Pocket-sized heat. Plant-based chill.
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About The Yum Yum Factor
Carole Nelson Brown
Carole Nelson Brown
Carole Nelson Brown
I’m a chef who wandered into the cannabis world the way many great culinary journeys begin: out of love and necessity. When a family member was battling cancer, I taught myself how to decarb and infuse cannabis—not just to help manage his pain and stimulate appetite, but to make it taste good (because let’s face it, choking down swampy-tasting oil helps no one). That led me into the aromatic, mess-free wonderland of sous vide, where I began quietly infusing cream for tea and honey for sleep—no skunky kitchen, no complaints from the neighbours.
Then came the fateful meeting with Polina and Tanya, who had just launched The Kingston Social, a cozy east-end Toronto wine bar and community hub. I was looking for a pop-up space. They were looking for a chef. Boom—culinary kismet. Together, we launched Social Sessions, a series of infused dinners built on great food, community, and grown-up cannabis consumption. We championed microdosing long before it was trendy, bringing people together over shared plates and subtle elevation.
My class, Sous Weed, gained traction fast—named one of Toronto’s top 10 cooking classes in 2019, right before COVID pulled the plug. It was a space especially for women navigating menopause and beyond, offering real talk, real recipes, and no shady gummies from someone's cousin. Teaching them—and learning from them—was a highlight of my career.
While the world paused, cannabis legalization surged forward. Polina and Tanya evolved Social Sessions into a full-fledged cannabis brand, and I kept on cooking and creating. When we finally reconnected, it was clear: we had unfinished business.
Now, in partnership with Social Sessions, I’m proud to be launching my first microdosed product: an infused chilli crisp. Each pocket-sized sachet delivers 1mg THC and 25mg CBD—just enough to take the edge off, whether you’re solo-snacking or spicing up Sunday dinner with grandma. And because I care about flavour and food allergies, I’ve swapped out peanuts for crispy beluga lentils. It’s bold, it’s balanced, it’s discreet, and it fits in your pocket. (Because nobody wants to carry a purse full of leaky hot sauce.)
This is just the beginning. Let’s eat well, feel good, and elevate with intention
Our Philosophy
Carole Nelson Brown
Carole Nelson Brown
We made a chilli crisp so good, you’ll want to put it on everything—even your ex’s cooking.
1mg THC + 25mg CBD per sachet.
No nuts, no junk, no shame.
Vegan. Delicious. Totally portable.
Spice it. Dose it. Keep it discreet.