Thursday, August 20, 2009

Pepsi Natural; GIVEAWAY

Winner has been contacted

Pepsi has recently released Pepsi Natural, an all-natural version of the drink we all know and enjoy. It's all-natural ingredients include natural sugar, natural caramel, kola nut extract, natural apple extract, and lightly sparking water. It even comes in old-fashioned glass bottles! You can get more product information, including great recipes featuring Pepsi Natural, at Pepsi Natural News.

**WIN IT!**

To celebrate the launch of Pepsi Natural, I have a fabulous "Au Natural" prize pack for one lucky reader! The prize pack includes a Pepsi Natural re-usable canvas bag (made of 100% organic cotton), a Yoga mat and tote, Pepsi Natural canvas hat (made from 100% organic cotton), and a 4-pack of Pepsi Natural.

To enter, leave a comment letting me know your thoughts about Pepsi Natural.

For additional entries:
1. Tweet this giveaway
2. Mention this giveaway on any other social media platform
3. Blog about this giveaway
4. Visit the recipe section of Pepsi Natural News and let me know which recipe you'd like to try.
Leave a separate comment for each thing you do

Comments will close at midnight, August 25. Winner will be notified August 26 and will have 48-hours to claim their prize. Contest open to US addresses only please.

Pepsi Natural product is being provided to blogger for hosting this giveaway.

192 espresso shots:

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

have not seen it in the stores yet, and the summer is almost over. I have been telling my kids I will let them try it when it comes out so they can taste what I had when I was a kid

Stephanie Reed said...

This must not have hit my state, but it would be so cool to see a glass bottle again. I love the tote bag, too. I drink diet now, so it would be sweet to taste sugar again.

jbeckett said...

Good thing to come in glass bottles, always tastes better that way.

degood said...

I like the idea that it is all natural. I miss cola in a glass bottle and think it tastes better from glass than plastic or a can so I will be looking for it in stores.

degood said...

I want to try the Pepsi Natural Pork Roast that is on the recipie page but first I have to find the Pepsi Natural in a store near me.

abfantom said...

I haven't tried Pepsi Natural yet, but I want to.

abfantom at yahoo dot com

cdziuba said...

I have not seen it yet, nor had the pleasure of trying it. Hope I win, it will solve both problems! :)

cdziuba said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/3448448468

cdziuba said...

Blogged http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/08/pepsi-natural-prize-pack-giveaway.html

cdziuba said...

Here's a recipe I like:

Pepsi natural Pork Roast
3 - 5 lbs pork roast
1/4 cup soy sauce (or to taste)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
12 oz Pepsi Natural
salt and pepper

Rub roast with salt and pepper and place in crock pot, add liquid. Cook on high 2 ½ to 3 hours, or on low 4 hours until internal temperature is 170 F. Remove done roast and add flour to remaining liquid a little at a time to make gravy. Add a package of frozen baby carrots or potato cubes about half way through the cooking time.

cdziuba said...

I posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P Dziuba

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=752204468&ref=nf

lsfish said...

I haven't tried it yet but its and interesting concept

jennem said...

I think I'll like the taste much better.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

laura said...

I have not seen this product in any stores yet.I will look harder.

pcollins@cajunnet.com

laura said...

I think I would try
Crockpot Pepsi Natural Ham


pcollins@cajunnet.com

Summer said...

Interesting. I haven't seen Pepsi natural around here, but Michael is a Pepsi addict so we might have to try this. Enter me!

Summer said...

Oh, and I tweeted this too. http://twitter.com/summerm/status/3450297796

Joanna said...

It's hard to imagine a "natural" soda, since our experience with soda is the opposite. I'm definitely interested in trying it- and I'm a Coke girl, myself!

joshandjoanna at gmail

Joanna said...

I'd like to try the bar abilene pepsi natural chili recipe- I can imagine it would be good.

Tes283 said...

