Carbs & Nuts

The Date: Monday, September 20

The Delivery: Dave's Killer Bread, Wilderness Poets trail mixes, Grassroots Granookies cookies, and Mom's Vegan Kitchen pancake and waffle mix
Staff Pick: Dave's Killer Bread

The DL: Having never tried this reputedly "killer" bread, we were thrilled when Associate Publisher Colleen Holland brought back a loaf from the Portland VegFest 2010. The whole grain bread looks incredibly fresh despite its journey to California, and is packed full of fiber and protein. Each slice is only 75 calories, which we'll pretend to care about while we indulge in our favorite form of carb as a vehicle for the delicious nut butters that came in on Friday.

Queso, Cookies, and Nut Butters

The Date: Friday, September 17

The Delivery: Vegan queso from a Nacho Mom, Bountiful Vegan cookies that care about our well-being, and poetic nut butters from Wilderness Poets; a whole slew of cleverly-marketed delicious-sounding products!
Staff Pick: Nacho Mom's Vegan Queso

The DL: There's something about Friday afternoon that screams queso, beer, and a patio. Since there's nothing but fog out here in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, and beer will have to wait until post-work, we're cracking open a jar of what Nacho Mom promises us will be the "ultimate vegan queso." As for the weekend, Associate Publisher Colleen Holland took off early to jet to PDX for the VegNews sponsored Portland VegFest 2010. Make sure to stop by the VegNews booth and say hi if you're lucky enough to be living in or visiting the vegan mecca of the Northwest!