Cruelty-Free Cosmetics and The Inspired Vegan

 

The Delivery: Cruelty-Free Cosmetics eyeshadow and a galley of The Inspired Vegan by Bryant Terry

Staff Pick: The Inspired Vegan

The DL: It’s Halloween and our staff was pretty inspired this year—currently at the VNHQ are a flapper, a Scottish warrior, a green dinosaur, a cat, and Jem Hologram. Take one last look at our Halloween-themed website (with Chef Chloe Coscarelli’s tricks to throw a killer Halloween party), because tomorrow we’re unveiling our new cover page. Get ready for gold sparkles and a touch of class, just in time for the holidays. Hope you like it!

 

Bacon Chocolate and Sunflower Beverage

The Delivery: Rescue Chocolate Fakin’ Bacon Bar and Sunrich Naturals Sol Sunflower Beverage

Staff Pick: Fakin’ Bacon Bars

The DL: In addition to creating unique flavors, Rescue Chocolate gives 100 percent of its proceeds to animal-rescue organizations, making it a super sweet treat. Speaking of super sweet, it's Halloween weekend! Still haven’t found a costume? Our weekly web round-up Traffic Jam has just what you need. And if you’re curious about which candy is safe to pass out to vegan trick-or-treaters, look no further than The Official Guide to Vegan Halloween Candy. No matter the holiday, VegNews has you covered, so be sure to check back this November for all of your Thanksgiving needs. 

Nut-Based Gelato, coconut sugar, and Vegan Pie in The Sky

The Delivery: Vegan Pie in The Sky by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, Madhava organic coconut sugar, and Genuto nut-based gelato in chocolate cardamom, chai latte, simply pistachio, crystallized ginger, double espresso, and Madagascar vanilla varieties

Staff Pick: Chocolate cardamom Genuto

The DL: If there’s one type of food that will please everyone at the VNHQ, it’s sweets. This recent delivery will keep us satisfied for a while—well, at least for today. Fortunately, by the time these goodies run out, Halloween week will have arrived. Check out the VegNews Halloween newsletter for the all-inclusive guide to the best vegan candy, the hottest haunted happenings across the US, and the most sinfully delicious recipes for the perfect festive feast. Spooky eyeball mini cupcakes, anyone? 

Rice Medleys

The Delivery: A variety of frozen whole grain meals from Village Harvest

Staff Pick: Whole Grain Creations with wild rice, brown rice, corn, and black beans

The DL: Ah, rice—an important staple food for many across the world, including those in this office. But you know what else is a staple around this office in October? Halloween candy. From salted chocolate caramels to Champagne-cherry lollipops, the VegNews staff seems to be on a constant sugar high from amazing vegan sweets. If candy is the best part of October for you, check out the Official Guide to Vegan Halloween Candy. Let us know if we’re missing your favorites so that we can work to compile the most stellar guide to Halloween candy in the galaxy. Fair warning—if you send us too many good ideas, you can probably expect a bunch of sugar-ravenous editors at the door, trick-or-treating for the best stuff. 

 

Chia Drinks and Vegan Lollipops

The Date: Friday, June 3
The Delivery: Chia drinks from Mamma Chia, and hard candy and chocolate lollipops from Indie Candy
Staff Pick: The mango lollipop

The DL: Something about this rhinoceros-shaped mango lollipop makes us giggle with joy. Add dark chocolate bats, teddy bears, and pumpkins to boot? We'll be testing out these delightful gems from now until Halloween. Speaking of Halloween, can you believe we're already at work on our September+October issue? Time flies when you're having fun. Want to make sure the best vegan food, books, festivals, and more don't pass you by? Apply to be a member of the brand-new VegNews Street Team today!

Body Cream

The Date: Friday, October 29

The Delivery: CDs, homeopathic remedies, and some body cream.

Staff Pick: Maya Essentials Plum Blossom & amber essential body cream.

The DL: It's Friday and almost Halloween, and we're all a little bit giggly with excitement, so it's fitting that today's deliveries were of the soothing sort. We're especially excited to try this uniquely-scented vegan body cream from Maya Essentials, perfect for some weekend pampering, after we prepare Saturday morning brunch inspired by Editorial Assistant Brooke Still's Quick Breakfast Fixes. Happy weekend!