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."
Homeschool Your Knife Skills
Homework: Master the Basic Cuts — think of them as dimensional lumber, only smaller, and try a great vegetarian recipe…
Amended Articles of Incorporation Vote Update
Thank you all so much for voting. A donation of $400 will be sent to the Port Townsend Food Bank in appreciation of your participation, as promised.
Buy satsumas this season and a tree gets planted.
For each 5 lb. box you buy, The Food Co-op donates $1 to support Northwest Watershed Institute, the founder and coordinator of the Plant-A-Thon.
Thanksgiving Recipes with A Twist
Our most elaborate traditional feast will need our patience and creativity this year. We must use our ingenuity to bring the spirit of the day to the table.
GM Update: November 2020
We are going to monitor how many shoppers are in the store to keep everyone safe. If you have the flexibility to shop earlier or later in the day, that would help spread the love.
Community Pie Cookbook NOW Available
Who loves pie? Now you can have 21 savory and sweet recipes from local pie makers.
Beans for Bags: St. Vincent de Paul
The local chapter of St. Vincent de Paul responds to urgent and limited financial needs of residents in East Jefferson County
A Goddess of Roots - Ruby-Sweet, Earthy and Mysterious
I want to put you in the mood for love — opening your heart to some root-zoned transcendence.
Grow Fund Awarded to the Peddling Produce Project!
The Food Co-op offers small grants to qualifying, local nonprofits to grow our local food system and its impact.…
"Soup Is Cuisine's Kindest Course" -Virginia Woolf
We’ve got some of our favorite soup recipes for you: Immunity Soup, Simple Pureed Soups, and Tortilla Soup!
Turkey Talk and More
Come on in - we have plenty of turkeys this year, no need to special order. You may pick up your turkey beginning November 16th.
Buy Fair & Celebrate Co-ops!
Read about two co-ops that have strong fair-trade practices…plus good food, of course!
October Celebrates Fair Trade Month and Co-op Month
How co-ops show resilience as the pandemic goes on…
Beans for Bags: Olympic Mountain Pet Pals
Olympic Mountain Pet Pals is an all-volunteer organization serving Jefferson County.
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.
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…
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.