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."
Preserving Local through Community Support
Food Bank Farm & Gardens of Jefferson County has purchased and installed two freeze dryers at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock, WA.
A note from the GM - July 2020
Co-op staff are committed to making the value of inclusion—one of our seven Food Co-op values—the focus of our internal work in 2021, and we will look at how we can be both more welcoming and more accessible to our diverse community.
We Have Four New Board Members!
We had a great voter turnout and we will uphold our promise…
The Board’s Work: Revisiting the Food Co-op’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Join us in the revision process of The Food Co-op Bylaws.
Beans for Bags: Foster Supports of Jefferson County
We call it “wrap-around” care – surrounding foster kids and families with local love…
Coop2go Update
Today I took a turn at shopping for members using Coop2go. It was fun—and challenging…..
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.
General Manager Blog June 2020
NEW in the deli: Made fresh in our kitchen are several sauces and marinades packaged in glass jars, such as Marinara, Schezwan, and Honey Dijon.
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!
Co-op2Go Updates and Changes
As expected, things are changing rapidly, both with our volunteer service and the Co-op’s shopping and curbside pickup service, Coop2Go…….
Join us for a "Virtual" Annual General Meeting
A note from the Board Vice President, Juri………
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.