Real sugar instead of Corn syrup is important to me. I prefer real sugar to the corn. I like the idea of natural instead of artificial coloring and flavorings.
I am going to enjoy drinking this when it shows up in my section of the state.

Tes283 said...

http://twitter.com/TES283/status/3452353551

Tes283 said...

Bar Abilene Pepsi natural Chili
The sweetness from the coke also lends a bit of the coke flavor which seems to me to be a lightly roasted flavor.
Pepsi seems in my mind to be a good addition to chili.

Michele D. said...

I love pepsi in all of the different ways that they have made it. I can not wait to try this because they always make a wonderful product.
dunmees@aol.com

Tamara B. said...

I just love the fact that it's all-natural ingredients include natural sugar. Sounds really great and would love to try it.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Tamara B. said...

I Would love to try their Beer Can Chicken with pepsi natural Barbecue Sauce recipe.

mogrill said...

Havent tried it yet, but I want to!! Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net

ky2here said...

There's a Mexican restaurant that imports uh.....the other cola.... in the sugar cane formula. It is delicious. I'll assume this is great.

Laura said...

I tweeted

pcollins@cajunnet.com

luckysunset said...

The idea of making soda with sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup appeals to me. I would try Pepsi Natural if I had the chance, but I haven't seen it here.

cathiem said...

Probably tastes pretty good

bakerchick103 said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/bakerchick103

bakerchick103 said...

Im a diet Pepsi girl, but I would try this just to compare to regular Pepsi.

bakerchick103 said...

I posted this http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/profile.php?id=1619690081&ref=profileon Facebook!

bakerchick103 said...

I went to the Pepsi Natural site, but it kept locking up on me.There was a recipe for Pot Roast that might be good. I didn't actually get to look at it, but I'll try again in a little while.

lissaxolove said...

I have always love pepsi and I think its great how they are doing organic/recyclable/natural :)
melis4745@yahoo.com

Sonya said...

No high fructose syrup sounds good to me.

Sunnyvale said...

I like Pepsi lite, the natural sounds good to me

ricgln6 said...

I like the fact that it's made with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.

Clare said...

This is very exciting- no plastic bottle and no corn syrup? I am going to search for pepsi natural for sure!

Clare said...

If i can find it I would try the ham glaze and maybe the barbecue sauce recipes.

samarcy said...

ive been wanting to try this since i heard about it but cant seem to find it anywhere, i had the same problem with the throwback, i emailed pepsi and they sent me a list of stores that were carring it, i also asked the pepsi guy when i ran into him at the store, i guess im on the hunt again!!! love the recipies, so cool!!!

Theresa said...

I can't wait to try Pepsi Natural with a squeeze of fresh lime. The description sounds really cool & I love that it comes in a glass bottle!

Cody said...

I haven't seen this around here either, but the glass bottles look awesome. Thanks for the opportunity!
cody_endres(at)hotmail(dot)com

jsc123 said...

We are really looking forward to trying Pepsi Natural as we are trying to eat and drink things that are made more naturally.
I think that it would be better for all of us.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

jsc123 said...

I would love to try the Pepsi Natural Pot Roast recipe.

snytar said...

It's great not to have to think about any chemicals in it.

Carol EL said...

I drink diet Pepsi , but I would try this just to compare to regular Pepsi. jelly15301@gmail.com

Carol EL said...

I want to try the Beer Can Chicken with pepsi natural Barbecue Sauce recipe. jelly15301@gmail.com

mindy said...

i have not had the opportunity to try it yet as i have been unable to locate the product minsthins at optonline dot net

Amanda S. said...

I'm excited about Pepsi Natural, and hope to see it in a store I shop at soon!

scarlette10 said...

I have not tried this yet and would love to:-)

sphinx63 said...

I think I will like this better with the natural sugar in it. I still have to try it. Thanks!

sphinxcw at aol dot com

Homero Gutierrez said...

