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!

A Cookbook, Gum, and Necklaces

The Date: Friday, April 8

The Delivery: Eat Greens by Barbara Scott-Goodman and Liz Trovato; vegan gum from Pur Gum; and necklaces from Love Infinitely

Staff Pick: The necklaces

The DL: These lovely hand-stamped necklaces made from copper, silver, brass, and hemp are courtesy of the lovely Brenda Rodriguez, a former traveler with VegNews Great Adventure to India 2010 and friend of the VN team. She also just launched her new 100-percent vegan Esty shop, Love Infinitely, where you can nab your own "vegan" necklace, among other fantastic finds. Speaking of fantastic finds, have you checked out Press Pass this week? Associate Publisher Colleen Holland dishes about her day at a farm sanctuary, where she found happy chickens, pigs who loved belly rubs, and ample sunshine. If that's not a good way to start the weekend, we don't know what is!