A Not-So-Friendly Book

Date: Wednesday, October 14
The Delivery: A book regarding a moral dilemma
Staff Pick: Due to it being the only arrival, The Butcher & The Vegetarian by Tara Austen Weaver

The DL: This book is a woman's memoir telling of her moral crisis with eating meat or not. The dilemma is not too hard for us to figure out—ditch the meat, crisis solved!

For meatless meal ideas, hurry over to Café VegNews for your third chance to win The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen.

Warm Them Bones

Date: Tuesday, October 13
The Delivery: Dark hot chocolate from Boulevards
Staff Pick: The Dairy-Free Sweet-Dark Hot Chocolate (with Dandies on top)

The DL: It is cold, windy, and rainy at the VNHQ today, which are conditions that aren't too familiar with us. Luckily, these vegan hot chocolates have come to the rescue, and we can't wait to warm up with a cup.

It's your second chance to win a copy of The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen. Good Luck!

Conscious Cooking

Date: Tuesday, August 18
The Delivery: A cookbook, some vegan cat kibble, two dairy-free cheeses from Life Free From, The Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook by Cybele Pascal, and some throat-soothing tea
Staff Pick: The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen

The DL: This stunning book is one that you can give to even the most passionate carnivore! By the look of the gorgeous photography inside the book, Ronnen literally makes art when he cooks.

Cooking with a Conscious

Date: Thursday, July 2
The Delivery: A galley copy of a brand new cookbook by Tal Ronnen
Staff Pick: Tal is looking to change the way people eat with his book, The Conscious Cook

The DL: The Old Bay Tofu Cakes alone make us want to dig into this book! And with the author being Tal Ronnen, a 2008 Veggie Award winner, we're sure that this book has tons to offer. Speaking of Veggie Awards, go vote for your favorites in the 2009 survey.