I havn't seen it available in my are yet, but I love the idea of an all natural pepsi.

Saebbe said...

I really want to try this, I love the pepsi throwback. I can't find it in stores yet though.

Linda said...

So glad they brought back the original natural sugar Pepsi drink, love Pepsi, the natural taste is great!
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Janice Golden said...

My mom has a whole room dedicated to Pepsi and I would love to give her this stuff I love beer can chicken
Jaleigh78[at]aol[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I haven't seen this product, but since Pepsi is my favorite I would love to win it!

gjsrjs@sbcglobal.net

mscoffee77 said...

I think it's great. I would love to try it:)

mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

Jen @ Rolling Through Looneyville said...

I've been excited for this forever. I love the idea of real sugar in a soda. we get cane sugar dr. pepper whenever we're in TX and it's awesome :)

Ken said...

I can always taste artificial sweetener chemicals. Yuck. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

mariettamama said...

Oh yes I must try the :


liesl's pepsi natural pot roast

An easy pot roast favorite, made with cola, onion soup mix, and other ingredients.

1 pot roast, chuck, bottom round, rump, etc., about 3 to 4 pounds
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
12 oz Pepsi Natural

Mix all together, put in slow cooker. Cook 8 to 10 hours on low.

optional:
You can throw in 2 chopped carrots, 2 stalks celery, and a chopped onion.
Source: southernfood.about.com

we love crock pot roast in our house!

panicxduh said...

I think it's great to get back
to the basics!

Pepsi Natural sounds tasty!

panicxduh@yahoo.com

nick said...

I DONT LIKE DIET PEPSI, I ONLY DRINK REGULAR PEPSI..IN GLASS BOTTLES LIKE THE GOOD OLD DAYS

monky said...

I think it's a great idea and I'm looking forward to trying it.

:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

monky said...

I would like to try out the Crockpot Pepsi Natural Ham it sound really yummy!

Michael said...

Because it's made from 'natural' ingredients, I'd love to try it. The real test would come from my wife - who is a pepsi connoisseur of sorts! :)

mcj4tlj(at)comcast(dot)net

Molly C. said...

I haven't had the chance to try this yet, but love the idea of it.

janetfaye said...

This is the first that I have heard about Pepsi natural and I would love to try it.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

I would like to try Pepsi natural Barbecue Sauce.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

Harry Barbee said...

My sister is really into yoga this would be a great gift for her
Butchbarbee66[at]aol[dot]com

lmurley2000 said...

with all the other companys going all natural i think it is a good thing that pepsi is doing it too.. i would like to try them, when they come to my area.

lmurley2000 said...

i like the bbq recipe, it sound good will try it. we bbq alot.

Cathy said...

Sounds like a nice giveaway ~ I read about it on Twitter ~

Sharon said...

Trying to eat and drink better and yet with good taste-for myself and whole family. Pepsi Natural sound perfect for this,,,and delicous. THANKS

Sharon said...

Would love to try
Crock Pot Pepsi natural Ham

krstrpp said...

Less high fructose corn syrup is always a good thing. It would be nice if more producers were to phase it out. Thanks for the chance to win the fun prize pack! (krstrpp at hotmail dot com)

Carolyn G said...

I love Pepsi. I loved the Throwback and I am sure I will love Pepsi Natural. I haven't seen it at my store and can't wait.

Carolyn G said...

I would love to try the pork roast. My pork roast never comes out right. But this recipe looks delish.

Carolyn G said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3499270835

heaventrees said...

I think it's great that Pepsi is producing Pepsi Natural. I think it should be a permanent offering. HFCS stinks.

heaventrees said...

I will be trying the Bar Abilene Natural Pepsi Chili. It sound delicious!

heaventrees said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/heaventrees/status/3499678471

Darcie said...

I would like to try liesl's pepsi natural pot roast. Thanks!
dmkayes@gmail.com

jessilynn said...

