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 Food Co-op 11/26/19 The Food Co-op 11/26/19

New Demo Series: Imperfectly Delicious!

As part of our work to support local farms—and to help our members find easy, healthy recipes—we’re inaugurating a new demo series highlighting how to use veggies that might seem unfamiliar or even a little intimidating.

The Food Co-op 11/25/19 The Food Co-op 11/25/19

November General Manager’s Blog

We sent two staff members to the Community Wellness Project Harvest Dinner to enjoy delicious local fare and learn about the great work that CMP supports - getting kids outside in the garden, harvesting seeds and scratch cooking!

The Food Co-op 11/25/19 The Food Co-op 11/25/19

Beans for Bags: Port Townsend Cooperative Playschool

Founded in 1968, PTCP is one of the longest standing non-profit cooperatives on the peninsula. Playschool brings together about 50 families from around the county each year.

The Food Co-op 11/20/19 The Food Co-op 11/20/19

Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce

Use it as a sauce for grilled or steamed veggies, or for proteins like chicken, salmon, or tofu.

The Food Co-op 11/19/19 The Food Co-op 11/19/19

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.

The Food Co-op 11/19/19 The Food Co-op 11/19/19

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.

The Food Co-op 11/12/19 The Food Co-op 11/12/19

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.

The Food Co-op 11/5/19 The Food Co-op 11/5/19

Fall in Love with Pumpkin!

Of course pumpkin (which can often be exchanged with other winter squash) makes terrific savory dishes as well.

The Food Co-op 11/5/19 The Food Co-op 11/5/19

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.

The Food Co-op 10/29/19 The Food Co-op 10/29/19

And the winner of the Grow Fund Grant is........

Growing our local food system cooperatively.

The Food Co-op 10/29/19 The Food Co-op 10/29/19

Halloween Healthy Snack

Make some spooky spider sandwiches this Halloween…

The Food Co-op 10/22/19 The Food Co-op 10/22/19

Where does all that Farm to School Apple money go???

We keep it local.

The Food Co-op 10/22/19 The Food Co-op 10/22/19

Festival of Apples

Fall in love with apples…25 ways…

The Food Co-op 10/15/19 The Food Co-op 10/15/19

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.