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Sheet Pan Gyro Meat Recipe

July 12, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

Simplify dinner with sheet pan gyro meat!

 

Use your favorite ground meat and then top it with fresh veggies like red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber. Or, serve on a bed of steaming rice.

 

Sheet Pan Gyro Meat (serves 6)

DIETARY: Traditional

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

 

1¼ pounds ground meat, such as turkey, pork, lamb, beef, or chicken

2 teaspoons paprika

1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

½ medium onion, grated

 

 

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until fully incorporated.
  2. Spread the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper, sized to fit your baking sheet.
  3. Once flattened evenly, remove and discard the top sheet of parchment paper.
  4. Using the bottom parchment paper, roll the meat into a log shape and place it in the center of the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
  6. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Unroll and break or slice into desired size pieces.

 

Serving Suggestion:
Use in gyro wraps or add to salads.

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas

The Annex Sessions: Modupue Wednesday – July 15, 2026

July 8, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions” music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

 

 “Modupue Wednesday”
Celebrating Javier Navarrette’s Birthday with Edgardo Cambon’s La Ti Do and Special Guests!

 

Edgardo Cambon- Percussion/ Vocal

Raul Navarrette- Trombone

David Pinto- Bass

Bob Crawford- Piano

With Special Guests!

Javier Navarrette curates shows with various artists from different cultures in the Bay Area, as well as presenting his own global music projects at “Modupue Wednesdays”

Modupue- Thank you

 

 

Musician Bios

 

Edgardo Cambón: congas, lead vocals

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1960, Edgardo began his musical journey at just nine years old. Charming his audiences on Uruguayan television with his enchanting tango performances, Cambón’s journey in music has spanned continents, leading him from the heart of South America to the Diverse cultural scenes of Europe and Africa and finally to a successful career in the United States staring in 1986

 

Raul Navarrette: Trombone

Originally from Fresno, California, Raul Navarrette started playing trombone at the age of 9, and has been working as a New York City musician for the last 25 years. He has shared the stage with a wide range of artists exploring an array of genres along with artists from around the world in a variety of musical settings, locally and nationally.

Having received his master’s degree at The Aaron Copeland School of Music, at City University of New York’s Queens College in Flushing, NY, Raul has also devoted part of his professional career to being an active participant in the educational field as teacher, private instructor, invited guest speaker for schools in classrooms for young and old students on both the west and east coasts of the USA.

Raul works in the areas of Classical music, jazz, salsa, Broadway/theatre/musicals recordings and as a solo artist and he chooses to utilize top quality equipment for his line of work. In virtually any field required, Raul Navarrette’s extensive background of performing arts programs and involvement as both student and teacher have given way to emboldening his perspective that the importance of arts and the humanities is the true meaning of what’s most important to the growth of the individual. Raul is currently working on a solo latin jazz project currently of his own compositions, he looks to feature musicians from both California and New York.

 

David Pinto: bass

David is a Peruvian native best-known for his work as music director, arranger, and bassist for Grammy-winner Susana Baca, Diva of Afro-Peruvian song. He was member of Peru Jazz, a group highly praised for their innovation and fusion of Peruvian roots and jazz.

He has performed at various international jazz and world music festivals, such as WOMAD in Nice, Paris, Glastonbury, and Montreal. He has toured internationally in theaters, including The Kennedy Center and The Hollywood Bowl, Theatre De La Ville (Paris), and Royal Festival Hall (London). David also leads and performs with his own group Syncopated Colors, as well as teaching at the Jazz School in Berkeley, California.

 

Bob Crawford: Piano

Bob Crawford was born in Long Beach California and raised in the Bay Area with his 12 brothers and sisters.  He started playing in bands with his saxophone playing twin brother during their college years.  After graduating, Bob gained experience in various Bay Area ensembles, playing jazz, funk, Latin and Brazilian music.  In 2001 he was offered the keyboard chair in Michael Franti’s band Spearhead.  Bob logged multiple tours throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe and Japan.  Bob also recorded on several of Spearhead’s albums and appeared on a number of international TV programs with the band.  Also with Spearhead, Bob found himself performing with a who’s who of international stars (who had a habit of sitting in with the band), including Tre Anastasio, Chuck D, Ani DiFranco, Jack Johnson, Robert Randolph, Woody Harrleson, as well as members of Ozomatli, Zap Mama, and Galactic.

