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Hot Soup of The Day

August 26, 2020 by The Natural Grocery Company

Hot Soup has returned to The Annex! We will have one or two hot soups available each day that you can take out. Just order at the counter and we will pack them in a container for you. Just check out our Twitter or Facebook postings for what is available each day or call The Annex at 510-526-5150 and ask.

 

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The best time for ice cream is ALWAYS!

August 11, 2020 by The Natural Grocery Company

We are scooping Three Twins Ice Cream and Mr. Dewie’s Non-dairy Ice Cream at The Annex!

Even though we are no longer selling pints and quarts in the market we still have a supply of your favorite Three Twins Ice Cream flavors available by the scoop! So if you are missing your Dad’s Cardamom or Lemon Cookie here is your chance. The Annex is scooping seven days a week 9:30am to 7pm!

 

 

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Holiday Cheeseboards Made Easy

December 21, 2016 by The Natural Grocery Company

Assemble a cheeseboard with these seasonal delights and you are sure to wow your guests! Find these gems at our El Cerrito Store in the cheese section!

Bricat Al Tartufo

Bricat Al Tartufo

Bricat Al Tartufo, Raw Goat- Italy-13.99 ea. – delicious raw goat’s milk cheese dappled with black truffles throughout. It’s so ready to eat, boasting a crumbly texture but smooth mouth feel. Subtle nuttiness with a warm and earthy finish.  My favorite pairing is a Langhe Arneis from the Piedmont Region of Italy.

 

 

 

Capra Cremosa

Capra Cremosa

Capra Cremosa, Pasteurized Goat- Italy- 9.99 ea. – Customer favorite!  Tangy goat cheese topped with fresh earthy black truffles.  This will be delicious atop the holiday prime rib.  Pair with a light white like the Anselmo Mendes Passaros from Vinho Verde in Portugal (available at Annex Wine & Beer).

 

 

 

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Moser cru Blanc

Moser cru Blanc, Raw Cow-Switzerland-10.99 ea. – Having notes of chanterelle and fresh cream, the slight tang will have your guest wondering if the New Year came early, pop some bubbly and get the party started. This is a great addition to your any party! Pair with the Hubert Meyer Crémant d’Alsace (available at Annex Wine & Beer).

 

 

 

Robiola Tres Latti

Robiola Tres Latti

Robiola tre latti, Pasteurized Cow, Goat, Sheep – Italy- 10.99 ea. -Piemonte, Italy. WOW. This cheese is literally the trifecta of deliciousness. Made using cow, goat and sheep milk; every bite will showcase the best attributes of each milk.  The richness of sheep, buttery notes from the cow and that wonderful lactic tang from the goats milk. Its pastoral taste explosion will make you wish you bought two, one for you and one to share! Pair with Agnès and René Mosse Magic of Juju (Available at Annex Wine & Beer).

 

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Robiola Nostrana

Robiola Nostrana, Pasteurized Cow- Italy- 8.99 ea.–  hailing from the Lombardy region in Italy, it’s easy to say that this cheese is a typical representation of the quality of milk the region produces.  On the front there are notes of sweet milk followed by the live notes of yeast and brioche. Pairs perfectly with fruity whites and lagers.

 

 

Winnimere

Winnimere

Winnimere, Raw Cow- Vermont- 16.99 ea. – T ’is the season of Winnimere, glorious Winnimere. It’s a take on the classic Vacherin Mont d’Or. What makes this cheese not only special to me and other mongers is that, like the Swiss, they only make this during the winter months because Jasper Hills Ayrshire cows are giving rich, non GMO hay-fed raw milk.   It’s wrapped in White Spruce bark (hand harvested on the farms woodlands) then aged for approximately 60 days. This cheese has great notes of bacon, sweet cream and spruce.  I always tell customers to peel away the top rind and feel free to dip or spoon.  What we have in stock is from the first batch, which means if you don’t get one now you’ll have to wait until after New Year’s because they’ve sold out! Pair Winnimere with the Dust Bowl Brewing Black Blizzard Beer (available at Annex Wine & Beer).

Winnimere by the spoonful!

Winnimere by the spoonful!

Filed Under: Cheese Notes, El Cerrito Store, Holiday Menus, News

Congratulations to St. John’s Family Farm – Now Non-GMO Verified!

September 23, 2016 by WineAndBeer

St. John’s Family Farm was founded in 2006. They are located about 40 minutes from Chico and 1 1/2 hours from Sacramento. Their farm is tucked away on a quiet country road, surrounded by nut trees.

Their hens are all pasture raised, free to explore, chase bugs and snack on hearty green grasses. Three times a day, they are served freshly mixed (corn and soy) Non-GMO feed. In their spacious mobile coops, they lay beautiful brown eggs and roost for the evening. It’s pretty bucolic.

Recently they went through the process of becoming Non-GMO verified. And we are thrilled with their new certification! Same tasty eggs, newly verified.

When we visited the farm, it was easy to tell why these eggs are so delicious and why the yolks are so intensely flavorful. The hens roam in wide open spaces, are gently treated by the staff and family and kept safe (mostly from foxes) by some amazing (and cute) guard dogs.

Try their eggs next time to stop by our stores and help support an amazing family and their animals by purchasing delicious eggs! stjohns

 

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, News, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Stores_both, Sustainability

Self-Serve Organic Hot Bar – Now Open!

August 23, 2016 by WineAndBeer

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We know you are often pressed for time.
So we did a little re-design of our counter and opened up a self-serve selection of prepared foods.
We’re keeping them warm so you can have a hot lunch without waiting for us to pop it in the oven.
Select your food just as you would for the salad bar. We’ll weigh it.
The price is $8.99 per pound.
Simple as that.

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Filed Under: Annex, Blog, Eating Well, News

NEW cheeses from Prairie Fruit Farms!

June 17, 2016 by WineAndBeer

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Filed Under: Blog, Cheese Notes, El Cerrito Store, News, Organic farming, Sustainability

May 20, 2015 by WineAndBeer

 

 

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Join Our Team

April 5, 2014 by Veena Patel

Photo Credit: Conscious Construction

Photo Credit: Conscious Construction

From one shop on Gilman Street serving Berkeley organic granola to an organization of over 100… The Natural Grocery Company is growing, and we are not done!

In 2014 we expanded with a Prepared Food Annex to our El Cerrito location. The Annex offers the neighborhood fair trade coffee, fresh juices, organic deli foods & baked goods, sustainable wine & beer, artisan cheese,  salads, hot soups, and more.

In 2002, The Natural Grocery Company became an employee-owned . The following year, a group of staff at Berkeley Natural Grocery initiated a “People Want to Know” campaign to connect customers, retailers, and manufactures for information on GMO practices. From our staff’s actions the Non-GMO Project was born. Non-GMO verified is currently the fastest growing label. We are proud to help increase demand and availability for organic, non-GMO, and local foods.

Complete the below form to express interest in positions at  our new Prepared Foods Annex, El Cerrito or Berkeley store,  or company administration.

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