Gone to Tumblr!

Since August 28, 2008, we've been blogging here at This Just In, giving you the inside scoop on the new loot arriving at the VNHQ. And yet, just as MySpace is a mere memory, it's time to move on from our blogs as well. On that note, we couldn't be more thrilled to debut VegNews on Tumblr! We'll meld behind-the-scenes scoop such as what's for lunch and the newest products arriving at the office with our favorite content from around the web, event photos, and more. It's a bit bittersweet to say so long to the blogs we've worked so hard to build, but, well, they're just so five years ago. As always, thank you for reading. Here's to what's next!

VegNews September+October Issue!

The Date: Friday, August 19
The Delivery: The September+October issue of VegNews Magazine!!
Staff Pick: The mag! Times a million!

The DL: We know you're probably wondering, "Why is today's This Just In posted so early?" Well, dear readers, we just couldn't help but share this beautiful magazine with you as soon as possible. What can we say? That pumpkin carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is just too good to keep to ourselves. Earlier this week, we had you guess the cover in our Cover Crystal Ball, and many of you chose correctly! Now, enjoy pumpkin-inspired recipes, the most mouth-watering vegan s'mores you've ever seen, and pages beyond pages of the nation's top vegan food trucks (see below for a sneak peek)! Oh, and there's a recipe for Isa and Terry's Boston Cream Cake Pie from their new cookbook, Vegan Pie in the Sky. Just sayin'. Congratulations to vegan blogger extraordinaire, Kathy Patalsky, for having her gorgeous photo of Pumpkin Spice Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe in the mag!) grace our cover. Kudos, Kathy!

Magazine Issues

The Date: Wednesday, July 20
The Delivery: New issues of Elle and Bust
Staff Pick: Elle


The DL: We here at VegNews don’t just love our magazine, but others too! We are always excited to see both Bust and Elle come to the office, but Elle won out this time due to one of its cover stars. Did one of the lady VN staffers quickly search for the article on Justin Timberlake right after This Just In photos were taken? Why yes, yes she did (and she will remain nameless, until this blog writer deems it necessary to share such information). Plus, we love a good subscriber cover. Happy reading!

Vegan Brownie Mix

The Date: Tuesday, July 5
The Delivery: Chocolate Dream Baking Chips, a bag of Bliss Brownie Mix from The Inspired Cookie, and some herbal dietary supplements from Mountain Rose Herbs
Staff Pick: The brownie mix

The DL: The maker of The Inspired Cookie line is fellow San Franciscan Sarah Gill, who personally dropped off this bag of brownie mix, which is a brand new product of hers. If it's anything like her pre-made Brownie Bliss desserts, then we're happy campers. Today we announced the 2012 VegNews Vacations, about which we're very excited! Check them out—you might just have the time of your life.

Sweetly Raw

The Date: Friday, July 1
The Delivery: Raw macaroons from Wonderfully Raw Gourmet
Staff Pick: The Lemon Pie CocoRoons

The DL: We were tipped off about this company from Associate Publisher Colleen Holland, so we knew we had to get some of their treats to try in the office. These macaroons look to die for, and we can't wait to rip open the bag and see just how tasty they are. We wish everyone a happy Fourth of July weekend—be sure to eat a bunch of vegan goodies!

Cookies, Fries, & Book

The Date: Thursday, June 30
The Delivery: An advanced copy of Naked Wine by Alice Feiring, eggplant veggie fries from Dominex, and raw vegan cookies from Chunkie Dunkies
Staff Pick: The cookies

The DL: This is a brand new cookie line from West Palm Beach, Fla. They have several delicious-looking flavors, but here we have Chocolate Chip Mint, Carrot Cake, and Oatmeal Raisin. Some of the VN staffers may have already sneaked a taste, and have given a two thumbs up. If you're looking for a sweet treat, then check them out now! Also check out the Twitter Chat that is taking place tonight with Farm Sanctuary's Gene Baur at 6pm PST.
 

Sticky Fingers Surprise

The Date: Friday, May 13
The Delivery: A box full of goodies from Sticky Fingers, including Cowvin Cookies and Jenny's Brownies
Staff Pick: The Cowvin Cookies

The DL: We're not sure of the occasion for this special delivery, but we're not complaining. The lovely people of Sticky Fingers must know that the favorite cookie of the VN staff is the Cowvin Cookie—they are just so delicately sweet and delicious. Thank you Sticky Fingers and happy Friday to everyone!
 

