Cookbooks and Wayfare Products

The Delivery: Non-veg cookbook Kitchen on Fire by Olivier Said and Chef Mike C., The Sexy Vegan Cookbook by Brian L. Patton, and an assortment of Wayfare cheeses, puddings, and non-dairy products
Staff Pick: The Sexy Vegan Cookbook

The DL: This cookbook looks like a great way to start the new year (and who doesn’t want to feel sexy while they’re cooking?). Speaking of cookbooks, VegNews publisher Joseph Connelly has just posted his list of the Ten Must-Have Vegan Cookbooks of 2011, so check it out if you’re still looking for the perfect gift for the resident foodie in your family. As for everyone else, there’s no better place to turn than Etsy, and we’ve got the perfect guide for you! Think chocolate marzipan caramels, ninja soap, and gorgeous jewelry. Amazing!

Veg Cookbooks

The Date: Monday, September 12

The Delivery: 50 Simple Soups for the Slow Cooker by Lynn Alley (not vegan), Raw Food for Everyone by Alissa Cohen, and The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester

Staff Pick: The Vegan Slow Cooker

The DL: In this day and age, everyone is looking for a quick fix, some instant gratification, and a one-stop shop. Well, slow cooker meals are sort of like that, in the sense that you throw food in a pot and turn it on, and then not at all, because the meals take hours to cook. Here's to half-winning! With recipes like Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, Savory Cheddar Sausage Bread, and Earl Grey Poached Pears, we think this new cookbook could be a full-on winner. 

New Vegan Book

The Date: Monday, December 20
The Delivery: A new cookbook galley and gift cards from Cinnaholic
Staff Pick: Veganize This! by Jen Shagrin

The DL: Pow! That's what the cover of Veganize This!: 200 Animal-Free Recipes for People Who Love to Eat says to us. What can we say? We like a book with moxie. This is just the galley for this cookbook, which is slated to hit shelves in February, and we're excited to see the finished product.

Clean Cooking

Date: Thursday, November 19
The Delivery: Some earth-friendly cleaning supplies from Fruits & Passions, two cookbooks from Bloodroot Restaurant (one not vegan), pain relief spray, and an advance copy of a book about thrifty eats
Staff Pick: On A Dollar A Day by Christopher Greenslate and Kerri Leonard

The DL: We can't wait to read this book about a real-life vegan couple who challenged themselves to eat on a super-strict budget. Check out their blog for more info.

The Vegan Bible (Belt)

Date: Wednesday, November 18
The Delivery: Some cruelty-free accessories from The Vegan Collection and several more copies of 1,000 Vegan Recipes by Robin Robertson
Staff Pick: The "Sampras" belt from The Vegan Collection

The DL: You can never have too many belts, especially when they're this versatile. Plus, The Vegan Collection donates 25 percent of its profits to animal charities.

Stay tuned for our Robin Robertson cookbook giveaway on Café VegNews!

Dinner and a Movie

Date: Friday, October 9
The Delivery: A new line of chocolates from Lagusta's Luscious, a hefty cookbook, and the documentary film Seeds of Hunger
Staff Pick: 1,000 Vegan Recipes by Robin Robertson

The DL: What can we say, we love our cookbooks here at the VNHQ, and the new collection of recipes from VegNews columnist Robin Robertson is filled to the brim with kitchen inspiration.

Book Worm Weekend

Date: Friday, June 26
The Delivery: Two books to browse
Staff Pick: The Snoring Gourmet: Recipes to Help You Stop Snoring

The DL: With the impending weekend, it's a perfect time to test out snooze-proof recipes on loved ones! The cookbook offers a a natural way to mute the nighttime noise, but we wish it were vegan. Here's to a restful weekend!

DIY Vegan Ice Cream

Date: Tuesday, February 17
The Delivery: A whole load of coffee and accessories from Silver Joe's, and two very-vegan cookbook galleys
Staff Pick: The yummy-looking cover of the soon-to-be-published The Vegan Scoop by Wheeler del Torro is making us all scream for (vegan) ice cream

The DL: If you're lucky enough to live in Boston, you should know that the Wheeler's Frozen Dessert Company has some darn-good ice cream, and now they're sharing their secrets. Get your ice-cream maker and scoop ready!

Hello Peanut Butter!

Date: Tuesday, September 2

The Delivery: Inspirational cookbook, a save-the-world how-to, and peanut butter duos.

Staff Pick: Jelly's best friend: Earth Balance Natural Peanut Butter

The DL: Inspired recipes and saving the world books are all good, but slather us in peanut butter and we're a happy crew.