Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Marshmallows

The Delivery: Chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallow hearts from Sweet and Sara

The DL: The kind folks over at Sweet and Sara sent us a special Valentine’s Day package full of chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallows—a touching gesture that filled our hearts and stomachs with gooey, marshmallowy joy. Everyone (especially you omnivores!) take note: this is the kind of thoughtful treat that will sweep your veg sweetie right off his or her feet. Don’t stress if you haven’t secured your V-Day plans yet. From a Brooklyn-based Vegan Shop-Up market full of locally crafted vegan goodies, to veg speed dating in the Bay Area, there’s no shortage of veg-friendly Valentine’s festivities happening this week. Still need ideas? Look no further than VegNewsletter’s Valentine’s Edition, which offers romantic recipes, restaurant recommendations, and holiday coupons. 

Vitamins, Marshmallows, and Raw & Beyond

The Delivery: Spooky ghost and bat marshmallows from Sweet & Sara, myCeuticals vitamins, and Raw & Beyond by Victoria Boutenko, Elaina Love, and Chad Sarno

Staff Pick: Spooky marshmallows

  

The DL: Wow, perfect timing for Halloween—these vitamins will definitely help counteract the amount of sweet junk food that has been everywhere lately. Friday was the VegNews Book Bash, which had a Cinnaholic cinnamon roll bar. Yesterday, the VegNews staff had a potluck brunch, filled with super-sweet breakfast foods like Cappuccino Muffins and Banana Split Waffles from Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites by Joni Marie Newman. And today we’re sampling puffy marshmallows in cute ghost and bat shapes. We’ve even put together an all-inclusive Halloween candy guide in honor of this sweet holiday. Some may say "sugar overload," but we say there’s no such thing.

Books, Marshies, and CDs!

The Date: Thursday, October 7

The Delivery: Books, marshmallows, and a t-shirt.

Staff Pick: Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook by Kim Barnouin

The DL: The mail is picking up again and we're as pleased as can be. As happy as new veg books, CD's, t-shirts, and marshmallows make us, Kim Barnouin's new cookbook takes the cake. Literally, that is, since Editorial Assistants Brooke Still and Gabrielle Pope just returned from an amazing lunch at The Plant Cafe hosted by Kim Barnouin herself, along with Nasoya Tofu. Complimenting a beautiful salad, tofu tacos, and chocolate cake, were also tips from Barnouin on how to make the most of your tofu. The goodie bag from Nasoya included Barnouin's new book, which she told us even her mom has yet to see! Read all about the Nasoya lunch in tomorrow's Press Pass entry by Brooke Still.

Sweet Afternoon

Date: Wednesday, June 3
The Delivery: Some sweetness from Sweet & Sara in the form of marshmallows and rocky- road bark as well as some inspirational cookies
Staff Pick: The hand-delivered Inspired Cookies

The DL: With flavors as varied as Coconut Key Lime Cayenne and Double Chocolate Ginger Chunk, we can't wait to dig into this box. Touted as "cookies with intention," each flavor is labeled with its own emotion, such as "excitement," "warmth," and "tranquility." We feel inspired already!

Speaking of sweets, head over to VegNews.com for your chance to win some new Go Max Go Foods Candy Bars.