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Natural Grocers® Releases Limited-Edition Pecan Caramel Pie Gourmet Coffee to Commemorate Company’s 69th Anniversary
Natural Grocers celebrates its 69th anniversary with the limited-edition Pecan Caramel Pie coffee, organic and Fair Trade Certified, available from August 9 to September 7, 2024.
Last Updated on August 24, 2024 by Daily News Staff
LAKEWOOD, Colo. /PRNewswire/ — August is a month that inspires everyone to gobble up the last, tastiest bits of summer. Summer nostalgia seems to burn the brightest in August. From the sounds of kids splashing in a pool, to peaceful nights with starry skies and the calming buzz of insects, to backyard get-togethers with family and friends and sweet summer treats…like pie! To commemorate its 69th anniversary, Natural Grocers® proudly introduces a limited-edition Pecan Caramel Pie coffee to its collection of Natural Grocers® Brand Products. Fair Trade Certified™ and organic, this Always Affordable℠ ground gourmet coffee is on sale ($6.99/10 oz) August 9 – September 7, 2024, while supplies last.[i] Customers can stock up now and enjoy this toasty addition long after summer has passed.
HAVE YOUR PIE & DRINK IT TOO
Sustainability, quality and community are behind every Natural Grocers Brand Product, including this limited-edition variety of Pecan Caramel Pie flavored coffee. The company is committed to source 100% organic and Fair Trade Certified coffee for its private label brand and was the first national private label grocery line to execute to this high standard challenge since 2018.[ii]
Pecan Caramel Pie
“Our 2024 Anniversary Coffee is from the same trusted supplier that has provided our entire selection of Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coffee,” said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing at Natural Grocers. “It comes in BPA-free bags, and is certified organic and fair trade, from an employee-owned company which has demonstrated the same enthusiasm for taking care of their neighbors as they do for making great coffee since 1935.”
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
The 2024 Anniversary coffee blend is one of twelve variations of the company’s decadent, yet affordably-priced house brand coffees, each supporting the effort to expand the Natural Grocers Brand Products line.
- Roasted in the USA from Globally Sourced Coffee Beans
- Made from 100 % Arabica Beans
- Organic and Fair Trade Certified
- Made with Natural Flavors
- No Artificial Flavorings, Colors, Additives or Preservatives Added
- Available in 10 oz.
- Packaged in BPA-Free Bags
RECENT ADDITIONS AND COMING SOON
Established in 2016, the house brand presently includes over 800 high-quality products, exclusively available at Natural Grocers stores. Learn more about Natural Grocers’ product standards by clicking here. Recent additions to the Natural Grocers Brand Product Line include items such as three new flavors of Baked Organic Dog Treats, an entire collection of vegan, gluten-free and Fair Trade Certified Castile Soaps and eight scrumptious varieties of Organic Cereal. Customers can expect to see more premium-quality additions at Always Affordable Prices℠ to the house brand line, including three new varieties of frozen pizzas and additional seasonal flavored coffees, expected in stores this fall.
- Click here for a media kit featuring the new 2024 Anniversary Coffee, courtesy of Natural Grocers.
- To request media samples, or for any press-related questions, please contact Katie Macarelli: kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers’ flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its “Commitment to Community” and “Commitment to Crew”. In fiscal year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i] Offer available from 8/09/2024 to 9/7/2024 and is redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at participating stores. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Unless otherwise noted, all discounts are on regular prices, cannot be redeemed for store credit or cash and cannot be combined with other offers. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[ii] For more information on the Fair Trade™ Certified Sustainable Coffee Challenge, visit https://www.fairtradecertified.org/news/sustainable-coffee-challenge/.
SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
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Sweet Coffee Cake with a Crunch
This content features a recipe for Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake, characterized by its mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Served warm with ice cream or powdered sugar, it combines oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, and cream cheese. Additional resources for recipes and food-related content are available on Culinary.net and STM Daily News.
Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) You can delight nearly any guest with this cake that delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Serve it warm with a side of ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net.
Watch video to see how to make this delicious recipe!
Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake
Recipe adapted from Wilton.
Nonstick cooking spray
Topping:
- 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
Cake:
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To make topping: In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
- Using pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until blended.
- To make cake: In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and sugar. Beat mixture until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until smooth.
- Combine flour mixture with cream cheese mixture. Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle topping over batter.
- Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or dust with powdered sugar.
