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."

Christopher Bunch 10/31/23 Christopher Bunch 10/31/23

Making Soup the Lazy Genius Way

I recently discovered “The Lazy Genius” podcast, hosted by Kendra Adachi, and am enjoying each episode. Her motto is — Embrace what matters, ditch what doesn’t and get stuff done. She’s also written “The Lazy Genius Way”, and “The Lazy Genius Kitchen”. I relate to her organizational approach, and am sharing her principles using soup making as our prompt.

The Food Co-op 1/17/23 The Food Co-op 1/17/23

Sweet Potato and Tart Apple Soup

This recipe is a delightful, bright, creamy soup that’ll quickly become a family favorite.

The Food Co-op 1/10/23 The Food Co-op 1/10/23

Heaven in a Bowl

With this cold January weather, we always love finding ways to warm up! These Pho recipes are sure to do just the trick.

The Food Co-op 10/27/20 The Food Co-op 10/27/20

"Soup Is Cuisine's Kindest Course" -Virginia Woolf

We’ve got some of our favorite soup recipes for you: Immunity Soup, Simple Pureed Soups, and Tortilla Soup!

The Food Co-op 2/18/20 The Food Co-op 2/18/20

Jerusalem Artichokes—Imperfectly Delicious

Jerusalem artichokes (also known as Sunchokes) are the ultimate “Imperfectly Delicious” vegetable: knobbly, undistinguished brown in color, and full of crevices where dirt can hide. But they are actually quite easy to prepare, tasty, and good for us.