My thought's on the product is that it sounds interesting and I would like to try it. I definately curious as to how it would taste. Like others, I haven't seen it in stores yet. Thank you for your giveaway!

Derk Thomas said...

natural products are the way to go.

jessilynn said...

The recipe that I would like to try is the Pepsi Ham glaze. TY! :)

susitravl said...

Looked for this in the store today - no luck. I'm going out of town soon and will try there.

susitravl said...

Following you on twitter.

http://twitter.com/susitravl/status/3503131117

Jeff said...

I have enjoyed trying all of Pepsi's concoctions over the years and look forward to going natural

jlmk said...

I think all soda should be in glass bottles. It just tastes better! I haven't tried Pepsi Natural yet.

Anonymous said...

I am SO excited about trying this!
I am an avid Pepsi memorabilia collector, and have been since age 6. Thanks for the great giveaway!

froggypartyof2@aol.com

ShesAnAngel said...

I love that Pepsi is trying something new by going retro :D Seriously, some things were much better 'back in the day'.

justine417@comcast.net

ShesAnAngel said...

I tweeted

http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/3509713305

justine417@comcast.net

ShesAnAngel said...

I'd like to try the Pepsi Natural Ham Glaze.

justine417@comcast.net

clc408 said...

I hope to see it in stores soon. I have been searching for a soda without HFCS. It gives sodas a nasty taste, not like the great flavor we remember when they were sweetened with real sugar.

erma said...

It sounds good.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

idahomom said...

We are a Diet Pepsi family and I am so glad to see them putting an effort into Natural.

Heather22 said...

I've never been much of a soda drinker, but Pepsi Natural sounds pretty interesting. I'd love to give it a try. Thanks for the info.
dontaskme22@yahoo.com

Heather22 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/heathersphere/status/3516646981
dontaskme22@yahoo.com

Heather22 said...

stumbled: heathersphere
dontaskme22@yahoo.com

Heather22 said...

blogged: http://iblameitonthecat.blogspot.com/2009/08/exp-825-lattes-and-life-pepsi-naturals.html
dontaskme22@yahoo.com

Heather22 said...

One recipe that sounds interesting is the Pepsi Natural Ham Glaze.
dontaskme22@yahoo.com

turboterp said...

I've been on the lookout for Pepsi Natural for most of the summer, and have yet to spot it in my local stores. It sounds fabulous! Thanks.

Marie said...

I'd really like to try this, it sounds great! I love Pepsi!

marielay@gmail.com

Jayfr said...

I'm interested in how this tastes. The c-store by us has "Mexican" Pepsi, which is supposed to be real canesugar.

CanAmBlond said...

This is the first time hearing about Pepsi Natural for me! Thanks for bringing another new product to my attention. I think this is a great new product, would love to try it.

sasquatch1bmf[at]gmail[dot]com

missrantsypants said...

I haven't heard of this yet!
But I love Pepsi products, and I would love to try this.



clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

csue said...

I think it would taste different from other soft drinks.

TXsunlover said...

I've looked for it but they don't carry Pepsi Natural at my grocery shop. But I sure could use a new yoga mat!
Thanks for the chance to win!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

Sonya said...

I'd love to try this! It's so neat to think of Pepsi without chemicals!

electricisland said...

Wonder if the apple extract will make it taste apple-like?
electricisland(at)gmail.com

electricisland said...

Pepsi Natural Ham Glaze.
electricisland(at)gmail.com

Kimberly said...

I have yet to try Pepsi Natural but am really intriuged. I think it's great that Pepsi has made a generally bad product better for us.

Kimberly said...

I would like to try the natural pot roast recipe. It sounds so different but good. I wouldn't tell anyone the secret ingredient.

dolls123 said...

Have not seen it in stores yet

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

dolls123 said...

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/dolls123/status/3522206189

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

dolls123 said...

Bar Abilene Pepsi natural Chili sounds yummy

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

amyd said...

