Thirsty Thursday

Date: Thursday, June 25
The Delivery: You guessed it—more kombucha
Staff Pick: The Wild Root flavor of High Country kombucha

The DL: We've heard from the grapevine that this flavor tastes similar to root beer. Kombucha floats, anyone?

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Hip Hibiscus

Date: Thursday, May 14
The Delivery: A flowery libation
Staff Pick: OOBA's hibiscus beverages

The DL: We've been receiving a lot of thirst-quenchers lately, and the timing couldn't be more perfect, because it's supposed to get really hot this weekend in the SF Bay Area and it's Bay to Breakers. The VN staffers running the race will put this drink to the test as the mercury rises. Cheers!

Saké To Me

Date: Thursday, May 7
The Delivery: A couple bottles of saké, and Emily's Desserts coffee and vegan cocoa mix
Staff Pick: We're eager to shake things up a little with Momokawa's organic, premium saké

The DL: Love it or hate it, we're happy to see that there is an organic, vegan saké on the market. And this may not be the only brand coming through our door. Stay tuned for a tantalizing taste test in a future issue of VegNews. Bottoms up!

Fill-o Up!

Date: Thursday, April 16
The Delivery: Living Raw Food by Sarma Melngailis, some ZenSoy pudding, and some frozen goodies
Staff Pick: The mini fillo shells from The Fillo Factory

The DL: Fillo—or phyllo—is a favorite staple of the VNHQ, though it may not always be the easiest to work with in the kitchen. Good thing these cute little shells are already to use. You just have to pop them out of the freezer, and voilà!