Vegan Cake Pops and Books!

The Delivery: Les Pops Sweets' vegan cake pops, Discardia by Dinah Sanders, Learning to Bake Allergen-Free by Colette Martin (not vegan), and Leon Baking and Desserts by Claire Ptak and Henry Dimbleby (not vegan)
Staff Pick: Cake pops!

The DL: These vegan cake pops promise "Sweet sans the guilt," and that's definitely something we can get behind after this week of massive face-stuffing. First there was Tuesday's incredibly filling mac 'n' cheese feast, followed by several helpings of homemade pasta and meatballs on Wednesday—and don't even get us started on the various snacks we've been sneaking in between meals. If you, like us, have had a couple (okay, more than a couple) bites too many, give your body some love by loading up on fresh juice. Check out 5 Ways to Get Your Juice On and drink up!

Gluten-Free Brownies, Gluten-Free Recipes, and Perfumed Products

The Delivery: Lucy's gluten-free brownie cakes, soy candles, reed diffuser, and soap from Pacifica Perfume, and Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats by Allyson Kramer
Staff Pick: Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats!

The DL: Mac 'n' cabbage? Who does that? Allyson Kramer, that's who. We can't wait to read through the rest of these pages and find even more creative, gluten-free dishes that are sure to surprise (and wow!) us. Want more of Allyson's delicious eats? Check out her five-dish, spring-friendly menu! Hello, Chocolate-Strawberry Pie.

Allergy-Free Vegan Cookies, Soy Creamer, and a Book

The Delivery: Cybele's Free-to-Eat allergy-free cookies, SoyGo creamer from Saving Opus One, and Main Street Vegan by Victoria Moran
Staff Pick: Main Street Vegan

The DL: All of us here at VegNews are huge fans of Victoria Moran, and we're delighted about her new book! Main Street Vegan isn't just preaching about the many benefits of veganism (though, as we all know, there are many)—it's showing everyone on Main Street (remember that?) how easy it is to be vegan, no matter where you live or how much money you make. We have a feeling this will be gifted to a lot of reluctant friends and family come birthdays, holidays, Tuesdays...

Books, Skincare, and Vegan Caramels

The Delivery: People Before Profit by Ken Koopman, Full Body Burden by Kristen Iversen, Planet Skincare's Platinum Creme Excellence, caramels from Obsessive Confection Disorder
Staff Pick: Caramels!

The DL: We can't wait to sink our teeth into these unconventional sweets from vegan candy company Obsessive Confection Disorder—caramels infused with lavender and Jameson's Irish Whiskey? Don't mind if we do! Something tells us that Old-Fashioned-loving Mad Men protagonist Don Draper would approve of the latter. If the return of AMC's hit drama has you craving cruelty-free versions of classic '60s eats, check out our feature Mad Men-Era Recipes Veganized and bust out your meatloaf pan!

Coconut Sugar, Baking Mix, and Skin Care

The Delivery: Wholesome Sweeteners organic coconut-palm sugar, vanilla frosting and baking mixes from Babycakes, and skincare samples from Derma E
Staff Pick: The sugar

The DL: Considering we at VNHQ love our daily coffee and tea, our pantry is curiously devoid of sweeteners. Good thing this shipment of organic coconut-palm sugar just arrived. In addition to dumping heaping spoonfuls into our beverages, we're looking forward to using the sweet stuff in recipes such as Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp and Vegan Tagalongs. Looking to appease your sweet tooth this weekend? Check out VegNews' Must-Make Vegan Desserts board on our Pinterest page!

Vegan and Gluten-Free Frozen Foods, Books, and Masala Chai

The Delivery: Masala chai from Blue Lotus Chai, lasagna and wraps from Amy's Kitchen, Quick and Easy Vegan Slow Cooking by Carla Kelly, and The American Way of Eating by Tracie McMillan.

Staff Pick: Amy's new frozen foods

The DL: Veggie lasagna with Daiya cheese that's ready in five minutes? We've died and gone to heaven. We always appreciate Amy's for making it easy-as-frozen-vegan-Shepherd's-Pie to eat cruelty-free (and tastily, at that), and can't wait to taste test these new frozen foods. Want to get a sneak peek of staff taste tests and other goings-on at the VNHQ? Make sure to follow us on Instagram!

Fresh Pasta, Cookbooks, and Springtime Sweets

The Delivery: Fresh pastas from Mama Sue's Gourmet Pasta, springtime treats from Sweet and Sara, 350 Best Vegan Recipes by Deb Roussou, and 150 Best Vegan Muffin Recipes by Camilla V. Saulsbury
Staff Pick: The sweet and Sara stash!

The DL: A chocolate-coated rice crispy treat? How is that not going to get staff pick? We love everything from Sweet and Sara (and with adorable marshmallows like that, who couldn't?), and plan on noshing on these Easter-themed treats with gusto. You know what else we're in love with? Our newly redesigned website! Head on over to VegNews.com and let us know what you think in the comments. We can't wait to hear what you think!

