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."

The Food Co-op 10/13/20 The Food Co-op 10/13/20

Beans for Bags: Olympic Mountain Pet Pals

Olympic Mountain Pet Pals is an all-volunteer organization serving Jefferson County.

The Food Co-op 10/13/20 The Food Co-op 10/13/20

GM Update: Introducing New & Improved COOP2GO

Beginning October 13th when you visit our website and click on the COOP2Go banner you will be directed to our new online shopping platform, still called COOP2Go.

The Food Co-op 10/6/20 The Food Co-op 10/6/20

Get Creative With Green Tomatoes

My green tomato investigation was an adventure, and now I know so much more about how to use green tomatoes. Read my summary here…

The Food Co-op 9/15/20 The Food Co-op 9/15/20

Family Meals Save the Day....and my sanity

I did the family meals three times last week, each with a different theme and it relieved some day to day stresses so I could focus on other things.

The Food Co-op 9/15/20 The Food Co-op 9/15/20

18th Annual Jefferson County Virtual Farm Tour

Virtual Farm Tour Contact: jeffcofarmtour@gmail.com (360) 390-5262

The Food Co-op 9/15/20 The Food Co-op 9/15/20

Back to Hogwarts: A Magical Cookery Class in Herbs and Spices

Play by the Rules. Magic has rules and here are some good ones.

The Food Co-op 9/15/20 The Food Co-op 9/15/20

NEW Biodynamic wines at the Co-op

Every once in a while, a wine comes along that hits all the right notes…

The Food Co-op 9/8/20 The Food Co-op 9/8/20

Beans For Bags: Jumping Mouse Children’s Center

Children instinctively know the need for connection – highlighted for all of us as we are physically distanced from one another.

The Food Co-op 9/8/20 The Food Co-op 9/8/20

JOHN LEWIS: Cooperation and Civil Rights

The last time I saw him was on 5 May 2010, when I was being inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame. I thought we’d have about 10-15 minutes with John, but he gave us over an hour, speaking about the South and his life working with cooperatives, sharing some of his stories about the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.

The Food Co-op 9/8/20 The Food Co-op 9/8/20

September General Manager’s Report

Staff are working hard to find alternative sources or products in the hopes we can continue to fill our customers shopping lists.

The Food Co-op 8/31/20 The Food Co-op 8/31/20

Member Vote Coming Up on September 8th

We will soon be holding a vote to approve certain amendments to our Articles of Incorporation……..

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

Member-Owners Share the Love (of Cooking)

The shrub recipe is based on Lydia Maria Child's raspberry shrub from the "American Frugal Housewife" first published in 1829.

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….