Some of you may remember that we posted about one of their holiday sales last year. You can find more information about Artella in that post.
“This sale offers 50% off all vintage goods and Artella eCertificates up to $50.00, PLUS a fun Holiday eBasket full of gifts designed to inspire holiday art-making!”
Thanks to everyone who commented!
Congratulations to our winners
#28
“The Twilight Bar sounds amazing!!
Comment by Bryn — November 16, 2009 @ 9:47 PM”
#20
“I like Mahalo. It’s tropical essence gives me a reason to break out
my ukulele and celebrate.
Comment by Susie — November 16, 2009 @ 9:10 AM”
#15
“I love the Twilight bar because milky way was my favorite candy bar
prevegan days, but I hadn’t been able to enjoy one in almost 20 years!
So thank you Go Max Go for making these!
Comment by Tracy — November 14, 2009 @ 12:19 PM”
Stay tuned for the Sweet & Sara review and giveaway coming up!
We can’t say enough about how amazingly nom nom nom these Go Max Go candy bars really are. Nevermind that at some locations they can be close to $3 a pop, they could be $40 and we’d still buy them. They are THAT FLIPPIN’ GOOD! Dairy free, no trans fat, no cholesterol, totally Vegan, no hydrogenated oils, and 100% tasty in a wrapper.
Behold the wonders known as Mahalo, Buccaneer, Jokerz, and Twilight:
The fine folks at Go Max Go sent us these to sample and review. So we rallied up two willing omnivores to also join us in this taste test to get a good gauge on how these bad boys really measured up. The omnis were pleasantly surprised at how good these candy bars were, with the Twilight being their favorite. “This is Vegan? Really?” seemed to be the question at hand. Yes, yes, they are Vegan and damn good, too.
Although tasty by their own merits, the appeal of these to many Vegans is they are quite similar to the candy bars we loved before we knew any better. Twilight is the cruelty free version of the Milky Way bar, Buccaneer is the modern day Three Musketeers, Mahalo is the twin sister to the Almond Joy, and Jokerz is the Snickers bar that no cows had to suffer for to be so delish. These candy bars are rich, quite tasty, and simply amazing. The only criticism received came from both the Veganos and the omnis: the Jokerz needs more peanuts to truly stack up and satisfy. Make no mistake, however, it did the trick and then some.
So, here’s where you come in. Tell us your favorite flavor and why. If you haven’t tried them yet, tell us which one you’d like to nosh on and why. We will randomly pick THREE WINNERS next Tuesday with the prize being your very own Go Max Go bars sent directly from them. Okay, go (Max, go)!
NOM.
Sorry for the lack of posts. Sorry to the companies that we are supposed to do reviews of their products. I will post those soon. And the contests/giveaways that go along with them. Look forward to reviews of Go Max Go candy bars and Sweet and Sarah marshmallows (and giveaways of both as well). After that posting may be sparse or nonexistent for a while. Thank you to all of our readers/commenters over the last year.
The random winner is
“I’ve never had the opportunity to try Coconut Bliss, so I’ll have to hope for luck of the draw…and wow, chocolate hazelnut fudge sounds heavenly.
Comment by Bekki — October 4, 2009 @ 10:56 AM”
The most creative winner is
“My favorite flavor of Coconut Bliss is the dark chocolate and I enjoy it with some organic locally grown raspberries and a glass of Malbec wine on the side. It’s the ultimate indulgence!
Comment by Sarah — October 1, 2009 @ 12:18 AM “
Thanks to all of you that commented and entered the contest. There were several creative ideas and it was hard just picking one. Enjoy the Bliss!
One of the things Wozzie misses most about Eugene is all the COLOR in the neighborhoods near the original Veganos headquarters on West Broadway. It would be hard to walk too far without coming across some funky art or a brightly painted home. It just had personality and style.
So to walk a few blocks and find this in the middle of what was otherwise a residential street, well, it just makes sense for Eugene. Ladies and Gentlemen, Off the Waffle:
Although we only got to go there a few times before we headed East (and then back West AGAIN), it quickly became a favorite. A fun little place owned by guys with amazing hairdos (the sign is truly what their hair looks like…yeah, it’s that awesome) was just as interesting on the inside as it was on the outside.
