Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe-Store Blog

Wow, we had a ton of responses for yesterday's book giveaway. Thank you to al who entered! We wrote the comment name of everyone who entered on little pieces of scrap paper, and drew a name randomly from the pile.

Ani was looking on to make sure we didn't cheat:



And the winner is.....



Ginaroth!! Hey Ginaroth, please email us (info @ cosmosveganshoppe.com ) with your real name and mailing address, and we will send your book to you right away.

Thanks for playing, everyone!

Labels: giveaway, raw foods book

This is for you local folks, as well as those of you planning a trip to our fair city. Our showroom will be closed from Friday June 26, 2009 through Monday June 29, 2009. We will re-open on Tuesday June 30, 2009. We are traveling to Portland, OR for the Let Live Conference, and we hope to meet you there!

Today's DotD is a fairly new product for us. Choco Stix by Nickanedit are sweet little treats that happen to be free of soy, gluten, and processed sugars! Plus, these guys are coated in white chocolate. And you know how crazy us vegans go for white chocolate. Grab yours for only $1.75 per bar today only.

We have a new book title in stock, Ani's Raw Food Desserts. Sadly, one copy arrived with a slightly bent corner on the cover, so we can't sell this one copy. What shall we do? Let's give it away!!

Just leave a comment on this blog post with the answer to the following question:

Which of the following products would you most like to see a vegan version of?

A.- Peanut Butter Baking Chips

B.- Butterscotch Baking Chips

C.- "Milk" Chocolate Baking Chips


And if you don't care about any of these three options, simply say, "I don't care" and you will still be entered into the drawing for the free book.

We will randomly draw a winner tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 5:00 PM EST. So go ahead and enter!

Labels: giveaway, raw foods book

In Making A Killing: The Political Economy Of Animal Rights, Bob Torres explores the connection between the human struggle for social justice and the exploitation of animals in a capitalist society. $14.95 today only!

Labels: deal of the day, good deal, vegan freaks

Good things sometimes come in small packages. Well, Deva formulated the Tiny Tablets Multivitamin small enough to help those who have trouble swallowing vitamins. But don't let the small size fool you, this tiny multivitamin packs a punch! $5.95 today only!

Labels: deal of the day, good deal, Vegan Multivitamin

Today's DotD is popular with our allergy-prone vegan customers. Boom Choco Boom Rice Milk Chocolate Bars are creamy chocolate bars that are soy free, gluten free and nut free. On sale for today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan chocolate

Is that a Chocolate Twinkie? Why, yes it is.

Also new, but not in the category of "delicious ways to mess up Leigh's diet", we have some buttons from Herbivore.



I (heart) Tofu, Veganism is for Lovers, and Fur Is Fucked Button Set.

Labels: cursing is fun, new products

Today's DotD is another of our more popular food items. Leahey Vegan Broccoli & Cheese Soup is marked down to only $1.45 per pack today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan cheese

We're getting overrun with back issues of Veg News Magazine! Get your copies from 2009 for only $3 each here.

Labels: good deal, Veg News

Hey vegan ATLiens! Is your dog vegan, or are you interested in your dog being vegan? Well, you may remember our blog post a few days ago about some customers of ours who have a full, unopened 8 lb. bag of Evolution kibble as well as a full jar of VegeDog that they need to find a home for. They are asking $30 for the whole lot, which is less than you can get these products at retail with shipping. However, if you are interested but are in a hardship situation, these folks are willing to take an offer for less $$. They just want the food to go to good use! If you are in the Atlanta area and are willing to pick up the food at the Cosmo's showroom location, please feel free to contact us.

Labels: Atlanta, vegan dogs

Today's DotD is BWC Shampoo in assorted varieties. Get yours on sale for $8.50 each today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan shampoo

Hello, fine people! We added a couple of new products to the site today.

First up is a product that we have had several customer requests for. See? We listen! Nickanedit Choco Stix are a somewhat healthy, sweet snack. And they're coated in white chocolate. Bonus!