I have not seen this,but would love to try it!

ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

Ingrid said...

My goodness, this is so new until it hasn't come to my stores yet. I like the fact that it comes in a glass bottle, brings back old memories.

Ingrid said...

I signed up to follow you on Twitter and I tweeted. @ingridjen

sue14625 said...

i would like to try the Crockpot Natural Pepsi Ham they all sound good and i would loke to try the Pepsi Natural if i can find it

wendy said...

It sounds good but I have yet to see it for sale where I live.

madamerkf at aol dot com

wendy said...

Bar Abilene Pepsi natural Chili is a recipe I would like to try.

madamerkf at aol dot com

Julie Vineyard said...

I haven't seen this in our local stores yet.

AICORP said...

I'd love to try these products but I have no idea where to get them because it doesn't seem to have hit my state.

Hotsnotty2 said...

I can't wait for it to come to where I live, I want to try it! Thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

jlafount said...

Just like it has less of the chemicals that make a cola delicious

Egare1 said...

I haven't seen this anywhere in TN, and I've been looking all over after Throwback was discontinued.

Hopefully it'll be out in a few weeks - Throwback is due to return at the end of December and Natural would fill the space before then nicely!

cstironkat said...

I love that it uses sugar instead of corn syrup. I wish all the companies would go back to natural sugar.

Kidazy said...

I wasn't sure about it at first, I have issues with sweetener giving me migraines and I was questioning possible side effects of the new "natural sugar" but I bit the bullet and went for it and it actually tasted GREAT! AND no migraines!

Kidazy said...

I Tweeted this giveaway!

Kidazy said...

I blogged your giveaway http://www.kidazy.com/contests/500-room-makeover-gift-certificate-and-more/

Kidazy said...

I would love to try the Pepsi natural Pork Roast! I LOVE pork roast and this sounds delicious!

Mishia said...

This sounds great. I have not seen it in sores here though.

Mishia said...

I'd love to try the Pepsi Natural Pork Roast!

Lisa said...

I am really thrilled to see that Pepsi has made a natural soda..finally!

I don't drink soda anymore,but I will admit I miss Pepsi every once and awhile so this would make me happy. The ingredients sound delicious too!

Angelrose752(at)aol(dot)com

Kelly F said...

This is the first time I have heard of it, but it sounds awesome!

wordsmoveme at gmail dot com

Kelly F said...

I would love to try the Pepsi Natural Barbecue Sauce!

wordsmoveme at gmail dot com

chromiumman said...

love the idea of a natural pepsi

Deb K said...

Have not seen it here yet~But I am really looking forward to trying it as it is all natural.

Deb K said...

The Crock Pot Pepsi natural Ham recipe sounds so good to me :)

Deb K said...

Tweet
http://twitter.com/Deb55106/statuses/3531376827

mar said...

Natural pepsi is not only healthy, but the taste is so fine!

NL6369 said...

I love Pepsi Natural, unfortunately everyone around here has stopped selling it.

NL6369 said...

I tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/3532788839

NL6369 said...

The Crock Pot Pepsi natural Ham sounds really good. I have to try that one.

sharonjo said...

We are a Pepsi family! I would love to try PepsiNatural! I have already stocked up on Pepsi products for our Labor Day cookout! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

pat jasmin said...

i drink pepsi all the time.would like to try the new pepsi natural

Pam said...

I've heard talk about this product but haven't seen it out yet. I'd love to try it!

Thanks so much!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pam said...

YUM! I'd like to try the Crock Pot Pepsi Ham!
Thanks so much!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Deborah Wellenstein said...

I like the trend (slight though it is)of going back to using real sugar. Thanks!

kngmckellar said...

I think Pepsi Natural is a great idea! We would buy it but I haven't seen iti around our stores.

kngmckellar@hotmail.com

kngmckellar said...

http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/3537271924

tweet
kngmckellar@hotmail.com

kngmckellar said...

http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/2009/08/httpwwwlattesandlifecom200908pepsi.html#comments

blogged
kngmckellar@hotmail.com

kngmckellar said...

