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."
The Wonders of Yacòn Root:
A Sweet Secret from the Andes, Cultivated in the Olympic Peninsula by Chimalow Produce
Local Vendor Spotlight: Fiddlehead Creamery
Local Feature: Ice Cream made with love, not dairy!
Local Vendor Spotlight: EARTH WOOLIES from twisted strait fibers
Made from locally obtained waste wool not graded for yarn, Earth Woolies are 100% organic soil amendments. Learn More!
Kombucha: Comings and Goings
Learn more about the issues with GT’s Living Food Brands and all the local kombucha products we are carrying and giving more shelf space too.
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.
Local Producer: SoulCedar Farm
“Shrubs” (no not the plant) but lovely unique sipping vinegars!
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.
Microgreens vs. Sprouts
The difference between microgreens and sprouts from Hope RIsing Microgreens in Port Angeles, WA.
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.
Caring for your soul with local favorite Take Haven.
Nourish Your Body. Harmonize Your Mind. Savor Your Soul.
San Juan Island Sea Salt – Solar Powered!
Sunshine and Seawater. Solar Powered Sea Salt. San Juan Island Sea Salt is bringing flavor to the table!
Oregon Producer: Café Mam
Oregon roastery, Café Mam (say "mom") is grown by fair trade cooperatives of native Maya farmers living in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. It is 100% organic, fair trade certified, shade-grown, high altitude, arabica coffee.
Local Producer: Hopscotch Farm + Cannery
Welcome to Hopscotch Farm + Cannery, your quintessential "Farm to Jar" haven nestled in the heart of Port Townsend, WA.
From Sea to Table: Cape Cleare is Perfecting the Art of Sustainable Fishing
Experience sustainable salmon trolling with Captain Rick Oltman: From sea to table, click to learn how it's done.
Local Producer: Solstice Family Farm
Solstice Family Farm is a homestead style farm located on 33 acres of the Olympic Peninsula. They grow and sell produce as well as teach a variety of farming skills. The farmers, Jen and Sean, have been farming for about 14 years in the Pacific Northwest and Montana.
News from Aisle 5 - Holiday Beer
Read about our limited release of Holiday beers on aisle 5.