Earl Grey and Emergen-C

The Delivery: Emergen-C vitamin drink mix and Bigelow Earl Grey Tea, courtesy of Managing Editor Elizabeth Castoria

Staff Pick: Emergen-C

The DL: Sayonara, Indian Summer, and not-so-welcome salutations to you, rainy season. Yes, winter is steadily making its way into San Francisco, as temperatures seem to be dropping a few degrees each day and clouds have turned our once blue sky a dismal grey. But we’re prepared to bear the cold, damp atmosphere with beloved Earl Grey tea and a boost of vitamin-C with Emergen-C. If we still can’t warm up, we’ll probably cook up some Sambar Lentil Stew, order some spicy hot cocoa mix with homemade marshmallows from Etsy, and daydream about tropical vacations (Mexico, anyone?). If you need us, you can probably find us hibernating under our desks.

 

Vegan Chocolates

The Date: Monday, October 3
The Delivery: A gift of Sjaak's organic chocolates from Compassion Over Killing's Erica Meier
Staff Pick: Chocolate!

The DL: It was such a treat to get to hang out with Erica Meier at this weekend's World Vegetarian Festival here in San Francisco, and this delectable gift is really just a cherry on top of the delicious vegan sundae that was this weekend. While we had perfect fall weather Saturday and Sunday, today we're seeing nothing but rainclouds and chilly temps. Need something besides a sweater to keep you warm? This week's What's Cooking has you covered—the Sambar Lentil Stew is a spicy, savory way to embrace fall weather.