Hello!

Wow! The month of May just flew right by! With June comes hot summer days, some delicious new snacks and great specials from Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe.

Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe now ships worldwide. This is very good news for our friends in other countries who are sorely lacking scrumptious Tiny Trapeze Vegan Marshmallows or the best vegan cookies: Liz Lovely Vegan Cookies. Please read our Shipping Info page for important details on international shipping.

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Cheers!
Ken, Leigh and Cosmo

June 2005 Newsletter:

• June Discount
• New Goods
• New Flavors from Liz Lovely Vegan Cookies
• Featured Product Spotlight: VeinoBlend by Vitanica
• Vegan Recipes

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June Discount:

From now through June 16th, save 10% on your next order.* Just enter coupon code 'June05' at checkout.

We also offer free shipping for any order over $100.00 placed in the continental U.S. (excluding Alaska & Hawaii). You can combine the 10% discount coupon with the free shipping offer to save more money on your next order!

New Goods

Betty Lou's Organic Smackers

We have three new Betty Lou's products this month! The Organic Golden Smacker, The Organic North Shore Smacker, and The Organic Almond Smacker. Each
smacker is a rich, sweet treat that will quickly take care of any chocolate craving.

The Organic Golden Smacker is a delicious peanut
butter patty coated in dark chocolate.

The Organic North Shore Smacker is a spirulina and almond butter patty coated in chocolate.

The Organic Almond Smacker is a creamy almond butter patty....you guessed it... coated in rich dark chocolate.

Please get some before we eat our weight in smackers!

Nature's Path Organic Baking Mixes

These quick and easy mixes make dessert-baking a breeze. Just add water and vegetable oil to these mixes and enjoy Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Organic Double Fudge Brownies. One box bakes up a big batch of treats!

Road's End Organics Chreese Packets

We now have individual packets of these essential vegan staples. Just add hot water and mix with a wisk or blender for a creamy and delicious cheese substitute. Available in three flavors: Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Alfredo Style. Check out some great recipes using Chreese at the bottom of this newsletter!

New Liz Lovely Cookie Flavors

Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe is proud to be the preferred
online vendor for Liz Lovely Vegan Cookies! Liz, Dan, and their crew are busy baking up a storm in Vermont, and we are excited to offer all four delicious flavors of their popular cookies. Be sure to try a Ginger Snapdragon, Cowboy Cookie, Cowgirl Cookie, and a Peanut Butter Classic today .

Body Care Sale

Featured Product Spotlight:

VeinoBlend by Vitanica

Many women (and some men) suffer from the pain of varicose veins. When circulation is impaired in the legs, blood accumulates in the veins and stretches them. This can be caused from sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, sitting with legs crossed, heavy lifting, the added weight of pregnancy, or heredity.

Although varicose veins are not usually a serious health concern, they can be painful and unsightly. VeinoBlend was developed by Dr. Tori Hudson, a Naturopathic Physician and leader in women's health care.

VeinoBlend's formula contains vitamin C and citrus bioflavinoids to aid circulation and promote healing of the blood vessels, gotu kola and butcher's broom to help improve circulation in the legs, horse chestnut and bromelain to help with swelling and discomfort, and
grapeseed extract to help strengthen connective tissue and stimulate blood circulation. Dr. Hudson suggests taking one capsule, three times daily of VeinoBlend to support vein health. *

* These statements are not evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Vegan Recipes:

Here are some great recipes for using the Road's End Organics Chreese! We can't take credit for them, they came straight off the Road's End Website.

Chreese-Breaded Tofu

1 block of Firm Tofu
1 Packet (1/4 Cup) of Chreese Mix
2 TBSP Olive Oil
2 TBSP Tamari or Soy Sauce

* Slice tofu into slabs
* Marinate slabs in olive oil and soy sauce for 30-45 minutes
* Coat the slabs with Chreese
* Place tofu in a pan with olive oil and fry until brown

You can eat these hot or dice the tofu, once chilled, with veganaise and celery and put on bread.

Chreesy Mashed Potatoes

1 Packet (1/4 Cup) of Chreese Mix
3-4 Medium Sized Potatoes
6-8 oz of soy or other milk
Salt and Pepper to Taste

* Boil enough water to cover potatoes (6-8 cups)
* Cut potatoes into cubes.
* Boil potatoes for 4-6 minutes, until they are soft and able to
be mashed.
* Strain potatoes through collander.
* Return cooked potatoes to pot and begin mashing.
* While mashing and reheating, add milk product and Chreese.
* If potatoes are slightly dry, add a little bit more milk
product and/or 1 TBSP of olive oil or margarine.
* Add salt and pepper to taste.

Chreesy Risotto w/Portobellos and Peppers

3 packets (3/4 Cup) Chreese Mix
1 cup of risotto
1 vegan vegetable buillon cube
2 heads garlic
1 green onion
Some dried and/or fresh herbs:
parsley, rosemary, thyme, basil, and dill
3/4 cup of white wine
handful of portobello mushrooms
1 red pepper
3 TBSP of balsamic vinegar 2-3 tsp of Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper to taste

* Mince 1 head of garlic and 1/2 green onion and begin to sautee
in a large pot or wok with 2 TBSP of olive oil and a splash of
balsamic vinegar.
* Stir in some pepper, parsley, rosemary, and thyme and allow
this to simmer on low to medium heat.
* Add some minced fresh dill and basil and 1/2 cup of white wine.
* After these flavors have mixed, add the correct proportion of
bouillon cube to six cups of water.
* Add this liquid to the pot or wok and mix in the risotto.
* In a separate skillet, add the rest of the diced onion,
garlic, oil, balsamic vinegar, spices, and wine.
* Cut portobellos and red peppers into small pieces.
* Add a little water and cover while flavors penetrate.
* Don't forget to keep stirring the risotto.
* Blend 3 packets or 3/4 Cup Chreese mix with 1 Cup of boiling
water and 1 TBSP Olive Oil in a food processor.
* When the risotto is ready, mix in the portobello/pepper
mixture and fold in the prepared Chreese.
* Serve over a bed of steamed kale or other greens for a
complete, wholesome dish!

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Creamy Pesto Sauce

3/4 cup (3 packet worth) of Mozzarella Chreese mix
1 to 1 1/4 cup of Rice Milk (soymilk or other "milk" substitute can
be used)
3 tablespoons of Earth Balance Margarine
1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
1-2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Basil

* Bring mixture to a boil and simmer until desired consistency
and taste is obtained.
* Can be poured over pasta or chilled and used as salad dressing.
* Additional optional items can be added: fresh rosemary,
mushrooms, etc.

1 packet (1/4 Cup) Chreese Mix
2 sub rolls
Enough seitan or other fake meat to fill 2 rolls
1 tsp of Olive Oil
1 Pepper (optional)
1 Onion (optional)

* Mix Chreese into 5 TBSP of boiling water and Olive Oil (or use 1/4 Cup of pre-made Chreese from food processor).
* Chop onions and peppers if you are using them and saute for 3-4 minutes in a frying pan.
* Slice seitan into desired shape for sub and add to frying pan.
* Season seitan and veggies to your desired liking and cook until satisfied.
* Arrange seitan and veggies into two rows that will fit on your sub rolls.
* Pour Chreese mixture over top of each row, covering thoroughly.
* Cover pan for a few minutes until Chreese is baked on top.
* While Chreese is melting, toast/bake sub rolls to heat if desired.
* Place seitan, veggies, and Chreese onto sub roll and enjoy!!