We also have a new cookbook from The Touring Vegan Joshua Ploeg called In Search of the Lost Taste. We had a chance to sample Ploeg's cooking one glorious evening a few years ago, and it's a gustatory experience we won't soon forget. If you are interested in some fun recipes, be sure to check out this new title.

This just in from GARP:

Please join us this Saturday, June 20, 2009 to speak up for the elephants at the Atlanta Zoo:

Atlanta, GA
Location: Zoo Atlanta
When: June 20, 2009, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Where: 800 Cherokee Ave, SE (Meet at main parking entrance on Cherokee, at Augusta).
Contact: Amy Ryan, ajillryan@yahoo.com
Comments: Signs and flyers will be provided

Why:
TOP 10 REASONS TO FIGHT FOR ELEPHANTS IN ZOOS

Elephants are suffering and dying prematurely in zoos. It is wrong and it must stop!

The truth is on the side of the elephants. The facts are on the side of the elephants. Science is on the side of the elephants.

Elephants are highly intelligent, sensitive and self-aware beings who deserve to live in dignity and freedom. For those already in captivity, we will fight to give them lives much closer to what nature intended. For those living in the wild, we will fight to give them greater protections and ensure their continued existence on this earth.

The zoo industry has built its case for elephant captivity on a very shaky foundation based on denial, distortions and the dismissal of scientific evidence. Ultimately, it will fall.

Public education is the key to victory for the elephants. The more people learn about elephants and how they suffer in zoos, the less they will tolerate seeing them on display, standing pathetically idle in small, impoverished zoo yards.

We are supported by world-recognized authorities in elephant field biology, Asian and African elephant conservation, and zoo management, design, and animal care who are speaking out for the elephants.

More and more scientific studies are documenting the devastating effects of zoo conditions on elephants – the tipping point on this issue is near!

Elected officials in our city and state governments are beginning to listen and take action on behalf of the elephants. There is great hope that civic leaders will eventually put elephant welfare over politics.

We are joined by a constellation of caring individuals from all walks of life – from Hollywood actors and celebrities to caring citizens and compassionate students.

Pro-elephant advocates are some of the most tenacious, caring and committed people around! We will not give up until there is justice for all elephants.

Labels: Atlanta, protest

Today's DotD is Deva Flaxseed Oil Capsules. On sale for only $8.95 a bottle today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan supplements

This is next Sunday, folks!



The Atlanta Vegan Bake Sale is happening this month! Sunday, June 21st from 12:00pm-4:00pm in front of the mighty Criminal Records is where you will find us. Know a good place in Atlanta to stick a flyer for this event? Print and distribute at will! Flyer 1, Flyer 2, Flyer 3.


Not a local? Put together your own vegan bake sale! It's a worldwide event!

Labels: Atlanta vegan bake sale

Today's DotD is also a brand new product! Dr. Lucy's Gluten-Free Cookies are crunchy, delicious, and you would never guess that they were gluten-free by the great taste and texture. Try them out at the discounted price of only $3.99 per box for today only.

Labels: deal of the day, gluten free

Do you travel or are you "on the go" and need a good soy creamer for your coffee? SoyGo Soy creamer By Saving Opus One is for you and is on sale for just $4.50 per bag. Today only!

Labels: coffee creamer, deal of the day

Are you planning on attending the Let Live Conference in Portland, Oregon this month? If not, you should try to make it! They just posted the conference schedule, and it looks fantastic.

Labels: Let Live Conference

Sweet & Sara Marshmallows are now available in four tremendous flavors: Vanilla, Toasted Coconut, Strawberry and Cinnamon Pecan! And please believe us when we say the Cinnamon Pecan marshmallows are a true thing of beauty.

Labels: new products, vegan marshmallows

Today's DotD is Light Agave Nectar by Sweet Cactus Farms. Get yours today for only $4.99 each!

