So next time you need to get things done — or at least convincingly look like you’re getting things done — reach for one of these daytime legends. They’ll keep you lifted, laughing, and lively from sunrise to sunset.

And if halfway through reading this you forgot what you were laughing at… congratulations, you’re already halfway there.