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."
Basically Delicious Curried Chickpeas
This simple, fast dish is a vegetarian’s delight, silky with coconut milk and flecked with spices and fresh cilantro.
What's Cookin' this week? Brussels Sprouts and...!
Learn how to make an orange glaze for vegetables!
New Year, New Decade and Nouveau Breads (Bread I can Eat)
Resolution for 2020: Write more bread recipes that I can eat.
Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip
A rich cashew cream stands in for mayo, sour cream and cheese in this outstanding, crowd-pleasing dip.
WInter Squash & Apple Bake
Use your choice of local apples and winter squash in this recipe, and serve as a side dish with ham, pork or poultry.
Radicchio—Beautiful But Bitter (in a good way)
People tend to love it or hate it. I love it, but I understand how it can be a bit overwhelming at first. I think the best way to add radicchio to your diet is…
Tasty (and Tasteful) Kitchen Gifts
‘Tis the season of giving. And nothing feels quite so jolly good as sharing a great gift with a loved one.
Happy and Healthy Holidays.....How to cut more sugar from holiday baking
Happy and Healthy Holidays —
How to cut more sugar from holiday baking .
Recipes for Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies and Anise and Coriander Biscotti included
New Demo Series: Imperfectly Delicious!
As part of our work to support local farms—and to help our members find easy, healthy recipes—we’re inaugurating a new demo series highlighting how to use veggies that might seem unfamiliar or even a little intimidating.
Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce
Use it as a sauce for grilled or steamed veggies, or for proteins like chicken, salmon, or tofu.
Redressing Thanksgiving and Indian Spiced Butternut Squash Salad
People in my classes often tell me how much they enjoy cooking in community. Cooking with others, one on one, or with small groups is one of my golden goodies.
Thanksgiving Treasures and Sweet Potato Pie with Rye Crust
People in my classes often tell me how much they enjoy cooking in community. Cooking with others, one on one, or with small groups is one of my golden goodies.
Fall in Love with Pumpkin!
Of course pumpkin (which can often be exchanged with other winter squash) makes terrific savory dishes as well.
Cook With Others!
People in my classes often tell me how much they enjoy cooking in community. Cooking with others, one on one, or with small groups is one of my golden goodies.