The Beet
A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog
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What to do with fresh tomato abundance? - And two tomato salads to swoon over
What to do with an abundance of tomatoes? Here are two recipes to swoon over.
Already Tired of Zucchini Bread? .....Try these Gluten Free Flatbreads Instead.
Wondering what to do with all that zucchini? You grew it, friends brought gifts, or it was left anonymously on your doorstep. Instead of Zucchini Bread — Try Gluten Free Lemon Date Zucchini Flatbread and Gluten Free Cheesy, Olive, Basil, Walnut, Zucchini Flatbread
Back to School Lunch Ideas
To start thinking “outside the bag,” use these ideas to put together a fun lunch that brown baggers of all ages will enjoy. Be sure to add your favorites to the list!
Lunchjar is the New Lunchbox
Rule: Never get caught out and about hungry!
I spent some time learning how to plan and think ahead. It’s all second nature now, and I can’t imagine any other way, especially when I pull out my yummy homemade food, and am so grateful that I’m eating wholesomeness I can trust.
Are Tomatillos Space Aliens?
Tomatillos are fruits, impersonating as vegetables. They grow well in our area, and are a delicious seasonal garden and farm crop. They are in the Coop’s produce area this week and should continue throughout the summer and we have some ideas on how to prepare them.
Nasturtium Pesto
Nasturtiums are one of those magical plants. They grow vigorously without much effort, produce gorgeous blossoms throughout the summer months and many parts of the plant are edible: leaves, stems, flowers and seeds.
Blueberry Summer and a Recipe for Nice Cream
Local blueberries are in high demand and we will be doing our best to keep them on the shelves!
Easy Peasy Peanut Sauce
Our Board members Lisa and Juri recently demonstrated how to make this Easy Peasy Peanut Sauce to keep in a jar. Here is the recipe in case you missed it!
Kitchen to Kitchen - Romesco, King of the Spanish sauces, have you met?
Spanish nut based sauces for Summer plus a rocking garlic infused mayo !
To Truss or Not to Truss?
Learn about trussing a chicken and check out Sidonie’s recipe POULET RÔTI À L’AIL (Roast Chicken with Garlic) in the Co-op Commons, July 3rd!
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Picking strawberries is a seasonal ritual
Hold onto your shortcakes, it’s strawberry season! Sidonie shares with us how she processes her vats of strawberries each year to help carry her into the winter season.
Kitchen to Kitchen: Heaven in a Bowl — Mushroom Pho for the Instant Pot
Try this recipe when a vegetarian pho is in order. It’s flavorful mushroom broth and spicy notes contrast well with the shiitakes and aromatic basil. The lime, added at the table, sets everything harmoniously together.
Kitchen to Kitchen - Sharing Recipes, Tips and Discoveries from My Kitchen to Yours
Did I mention that I love poached eggs? Let me count the ways: on a bed of sauteed spinach, on top of a bowl of soup, with melted cheese salsa and beans, as a quick cold snack, poached egg pickles….
Easy Grain Bowls
With a pot each of beans and rice, you have the foundation for a series of easy meals.
Mango Avocado Pasta Salad
This tropical pasta salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or tofu seasoned with a jerk spice rub.
Ten Tips to arrive at the perfect Irish Stew - Recipe Included!
The Instant Pot is a boon for cooking tasty Irish stews. It requires little effort and time, and the results are fabulous. After an hour, including prep and hands-off cooking time I have a stew that’s fall apart tender with a rich stock and complex flavors.