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."
Meet the Locals: Sailor Vineyards
Founded in 2009 by Kit and Claire Africa, Sailor Vineyards has anchored itself to the production of wines made from Maréchal Foch – an obscure, difficult to pronounce, deep purple varietal that does well in our region.
General Manager Update: February
Seeds have already begun to arrive. This year we have a new local vendor for seeds, Deep Harvest Farm from Whidbey Island (owners Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot)…
The Fermented Food Revival
Why has fermentation taken off in such a big way? Well, one reason is that people are learning about the health benefits of fermented foods.
Vital Wines – Washington Wine With A Conscience
Taste Washington Wine Month is an annual event sponsored by the Washington Wine Commission. The goal is to celebrate the state’s wineries, winemakers and grape growers and to encourage wine drinkers to drink local.
Produce Department Upgrade This Week!
We are replacing a cooler in the produce department…
Broccoli and Flavor Pastes
Broccoli, in my experience, likes a sauce, and doesn’t do well under or over cooked. Good recipes come from talented cooks…
Comfort Food: Potato Lasagna
This is one of our High Five recipes, made from five main ingredients or less. This comforting and easy version of lasagna features potatoes, making it a great dish for gluten-free diners, and kids love it, too!
Advocacy Update from Our Friends at PCC: Top Five
Read on to find out what bills have caught our eye in the first month of the 2021 state legislative session!
Meet Grace Love, owner of Nadine's Kitchen
Meet the locals! Grace Love, owner of Nadine’s Kitchen offers Soul Drop Biscuit Mix in collaboration with Finnriver Grains.
Denavolo White Wine Limited Pre-Sale!
Giulio Armani of Denavolo, nurtures vines that create some of the most authentic wines available today. We have a limited number of bottles offered as pre-sale to Co-op members.
A short history of Black Cooperatives in America
From mutual aid societies to independent fugitive communities and from farmer cooperatives to consumer co-ops, In honor of Juneteenth and the Black Lives Matter movement, a short history of Black Cooperatives in America.
Black History Month Inspired Cookbooks & Recipes
Looking at cookbooks that look at the history of black culture through the lens of food…
Winter Skin Care
Our skin is our shield, our protector of infections and bacteria, and ultimately the largest organ that we house- adults carry an average of 8lbs of it! So it’s worth taking care of. And it doesn’t have to be complicated!
Inspire with Spices: Tomato Sauces
Recipes are snapshots. They capture a little food story, a narrative that takes us from raw ingredients to the finished dish. Best of all, they’re instructions that provide inspiration.
The Food Co-op Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee
"Putting in the work", we are listening and learning how to create a more equitable community.
Valentine’s Off-Piste Wine Pairings
If you’re looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day pairing, the Food Co-op has you covered – from Birbet to Sauternes, there’s something for every palate and passion.
Salad Greens!
In ancient times, Greeks and Romans ate lettuce for a good night's sleep and made love potions using arugula and lettuce…
Sip History: Georgian Wines Now Available at the Food Co-op
After more than a year of searching, the Co-op is pleased to offer four Georgian wines sourced from recognized leaders in the natural wine movement.