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."

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The Food Co-op 8/18/20 The Food Co-op 8/18/20

Introducing Fatayer - A Lebanese Hand Pie with Gluten-free Grain Based Dough

Savory hand pies are meals in themselves and good, warm or cold. Best of all, seasonal produce is what will make them shine. Our recipes feature gluten-free grain based doughs…

The Food Co-op 8/14/20 The Food Co-op 8/14/20

Action Alert: USDA cuts funds from vulnerable organic farmers

Defend authentic organic farms and the will of Congress - what you can do…

The Food Co-op 8/11/20 The Food Co-op 8/11/20

August General Manager’s Report

Each month, I report to the board on how we are progressing on our long-term goals, which we call our Ends. These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish….

The Food Co-op 8/11/20 The Food Co-op 8/11/20

GM Update

We have implemented an important change to our mask policy for staff…

The Food Co-op 8/4/20 The Food Co-op 8/4/20

Classic Potato Salad with Fingerlings

Classic American Potato Salad is a ritual food, because we eat it at certain times of year with other ritual summer foods…

The Food Co-op 7/30/20 The Food Co-op 7/30/20

GM Update

The Food Co-op has had its first report of a staff person who has tested positive for COVID-19……

The Food Co-op 7/28/20 The Food Co-op 7/28/20

Grow Fund Applications Open August 1, 2020

The Food Co-op offers small grants to qualifying, local nonprofits…

The Food Co-op 7/28/20 The Food Co-op 7/28/20

Beans for Bags: JC Mash

JC MASH offers pro bono appointments with medical providers, health education, and connects clients with other community services.

The Food Co-op 7/28/20 The Food Co-op 7/28/20

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.

The Food Co-op 7/21/20 The Food Co-op 7/21/20

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.

The Food Co-op 7/21/20 The Food Co-op 7/21/20

Lettuce Taco About Hip Cooking — an Intuitive Style

The Food Co-op 7/14/20 The Food Co-op 7/14/20

We Have Four New Board Members!

We had a great voter turnout and we will uphold our promise…

The Food Co-op 7/11/20 The Food Co-op 7/11/20

A note from the GM

We spent much of the recent months ensuring that our staff felt safe,…

The Food Co-op 7/7/20 The Food Co-op 7/7/20

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.

The Food Co-op 7/7/20 The Food Co-op 7/7/20

Beans for Bags: Foster Supports of Jefferson County

We call it “wrap-around” care – surrounding foster kids and families with local love…

The Food Co-op 7/7/20 The Food Co-op 7/7/20

Coop2go Update

Today I took a turn at shopping for members using Coop2go. It was fun—and challenging…..

The Food Co-op 6/30/20 The Food Co-op 6/30/20

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.