Labels: agave nectar, deal of the day

We have two flavors of Cheezly back in stock, and at a new, lower price! It's now only $6.99 for a block of fancy, imported vegan cheese.

Also back in stock are the glorious Laura Lee's Peanut Candies. Hooray for that!

We just received a shipment of some new vegan condoms from the UK called Fusion. They come in plain, or in freaky flavors such as chocolate, banana, and strawberry. Just look at those bananas! *GASP!*



In more wholesome news, we have a cute new Tee shirt design in from Herbivore Clothing. "I'm Vegan and I Love You". Cute little elephant!

Labels: dirty bananas, new products

Today's DotD is Merry Hempsters Vegan Lip Balm. Two flavors even have SPF in them for protecting your lips from that hot, scary sunshine. Is summer over yet? It's so hot here! Only $1.99 a tube today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan lip balm

They're back! After a much-too-long hiatus, Laura Lee's Peanut Candies are finally available again. In case you have yet to experience the awesome that is Laura Lee's Peanut Candies, think "Butterfinger", but vegan and even more delicious. These yummies are today's DotD, marked down to only $2.75 for today only.

Labels: awesome, deal of the day, vegan candy

Hey there local folks- We have a pair of very kind customers who have some vegan dog food that their dog cannot use right now. They are offering this food to anyone who can use it. There is a full, unopened 8 lb. bag of Evolution kibble, a full jar of VegeDog, and a couple of ziplock bags of extra kibble. $30 will get you the whole lot if you can pick it up at our showroom location. Feel free to contact us if you would like to pick up some vegan dog food for cheap.

Today's DotD is a longtime best seller. The organic vegan rival of the classic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups- Sjaak's Organic Peanut Butter Bites! These morsels are marked down to only $.55 each for today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan chocolate

Today's DotD is very versatile in the kitchen. Chik-Style Seasoning by Butler makes a good seasoning for Soy Curls, or shake it into any of your recipes where a savory vegan "chicken" flavor is needed. Added to hot water, Butler Chik-Style Seasoning also makes a great broth. Grab a bottle for the discounted price of $6.50 today only.

The Atlanta Vegan Bake Sale is happening this month! Sunday, June 21st from 12:00pm-4:00pm in front of the mighty Criminal Records is where you will find us. Know a good place in Atlanta to stick a flyer for this event? Print and distribute at will! Flyer 1, Flyer 2, Flyer 3.

A special thanks to the talented Steph Timms for designing the flyer for this event. Steph is also one of the bakers for the bake sale!

Not a local? Put together your own vegan bake sale! It's a worldwide event!

I know I used way too many exclamation points in this post, but I can't help it! Vegan baked goods do that to me.

Today's DotD is HUGE. If you are in the market for a really cool vegan messenger-style bag that would work great for your laptop, the Airborne Daytona bag is for you! We have this unisex bag marked way down to only $90 for today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan messenger bag

We have some new goodies to tell you about today! First up, Dandies arrived earlier than we expected this week. Dandies are already selling fast, so grab yours today if you want vegan marshmallow goodness in your future.

Next we have a new Gluten-Free version of the best selling Macaroni & Cheese by Leahey Foods. If you've been craving vegan mac & cheese but can't have gluten, then you should give this a try.

Sweet & Sara's new Rocky Road Bark is back in stock, and as tasty as ever! How can you not love chocolate with marshmallow chunks and almonds? But please remember, chocolate melts in the heat, therefore we strongly suggest ice packs with products like this.

And finally, we have an adorable new zine in stock called Swell. You can check out A-K's blog for some gorgeous photos of many of the recipes from Swell.

Labels: new products, vegan macaroni and cheese, vegan marshmallows, vegan zine

Today's DotD is Leahey's Vegan Macaroni & Cheese. Great stuff, this is. We have this for lunch here at Cosmo's HQ quite often. Get yours for the discounted price of $2.45 per bag today only.

Labels: deal of the day, vegan macaroni and cheese