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."
Redressing Thanksgiving and Indian Spiced Butternut Squash Salad
People in my classes often tell me how much they enjoy cooking in community. Cooking with others, one on one, or with small groups is one of my golden goodies.
Thanksgiving Treasures and Sweet Potato Pie with Rye Crust
People in my classes often tell me how much they enjoy cooking in community. Cooking with others, one on one, or with small groups is one of my golden goodies.
Beans for Bags: Humane Society of Jefferson County
Your Beans for Bags recipient for November and December helps furry four legged friends find their forever home.
Fall in Love with Pumpkin!
Of course pumpkin (which can often be exchanged with other winter squash) makes terrific savory dishes as well.
Cook With Others!
People in my classes often tell me how much they enjoy cooking in community. Cooking with others, one on one, or with small groups is one of my golden goodies.
And the winner of the Grow Fund Grant is........
Growing our local food system cooperatively.
Beans for Bags: The Local Food Council
Currently the Council is composed of members from these sectors: farm production, gardens, environmental education, permaculture, retail, value added producers, grange members, the health department, the Port of Port Townsend, and concerned citizens. Restaureanteers and more members associated with the public sector could provide more perspectives and knowledge of Jefferson County’s food system.
Be the Change
Part of our expansion project involved creating a more effective waste diversion stream at the back of our store…
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…
Action Alert!: Protect SNAP Eligibility
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 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.
Beans for Bags: Community Boat Project
We connect the classroom to the real world. Our programs are where math, environmental stewardship, passion, craftsmanship, and adventure all meet at the water.