The Vegan Store by Pangea is offering a special discount for online purchases through Sunday, June 8, 2008.  Get 10% off orders of $50 of merchandise or more (use the coupon code JN50 at checkout), or 15% off orders of $100 of merchandise or more (use the coupon code JN100 at checkout). They do offer a wide range of vegan products, but for all of you dairy-free foodies out there, Pangea sells a great selection of vegan / dairy-free foods, including Ricemilk Choco Bars, Sheese Vegan Cheese, Soyatoo, Tofutti, and more!  Plus, they offer a good range of vegan / dairy-free vitamins and supplements.

Alisa Fleming, www.GoDairyFree.org ~ Don't forget to keep an eye on your inbox on Monday, June 2.  The Go Dairy Free newsletter will arrive with updates on news, product reviews, and recipes, plus the chance to win one of three gift packages from Gluten-Free Essentials.  Simply respond to the newsletter with the answer to our in-newsletter question, and you will be entered to win one of the three food allergy-friendly, GFCF bags of goodies.  Register for our free e-newsletter here, and enjoy our monthly dairy-free newsletter and giveaway! All past monthly newsletters are viewable online.

Bob's Red Mill, Milwaukie, OR ~ Instead of your traditional green salad this summer, why not introduce your friends and family to a whole grain salad? Unlike leafy greens, whole grains will not wither and wilt in the heat and are far healthier than macaroni or potato salad. Whole grains will keep energy levels high as people embark on another round of lawn games and keep them nourished in the heat. Your family may just fall in love with the healthy, whole grain addition to the summer feast. To help you be the star of the next picnic, we have pulled out some of our favorite whole grain salads and put the essential ingredients on special (for the month of June!). Bring one to your next outing and watch how it disappears ... 

Alisa Fleming, www.GoDairyFree.org ~ After sharing his creamy frozen desserts for numerous reviews and special events, Wheeler has at last opened his official storefront in Boston, MA ... and not a moment too soon.  With summer knocking at our door, Wheeler's vegan "ice cream" will be a welcome site to anyone who forgoes dairy, but would like to enjoy a cool and creamy treat in the heat of the afternoon.  To the best of my knowledge, this is the first dedicated vegan and dairy-free "ice cream" parlor in the United States.  Taking it a step further, Wheeler's Frozen Desserts will also have vegan and gluten-free pastries on hand.  See below for a list of flavors and desserts to be served and the store location.

Alisa Fleming, www.GoDairyFree.org ~ Gluten-Free Essentials has kept their ovens working overtime.  This relatively new company is already boasting over 30 “free-from” mixes, ranging from cakes and frosting to rice blends and savory bread.  But they just can’t stop, not while there are so many great foods to work with.  Having recently discovered the nutritional benefits of hemp, Lorraine Palmer, one of the founders of Gluten-Free Essentials was compelled to start a new product line focused around this super-seed.  Under the trade name Healthy Harvest, Gluten-Free Essentials has released their first hemp-based product, Cranberry Apple-Spice Cookies …