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."
New Local Highlight - Good Juju Ghee
Local ghee that prides itself on quality ingredients and the slow and conscious process that goes into making the ghee.
Recycling at the Food Co-op – 2024
Our Food Co-op has long been known as a central location for living sustainably.
AAUW Home and Kitchen Tour 2024 - Sat. April 27th!
Making a comeback after COVID, the AAUW Port Townsend Home and Kitchen Tour will be back live and in-person on Saturday, April 27th!
Local Producer: SoulCedar Farm
“Shrubs” (no not the plant) but lovely unique sipping vinegars!
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Olympic Housing Trust
The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is honored to be the Olympic Peninsula’s only community land trust, learn more about the projects they are working on.
March Demo Recipe! What did the Board make?
March Demo Series recipes - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Humane Society of Jefferson County
Whiskers, Wags, and Wellness: Unleashing Love and Care at the Humane Society of Jefferson County!
Harmony in a Cup: Wild Sage Teas and the Inner-Outer Peace Connection
WILD SAGE was originally created in spring 1999 to offer healing herbs and specialty teas to the local Port Townsend community, read more about their philosophy.
Our First Farmer Fund Grants
In February, we were thrilled to award our first Farmer Fund Grants to six local farms using donations from our members. We hope this fund grows from year to year.
A Recipe To Honor Tinker
Tinker Cavallaro passed away, and Port Townsend lost a valuable citizen. Her death feels like a former way of life packing its bags, but I think she left enough seeds to sprout decades of renewal.
Nordland General Store: A Phoenix Rising as a Community-Owned Gem!
Have you heard about the Nordland General Store on Marrowstone Island? Read about their history and become a founding member in their new Co-op!
Microgreens vs. Sprouts
The difference between microgreens and sprouts from Hope RIsing Microgreens in Port Angeles, WA.
New Demo Series! Come see what the Board is making.
New Demo Series and chance to win the cookbook - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
Got a cold? Kick it’s Ass with Mountain Spirit Herbal Company's — Kick Ass Tincture!
Showcasing a powerful herbal remedy - Kick Ass Tincture from local favorite Mountain Spirit Herbal Company.
Jan/Feb Beans for Bags Spotlight: Just Soup
Just Soup is a weekly free lunch program that has been serving the community for more than a decade.
Jan/Feb Beans for Bags Spotlight: Jumping Mouse Children’s Center
Transforming lives through expressive mental health therapy since 1999!
December GM Report
Hear from our GM, Kenna, one more time before the year comes to a close! All things co-op and co-op community.
The Food Co-op Seeds Generosity: Unveiling the 2024 Beans 4 Bags Recipients
See which local nonprofits are on the list!