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."

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The Food Co-op 8/4/22 The Food Co-op 8/4/22

Marinated Summer Salads

Marinated vegetables cook on the grill or in the oven, both delicious techniques, and the acids in the marinade help ‘cook’ the vegetables through a tenderizing process...

Guest User 8/2/22 Guest User 8/2/22

Fabulous Stone Fruits

It is stone fruit season and we have recipes!

The Food Co-op 8/1/22 The Food Co-op 8/1/22

Vegetable Caviars

Chunky, flavorful, roasted vegetable spreads that are fabulous and easy to make with summer vegetables…

Guest User 7/26/22 Guest User 7/26/22

Eat Like It's Summer!

Summer is here, produce is fresh and the eatin’ is good. We’ve got recipes!

Guest User 7/19/22 Guest User 7/19/22

Summer Treats!

Berry Crumble, Frozen Pops, Muesli Honey Bars, Parfait and a Berry Shrub!

Guest User 7/12/22 Guest User 7/12/22

Fruit & Veggie Grilling Guide

While most people associate outdoor grilling with burgers, hot dogs, and steaks, the grill imparts big flavors to fruits and veggies too.

The Food Co-op 7/5/22 The Food Co-op 7/5/22

Homemade Summer Sodas

I know summers here when…

Guest User 6/28/22 Guest User 6/28/22

Summer Salads: BBQ Side Dishes

Here is a double header summer recipe. It’s a High Five (only five ingredients and can be made with co-op basics!

Guest User 6/21/22 Guest User 6/21/22

Grill & Chill

Grilled Chicken, Chops, Burgers & Veggies - we have recipes!

The Food Co-op 6/14/22 The Food Co-op 6/14/22

Blanching for Salads

Blanching makes colors pop and produces a crisp crudite bite. Should you blanche for salads? We’ve got recipes.

The Food Co-op 5/31/22 The Food Co-op 5/31/22

Cook the Rainbow — The Greek Way

If you’d like to explore Greek cuisine, whether or not you count colors, there are several ways to get involved

Guest User 5/24/22 Guest User 5/24/22

Here Are S'more Ideas!

The campfire staple of the Girl Scouts originally named “some mores” in 1927, became a popular American and Canadian snack called S’mores in the sixties and seventies.

The Food Co-op 5/13/22 The Food Co-op 5/13/22

Veggie Fries are Fabulous and EASY!

I’ve gone veggie fry wild running an experimental test kitchen. Yes, I’m having fun, and I’ve learned the ins and outs of making good fries.

The Food Co-op 5/3/22 The Food Co-op 5/3/22

DIY Spring Inspired Salad Dressings

The Food Co-op 4/19/22 The Food Co-op 4/19/22

Going Egg KuKu

Egg dishes are popular throughout the Middle East, and Iranians are especially fond of kuku, a type of open faced baked omelet similar to the Italian frittata and the Arab eggeh.