Cookbooks, Protein Powder, and More

The Date: Wednesday, August 24
The Delivery: Chia powder and non-vegan lip balm from Navitas Naturals, plant-based protein powder from Plant Fusion, Naked Wine by Alice Feiring, and Candle 79 Cookbook by Joy Pierson, Angel Ramos, and Jorge Pineda
Staff Pick: Candle 79 Cookbook

The Delivery: We've been hearing (not to mention dreaming) about this new cookbook for months (months, we tell you!) and when it was delivered, we immediately began flipping through its pages at a frenzied and ravenous pace. At first glance, we're in love with the Nori- and Sesame-Crusted Seitan and Chile-Grilled Tofu with Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce. Want to get a look at the cookbook, our remodeled deck, and Vaute Couture's just-released-today fall collection, all at one time? Sign up for an appointment on September 2 or 3 at Vaute Couture's San Francisco pop-up shop, located right here at the VNHQ!

Superfood Snacks

The Date: Friday, August 5
The Delivery: Power Snacks in Citrus Chia Superfood and Cacao Gogi Superfood from Navitas Naturals
Staff Pick: The Cacao Gogi Superfood snacks

The DL: Sure, we like our chips and burritos as much as the next editorial team, but we don't shy away from a healthy snack, either. These bites, filled with superfoods galore, look tasty as can be and we can't wait to try them. Want your snacks (and meals, for that matter) to help get you into shape? Check out our featurette to see what the glycemic index can do for you. Have a wonderful weekend!

Magazine and Lip Balm

The Date: Wednesday, May 18
The Delivery: The Summer 2011 issue of Vegan Magazine and cacao lip balm from Navitas Naturals
Staff Pick: The lip blam!

The DL: It's safe to say that we here at VNHQ are chocolate lovers. We already eat the delicious stuff pretty much every day, so why not try it out on our lips for a change? We can't wait to try out this lip balm made from the cold-pressed oil of the cacao bean. Maybe it will keep us from coveting the box of Boadwark Chocolates in the VegNews Vegan Wedding Giveaway. Maybe.

Superfruits, Sunscreen, and Lip Balm

The Date: Monday, May 16
The Delivery: Sun protection and night treatment balms from Hurraw!, superfruit berries and powder form Navitas Naturals, and non-vegan sunscreen from Elemental Herbs
Staff Pick: The blue-chamomile vanilla night treatment balm

The DL: Long time no see, readers! After a few days without our blogging abilities (we were starting to get the shakes!) we are back with some really awesome offerings. For example, our brand-new Vegan Wedding Package Giveaway includes chocolates, candles, and our May+June issue. Not too shabby! In addition to all the wedding goodness, we are already crushing on this new lip balm from the mere sight of it. Hurraw's new gem is specially made for nighttime, featuring super-moisturing avocado oil and chamomile essential oil. Getting beauty sleep, literally? Sounds good to us!

Elizabeth II

Date: Thursday, October 22
The Delivery: Some sugar and gluten-free baking mixes, goodies from Navitas Naturals, chocolates, and three-bean chili from Kettle Cuisine
Staff Pick: The Perfect Pancake Mix from purely elizabeth.

The DL: No, this is not Managing Editor Elizabeth Castoria's company on the side, but these cutely packaged baking mixes look quite good. We're excited to see if the pancakes are as perfect as they say.

Nice and Cozy

Date: Friday, September 25
The Delivery: A non-vegan cookbook, a jar of Navitas Naturals coconut oil, and some cartons of soup
Staff Pick: The Roasted Pepper Tomato soup from Dr. McDougall's

The DL: It's a bit chilly here at the VNHQ, so the thought of hot tomato soup sounds like a good idea to us. We wouldn't mind some warmed bread on the side either. Happy Weekend!

Happy Trails

Date: Friday, July 31
The Delivery: The Everything That Exists CD, Soul of a Dog by Jon Katz, and some trail mix
Staff Pick: Take a hike with Navitas Naturals' new Trail Power mixes

The DL: This trail mix looks a bit more healthy than your average pretzel and chocolate combo. We hope it has just the right amount of sweet and salty goodness.

It's July 31, meaning this is your final chance to vote in the 2009 Veggie Award Survey!

The New Meaning of Cute

Date: Friday, January 23
The Delivery: A Follow Your Heart pizza kit, two books, a bag with a message, some raw cacao nibs, and a stainless-steel bottle

Staff Pick: The "Clean Up The Earth" bag

The DL: There's just no excuse for taking paper or plastic. There are stylish bags coming out from every corner of the market, and every one of them will help decrease that thing we like to call a "carbon footprint." Get yourself a reusable bag and never leave the house without it. It's that simple!