Vegan Cooking Sauces

The Date: Tuesday, May 10
The Delivery: Ready-made Indian cooking sauces from Stonehouse 27
Staff Pick: The cilantro and coconut cooking sauce

The DL: We here at VegNews are pretty loco for coconuts these days. From our new Food Feature extolling coconut's many culinary and bodily benefits to This Week's Must Have (chocolate coconut milk, anyone?), this fuzzy brown gem is constantly in our thoughts. Enter: Stonehouse 27's new cilantro and coconut cooking sauce with hints of lemon and ginger. We can't wait to see what this sauce can do to a plate of veggies, and are happy that we get to keep this coconut kick going. Now, if only we had some of that Coconut Bliss ice cream left....

Vegan Foie Gras

The Date: Friday, March 4

The Delivery: The Regal Vegan Faux Gras Toasted Walnut Lentil Pâté

Staff Pick: The Faux Gras

The DL: Two containers of The Regal Vegan's Faux Gras arrived at our door today, and we couldn't be more excited to start dipping some (fancy) crackers into it! Instead of being made from duck or goose livers, this spread is walnut- and lentil-based. Healthy, tasty, and cruelty-free? Yes, please. With this week's giveaway of Sjaak's amazing candy bars included, nobody can say vegans don't eat well.

Hot Tamale

The Date: Thursday, December 23
The Delivery: New vegan frozen meals from Tandoor Chef, a non-vegan book, and seitan and tamales from Upton's Naturals
Staff Pick: The Chorizo-style Seitan Tamale con Molé

The DL: Tamales are totally in right now—at least at the VNHQ—and these chorizo-style tamales are making our mouths water. We can't wait to try them! This is the final post until the New Year due to the fact that we're closing up shop until January 3, including the VegNews Store (although, you can still place orders, which will be shipped out in the new year). Happy Holidays!

Sweet Cinnamon Rolls

The Date: Wednesday, December 22
The Delivery: Pinto and black bean chips, a dozen mini cinnamon rolls, and another copy of Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Staff Pick: The mini cinnamon rolls from Cinnaholic

The DL: VegNews contributor Polly Walter stopped by the VNHQ today, and to our delight, brought this gorgeous box of cinnamon rolls. Nothing could have made us happier! Thank you, Polly, and now excuse us while we devour these miniature treats.

Beauty Care & Books

The Date: Tuesday, December 21
The Delivery: Three mostly vegan books, and new beauty products from John Masters Organics
Staff Pick: The Bare Unscented Body Lotion from John Masters

The DL: We're now seeing cold weather nearly everywhere in the US, and this means dry skin. We here at the VNHQ do not like dry skin, so we were happy to see this all-natural, unscented lotion arrive. Here's to healthy skin!

Holiday Marshmallows

The Date: Friday, December 18

The Delivery: An incredible gift basket from Sweet & Sara

Staff Pick: The whole basket is amazing, but these adorable reindeer marshmallows have our hearts.

The DL: Happy Holidays to us! The darling Sara Sohn from Sweet & Sara sent the office this huge basket of goodies including rocky road bark, three favors of biscotti, and our favorite reindeer marshmallows. Happy kick-off-to-the weekend, indeed. We're going to go out on a limb and assume that a great deal of you will be attending or hosting some sort of holiday party this weekend, so be sure to check out VegNews.com for full coverage on holiday parties, such as Vegan Holiday Drinks, Easy Party Eats, and Handmade Holiday Decorating.

Wholesome Chow and Love Bars

The Date: Thursday, December 17

The Delivery: A lovely gift basket from Wholesome Chow, and a couple of brand-new Love Bar chocolate bars

Staff Pick: How can we resist the adorable gift package?

The DL: Ah, chocolate and baking. Since we officially turned on the holiday background music at VNHQ and we've had poinsettias on our desks for a couple of weeks now, this adorable gift from Wholesome Chow couldn't have come at a better time. The package contains two cake mixes, coffee extract, and the cutest little whisk you've ever seen—pretty much the perfect gift! Are you still looking for gifts but running out of both time and money? Elizabeth Castoria's guest post on Savvy Abby features her top three gift suggestions, on the cheap!

