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10367 San Pablo Ave.
(510) 526-1155
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(510) 526-5150
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1336 Gilman St.
(510) 526-2456
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Thanksgiving 2024 Meals, Sides & Pies from The Natural Grocery Company

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The Annex is preparing organic dinners for eight (turkey & vegetarian) as well as individual meals (turkey, vegetarian & vegan) plus pies and all the sides.

You may order and pre-pay online for pickup at The Annex or Berkeley Store. You may also call or come in and place your order at either The Annex (510-526-5150) or Berkeley Store (510-526-2456).

https://naturalgrocery.com/orderthanksgivingmenu/

Pickup day is Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 8:30am to 8:30pm.

Last day to order dinners and meals is Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 8:30pm.

Last day to order pies is Monday, November 25, 2024 at 8:30pm.

The Annex Sessions: Warango – Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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“The Annex Sessions” will continue our music series held at El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex (The Annex) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6-8:30pm with

 

Warango 

Javier Trujillo – guitar

Pedro Rosales – cajon, percussion and vocals

Kyla Danysh – violin and vocals

Pierr Padilla – band leader, cajon, percussion and dance

Alex Farrell – bass

Carmen Roman – performer

 

Warango is a musical project born in Oakland, California, based on the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Peruvian music. This proposal is a meeting of traditional sounds represented by the Cajon which symbolizes Afro-Peruvian roots; with harmonies and melodies from classical music and jazz. These two worlds coexist in Warango’s sounds creating a unique musical proposal.

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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 register.

Chocolate Tasting & Lecture: Original Beans – Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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Calling all chocolate connoisseurs!
 
Join us for a lecture and chocolate tasting with Harald Sorst of Original Beans on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex, 10387 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 526-5150.
 
There is not a charge for this event.
 
There will be a lecture and visual presentation, a Q&A session and tasting of samples.
 
Learn about sourcing, processing and quality!

Acorn Squash filled with Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Apricots and Pecans

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Acorn Squash filled with Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Apricots and Pecans

Makes enough for 2 entrée portions or 4 side dishes depending on the size of the acorn squash

  • 1-2 Acorn Squash
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Miyoko’s Vegan Butter
  • 1 cup Lundberg Wild Rice Blend
  • 1 cup vegetable broth stock
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped dried Turkish apricot
  • 1 stalks celery, chopped well
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon date molasses
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

Roasting the acorn squash

  • Carefully cut the acorn squash in half, lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  • Lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down and bake at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes, until tender.
  • Remove from oven and flip to cut side up. Put ½ tablespoon of vegan butter in each and allow it to melt before stuffing.

To prepare the filling

  • In a medium saucepan over medium high heat combine the rice and vegetable stock.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • If all the liquid isn’t absorbed don’t worry about it, as long as the rice is done. Drain if needed.
  • In a saute pan heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until lightly caramelized. Then add 1 tablespoon vegan butter, nuts, apricots and celery and cook until heated through. To finish, add the chopped sage and thyme.
  • Add the apricots, celery, onions and nuts to the rice. Add the chopped parsley and date molasses, mix thoroughly.
  • Taste and salt if you want and pepper to taste.
  • Stuff baked halves of acorn squash and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

The Annex Sessions: Raquel Berlind Filipina Jazz Quintet – Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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“The Annex Sessions” will continue our music series held at El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex (The Annex) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6-8:30pm with

 

Raquel Berlind Filipina Jazz Quintet

 

Raquel Berlind – vocalist and band leader

Alexey Berlind – drummer, musical director

Kevin Gerzevits – pianist

Mark Williams – bass

David Ferrazares – sax

 

Raquel Berlind is an award-winning singer and songwriter. Her new album, Filipina Jazz, shines with original songs in both English and Tagalog. It features a lineup of Manila heavyweights and longtime Bay Area collaborators. Recorded in Manila, mixed in Berkeley, and mastered in Nashville, TN, the album marks a new milestone for Filipinos and Asian-Americans contributing to the jazz tradition.

 

Growing up in a musical family in Manila, Raquel was inspired by her pianist father and touring-musician brother to sing and compose. By her teens, she was singing her originals at Manila’s famous folk house, Hobbit. She fielded invitations to record singles and to perform internationally and on TV as a professional dancer. After resettling in the SF Bay Area, she developed her career with compositions and performances across multiple genres. She won three awards at the International Festival de la Canción for her Latin Pop compositions and the Pamana award for cultural achievements in the Bay Area Filipino community. She performed with her band on cruise ships in the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast and recorded an album of Filipino world music, Filipina Roots, with legendary Bay Area producer Greg Landau. At the same time, Raquel established herself as a jazz performer, becoming a sought-after vocalist at private events for clients visiting from around the world, and built a body of original jazz compositions. Filipina Jazz marks the culmination of this process.

 

Bandcamp: https://raquelberlind.bandcamp.com/album/filipina-jazz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raquelberlind/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaquelSingerSongwriter

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raquel.berlind

Webpage:  https://www.jazzbandsinger.com

 

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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 register.