Kale Chips 'n' Cookies

The Delivery: Alive and Radiant's kale chips and raw cookies (most contain honey)
Staff Pick: The kale chips

The DL: We are no strangers to Alive and Radiant's creatively-flavored kale chips: We first tasted these savory and sweet (yep, they have chocolate kale chips!) snacks at this year's Expo West. And you know what's great about them? They're so covered in delicious coatings (not just chocolate, but tarragon-Dijon, cheesy chipotle, and others), you can't believe you're eating kale! Want a killer kale chips recipe to make in your kitchen? The best one ever is in our March+April issue!

Down to Cocomo(Joe)

The Delivery: Assorted Cocomo Joe Foods bars, granola, and popcorn
Staff Pick: The caramel corn!

The DL: We first tasted this new line of vegan bars, granola, and popcorn at Expo West, and let's just say that we wouldn't mind taking this caramel popcorn down to Bermuda (or Bahama). If you can't make it to Key Largo or Montego, be sure to check out The Healthy Voyager's top 10 foodie and green spring break destinations over on VegNews.com. All of us here at VegNews wish you a happy weekend!

Vegan Cookies, Pasta Sauce, a Book, and an Apron

The Delivery: Mama Jess' organic pasta sauces, chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter, and double-chocolate cookies from Isabella's Cookie Company, a Daiya apron, and The Autism Puzzle by Brita Belli
Staff Pick: The cookies!

The DL: After days of savory snacking, we were pining for something to sate our collective sweet tooth. Enter Isabella's Cooking Company, which sent us products from its vegan cookie line—an act that caused a chorus of cheers to erupt throughout VNHQ. Some VN staffers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of The Hunger Games (starring vegan actor Woody Harrelson!), which hits theaters tonight at midnight, but there are several other intriguing movies out this spring. Check out our film-festival faves here!

Seitan-Sandwich Smorgasbord

The Delivery: An assortment of vegan sandwiches and wraps from Upton's Naturals!

The DL: We considered this delivery of scrumptious sandwiches an extended celebration of yesterday's Great American Meatout. And the good news didn't stop there—in the same day these sandwiches arrived, we saw sunshine for the first time in weeks! Simply coincidence? Probably. But who doesn't like believing in the magic of seitan sandwiches? If you want to keep celebrating Meatout, check out our interview with its founder and an exclusive recipe for Ranch Burgers from the queen of veggie burgers herself, Joni Marie Newman!

Ready-to-Eat Meals, Fruit Preserves, and a Cookbook

The Delivery: Go Picnic ready-to-eat meal packs, snack mix from Karmic Health, muscat grape jelly and golden-plum preserves from Bonne Maman, and Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food by Alicia C. Simpson
Staff Pick: Go Picnic meals

The DL: Guess what? Today marks the first day of spring! Since picnic weather is (hopefully) almost upon us, this delivery from Go Picnic couldn't have arrived at a better time. Go Picnic's conveniently packaged ready-to-eat meals contain such goodies as sunflower butter and dry-roasted edamame—munchies that would look right at home atop a grass-stained gingham blanket. Still finalizing your springtime plans? Get your foodie fix at one of these vegan-friendly vacation destinations!

Salsa, Eyewear, and a Book

The Delivery: Chipotle and nopal cactus salsas from Casa Martinez, Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast by Ani Phyo, and frames from Amy Sacks' spring eyewear collection
Staff Pick: Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast

The DL: Author Ani Phyo won our hearts in past with her raw-food cookbooks, so it's no surprise that her latest book was one of our most anticipated of the year. Part raw-foods primer and part recipe book, Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast promises to help you shed up to 15 pounds in 15 days. But don't think that going raw means munching on salads all day—Phyo's palatable plan includes recipes for dishes such as raw fudge brownies with fresh berries and spicy bok choy soup. Follow Phyo's lead and get your raw fix by grabbing some seasonal spring produce at your local farmer's market. Bon appétit!

Vegan Easter Fun

The Delivery: Assorted Easter chocolates from No Whey! Chocolate and Dyeable Ceramic Easter Eggs from EggNots
Staff Pick: The chocolates

The DL: You know what makes the fourth rainy day in a row better? A box of chocolates. The folks at No Whey! are seriously spoiling us, and you know, we're perfectly content with that. Want some chocolaty deliciousness of your own? Head over to the VegNews Store, which has no shortage of vegan chocolate. Have a wonderful weekend!

Salad Dressing, Raw Chips, and Vegan Bacony Bits!

The Delivery: Petrini's Italian, Classic Italian, and Italian Ranch (not vegan) Salad Dressings, Samples of Pig Out bacony bits from WayFare Foods, and Raw Red Bell Pepper and Kale Chips from Brad's Raw Foods
Staff Pick: Brad's Raw Chips and Raw Leafy Kale

The DL: We've had these kale chips before and we'll have these kale chips again, and that's because they're delicious. Seriously—taking out a container in one sitting is a piece of cake for the VN staffers. Want to make these addictive snacks at home? Check out our March+April issue for a fantastic recipe for Kale Chips, plus three yummy variations.