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."
Celebrate With a Parade of Plant Based Sides, Mains, Sauces, Buns, and Dessert
Vegan cuisine is a groundbreaking, and experimental place. There’s plenty of open sky and possibilities. It’s full of flavor, color, texture, spices and innovation. I lean into those spaces, they’re auspicious.
Maroon's Barbeque Sauce - Vegan Version!
Vegan barbecue sauce for planet burgers and lentil and walnut loaf
Planet Burgers, Plantaise (homemade vegan mayo) and Acknowledging The Wildest and Weirdest Summer Ever
Here Are Six Kitchen Practices That Make Me Feel Strong
Sauces For Summer: DIY Ketchup
Like most things we take for granted in the kitchen, ketchup has an adventurous past. This all American condiment came from…
Cooking with the Coop — a culinary learning community online
“Cooking with the Coop”, is the Coop’s new Facebook group, where Sidonie Maroon, our culinary educator, is hosting educational cooking and baking events.
Mothering Mandalas: An artistic way to engage children in healthy eating
I’m sharing this art and food ritual, because it’s simple, you eat the ingredients and it teaches an important value: bring beauty to everything.
Cinco de Mayo Mango Salsa
This vibrant salsa combines sweet mangos, sour lime and spicy jalapenos for spectacular results.
How To Make Meals from the Pantry— Curious Cupboard Combinations
Curious Combos - like any game there are rules.
Bring Joy to Cooking (with a playlist!)
It is the slight changes, the little things that end up making the most impact.
April is Earth Month!
What are you doing to celebrate Earth month or to embrace Zero Waste?
The Brassica Flower
Even with the name as a tipoff, you might not suspect at first glance that …
Immunity Chicken Stew with Thyme
Try this Instant Pot immune boosting chicken soup for your soul.
DIY HAND SANITIZER
Current events has caused a shortage in hand sanitizer. Our stock is limited, and our distributors are experiencing a shortage as well. But, why not make your own! Get your DIY guide here.
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.
Stock your Vegetarian Indian Pantry + Recipes
Indian cuisine isn’t difficult once you get the hang of it. I’ve mapped out what to stock in your Vegetarian Indian pantry, and everything listed I regularly buy at our Food Coop.
What's Cookin' this Week? Home Cooked Meals that Say, I Love You
Cooking is love made visible. Let’s see how many ways you can show love with a homecooked meal.