The Annex Sessions: Javier Navarrette’s Modupue Wednesday with Hector Lugo y La Mixta Criolla – October 23, 2024

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“The Annex Sessions” will continue our music series held at El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex (The Annex) on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 6-8:30pm with

 

Javier Navarrette’s “Modupue Wednesday” with Hector Lugo y La Mixta Criolla

 

Featuring:

Hector Lugo – percussion/ vocal

Roman Ito Carrillo – percussion/vocal

Pedro Pastrana – cuatro

Ayla Davila – bass

Javier Navarrette- percussion/ vocal

And Special Guests!!

 

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 register.

Cadia Organic Soups at Great Everyday Low Prices!

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Are we all thankful for the fog coming back after our intense early October heat wave?

In Autumn, we like to indulge in the dishes that cooler weather inspires but we don’t always have the time to prepare a slow cooked soup. Cadia Organic Soups are a healthy and tasty way to cut your prep time when it comes to meals. With our new Everyday Low Prices on these items, you won’t take a hit on your finances either!

Organic Creamy Carrot Coconut Soup – CADIA®

The taste of Organic Carrot Coconut Soup is truly one-of-a-kind. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with the earthy flavor of organic carrots combining perfectly with the creamy richness of coconut milk. The soup has a smooth texture that melts in your mouth, filling it with warmth and comfort.

Organic Creamy Mushroom Soup – CADIA®

Organic Creamy Mushroom Soup is full of delicious and unique flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. This soup has a rich, earthy flavor profile that comes from the fresh, organic mushrooms used in its preparation.

Organic Lentil Soup – CADIA®

The taste of organic lentil soup is a delightful medley of earthy, nutty, and slightly peppery flavors that come together in perfect harmony. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a comforting warmth that soothes the senses and satisfies the palate.

Organic Vegetarian Harvest Chili – CADIA®

The taste of organic vegetarian harvest chili with quinoa is a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate. The combination of fresh vegetables, savory spices, and protein-rich quinoa creates a deliciously satisfying dish that is both comforting and nourishing.

 

Mini Wine Tasting at The Annex: Terre Rouge Wines – Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 5pm-6pm

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Join Winery Representative, Murray Proska, from Terre Rouge and explore their Sierra Foothills wines on Thursday, October 17 from 5pm-6pm at The Annex.

Terre Rouge was founded in the late 80s by husband and wife team Bill Easton and Jane O’Riordan. Winemaker Bill Easton creates wines that are balanced and elegant, with complexity that develops as the wines age in bottle. The French call it élevage, which is “raising” the wine in the bottle. There is an art to this style of winemaking and great pleasure in a wine that is ready to drink, while still showing great promise for future aging. Bill is one of the original Rhône Rangers and pioneered the Rhône varietals in the Sierra Foothills. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhône Rangers in 2016.

TERRE ROUGE means “Red Earth”. This vermillion-colored soil is one of the hallmarks of the region. Their vineyards are in soils that are largely granite and volcanic-based. The TERRE ROUGE portfolio is composed of wines made from Rhône varietals grown in the rugged and varying terroirs of this region: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne. High elevation sites up to 3200’ contribute to the complexity of their wines.

https://www.terrerougewines.com/About/Our-Story

There is a $5 tasting fee and you must be 21+ to participate

The Annex Sessions: Hadley Louden & Bridges Jazz Ensemble – Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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“The Annex Sessions” will continue our music series held at El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex (The Annex) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6-8:30pm with

 

Hadley Loudon & Bridges Jazz Ensemble

Hadley Louden – Keyboard

Karl Hartmann – Upright Bass

Aaron Kierbel – Traps

Orlando Obligacion – Percussion

Special Guest

Kia Hamm – Vocals

 

 

Join Hadley Louden and Bridges Jazz Ensemble as they roll out their upcoming album: “The Longer Shorter Sessions”!

In the works for over 20 years, the album showcases modern re-workings of the Great Wayne Shorter, featuring original lyrics.

Catch some Hard-hitting old school jazz paying homage to the great Wayne Shorter on Wednesday the 16th, featuring Bay Area heavies: Hadley on Keys, Karl Hartmann on Upright, Aaron Kierbel on traps, Orlando Obligacion on percussion, and special guest Kia Hamm on vocals.

 

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.

OPEN EVERY DAY
El Cerrito: 8:30am to 8:30pm, seven days a week
Berkeley: 8:30am to 8:30pm, seven days a week
Annex : 7:30am to 8:30pm
Wine opens at 9am
EL CERRITO STORE
10367 San Pablo Ave.
(510) 526-1155
Seven days a week 8:30am-8:30pm
EL CERRITO ANNEX
10367 San Pablo Ave.
(510) 526-5150
Every Day 7:30am-8:30pm
Wine: 9am-8:30pm
BERKELEY STORE
1336 Gilman St.
(510) 526-2456
Seven days a week 8:30am-8:30pm