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."
Sweet Potato and Chard Gratin
Red Dog Farm Red and Rainbow Chard with sweet potatoes for an easy hearty meal.
Red Dog Farm Tour: A Balancing Act
The Food Co-op produce team takes a tour of Red Dog Farm…
What to do with fresh tomato abundance? - And two tomato salads to swoon over
What to do with an abundance of tomatoes? Here are two recipes to swoon over.
Already Tired of Zucchini Bread? .....Try these Gluten Free Flatbreads Instead.
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
Back to School Lunch Ideas
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!
Lunchjar is the New Lunchbox
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.
Are Tomatillos Space Aliens?
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 Your Finnriver Blueberry Farmers!
Meet the couple behind those tasty summer blueberries and tomatillos.
Nasturtium Pesto
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.
Blueberry Summer and a Recipe for Nice Cream
Local blueberries are in high demand and we will be doing our best to keep them on the shelves!
Walking the Midori Farm
When the Food Co-op Produce Team recently visited the farm, it was a glorious sunny day, but …
Easy Peasy Peanut Sauce
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!
Ways To Extend Your Produce Without Plastic
Plastic Free July is a global movement to refuse single use plastic. What is one thing you can do?
Kitchen to Kitchen - Romesco, King of the Spanish sauces, have you met?
Spanish nut based sauces for Summer plus a rocking garlic infused mayo !
To Truss or Not to Truss?
Learn about trussing a chicken and check out Sidonie’s recipe POULET RÔTI À L’AIL (Roast Chicken with Garlic) in the Co-op Commons, July 3rd!
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Sustain and Flourish— The Food Co-op’s Annual Meeting
Didn’t get to the Annual Meeting? See what you missed. Here is a great recap of the materials we went over including our NEW mission and value statements, and the questions that were asked during the meeting with answers from our board. Plus some fun pictures too!