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!

Skincare Products and a Kids' Book

The Delivery: Fred Eats a Pea by Paula Weiner and Renew Botanicals' moisturizer, exfoliant, and eye cream
Staff Pick: The children’s book

The DL: Just in time for the holidays, this cute book arrives at our office and looks like a great gift for any young vegan or animal-lover. Engaging books and tempting foods are just some of the reasons that this time of the year is one of our favorites. Speaking of temptations, have you baked your first batch of holiday cookies yet? More than 50 cookie lovers have already perfected their recipes and submitted them to our Holiday Cookie Contest. Submit yours by Saturday for a chance to win an amazing KitchenAid mixer, a vegan cupcake kit, or cookies from Allison’s Gourmet.

Vega Sport Bars

The Delivery: Vega Sport energy bars

Staff Pick: The bars

The DL: These bars are the perfect food to energize whoever wins this week’s VegNews Holiday Giveaway—one lucky winner will receive a $100 shopping spree to Alternative Outfitters, just for leaving a comment on the giveaway page revealing his or her dream winter getaway spot (New York, anyone?). Even if you don’t win, check out our Holiday Store for some other great cruelty-free gift ideas—we have something for everyone!