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 Ordinary-Extraordinary Egg

Egg laying squawks and shrill clucks became everyday sounds as the flock became part of our lives. I learned how to ease an egg from under a hen and many other subtle skills.

One spring day, while the chickens…

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Takes Two To Mango!

Shopping for mangos is a sensory pleasure. The stem end should smell fruity, and the ripe fruit should yield to gentle pressure. For recipes and how to cut a mango…

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Celebrate Spuds!

Learn all about the SPUD-tacular potato! Find traditional spud recipes for St. Paddy’s Day as well as several a-peel-ing meatless ideas!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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More Mushrooms!

Mushrooms pop up here and there, but our genuine community is below ground, strong and sure in our alliances and friendships. It’s the mycelium that really matters, and we’ve plenty to pull us through. Find more mushroom recipes from Sidonie Maroon…

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