Doing the Chutney

The Date: Tuesday, May 4
The Delivery: A gift pack of Indian cuisine specialties, and some tea from Traditional Medicinals
Staff Pick: The Mango Ginger Chutney Dip from Sukhi's

The DL: We enjoyed a very delicious lunch catered by Sukhi's today at Café VegNews, and each of the VN staffers scored a gift pack of samples. If this chutney is anything like their Mint-Apple Chutney Dip, then we're in for a wonderful treat!

Perfect Portions

The Date: Wednesday, March 31
The Delivery: A special type of bowl, and some Tribe Hummus
Staff Pick: The Measure Up Bowl

The DL: This clever bowl will tell you exactly how much you are eating, be it soup or delicious mac 'n' cheese. Hey, we all need a little help sometimes, right?

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!

Do the Macaroni!

Date: Tuesday, January 19
The Delivery: A very non-vegan book, and some delicious new products from Amy's Kitchen
Staff Pick: The Non-Dairy Rice Mac & Cheeze—so good!

The DL: We were served this scrumptious vegan macaroni and cheese today for lunch, and boy did it make our day. Of course, we love our homemade mac 'n' cheese, but this version is quick, delicious, and gluten-free, to boot!

Don't miss your chance to win a leatherette vegan wallet over at VegNews.com. Good luck!

Rainy Day Monday

Date: Monday, January 18
The Delivery: A very non-vegan book and a yummy meal
Staff Pick: The raw, vegan meal by Raw Daddy Foods over at Café VegNews

The DL: It seems like the rain is keeping deliveries away, but at least we still had a good and filling lunch. We're hoping for a sunnier and delivery-filled day tomorrow!

Pizza Pizza!

Date: Friday, January 15
The Delivery: A book by Barbara J. King, and you guessed it—pizza!
Staff Pick: Um, the gourmet cheese pizza for sure

The DL: This pizza is a Vegan Essentials exclusive, made with Rossini's pizza crust and sauce, and topped with Daiya cheese. Yes, we will be eating this pizza almost everyday next week. That's amore!

Today's your last chance enter to win a copy of The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone over at Café VegNews.

A Pick of Pickles

Date: Wednesday, January 13
The Delivery: Some non-vegan condiments, two chocolate bars from Alter Eco (one non-vegan), a very unique cooking tool, and a book
Staff Pick: The pickling kit from Perfect Pickler

The DL: If you're looking to take up a hobby of pickling, this kit makes it a good deal easier—just add water and salt to the veggies you want to pickle, and voilà! Talk about DIY.

Head over to Café VegNews and enter to win a copy of The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone. Do it already!

Sauce 'n' Spice

Date: Wednesday, December 16
The Delivery: Some Ultima Replenisher, several jars of gourmet Indian cooking sauces, and a bag of S&D Coffee
Staff Pick: The Tomato & Chilies sauce from Stonehouse 27

The DL: If preparing Indian cuisine in your kitchen is a little intimidating, this sauce looks like it might be right up your alley. We may just mix it with tofu and veggies in a future Café VegNews.

The Scoop

Date: Thursday, December 3
The Delivery: Some vegan ice cream, a book of beasts, and some Dean's Beans coffee
Staff Pick: The mint chocolate chip Alkemie Ice Cream

The DL: Ok, so we busted into these gluten-free ice creams at lunch, and they made a mighty good dessert. If you're a big fan of ice cream (and who isn't?), you may just want to check out this brand new line.

Shopping for the holidays? Check out the great new merchandise at the VN store, including yummy vegan candy bars and holiday cards!

A Not-So-Friendly Book

Date: Wednesday, October 14
The Delivery: A book regarding a moral dilemma
Staff Pick: Due to it being the only arrival, The Butcher & The Vegetarian by Tara Austen Weaver

The DL: This book is a woman's memoir telling of her moral crisis with eating meat or not. The dilemma is not too hard for us to figure out—ditch the meat, crisis solved!

For meatless meal ideas, hurry over to Café VegNews for your third chance to win The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen.

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!