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."
Beans for Bags: Center Valley Animal Rescue
CVAR is a private no-kill facility which depends entirely on donations from the community to stay opened and working.
General Manager's Blog: April 2020
Keep up to date on what makes us different from a regular grocery store.
How To Make Meals from the Pantry— Curious Cupboard Combinations
Curious Combos - like any game there are rules.
Bring Joy to Cooking (with a playlist!)
It is the slight changes, the little things that end up making the most impact.
General Manager’s Covid Update
Thank you for your kind words and patience as we navigate this ever-changing landscape of safely nourishing a community.
April is Earth Month!
What are you doing to celebrate Earth month or to embrace Zero Waste?
The Board Delivers
The Board is piloting a delivery service to those 70+ or with compromised immune systems.
Keeping the community safe
Here are some updates on what we are doing to keep both the community and staff safe.
Jar Savers: Plastic Free Bulk Shopping - How It Works
Your co-op provides free glass jars for use in the BULK department. Here’s how it works…
The Brassica Flower
Even with the name as a tipoff, you might not suspect at first glance that …
General Manager’s March Blog
The Co-op sponsored the first Repair Café, held 2/29 at the Community Center.
Immunity Chicken Stew with Thyme
Try this Instant Pot immune boosting chicken soup for your soul.
DIY HAND SANITIZER
Current events has caused a shortage in hand sanitizer. Our stock is limited, and our distributors are experiencing a shortage as well. But, why not make your own! Get your DIY guide here.
Jerusalem Artichokes—Imperfectly Delicious
Jerusalem artichokes (also known as Sunchokes) are the ultimate “Imperfectly Delicious” vegetable: knobbly, undistinguished brown in color, and full of crevices where dirt can hide. But they are actually quite easy to prepare, tasty, and good for us.
Beans for Bags: Jefferson Universal Movement PLayground
We invite everyone to our Community Forum on February 29th at Finnriver Cidery to see the plans, vote on likes/dislikes and potential phasing of design. We are headed to Olympia in August for grant funds and need your support to make this playground a reality.