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Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Chasing away those final cool days in the spring can be done in a cinch: just turn classic chicken noodle soup into a fresh, lemony meal. This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal and find more soup inspiration at Culinary.net. 
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 6 cups broth
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- cucumber sandwiches, for serving
- Chop carrots and celery. In pot, saute with butter.
- In bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and lemon pepper then set aside.
- After carrots and celery are tender, add broth and orzo to pot. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes then add chicken and cream; simmer about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cucumber sandwiches.
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Borden® Cheese Wants to Crown “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese” — and Every Vote Could Win Free Cheese for a Year
Grilled cheese is one of those rare foods that feels universal: it’s quick, comforting, kid-friendly, and endlessly customizable. You can argue bread (sourdough vs. white), spreads (butter vs. mayo), and fillings (tomato? bacon? pickles?), but there’s one truth most grilled-cheese fans agree on: the cheese is what makes the sandwich.
That’s the idea behind Borden® Cheese’s newest national campaign — a nationwide search to crown “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese.” And yes, there’s a delicious incentive: every vote is also an entry for a chance to win free Borden Cheese for a year (plus kitchen supplies to keep the melt-magic going).
How the “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese” vote works
From now through March 24, 2026, fans can head to WinFreeBordenCheese.com to vote for one of four grilled cheese contenders.
Here’s the fun part: each vote doubles as a sweepstakes entry for the grand prize — a full year’s supply of Borden Cheese and kitchen supplies.
Borden is also offering 100 instant-win swag packs, which include Borden coupons and branded merch designed to “level up” your sandwich game.
This campaign is also the kickoff to a bigger series of sandwich celebrations leading up to National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12, 2026.
Meet the contenders: four very different takes on grilled cheese
Borden isn’t just putting one “standard” grilled cheese up against another. The four options are meant to represent a range — from classic comfort to trend-driven flavor combos.
1) The Classic
The timeless, ooey-gooey grilled cheese built with Borden American and Extra Sharp Melts on buttery white bread.
If you’re a purist, this is the lane.
2) The Spicy Big Dill
Pickles are having a moment in 2026, and this sandwich leans all the way in: Borden American Singlesand Provolone Slices paired with hot and spicy dill pickles, whipped cream cheese, and ranch seasoning.
It’s tangy, spicy, creamy, crunchy — and built for trend-watchers.
3) The Crispy Onion & BBQ
A savory, texture-forward option featuring Borden Swiss Slices, crispy fried onion strings, and a tangy BBQ sauce kick.
If you like your grilled cheese with a little “cookout energy,” this one’s calling.
4) The Mad Scientist
This is the wildcard: a grilled cheese where the bread is replaced with cheesy waffles, filled with “cheese upon cheese.”
It’s playful, over-the-top, and basically designed for anyone who believes moderation is overrated.
The bigger tease: “Borden’s Grilled Cheese of the Year”
While the public vote will determine “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese,” Borden is also building anticipation for something else: its first-ever “Grilled Cheese of the Year.”
The brand says the final recipe will be informed by culinary trends, consumer cravings, and — of course — cheese, but the details are still under wraps. The reveal is expected as part of the lead-up to National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12).
In other words: the vote is the appetizer.
Why Borden is leaning into grilled cheese right now
Borden® Cheese has long positioned itself as a family-friendly staple — made with real milk and owned by American dairy farm families. With more than 25 distinct flavors and types, the brand is using this campaign to remind shoppers that grilled cheese isn’t just a childhood throwback; it’s a flexible, modern comfort food that can move with trends.
As Jenny Mehlman, Senior Director of Marketing, Cheese, Taste & Flavors at Dairy Farmers of America, put it: Borden is kicking off National Grilled Cheese Day early with a national call to help name “America’s Favorite,” and continuing the celebration by declaring its first-ever “Grilled Cheese of the Year.”
Want in? Here’s where to vote
If you want to weigh in (and potentially score a year of free cheese), you can vote now through March 24, 2026 at:
Whether you’re Team Classic, Team Pickle, Team BBQ, or Team Mad Scientist, this is one of those low-effort, high-reward food votes that’s actually fun.
Quick takeaway
Borden® Cheese is officially turning grilled cheese season into an event — with a national vote, instant-win swag, and a grand prize that’s basically a dairy lover’s dream.
Now the only real question is: which contender are you voting for?
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