The Food Co-op produce team takes a tour of Red Dog Farm…

Based on estimates from the Food and Nutrition Service, over 15% of SNAP recipients in Washington state would lose eligibility and an estimated 265,000 children in our state would lose access to the National School Lunch Program as a direct result of this change.

What to do with an abundance of tomatoes? Here are two recipes to swoon over.

We connect the classroom to the real world. Our programs are where math, environmental stewardship, passion, craftsmanship, and adventure all meet at the water.

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

Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of the Grocery Giants pulls together the relevance of our co-ops in a way that we struggle to do. Jon Steinman reflects who we are, distills the confusion of the business model and defines it in a teachable way. The book gives us all a shared voice while showcasing our autonomy in our unique communities. You can meet the author Sunday, September 15th in the store 11am - 1pm and attend an author talk at the Co-op Annex, 2110 Lawrence St. at 4pm.

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!

Not everyone has the time or desire to serve, but everyone probably knows someone they think would make a good board member—someone who loves the Co-op and our community and who can work collaboratively within a group. Now is the time to give that friend or acquaintance a gentle nudge.

Each month, I report to the board on how we are progressing on our long-term goals, which we call our Ends. These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish—and they are what makes us different from a regular grocery store.

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.

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.

Meet the couple behind those tasty summer blueberries and tomatillos.

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.

Local blueberries are in high demand and we will be doing our best to keep them on the shelves!  

The Olympic Discovery Trail is a Beans for Bags choice! This nationally significant, non-motorized, multi-use trail across the North Olympic Peninsula is rIght in our backyard!

When the Food Co-op Produce Team recently visited the farm, it was a glorious sunny day, but …

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!

Check out our Local Produce Calendar to help you choose fresh seasonal local foods!

Plastic Free July is a global movement to refuse single use plastic. What is one thing you can do?