I would like to try Pepsi Natural Pork Roast!
kngmckellar@hotmail.com

ssmina said...

I love Pepsi so Pepsi natural would be even better! thanks

Anonymous said...

i can't remember the last time i had Pepsi in a bottle. i have a feeling I'm really going to like Pepsi Natural.

allegro966(at)yahoo(dot)com

dddiva said...

It is hard to find anything not to like- better for you, for the environment.

dddiva said...

Beer Can Chicken with Pepsi natural Barbecue Sauce might be good.

Dolphin Girl said...

Haven't seen it at my stores, but would be interested to try it!

2kidsblogger said...

i have always been a fan of pepsi - its my #1 drink - havent seen this and would love to try!

Anonymous said...

I like the fact it is natural.

denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com

Girly Remix said...

I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds great!!! I've always loved Pepsi. I chose it over rootbeer and coke any day! :)

Cindy said...

Pepsi Natural sounds great, bring back the old times! We don't have it yet where we live but would love to try it!

Renee said...

I have not seen this nor heard of it. I'm going to ask the store manager if they will be getting any in soon.

penguin28 said...

I think that as people have less money for things like soda, companies are trying new things to get you to buy. Even though it seems healthier, I'm not sure if it is. My family likes it, so we will buy it.

penguinchick@comcast.net

deedleweedle said...

I sounds good and I want to try it soon.

Holli Parent said...

Looks like a nice line of products that I would love to try!!

Jammie said...

I tried pepsi natural and I was impressed. It actually tastes better to em.

Becky said...

I think it sounds good and would like to try it.

k2k said...

I love that it is made with natural sugars, no HFCS here!
krkury at gmail dot com

Heather said...

I like the glass bottles.

seaside44 said...

I haven't seen it yet, but it looks great.

Charity said...

I like the idea of a "natural" soft drink. Thanks

charisscharity at yahoo dot com

Charity said...

I tweeted.

http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/3548034443

Charity said...

I would love to try the Pepsi natural Chicken recipe.

courtneystoffel said...

I've never tried this nor seen it but it looks good.

hebert024 at aol dot com

Auriette said...

I'm glad to see Pepsi offering a natural soda. I was thrilled when Throwback came out, and I was sad to see it go so quickly. I've been looking for Naturals, but haven't found 'em in stores yet.

FDP 4 Life said...

i really love how it's made with natural sugar

purango said...

I can't wait to try Pepsi Natural. I would gladly switch. I have been comcerned about the effects of drinking colas for a while. I have thought about not drinking them anymore. garrettsambo@aol.com

dvice said...

It looks good, I'd like to try it

Renee G said...

I've been wanting to try this, but I haven't seen it at any of my local stores yet.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOt)com

Bakersdozen said...

To me the natural sodas taste better than the other ones. I also love drinking out of glass. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Maja said...

sounds good. love the bottles.

Nancy S. said...

I haven't seen this in the stores yet but it reminds me of how soda used to be with glass bottles and made with sugar. I'd like to try it.
ncschools at yahoo dot com

Nancy S. said...

Tweet.
http://twitter.com/ncschools/status/3549842659
ncschools at yahoo dot com

Nancy S. said...

I'd like to try the Pepsi Natural Barbecue Sauce.
ncschools at yahoo dot com

Helen said...

I've looked for these but it seems the local stores haven't carried them.

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

Wow! I have not tired it yet!

I am going to go to the store & get me some!
It sounds heavenly!

zestywonderland@gmail.com

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I would love to try the Pepsi natural Barbecue Sauce recipe!

zestywonderland@gmail.com

Rajee said...

have not seen it in the stores yet, and the summer is almost over but I like glass bottle

Rajee said...

tweeted @momsfocus