Bob took time off from extensive touring to spend time with his family, and to pursue his own musical vision.  Now residing in the East Bay, Bob continues to perform and record with a variety of artists.   He’s performed and /or recorded with  Pete Escovedo, John Santos, Sheila E., Taj Mahal, Ray Obeido, Fito Reinoso y su Ritmo y Armonia,  Mazacote, Los Angelitos, Wild Mango, Boca De Rio, Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone), Lee Oskar (War), Lenny Williams  and Mic Gillette (Tower of Power), Pedrito Calvo and Yeni Valdes(Los Van Van) Richard Bean (Malo), Jorge Santana, The New York Gypsy Allstars, as well as members of El Chicano, Santana, Tierra, Big Brother and the Holding Company,  and many more.

Bob has served as the musical director for the Latin Kings All Star band, which features members from Tower of Power, Malo, and The Whispers.  He has worked with the Alayo Dance Company and the Stagebridge Theatre Group.  He has also worked for two years with the San Francisco Symphony’s “Adventures in Music” program, bringing music to every public elementary school in San Francisco.   He teaches jazz ensembles and piano at Marin Country Day School and EPACenter in East Palo Alto.  Bob also leads his own piano trio, and is a founding member of the Latin jazz-funk band Machina Sol.

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The Natural Grocery Company is proud to present this series in partnership with SunJams and Javier Navarrette Music Productions.

SunJams is committed to funding children’s music education in underserved public elementary schools. Your donation will help support this ongoing program.

All of the proceeds will go directly to our network of local musicians, each of whom have been severely impacted by the lack of events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you donate $10, $100, or $1000 – any amount helps and will allow us to keep bringing music to our community! As always, your donation to SunJams 501(c)3 may qualify as tax exempt.

Javier Navarrette Music Productions continues to bring live music to several venues around the Bay Area. Javier has been a professional musician and music educator in the Oakland Unified School District for the past 20 years. Over the past few years Navarrette has produced outdoors events that have proven instrumental in enabling musicians to deal with some of the fallout of the pandemic and shutdown that followed.

COVID RELATED SAFETY MEASURES

Please be safe. Feel free to wear a mask if you prefer.

TICKETS

Tickets are NOT required for this venue, you can simply come in, order food and beverages at the Annex counter and pay at the registers.

Filed Under: Annex, Blog, Events, Special Events, The Annex Sessions

Independence Matters in Organic!

July 8, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

The Cornucopia Institute’s Independent Organic Brand List is your roadmap to consumer choice.

Indie or industry? We’re partnering with The Cornucopia Institute to bring you the scoop on organic brands. Join the movement to celebrate the value of independence. As an informed shopper, you can strengthen the marketplace and pave the way for tomorrow’s top brands. Learn more here:

https://www.cornucopia.org/independent-organic-brands/ or pick up a free booklet in our stores.

Filed Under: Blog, Business Practices, Eating Well, Food politics, Organic foods, Stores_both

Ginger Lime Chicken Skewers Recipe

July 8, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

Fire up the grill! 🔥

 

Elevate your next barbecue with ginger chicken lime skewers. They’re full of zesty flavor, simple to make, and sure to please a crowd.

 

Ginger Lime Chicken Skewers (makes 6 skewers)

DIETARY: Traditional

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes plus 2-4 hours marinating

 

¾ cup prepared Teriyaki Marinade

1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast

6 bamboo skewers

 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together teriyaki marinade, sriracha, ginger, lime juice, and smoked paprika.
  2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. When chicken has marinated, thread onto skewers. Reserve remaining marinade.
  4. Place skewers on a preheated grill over medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil over medium high heat. Cook, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until thoroughly heated and reduced slightly. When chicken is cooked, brush with marinade and serve.

 

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

Best of El Cerrito 2026

July 7, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

Thank you, residents of El Cerrito and surrounding areas, for voting for us in the Best of El Cerrito 2026 competition. We are very proud of the honor you bestowed upon us and will work hard to live up to the standard of service you deserve.

 

El Cerrito Natural Grocery

Best Grocery Store

Best Specialized Grocery Store

Best Butcher Shop

 

The Annex

Best Flower Shop

Filed Under: Annex, Blog, El Cerrito Store, Floral Design, Health foods, News

The Annex Sessions: Marina Lavalle & Pedro Rosales – Wednesday, July 8, 2026

July 2, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions” music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

 

Marina Lavelle & Pedro Rosales

featuring

Marina Lavalle: Vocals

Pedro Rosales: Cajón

Jose Soto: Guitar

Carlos Britto: Bass

 

Music from the Coast of Perú

 

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The Natural Grocery Company is proud to present this series in partnership with SunJams and Javier Navarrette Music Productions.

SunJams is committed to funding children’s music education in underserved public elementary schools. Your donation will help support this ongoing program.

All the proceeds will go directly to our network of local musicians, each of whom has been severely impacted by the lack of events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you donate $10, $100, or $1000 – any amount helps and will allow us to keep bringing music to our community! As always, your donation to SunJams 501(c)3 may qualify as tax exempt.