In addition to the free book exchange and Jenga blocks strewn about, if you happened to have a shine for waffles but may be short the cash, well, let’s barter on that, baby:
In addition to an assortment of teas, the menu was simple and happily sported a Vegan option called the No Dairy Gary:
Each waffle is made to order and super yummy:
While these may be a wee bit pricey for the size, they definitely had an amazing flavor. And we just learned that since we’ve moved (sniff sniff), they’ve opened a new location near the U of O campus. So if you haven’t been off your waffle yet (and are fortunate enough to live in Eugene), it’s really about time you did.
NOM.
Tonight for dinner I made Eeny Meeny Chili Beany On Toast from Vegan á Go-Go! (originally from La Dolce Vegan I believe) but as usual I made my own changes and it is a bit different (different amount of items and included some items not in the recipe). The original can be found online if you do a search but I am not going to post it here.
1 15 oz can chili beans (including liquid)
1 15 oz can black beans (including liquid)
1 Tbsp Mexican chili powder
1 Tbsp Brown sugar
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 Cup ketchup
1 Tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
Serve on toast, 2-2 1/2 pieces per person.
Put all ingredients (except the toast of course) into the pot and stir them together. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to let the chili simmer for about 10 minutes.
We like to rip our toast into small pieces and then cover it with the chili, but you can do yours however you like. I like to spread Earth Balance on my toast before I rip it apart.
From the back of the book:
This book includes recipes both new and adapted from her previous books; all are a cinch to prepare with easy-to-find ingredients but guaranteed to deliver energy, nutrition, and great flavor. The book also contains information and advice pertinent to Vegan travels, and is small enough to slip into one’s pocket or purse with ease. Full of Sarah’s high-energy with and verve, Vegan á Go-Go! makes life for Vegans on the go-go a lot less stressful and a lot more fun.
We highly suggest getting this book as it has a lot recipes that are quick and simple yet filling and delicious.
One of our favorite places ever is Wandering Goat in Eugene,Oregon. Sadly, we no longer live there and can just get on our bikes and be there in 10 minutes. I am reminiscing because my 4 year Veganniversary is on October 10 and last year on my Veganniversary we stopped at the Wandering Goat for some Danishes and hot drinks.
AND Woz surprised me with an awesome Wandering Goat mug that I love. I haven’t used it much recently,but when I was on a coffee kick I used it all the time. We were told there are some very good places to get coffee here in Albuquerque so I hope to use it soon 
.
Wandering Goat is just a little place but it has a big presence. So many different types of people can be seen there throughout the day. White collar people, blue collar people, vagabonds, students, younger people, older people, and the list goes on. People just go there to sit and relax, read, do homework, and to listen to the live entertainment. We usually went there for the tasty treats and to talk, but we also liked to play Connect Four which we found in the Goat’s collection of board games. The games just sit there, waiting and hoping that some customer will come and remove them from their boxes and get some enjoyment.
Wandering Goat isn’t 100% Vegan as they offer the choice of dairy for their hot drinks (which they actually charged a premium for compared to the soy and rice milks),but all of the baked goods and the soup that they offer are Vegan. I never checked out all of their cold drinks in the refrigerator so I do not know if any of those happened to contain honey or dairy.
If you are ever in Eugene we highly suggest you check out the Wandering Goat. They have delicious baked goods, great coffee and tea, and an awesome atmosphere that you will only find in the Eug.
We miss you Wandering Goat!
(these two pictures are from Wandering Goat website)
You will probably notice throughout the month that all of our Vegan MoFo posts will not involve food. I realize it is “Month of Food” but for us Veganism is more than just food (which it should be to anyone that is Vegan as Veganism goes beyond just diet). The majority of our posts have been and probably will continue to be food related, but we would just like to make it clear that Veganism includes what you eat, wear, type of entertainment you avoid (such as rodeos), type of hygiene items you use, avoiding items tested on animals as best as possible, not participating in “sports” that harm animals (such as hunting and fishing),etc.
Now that the serious part is out of the way I would like to post these two videos. They are videos actually making fun of Vegans but they are still pretty hilarious. Most Vegans seem to agree. If you are Vegan and these offend you I apologize.
Vegan Gourmet Merikan Toffee that’s what. No,but seriously, FREE Vegan Gourmet English Toffee is better!
