Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Marshmallows

The Delivery: Chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallow hearts from Sweet and Sara

The DL: The kind folks over at Sweet and Sara sent us a special Valentine’s Day package full of chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallows—a touching gesture that filled our hearts and stomachs with gooey, marshmallowy joy. Everyone (especially you omnivores!) take note: this is the kind of thoughtful treat that will sweep your veg sweetie right off his or her feet. Don’t stress if you haven’t secured your V-Day plans yet. From a Brooklyn-based Vegan Shop-Up market full of locally crafted vegan goodies, to veg speed dating in the Bay Area, there’s no shortage of veg-friendly Valentine’s festivities happening this week. Still need ideas? Look no further than VegNewsletter’s Valentine’s Edition, which offers romantic recipes, restaurant recommendations, and holiday coupons. 

Loose-Leaf Herbal Teas

The Delivery: Matri and Soul of the Rose loose-leaf tea blends from Sacred Rose Tea
Staff Pick: The Matri blend

The DL: A few of us have been feeling under the weather, so these loose-leaf teas from Sacred Rose were a welcome surprise. The Matri blend combines lemon, ginger, bits of red raspberries, and rosehips, which means both our sore throats and our taste buds will thank us. Plus, opening the elegant packaging is like getting an early Valentine’s present from a secret admirer—Sacred Rose, you’re making us blush! If you’re still looking for a gift for your special someone, don’t despair. The VegNews Valentine’s Day Store has everything from sweet treats to cruelty-free condoms, so no matter how you plan on spending the 14th (a romantic getaway to Palm Springs, perhaps?), we’ve got you covered!

Skin Care, Probiotic Coconut Water, and Chili Tortilla Chips

The Delivery: Island Vanilla perfume, sugar scrub, and crushed-pearl lotion (not vegan) from Pacifica, GoodBelly probiotic coconut water, and Simply So Sweet Chili tortilla chips from Way Better Snacks
Staff Pick: The tortilla chips

The DL: It’s been a great day for our stomachs here at VNHQ. First, editorial assistant Hilary Pollack busted out some delicious Gardein sliders and MozzaRisella vegan cheese for us to sample. Then, as if that wasn't awesome enough, we were fortunate enough to munch on pasta topped with homemade spaghetti sauce and vegan meatballs, courtesy of managing editor Elizabeth Castoria’s dad! We’re currently in a post-lunch food coma, but as soon as we have some room in our tummies, we’ll definitely open this bag of Simply So Sweet Chili tortilla chips from Way Better Snacks. Speaking of ‘so sweet,’ Valentine’s Day is a couple of weeks away, which means you still have plenty of time to plan the perfect evening, whether you’re lucky in love or flying solo. Snag some goodies for your sweetheart (or for yourself!) at the VegNews Valentine’s Day Store, and check out our Vegan Valentines feature for tips on how to celebrate!

A Cookbook and Vegan Honey

The Date: Monday, February 14

The Delivery: Lickin' the Beaters 2 by Siue Moffat and vegan honey from Bee-Free Honee

Staff Pick: Lickin' the Beaters 2

The DL: Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at VNHQ! We hope you and your loved ones, whether they be people, companion animals, or your TV, are having a lovely day. We also hope your day is filled with sweets like those in Lickin' the Beaters 2. With entire sections devoted to candy (Peanut Butter Truffles?!), chocolate (Chocolate Marshmallow Almond Pie? Cue drooling), and "ice creem" in flavors like S'more and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, we can't wait to take this cookbook home and show it to our partners. And by "show it to our partners" we mean "ask our partners to take back the flowers and make a batch of Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies instead."

Cheesecake, Magazine, and Deodorant

The Date: Friday, February 11

The Delivery: Homemade vegan cheesecake with raspberry sauce from Follow Your Heart, the March+April 2011 issue of VegNews Magazine, and deodorant from LUSH Cosmetics

Staff Pick: The magazine!

The DL: Only dogs could hear most of the squeals of excitement erupting from VNHQ today. Our beautiful (do you see that cover?!), exciting, filled-to-the-gills VegNews Magazine March+April issue is in our grateful, loving hands, and will soon be in yours too. From world-changing geniuses to a vegan bucket list, this issue has it all and more (including some delectable tacos, peeking out onto the cover). This is quite possibly the best Valentine's Day gift we at VNHQ have ever received. Happy Friday!

Starting a New Leaf

Date: Wednesday, February 3
The Delivery: A ton of frozen entrées and some cute greeting cards from Bird & Bee Designs
Staff Pick: The Newleaf sweet-potato gnocchi entrée from Campbell Health International

The DL: We actually had these entrées for lunch today. If you're looking for something tasty and quick, not to mention nutritious, hit up Vegan Essentials where these meals are being sold.

Looking for some sweet treats in honor of Valentine's Day? Check out the VegNews Store where you can find vegan marshmallows and candy bars!

Marshmallow Madness

Date: Thursday, January 21
The Delivery: Some vegan marshmallows and a book
Staff Pick: The chocolate-dipped marshmallow hearts from Sweet & Sara

The DL: Sweet & Sara is preparing for Valentine's Day with these adorable and tasty-looking hearts. We're just happy that there are so many holidays that include sweet treats!

Check out the VegNews store for some more gift ideas for Valentine's.

Some Yummy Confections

Date: Monday, February 9
The Delivery: New vegan frozen entrées from Kashi and some artisan chocolates
Staff Pick: Just in time for Valentines Day, these chocolates from Life by Chocolate look to-die-for

The DL: What's the best thing about Valentines Day? Chocolate, of course! So, we were very happy to see this chocoholic-friendly arrival today.