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 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…
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…
Potato Scones: Classic Recipes with New Ingredients
Irish potato scones transport me to a farmhouse kitchen, a wooden table and a pot of tae. They’re related to Irish Soda Bread…
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!
A Taste of Spain: Tapa Time!
Dinner has been cancelled due to a snack of interest! Read about Spanish tapas and try seven different recipes for your next dinner snacking adventure…
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.
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.
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!
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.
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…
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…
Arugula and Orange Salad
What did the citrus say to the salad? You’re the zest! Try this winning combo.