I (rahzh) entered a little contest that @foodoro tweeted on Twitter which was actually being held on their Facebook page for a prize on their website (confusing I know but try to keep up because it is worth it). The first two people to guess what the Mystery Item was had the choice of Vegan Gourmet English Toffee or Vegan Gourmet Coconut Brittle. The toffee is made by Chocolate Inspirations, INC and you can find several other delicious looking Vegan options on their site as well. I chose the toffee because chocolate covered toffee is one of my most favorite things ever. I used to love Heath and Skorr bars. And I am pretty sure I haven’t had any toffee (chocolate covered or uncovered) since becoming Vegan almost exactly four years ago. If I have had it I do not remember, that is for sure.
The toffee and the brittle come in a bulk 1 pound bag or a 1/2 pound gold tent box.
They are $15.00 and $20.50 respectively. The 1 pound bag is a much better buy at about $1.29 per ounce compared to the 1/2 pound which is around $1.86 per ounce. The toffee is crunchy and nomilicious while the Swiss dark chocolate couverture covering is rich and smooth. The chopped pecan topping is just the right amount making this dessert all around delectable. The toffee and brittle are just two of the many Vegan products Foodoro carries and if the rest are even half as good as the toffee then they are worth trying.
As of this post Foodro has 278 Vegan items, but be careful as they do have a lot of non-Vegan items and I do not recommend those as the animals would not appreciate it . Just make sure to search the term Vegan and you shouldn’t have any worries.
*Edit*
*Foodoro now has a Vegan Shopping Guide that can break items down into multiple categories based on price, craft, health&nutrition, foodmaker,etc.*
Finally,here is what you have been waiting for, the toffee and all its glory.
Hi, everybody (said in my best Dr. Nick voice)! Happy Vegan MoFo. Can you believe this is our second year as part of Vegan MoFo? We actually started the blog last year in honor of Vegan MoFo II (and as part of Woztober 
) If you whip out your calculator, divide by 3, carry the 1, and round up (or something like that) you will have calculated that this is indeed Vegan MoFo III.
We have come a very long way in a year (In real life and online) and have also moved beyond just being a blog. We have many visitors, readers, and posters involved with HHV. In the last few months we created a Twitter account and we now have over 1,200 followers! If you follow us on Twitter you will get to see things that you wouldn’t on the blog such as links to contests, articles, recipes, giveaways, and other people’s blogs. You, of course, will get a daily serving of the Hungry Hungry Veganos by following us there as well. We have a Facebook page where we make sure to post our new blog posts and occasionally link to other info (and others have posted some information as well). Don’t forget to become a fan!
This last year has had a lot going on for the Veganos (our wedding,multiple moves, job changes,etc) so we didn’t get to post nearly as much as we wanted to. We were cooking,eating, taking pictures, and making recipes the whole time though which means we have many posts in queue. We plan on posting much more this upcoming year and Vegan MoFo is a good time to start.
The idea behind Vegan MoFo is to write as much as you can during October. There aren’t really any strict guidelines but most aim for 20 posts during the month. Some set the goal higher and go for a post every day of the month. MoFo should be a good jump start in our posting for the year and that means much more noms for you.
There are few things we love love love like we love love love Coconut Bliss. It is hands down, no ifs ands or buts, the BEST non-dairy ice cream on the market (and made in our beloved Eugene!). We are going to say this once, and only once, so pay close attention…all vegan ice creams are NOT created equal. We admit that there are some other yummy non-dairy frozen desserts out there, but nothing, and we mean nothing, comes close to Coconut Bliss.
The good folks at Luna & Larry’s (the creators of Coconut Bliss) were kind enough to send Wozzie a t-shirt for being such a fan. Say soy cheeeeeeeese!
In addition to the fabby shirt, they also sent coupons for their yummy dessert. Oh how we heart them! So, although we’d LOVE to use those coupons to get our little hands on the Bliss, we are going to pass along the happiness to YOU! We promised you a contest and here are the details to win a pint of any flavor Coconut Bliss your tummy desires. All you have to do is leave a comment telling us your favorite Coconut Bliss flavor and how you like to eat it (in a float? in a cookie sammie? in a bowl at 5 a.m.? You get the picture…) Haven’t tried the Bliss? No worries! Simply go to their site and pick a flavor you’d like to try and let us know why! We will be choosing TWO winners; one will be chosen at random from the comments and one will be for the most creative way to partake in the Coconut Bliss. We’ll be choosing the winners on October 10 (which happens to be Rahzh’s 4 year Veganniversary).
