Earl Grey and Emergen-C

The Delivery: Emergen-C vitamin drink mix and Bigelow Earl Grey Tea, courtesy of Managing Editor Elizabeth Castoria

Staff Pick: Emergen-C

The DL: Sayonara, Indian Summer, and not-so-welcome salutations to you, rainy season. Yes, winter is steadily making its way into San Francisco, as temperatures seem to be dropping a few degrees each day and clouds have turned our once blue sky a dismal grey. But we’re prepared to bear the cold, damp atmosphere with beloved Earl Grey tea and a boost of vitamin-C with Emergen-C. If we still can’t warm up, we’ll probably cook up some Sambar Lentil Stew, order some spicy hot cocoa mix with homemade marshmallows from Etsy, and daydream about tropical vacations (Mexico, anyone?). If you need us, you can probably find us hibernating under our desks.

 

Candles and a Cookbook

The Date: Friday, September 23
The Delivery: Bake with Dates by Susan Lowenberg and holiday-themed soy candles and non-vegan lip balm from Aroma Naturals
Staff Pick: The Holiday Wish soy candle

The DL: It's not just that this candle smells like the holidays, it also reminds us of the fact that we sent our November+December issue to press Thursday, which is just as exciting to celebrate today as it was yesterday. We really can't wait for you to see holiday-themed recipes, our must-give gifts, and The Veggie Awards! Take a holiday of your own by joining us on one of our VegNews Vacations—the Bali, Thailand, and India trips are sold out, but spots are still left for our yoga retreat in Mexico. Book today!

A Cookbook and Skincare

The Date: Monday, August 8
The Delivery: Give Them Something Better by Sarah Frain and Stephanie Howard, and skincare from Sibu Beauty
Staff Pick: The replenishing night cream

The DL: We love all-natural, cruelty- and paraben-free skincare. We like it even more when it's the kind that we only have to wear while we're dreaming. Things don't get much easier than that! Want to take the vegan trip of your dreams? Sign up for one of our VegVacations and make it a reality! Our trips to India are already sold out, but there are still a few spots left for our Mexico, Thailand, and Bali trips. Sign up today!

Eggplant Fries

The Date: Tuesday, July 12
The Delivery: Veggie fries from Dominex
Staff Pick: The fries!

The DL: We are very interested in trying these eggplant fries. Will they taste like French fries? Onion rings? Both? We'll just have to taste test and see. In the meantime, we're so excited to bring you our 2012 VegVacations to Bali, Mexico, India, and Thailand! You pick the trip, we'll bring the eggplant fries and our 10 travel essentials.