Pie!

The Date: Wednesday, November 10

The Delivery: Pumpkin Pie courtesy of San Francisco's Bike Basket Pies and our beloved VegNews Editor-At-Large Laura Hooper Beck.

Staff Pick: The individual and simply adorable pumpkin pies with a flakey crust and a spiced, sweet, filling.

The DL: Laura made today the best Wednesday in recent history by gifting us here at VNHQ delicious individual pies made by the adorable bike-catered SF-based pie company Bike Basket Pies! We love Laura so much we don't even know where to begin. Laura is the founding editor of Vegansaurus, the web-mistress of VegNews' sister-site VegWeb, a VegNews columnist, and just an all-around amazing person. Oh, and the pie? UNBELIEVABLE. Huge props to Bike Basket Pies for their plentiful vegan options, and to Laura for being, well, Laura!

Take That, Twinkie!

Date: Thursday, February 11

The Delivery: Cream-filled vegan Dillos and some Larénim makeup

Staff Pick: The oh-so-delicious Raz Dillo from Cakewalk Baking Company

The DL: When these were delivered to the VNHQ, we nearly died. We absolutely had to tear into them the second they arrived, and we were not disappointed. The only thing we're disappointed about is the fact that we had to choose only one for Staff Pick. This raspberry- and coconut-covered pastry was totally delicious. Trust us, you probably want to run, not walk, over to Vegan Essentials and order one of each of these fantastic treats.

There's a Valentine's Day Chat with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on VegWeb tonight at 6 pm. You don't want to miss it!

Crazy Caramel Confections

Date: Monday, February 1
The Delivery: More lip balm from Hurraw! Balm, some caramel treats, and two books, including The Earth-Friendly Food Chain by Linda Riebel
Staff Pick: The Chocolate Caramel Tortüz from Futters Nut Butters

The DL: These little delicacies are a Valentine's Day special on the Futters Nut Butters website. They consist of agave-sweetened caramel pecans sandwiched between layers of dark chocolate. Yes, these treats will be gone in a matter of seconds.

Don't forget to vote in the VegWeb Recipe Showdown! The polls close at midnight this Wednesday.

Raw Balm!

Date: Monday, January 25
The Delivery: Some lip balm, a CD, and a book
Staff Pick: The grapefruit lip balm from Hurraw!

The DL: This cool lip balm is both raw and vegan, and it is a bit flatter than your average lip balm to make it easier to fit in your pocket. We think that's pretty neat if you ask us!

The VegWeb Recipe Showdown has begun! Hurry and go cast your votes for your favorite recipes, which will be featured in a future issue of VegNews.

Pocket Me This

Date: Monday, December 14
The Delivery: Two books, a wallet, and some nifty kitchen appliances
Staff Pick: The Spencer Pocket from The Vegan Collection

The DL: This cute, little pocket wallet is both stylish and light, and one of many products that are popping up at this cruelty-free, mail-order web store. Whether you want shoes, belts, or wallets, they have you covered.

On an even sweeter note, don't miss the Vegan Holiday Baking Chat with Allison Rivers Samson tonight @ 6pm!