The Beet
A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog
Whether you're passionate about healthy recipes, sustainability initiatives, local giving programs, or supporting local farms, we’ve got something for you. Stay connected with the latest co-op news, learn how we’re making a difference in the community, and discover how you can get involved. Join us as we promote eco-friendly living and share the best in organic, local food."
A Victorian Thanksgiving
As we gather for Thanksgiving, let’s honor the diverse influences that shape this imperfect yet important holiday. Yes, history is complex and its stories flawed, but Thanksgiving remains an opportunity to give and gather. Through food and feast, we continue to connect with history, culture, and each other.
Reconsider Sweetness
What’s your first memory of sweetness? Sidonie takes us down memory lane and offers some delicious, sweet recipes with a twist.
Pumpkin Sheet Pie with Oat Crust
A time-saver and delicious! Get most of these ingredients during our Field Day Promo Oct 30-Dec 3.
Maple-sage Roasted Vegetables
Another budget-friendly recipe made with Field Day products.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Seared Mushrooms
It's a Field Day recipe feature - get everything you need to make this during our Field Day Promo Oct 30 - Dec 3.
Don’t Be Scared to Start Making Your Halloween Plans Now
Don't be scared.....start planning Halloween now with these easy, fun and festive recipes.
Cozy up to fall
As the days grow short and the nights long, we turn inward, relying on our inner resources, and as keepers of the hearth, cooks play a central role in contentment. The need for coziness is real; it uplifts our mood and strengthens connection. Let’s keep our houses homes with a few pleasurable autumnal shifts.
Pairing Pears
Get ready to elevate your fall cooking with these irresistible pear recipes. Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn a variety of ways to use this delicious autumn staple.
EQUINOX CHARCUTERIE BOARD
With the autumn equinox near, Sidonie Maroon shares how to craft a charcuterie board that celebrates the season’s bounty by using fresh local ingredients.
Rethinking Weeknight Dinners
Weeknight dinners often feel rushed and chaotic, squeezed between work, school activities, and other responsibilities. Can we reinvent dinner into a satisfying experience of connection and wholesome food, while saving time and money?
Tips for Three Classic Summer Salads
What makes a classic summer salad shine at a backyard potluck? Follow along as we uncover the techniques that make these salads shine.
Summer is the time to cook together
Outdoor cooking is the highlight of some of our most cherished memories with ones that we love. Follow along as we learn some new recipes for our next outdoor get together.
June Demo Recipe! What did the Board make?
June Demo Series recipes - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
Make Your Own Flavorite Barbecue Sauce
Would you like to develop a signature BBQ sauce but need help understanding what makes them tick? Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn Flavor 101.
Picnic Ready Vegetable Caviars
What is a caviar? Often a traditional fish roe or vegetable spread, perfect for crackers, bread or chips. Learn how to make caviars a part of your picnic.
A step towards Kitchen Sustainability
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to taking steps toward sustainability. Follow along with Sidonie to make some small victories and great first steps to a sustainable kitchen.
What’s Saving me in the kitchen right now?
Once a quarter I’m taking you into my kitchen for a look at what I’m learning, and how it adds to a kitchen life.