Books and Raw Chocolates

The Delivery: Raw chocolate from Cloud 9, Finding Ultra by Rich Roll,  The Organic Nanny's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids by Barbara Rodriguez (not vegan), and Eco Chef Bryan Au's Raw Star Recipes

Staff Pick: Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

The DL: We couldn’t wait to flip through vegan athlete extraordinaire Rich Roll’s new book, which details his dramatic transformation from out-of-shape stress-case to one of the world’s top endurance athletes—a transformation he began when he was in his 40s. Impressed? So were we, which is why he was one of the vegan dads we featured in our March+April Man issue. Don’t worry if you don’t see yourself entering an ultra-triathlon anytime soon, you can make small changes to your physical health by following VN contributor Bianca Phillips' 7 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Vegan. Who knows, you might be running alongside Rich in no time!

Raw Chocolate, Gum, and Energy Bars

The Date: Monday, August 22
The Delivery: Raw, organic chocolate bars from Fearless Chocolate Co., aspartame-free gum from Pur Gum, and vegetarian energy, protein and breakfast nutrition bars from Rise Bar
Staff Pick: The Hibiscus Ginger bar

The DL: We love supporting local businesses and consuming chocolate, so we're getting the best of both worlds with these chocolate bars! We first met Oakland, Calif.-based Fearless Chocolate at Expo West, and enjoyed seeing them again during their recent visit to the VNHQ. Will we enjoy the chocolate even more? Only time (and a taste test) will tell. Your time is almost up to vote in The 2011 Veggie Awards. Polls close August 31, so cast your votes today for a chance to win seriously awesome prizes!

Raw Power, Baby!

Date: Tuesday, January 6

The Delivery: A rawsome onesie and a box full of raw chocolate
Staff Pick: Baby or no baby, this onesie from Rock n Roll Babies is pretty darn cute

The DL: As featured in the May+June 2008 issue of VegNews Magazine, there is quite a debate going on about the issue of procreating. No matter what side you're on, it's hard to disagree with the notion that it's important to raise socially conscious children, and this adorable baby's garment seems to do just that.

Ready For A Pounding?

Date: Tuesday, September 30

The Delivery: Vegan cakes from the freezer section, raw chocolate bars

Staff Pick: There's a little secret brewing over at Amy's Kitchen that we might tell you about and it might involve vegan pound cake

The DL: Two brand-new delicious cakes will be unleashed into vegandom in the very near future. Are you prepared?

Cacao Crazy

Date: Wednesday, September 24

The Delivery: Fair-trade, raw chocolate bars

Staff Pick: Willy Wonka would be proud to serve these golden-ticket-wrapped bars by Stirs The Soul

The DL: We are really hoping to reap the health benefits that come with consuming this antioxidant-rich, raw chocolate, or else we might feel guilty eating all these scrumptious treats.

Chocolaty Blessings!

Date: Tuesday, September 23

The Delivery: Friendly veggies coloring book, natural facial clay mask, and raw chocolate

Staff Pick: Who needs Prozac when you've got a bag of raw-chocolate morsels by Sacred Chocolate?

The DL: So you may be wondering why we are receiving so much raw chocolate lately—as if we needed any excuse. It's got seratonin-builders in it! Umm, okay, maybe that's not the real reason.

Devoutly Decadent

Date: Thursday, September 18

The Delivery: Sumatran flying squirrel, hefty raw-chocolate bars, and edifying parrot tales

Staff Pick: Tempting truffles aside, we're intrigued by this 90-percent-cacao bar by Righteously Raw

The DL: How they do it, we don't know, but somehow these righteous chocolatiers used magic to create caramel-smothered truffles dipped in raw chocolate. We're not worthy!