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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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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Walking the Midori Farm

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

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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!

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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!

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