Vegan Skincare

The Delivery: Hydrating body wash and lotion from 100% Pure
Staff Pick: The body wash

The DL: It is 80+ degrees here at the VNHQ, leaving most of the staff thinking about air conditioning and popsicles. This body wash, which smells just like a slice of key lime pie on a summer day, makes us want to stop everything, go home, and hang out by the pool (that none of us actually have). Perhaps a slice of chilled key lime pie will magically appear post-pool party? A magazine staff can dream. We're also dreaming about tomorrow night's Twitter Chat with Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, where we'll talk pie (key lime included!) as we explore the duo's new book, Vegan Pie in the Sky. Join us tomorrow at 6pm PT!

Vegan Pie in the Sky!

The Date: Wednesday, August 31
The Delivery: Five to Thrive by Lise N. Alschuler and Karolyn A. Gazella and a galley of Vegan Pie in the Sky by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romeo
Staff Pick: Vegan Pie in the Sky

The DL: It's finally here! We'll save you the chatter and just share three recipes: Sweet Potato Brazil Nut Crunch Pie, Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Cheesecake, and Boston Cream Cake Pie. (Psst! The recipe for the Boston Cream Cake Pie is in our September+October issue.) Yeah, we're drooling all over our keyboards too. Are Isa and Terry's cookbooks your veritable vegan cooking bibles? Then vote for the duo as your favorite cookbook authors in The 2011 Veggie Awards, and enter to win a weeklong cruise to boot! Polls close tonight at 11:59pm PT, so vote now!

VegNews September+October Issue!

The Date: Friday, August 19
The Delivery: The September+October issue of VegNews Magazine!!
Staff Pick: The mag! Times a million!

The DL: We know you're probably wondering, "Why is today's This Just In posted so early?" Well, dear readers, we just couldn't help but share this beautiful magazine with you as soon as possible. What can we say? That pumpkin carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is just too good to keep to ourselves. Earlier this week, we had you guess the cover in our Cover Crystal Ball, and many of you chose correctly! Now, enjoy pumpkin-inspired recipes, the most mouth-watering vegan s'mores you've ever seen, and pages beyond pages of the nation's top vegan food trucks (see below for a sneak peek)! Oh, and there's a recipe for Isa and Terry's Boston Cream Cake Pie from their new cookbook, Vegan Pie in the Sky. Just sayin'. Congratulations to vegan blogger extraordinaire, Kathy Patalsky, for having her gorgeous photo of Pumpkin Spice Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe in the mag!) grace our cover. Kudos, Kathy!

New Year, New You

The Date: Monday, January
The Delivery: Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Staff Pick: The only item!

The DL: Happy 2011, everyone! We're thrilled to be back at work here at the VNHQ, and hope that you all had wonderful holidays. While we weren't overwhelmed with the volume of today's goods, it's hard to argue with the quality. Yes, we've received this book before, and yes, we're grateful to see it again. Maybe some of us are thinking about reducing ourselves a bit after teh holiday indulgences. Maybe this book comes at the perfect time. Just saying! Here's to the new year, and more new products to come!

Sweet Cinnamon Rolls

The Date: Wednesday, December 22
The Delivery: Pinto and black bean chips, a dozen mini cinnamon rolls, and another copy of Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Staff Pick: The mini cinnamon rolls from Cinnaholic

The DL: VegNews contributor Polly Walter stopped by the VNHQ today, and to our delight, brought this gorgeous box of cinnamon rolls. Nothing could have made us happier! Thank you, Polly, and now excuse us while we devour these miniature treats.

Appetite for Reduction and Vegan Etsy

The Date: Thursday, December 8
The Delivery: Appetite for Reduction, and a vegan craft sample bag from Vegan Etsy
Staff Pick: Appetite for Reduction

The DL: Today's shipment had as oohing and aahing with delight, as adorable handmade creations from Vegan Etsy (looking for holiday gifts? Vegan Etsy and the VegNews Store have you covered!) shared real estate with a fresh-off-the-press copy of PPK superstar Isa Chandra Moskowitz' new cookbook, packed with recipes that promise to not do as much damage on your waistline as the normal holiday standards. Today's This Just In might as well just be your ultimate holiday shopping guide. You're welcome!

Appetite For Reduction

The Date: Tuesday, October 12

The Delivery: Advance copy of the upcoming weight-loss cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Staff Pick: Appetite For Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes

The DL: Very few weight-loss cookbooks could manage to excite us as much as this one, but vegan cookbook author Isa Chandra Moskowitz has earned our trust as an expert recipe developer. It was she, after all, who brought us Vegan Brunch, Vegan With A Vengeance, and, along with her partner in crime and VegNews columnist Terry Hope Romero, Veganomicon. And low-fat vegan recipes will provide a contrast to Isa and Terry's other not-so-low-fat gifts to vegans in the form of Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, and Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. It's all about balance, people.

Cookie Monster Madness

Date: Wednesday, October 28
The Delivery: A long-awaited cookbook, an elixir for hangovers, and a ton of raw, vegan chocolate from NibMor
Staff Pick: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero

The DL: Moskowitz and Romero are cookbook-writing machines, and we like that. From Peanut Butter Blondies to Espresso Fudge Brownies, this book seems to cover it all. We'll take one of everything, thank you!

Fresh Fare

Date: Wednesday, October 21
The Delivery: A ton of raw, vegan food, Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, and some non-vegan snack food
Staff Pick: The baked macaroni and cheese from Pure Market Express

The DL: Made with zucchini instead of your average pasta, this raw mac 'n' cheese looks pretty tasty. We look forward to see how it compares with the infamous VegNews Mac 'n' Cheese.

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Craving Cookies

Date: Friday, August 14
The Delivery: Gluten-free crust from Clean Cravings, and a cookie addict's dream cookbook
Staff Pick: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero

The DL: They've done it once again! From cupcakes to cookies, this team sure knows their baked goods, and we are super excited to try out these recipes. Yes, we will be stocking up on cookie jars and almond milk.

Keep the Kringles Coming!

Date: Friday, February 6
The Delivery: Omega-3 supplements, Isa Chandra Moskowitz's Vegan Brunch, and delectable-looking pastries
Staff Pick: These Kringles from Larsen's Bakery are lucky that they haven't been torn into already

The DL: It's been an exciting day of arrivals at the VNHQ. Let's just say that our minds are most certainly on one thing: brunch!