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."
Celebrate With a Parade of Plant Based Sides, Mains, Sauces, Buns, and Dessert
Vegan cuisine is a groundbreaking, and experimental place. There’s plenty of open sky and possibilities. It’s full of flavor, color, texture, spices and innovation. I lean into those spaces, they’re auspicious.
Maroon's Barbeque Sauce - Vegan Version!
Vegan barbecue sauce for planet burgers and lentil and walnut loaf
Planet Burgers, Plantaise (homemade vegan mayo) and Acknowledging The Wildest and Weirdest Summer Ever
Here Are Six Kitchen Practices That Make Me Feel Strong
Standing in Solidarity
We stand in solidarity against injustice, racism, discrimination, and violence of any kind.
Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund Helps Local Farmers and Food Banks
Money from the Farmers Fund to local farmers is not a grant or even a loan.
Sauces For Summer: DIY Ketchup
Like most things we take for granted in the kitchen, ketchup has an adventurous past. This all American condiment came from…
Meet the New Owners of Elevated Ice Cream & Candy Shop
Shirlena and Josh Freund are excited to have their products available at the Port Townsend Food Co-op!
Cooking with the Coop — a culinary learning community online
“Cooking with the Coop”, is the Coop’s new Facebook group, where Sidonie Maroon, our culinary educator, is hosting educational cooking and baking events.
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.
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.
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 …
Immunity Chicken Stew with Thyme
Try this Instant Pot immune boosting chicken soup for your soul.