VegNews Magazines

The Date: Wednesday, December 16

The Delivery: Our stunning January+February 2011 issue
Staff Pick: The issues!

The DL: We asked you who would be the lovely face of the first VegNews of 2011, and those of you who picked Kris Carr can now commence your gloating. We'll be patting ourselves on the backs along with you—our hard work paid off in this fantastic issue. This baby ships out to subscribers in the next week (available on newsstands January 1), and is filled with all things healthy, wintry, delicious, and—especially in the case of our cover gal—inspiring! Need we gently remind you once again how amazing it is to be a subscriber and find the magazine in your mailbox before those poor people who have to wait for the newsstand copies? Buy a subscription today! Oh, and since you're dying to peek into the pages of this new issue, order yourself an advanced copy in the VegNews Store.

Rose Moisturizer

The Date: Friday, December 9

The Delivery: Organic moisturizer
Staff Pick: Organic Rose Moisturizer from MuLondon

The DL: This time of year, as the weather chills, we inevitably suffer from moisture-starved hands. Thus, we are more-than-happy to test out this new hand-made organic skin care from MuLondon, which smells reminiscent of summer. It's always a good idea to take some time out for pampering during the frenetic holiday season, so if you need us, we'll be taking tips from VegNews' Holiday Stress-Busters and enjoying everything the winter holidays have to offer. Happy weekend, everyone!

Appetite for Reduction and Vegan Etsy

The Date: Thursday, December 8
The Delivery: Appetite for Reduction, and a vegan craft sample bag from Vegan Etsy
Staff Pick: Appetite for Reduction

The DL: Today's shipment had as oohing and aahing with delight, as adorable handmade creations from Vegan Etsy (looking for holiday gifts? Vegan Etsy and the VegNews Store have you covered!) shared real estate with a fresh-off-the-press copy of PPK superstar Isa Chandra Moskowitz' new cookbook, packed with recipes that promise to not do as much damage on your waistline as the normal holiday standards. Today's This Just In might as well just be your ultimate holiday shopping guide. You're welcome!

Juice and Sweets

The Date: Wednesday, December 7
The Delivery: Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Chip Bars, Sweet Potato Brownies, and Carrot Cake from Cafe Indigo, and juices from Genesis.
Staff Pick: The baked sweets from Cafe Indigo.

The DL: December is here, the holidays are impending, and anyone in their right mind has a craving for baked goods. Imagine our delight, then, to receive a massive shipment from Cafe Indigo of its whoopie bars, chocolate chip bars, brownies, and carrot cake. Yes, please! Speaking of delightful baked goods, do you live in the San Francisco Bay Area? VegNews is co-sponsoring the Holiday SF Vegan Bakesale, to be held December 18, and we would love it if you would be willing to either bake or just come down to the sale and stock up on delicious vegan baked goods!

Sweets and a Garden

The Date: Tuesday, December 7

The Delivery: Candy from JJ's Sweets, and an UrBin Grower urban gardening kit from Nature's Footprint Inc

Staff Pick: JJ's Sweets hard candies and caramel

The DL: Some days, such as today, we have exciting shipments that include everything from an urban garden to vegan coconut milk caramel. While we can't wait to set up the garden on our new offices' patio, JJ's Sweets had us at caramel. We kind of have a thing for caramel, as evidenced in our current November+December Veggie Awards issue, which boasts a drool-worthy caramel feature including both sweet and savory recipes of the caramelized sugar kind. If only we could grow caramel in our UrBin Grower; all would be right in the world!

Bold Native and Waterfall Dance

The Date: Monday, December 6

The Delivery: Bold Native DVD, and Waterfall Dance by Andrew Quinn

Staff Pick: Bold Native

The DL: We received another copy of the Bold Native DVD today, and the few of us who have not yet seen a screening are more than excited to take it in. While Bold Native might not be the coziest of films to curl up in bed to watch, it's certainly an inspiring portrait of animal-rights activism. Looking for a lighter solution to Holiday woes? VN Editorial Assistant Brooke Still has your back with her 10 Holiday stress-busting tips.