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."
Can you help us?
Recently someone told me that “my mask protects you and your mask protects me” –made sense to me. To many of us, being safe is just plain sensible right now…..
Artichokes
Did you know that artichokes contain a compound that stimulates taste buds, so they're thought to make everything else they are eaten with taste better?
Mothering Mandalas: An artistic way to engage children in healthy eating
I’m sharing this art and food ritual, because it’s simple, you eat the ingredients and it teaches an important value: bring beauty to everything.
Cinco de Mayo Mango Salsa
This vibrant salsa combines sweet mangos, sour lime and spicy jalapenos for spectacular results.
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.