Let's Get Political

Date: Monday, September 21
The Delivery: Two super-thick books
Staff Pick: Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! by Ralph Nader

The DL: This fictional book by Nader seems very interesting with the premise of seventeen billionaires joining forces to help save the US from its woes. Now, that's fiction that we would like to see become reality.

There's a great giveaway of a On-the-Go Tea Glass over at VegNews.com. Check it out!

Travel On

Date: Friday, September 18
The Delivery: A couple groovy accessories, The Indian Vegan Kitchen, and a raw cookbook by Kristen Suzanne
Staff Pick: This rocking red wallet from Malcolm Frontier

The DL: This vegan company is based in Atlanta and specializes in "travel and life accessories." They're chic and simple, which are two characteristics that please us. Now, go hit the town!

It's the final day of the Café VegNews Vegan Yum Yum giveaway. Happy weekend!

Baking Bliss

Date: Thursday, September 17
The Delivery: A book full of vegan baked goods—100, to be exact
Staff Pick: Kris Holechek's The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes

The DL: Just by looking at the description on the back, this book seems to have some pretty unique and tasty recipes, such as French Toast Muffins and Strawberry Lemonade Cheese Pie. Yes, these sound super delicious to us!

This is the second to last day to win a copy of Vegan Yum Yum! Don't miss your chance on Café VegNews.

Snack Attack

Date: Wednesday, September 16
The Delivery: Some Homemade Harvey fruit snacks and several miniature Clif bars
Staff Pick: A snack would just not be complete without chocolate, so the Mini Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch Clif bar

The DL: If you work long hours like the VN staffers then you know the importance of a good, hearty snack. We've always been fans of Clif bars, and now you can enjoy them even if you're only a little hungry.

Healing Hemp

Date: Tuesday, September 15
The Delivery: Flying Apron's Gluten-Free & Vegan Baking Book by Jennifer Katzinger and a ton of products from The Healing Seed
Staff Pick: The Healing Seed's Sweet Orange shampoo and conditioner

The DL: These products won a Best of Show 2009 Award, and for good reason. Wonderfully scented and 100-percent cruelty-free, it's no wonder that some of the VN staffers swear by this line.

It's the second day to win a free copy of Vegan Yum Yum at Café VegNews. Good luck!

Fruit + Intuition

Date: Monday, September 14
The Delivery: Daydreaming in Class by vegan author Wendy Fox, a few Libre loose leaf-tea glasses, and some fruit-filled bars
Staff Pick: The strawberry Fruition bar

The DL: Featuring brand-new packaging, PROBAR's fruit-inspired energy bar is now on sale. Our intuition tells us that these bars may just hit the spot.

This just in! Check out Café VegNews for a daily giveaway this week of Lauren Ulm's new Vegan Yum Yum cookbook.

Pretty Purses

Date: Wednesday, September 9
The Delivery: Energy On The Glo bars and granola and two crafty bags
Staff Pick: The chic Enju bag shown below

The DL: These bags are handmade by a vegan-owned company, and we definitely approve. They have a simple and classic look, which we think works well when strolling around town.

Monkee See, Monkee Do

Date: Tuesday, September 8
The Delivery: A Grocery Getter Tote, some Yogachips, and Sweet Monkees
Staff Pick: The Coco Monkees

The DL: These treats boast a very short ingredients list and long shelf life, meaning we don't have to devour them right away—though of course we probably will. We'll be savoring these in the back if you need us.

Baked Good Bliss

Date: Thursday, September 3
The Delivery: Gluten-free vanilla cake and shortbread cookie mix from Bob's Red Mill and a variety of whoopie pies from Pattycake Bakery
Staff Pick: The pumpkin spice whoopie pie in honor of autumn approaching

The DL: It's been a very slow week in terms of deliveries, so these whoopie pies really lifted our spirits. Don't let the staff pick fool you—the peppermint and double chocolate look equally enticing!

Vegan Utopia

Date: Monday, August 31
The Delivery: A vegan dessert cookbook
Staff Pick: Sweet Utopia by Sharon Valencik

The DL: The cover of this book makes our mouths water, and the rest of the book is full of color photos just like it. If the recipes taste just as good as they look, then we want to get to cooking!

Macaroon Madness

Date: Thursday, August 27
The Delivery: Granola and macaroons from The Greenwood Kitchen
Staff Pick: The Mint Chip Macaroons

The DL: Some VN staffers—not to name any names—have a thing for the color green, hence the staff pick. Not to mention that mint-chocolate-chip is one of the best flavors in the world, which is why we can't wait to give these naturally colored macaroons a try!

If you're in the San Francisco Bay area tonight, come out to SF Vegan Drinks. You don't want to miss it!

Blue-Plate Special: Classic Meatloaf

Date: Wednesday, August 26
The Delivery: Several rolls of Taza Chocolate and a couple new products from Field Roast
Staff Pick: The Classic Meatloaf

The DL: This is not your average meatloaf—being made with grains and vegetables—and we say bring it on! Now if you'll excuse us, we'll be in the kitchen making some gravy and mashed potatoes for the side.

Today's your third chance to win a Go Vegan! 2010 Calendar. Don't miss out!

Double Yum

Date: Tuesday, August 25
The Delivery: A yummy cookbook and Guardians of Being by Eckhart Tolle and Patrick McDonnell
Staff Pick: Lauren Ulm's Vegan Yum Yum

The DL: Ulm was both a Veg Bloggy and Veggie Award winner for her gorgeous food blog, which goes by the same name as this book, her first. Like what you see? Keep a look out for a great future giveaway, just like the one that's going on now!

Parma to the Rescue

Date: Monday, August 24
The Delivery: The best condiment on earth
Staff Pick: Parma!

The DL: We have been in a desperate situation at the VNHQ—our Parma had run out! Yes, some of the staff have been reduced to tears and there was even talk of closing down shop until more arrived. Thankfully, our cries have been answered, and we can now go on with our restocked supply of our beloved Parma.

Since the office is open, we are giving away five of Sarah Kramer's Go Vegan! 2010 Calendars this week over at Café VegNews!

Going Coconuts!

Date: Friday, August 21
The Delivery: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall and an insane amount of coconut-milk products from Turtle Mountain
Staff Pick: The So Delicious Strawberry Coconut Milk Kefir

The DL: Yes, that is vegan kefir you see below, and a strawberry-flavored one at that. Turtle Mountain has been busting out coconut-milk products left and right, which we think is totally awesome! Now if you'll excuse us, we're going to dive into this coconutty goodness.