Books, Tea, and a DVD

The Delivery: Dating Vegans: Recipes for Relationships by Anne Dinshah, Practically Raw by Amber Shea Crawley, Humane Society of the United States' Latest in Clinical Nutritional Volume 8 by Michael Greger, and Mother Earth Zest and Dreamtime loose-leaf teas from Sacred Rose
Staff Pick: Practically Raw

The DL: It's pretty serendipitous that Practically Raw was today's Staff Pick: Not only is it one of our 10 must-buy vegan cookbooks for 2012, but the author herself stopped by the VNHQ today! If you're looking to add more uncooked deliciousness to your diet, be sure to pick up this book and whip up some of Gena Hamshaw's Raw Corn Tortillas (which just so happen to be this week's What's Cooking). Maybe you could read over Practically Raw's pages while eating a raw tortilla or two. Just a thought.

Vegan Lotion, Mustard, and a DVD

The Delivery: All-natural shower gel, moisturizer, and detangler from Bayberry Naturals, mustard from Colman's Mustard, Latest in Clinical Nutrition, Volume 7 from Michael Greger, MD, and non-vegan cookbook Raw Desserts by Erica Palmcrantz Aziz and Irmela Lilja
Staff Pick: Latest in Clinical Nutrition, Volume 7

The DL: Staying up-to-date on the myriad health benefits of a plant-based diet is not only in our job descriptions, but also a real joy. Lucky for us, Dr. Greger's super-informative DVDs and website nutritionfacts.org are two of our go-to sources. What's better than finding out the newest reason how our daily marinated kale salads (this week's What's Cooking) save our lives while tickling out taste buds? Nothing, that's what. Plus, it makes us feel better when we inevitably follow up those kale salads with cookies. Have you committed to going veg for 2012, or know someone who has? Check out our GoVegGuide, complete with five tips for going vegan, delicious recipes, and more!

Friday Fantastic Frittatas

The Date: Friday, June 25
The Delivery: Some goods from Lucini, Ripe From Around Here by Jae Steele, Dr. Michael Greger's Latest in Clinical Nutrition Volume 4 DVD, and some eye makeup from Lily Lolo
Staff Pick: The Tuscan Fiery Chili frittata mix

The DL: We've had this frittata mix a couple times now, and it's delicious. We were more than happy to accept more of it in its final packaging. Happy weekend to all!