Javier Navarrette Music Productions continues to bring live music to several venues around the Bay Area. Javier has been a professional musician and music educator in the Oakland Unified School District for the past 20 years. Over the past few years Navarrette has produced outdoors events that have proven instrumental in enabling musicians to deal with some of the fallout of the pandemic and shutdown that followed.

COVID RELATED SAFETY MEASURES

Please be safe. Feel free to wear a mask if you prefer.

TICKETS

Tickets are NOT required for this venue, you can simply come in, order food and beverages at the Annex counter and pay at the registers.

Filed Under: Annex, Blog, Events, Special Events

Fourth of July Hours 2026

June 26, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

Berkeley Natural Grocery

8:30am – 6:30pm

 

El Cerrito Natural Grocery

8:30am – 6:30pm

 

The Annex

7:30am – 6:30pm

Filed Under: Annex, Berkeley Store, Blog, Business Practices, El Cerrito Store, Holiday Tips, Special Events, Stores_both

July 2026 Sales Flyer A (6/24-7/14)

June 24, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

July 2026 Sales Flyer A (6/24-7/14)  (larger print)

Filed Under: Annex, Blog, Eating Well, Non-GMO, Organic foods, Stores_both

Pollinator Week

June 23, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

Buzz buzz… it’s pollinator week! 🐝

There are all kinds pollinator-friendly seeds and starts you can plant in your garden to create a thriving, local ecosystem.

Most pollinator gardens fail for one reason: bloom gaps. A garden that explodes with color in April but offers nothing in July starves the bees that fly from February through November.

California’s Mediterranean climate creates a natural bloom pattern:

Late winter / early spring (February-March): Early-emerging bumblebee queens and mining bees need pollen immediately after breaking dormancy. Manzanita, native willows, and early ceanothus varieties fill this critical window.

Spring (April-May): The peak bloom. California poppies, lupines, phacelia, and buckbrush provide abundant resources as bee populations ramp up.

Early summer (June-July): Many spring annuals have seeded out. Without intentional summer bloomers, your garden goes dormant just as bee colonies hit maximum population. Buckwheat, Native Salvias, Penstemons, Milkweed (Narrowleaf milkweed (A. fascicularis) and showy milkweed (A. speciosa) are California natives that bloom June through August. While famous as monarch butterfly host plants, milkweeds are also heavily visited by native bees for their nectar. The Xerces Society considers milkweed a priority conservation plant.) & Yarrow

Late summer (August-September): Heat stress and drought reduce wild forage. Buckwheat, native sunflowers, and late salvias become lifelines.

Fall (October-November): Bees preparing for winter need late-season forage to build fat reserves. Goldenrod, California fuchsia, and native asters close the season.

Make your garden more pollinator-friendly!

Filed Under: Blog, Food Sheds, Sustainability

The Annex Sessions: Mbira dzaSoko – Wednesday, June 24, 2026

June 18, 2026 by The Natural Grocery Company

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions” music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

 

Mbira dzaSoko 

Michell Marufu: mbira & vocals

Salani Wamkanganise: lead vocals, mbira, percussion

Kanukai Chigamba: vocals & percussion

Kelly Takunda Orphan: lead vocals, mbira & percussion

Special Guests:

Kudzi Jambwa: percussion, vocals, mbira

Rujeko Dumbutshena: percussion and dance

 

Discover the vibrant sounds of Zimbabwe with Mbira dzaSoko, a traditional ensemble founded by the passionate Salani “Wamkanganise”. Committed to sharing the beauty of mbira music, this group invites you to immerse yourself in Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage.

 

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The Natural Grocery Company is proud to present this series in partnership with SunJams and Javier Navarrette Music Productions.

SunJams is committed to funding children’s music education in underserved public elementary schools. Your donation will help support this ongoing program.

All of the proceeds will go directly to our network of local musicians, each of whom have been severely impacted by the lack of events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you donate $10, $100, or $1000 – any amount helps and will allow us to keep bringing music to our community! As always, your donation to SunJams 501(c)3 may qualify as tax exempt.

Javier Navarrette Music Productions continues to bring live music to several venues around the Bay Area. Javier has been a professional musician and music educator in the Oakland Unified School District for the past 20 years. Over the past few years Navarrette has produced outdoors events that have proven instrumental in enabling musicians to deal with some of the fallout of the pandemic and shutdown that followed.

COVID RELATED SAFETY MEASURES

Please be safe. Feel free to wear a mask if you prefer.

TICKETS

Tickets are NOT required for this venue, you can simply come in, order food and beverages at the Annex counter and pay at the registers.

Filed Under: Annex, Blog, Events, Special Events, The Annex Sessions

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