Vegan Energy Bars

The Date: Thursday, August 11
The Delivery: Clif Mojo Bars in White Chocolate Macadamia, Dipped S'mores, and Chocolate Almond Coconut, and Clif Crunch Bars in Blueberry and Chocolate Peanut Butter
Staff Pick: Mojo S'mores! 

 The DL: Here at the VNHQ, we are pretty darned obsessed with s'mores. Not to put too fine a point on it, but maybe there's good reason for this, and maybe you'll find said reason in the September+October issue, which will be out in just a few weeks! Until then, we're hoping that these decadent-looking bars help power us through our November+December issue—we're already in the thick of it!

Book Behind Bars

Date: Monday, March 1

The Delivery: Clif Crunch granola bars (including one non-vegan flavor), two personal care products by Avalon Organics, and Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond by Meg Daley Olmert

Staff Pick: The White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clif Crunch granola bars

The DL: We love granola bars here at the VNHQ, and Clif's latest crunchy, on-the-go snack is no exception. We've chosen the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut as our favorite, which we feel needs no explanation. You can bet that we'll be in line when these tasty pocket-sized treats hit shelves this summer. Would these have made a splendidly sweet dessert to have followed today's super savory lunch? All signs point to yes.

A Sporty Good Time

Date: Tuesday, January 26
The Delivery: A variety of Clif Bar products (some not vegan)
Staff Pick: The White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clif Bar

The DL: We really enjoy Clif Bars at the VNHQ, so we're super-excited to highlight one of our favorite flavors. Bring on the energy!

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Snack Attack

Date: Wednesday, September 16
The Delivery: Some Homemade Harvey fruit snacks and several miniature Clif bars
Staff Pick: A snack would just not be complete without chocolate, so the Mini Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch Clif bar

The DL: If you work long hours like the VN staffers then you know the importance of a good, hearty snack. We've always been fans of Clif bars, and now you can enjoy them even if you're only a little hungry.

Crafty Calendar

Date: Monday, August 10
The Delivery: A non-vegan book, several Clif Bars, and a cool calendar
Staff Pick: The Go Vegan! 2010 Calendar with recipes by Sarah Kramer

The DL: We heard a little something about this calendar at the awesome Vegan à Go Go! Book Bash with Sarah Kramer, and now we're happy to see it in the flesh. With cute, retro pictures and vegan recipes inside, who wouldn't want this calendar hanging on their wall?

Nuts Over Almonds

Date: Monday, April 6
The Delivery: Some non-vegan nutritional supplements and beverages, several Clif Bar sports drinks, nutrient-packed products from Amazing Grass, and some candy-coated almonds
Staff Pick: These orange-vanilla Awesome Almonds look most delish

The DL: This is marketed as a health food, which it may or may not be. Either way, we at the VNHQ are excited to try out this tasty-looking treat!

Raising the Bar

Date: Friday, February 27
The Delivery: Samples of the new Luna Bar flavor, creole spice along with a spice rack, some roasted cocoa nibs from Amano, a healthy-living guide, and some reading material
Staff Pick: The new edition of Karen Davis' book, Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs

The DL: As the president of United Poultry Concerns, Davis has gone above and beyond to raise awareness about how eggs are produced and the unpleasant lives of egg-laying chickens. The book looks like an insightful and educational read.

Stay Educated

Date: Thursday, December 11

The Delivery: Vegan doughnuts and chocolate-dipped pretzels, some organic chocolate, our usual shipment of Clif Bars, a CD, several documentaries, a children's book, and an all-natural veggie-fiber facial-sponge

Staff Pick: Get educated with the new, informative documentaries that are being released including Flow and Blinders

The DL: Though not always pleasant to watch, documentaries are a great way to get informed and to inform others about a topic of interest. Luckily, a great deal of these films focus on animal rights and the environment, making it even easier to spread the word about vegetarianism.

Raw-tastic Cooking

Date: Monday, November 10
The Delivery: Two books, some leave-in conditioner, and a crazy amount of Clif Bars
Staff Pick: If you're looking to make some raw desserts with pizazz, check out the new Sweet Gratitude cookbook

The DL: San Francisco-based Café Gratitude serves delicious raw meals, including a multitude of desserts. Now everyone can enjoy these tasty treasures with this raw book completely devoted to sweet-endings. If the Tiramisu is any indication of what's inside, we can't wait to bust it open!

Don't Have A Cow. Seriously.

Date: Tuesday, October 14
The Delivery: Energy and trail mix bars, an eco-revolution book, and coconut-based frozen desserts
Staff Pick: There's a new dairy-free frozen-dessert on the block called NadaMoo!

The DL: There are so many ice cream alternatives to choose from nowadays, and the trouble with that is choosing which one to eat now. Oh, how convenient! A vegan dessert delivery! Lotta Mint Chip, here we come.