Bold Native Screener

The Date: Wednesday, September 1
The Delivery: A DVD, some vegan 'zines, the Go Vegan! 2011 Calendar by Sarah Kramer, and Kid Safe Screen from Marie Veronique Organics
Staff Pick: The Bold Native DVD screener

The DL: This is no documentary, but a full-length feature film about animal activism, which we're very excited to watch. Look for screenings in your area!

The Food Issue

The Date: Monday, August 16
The Delivery: One awesome magazine
Staff Pick: The September+October 2010 (aka The Food Issue) of VegNews

The DL: We have been waiting very impatiently for this issue to arrive, and now it's in our sweet little hands! It's been mailed to subscribers today, and you will be able to purchase it very soon from our online store. Enjoy!

Audio Book Bonanza!

The Date: Thursday, August 5
The Delivery: Several Audiobooks from Blackstone Audio
Staff Pick: The Skinny Bastard audiobook by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, read by Hillary Huber

The DL: Don't have time to open a book? Well, there's always time to listen, so why not listen to a book on tape? Now there's no excuse, and all of these audiobooks are relevant to veganism in some way, so sit back, and get educated!

Speaking of Skinny Bastard, we're reading its predecessor, Skinny Bitch, over at the VegNews Book Club. Pick up a copy—or audiobook—and join the discussion!

Bug Out

The Date: Friday, July 9
The Delivery: Some cruelty-free mosquito repellent, a couple CDs from Putumayo World Music, and the Annmarie Gianni Skin Care line (mostly vegan excluding one product)
Staff Pick: The Heartbroken Mosquitoes vegan, 100-percent natural mosquito repellent

The DL: This seems like a good summertime find, especially if you're a fan of camping this time of the year. This line is on Vegan Etsy and is DEET-free, which we think is super cool. Have a great, and bug-free, weekend!

Pick-Me-Up Chocolate

The Date: Wednesday, July 7
The Delivery: Some much-needed chocolate, Celsius beverages, a non-vegan book, and a CD by Devirose
Staff Pick: The Pauline Benjamin's Peanut Butter Cups by Lagusta's Luscious

The DL: It's been a long couple of weeks at the VNHQ, with the 10th Anniversary Issue coming out. Luckily, this chocolate came in today to give us a little pick-up. Yes, that's just what we need!

Easy Peasy Vegan Cookbook

The Date: Monday, June 28
The Delivery: A Dark Dark Dark CD, and two vegan cookbooks, including Hooked On Raw by Rhio
Staff Pick: The 4 Ingredient Vegan by Maribeth Abrams with Anne Dinshah

The DL: This cookbook likes like it has some great simple vegan recipes that are yummy too! One VN staffer in particular has her eyes on the Baked Bean and Tater Casserole.

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!

Media Alert!

The Date: Wednesday, June 2
The Delivery: A ton of books and Joanne Rose's Vegan 101 DVDs
Staff Pick: Meat is for Pussies by John Joseph

The DL: This book may just be the Skinny Bitch for men. Joseph, a punk-rocker, doesn't seem to be holding anything in, shown by the title alone. Looks like a fun read!

Hamburgers with Harmony

The Date: Tuesday, April 27
The Delivery: Hamburger and breakfast sausage mix, The Nature of Existence DVD, a non-vegan book, some All-Pro Science protein mix, and a couple Truly Organic Baking mixes
Staff Pick: The hamburger mix from Harmony Valley

The DL: This made a delicious lunch a couple of weeks ago at the VNHQ, and it was one satisfying meal—not to mention super easy. All you have to do is add water, and voilà! We're looking to get creative with these mixes—hamburger pizza, anyone?

Music to the Ears

Date: Wednesday, December 23
The Delivery: A CD
Staff Pick: The Joke, The Threat, & The Obvious by The Giving Tree Band

The DL: This is the fourth album of this vegan-founded band, and will be released on Earth Day 2010. We look forward to giving this folk/rock album a listen, and maybe we'll even dance a little. VegNews is closed until January 4, so we wish everyone a happy new year!