Still craving more Bliss…and really, who wouldn’t? Be sure to enter Luna & Larry’s A Night of Bliss contest! On November 7th, Coconut Bliss will be making people smile with fifty simultaneous parties across the United States. They’ll provide the Coconut Bliss and you host the party. Together you’ll create a critical mass of ecstasy that will ripple across the country, awakening joy and delight from Petaluma to Poughkeepsie. Not a bad way to spend an evening, eh? Click here for complete details. Be sure to hurry, the deadline has been slightly extended until October 7!
With so many ways to get your hands on Coconut Bliss, what are you waiting for?
NOM.
Okay friends, it has been WAY too long since the Veganos have posted but we’ve been transients up until landing in the Land of Enchantment just two weeks ago. Wozzie took a job and has bitten the corporate bullet (*gasp*). There are surprisingly quite a few positives to this development including our roomiest kitchen yet (yay for not having to store the kitchen utensils in the living room!) for Rahzh to experiment with recipes new and old. We haven’t named this pretty new kitchen just yet and will be holding a contest VERY SOON to name said cocina. The prize will be a yummy little number by the name of Go Max Go. (Oh yes!) More details soon.
We have quite a few posts that need to be made (we are always taking the pictures) and found the we have several Eugene reviews to do. One of the things Wozzie misses the most from Eugene is Sushi Domo and their options for the Vegan sushi. And since she is quite sentimental and missing the Eug after talking to a new work pal and explaining how he must get his hands on some vegan sushi STAT, this seemed like a good time to spread the yummy word. Here are some pics from our very last visit. Wozzie can taste the soy sauce now…
We’d always start the evening off with some edamame, spicy, natch:
Followed by several nice sized rolls. Wozzie’s personal favorite was the Crop Burning which contained avocados, cucumbers, and shiitake mushrooms topped with hot sauce:
And Rahzh had a shine for the Iron Man which was smoked tofu, cucumbers, and avocado:
We definitely need to find a good sushi place here in Albuquerque soon because Wozzie has a bottle of lonely soy sauce ready to roll. Pass the chopsticks please.
NOM.
Cookies are yummy, we all know that. If the cookies are yummy and actually healthy, well, it just doesn’t get better than that! We decided to try this recipe that was featured on Vegetarian Vixens blog because it looked way too good to pass up. While petsitting for the adorable Molly, we took full advantage of her fully loaded kitchen to get our bake on. These beauties were soft, chewy, a little more oatmealy than we thought they’d be, but oh so vair delish!
And here’s how you can have them, too!
So satisfy that sweet tooth of yours and don’t worry about feeling guilty one bit. NOM.
We apologize for being so remiss. Life has thrown us a curve ball (we won’t bore you with details) and that’s monopolized most of our time over the past couple weeks. So without further ado, let’s get on with things, shall we?
This past weekend we found ourselves just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio visiting my brother, David. Jungle Jim’s was hosting their second annual Weekend of Fire, and with Papo Delgado in town for the weekend, too, it was a no-brainer that’s where we’d be spending the afternoon.
Hot sauces, salsas, hot jams, jellies, rubs – this event had it ALL!
Papo Delgado bought us all a round of Coronas and the tastings began!
Naturally, we are reading all labels to ensure Vegan goodness, so we were extra pleased to see this booth:
And even with all the options, Woz loves her Cholula!
Woz and Papo didn’t attempt this:
Dave and Rahzh, however, did. Keep in mind that Dave loves hot sauce and most are no big deal to him. Yet these were the results:
Time to cool off with Jimmy’s Italian Ice that nicely sported a nice NO DAIRY sign:
We made one more round (and all had one more beer!) and finalized our purchases. Dave carried out the loot:
So of course a chili was beggin’ to be made after that!
Weekend of Fire Chili
1 Cup Tomato Juice
3 Cans of Chili Beans
1 Can of Kidney Beans
1 28 oz. Can of Diced Tomotoes
2 Jars of Spaghetti Sauce
1 Package of Chili Seasoning
1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
1 Celery Stalk
2 1/2 Cups TVP
Pepper, Cumin, and Garlic to taste
Hot Sauce to taste and tortilla chips as garnish
In large pot, add 2 cups water and 1 cup tomato juice. Bring to a boil and add pepper, cumin, and garlic. Next add TVP and continue to boil until all liquid cooks off. Drain kidney beans and add to pot. Add all remaining ingredients to pot. Heat to desired temperature and serve.
This makes A TON so invite folks over or be ready for lots of leftovers. NOM.
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