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."
MASK UPDATE from the General Manager
Good news everyone! Governor Inslee announced today that most of the COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place will be lifted on Wednesday, June 30th. Read what that means for the Co-op…
Cooperatively Yours!
Jon Steinman visited 125 food co-ops with storefronts and 23 startups in various stages of development. He took a LOT of photos and his new publication is one of the many outcomes of that journey.
Perfect Picnic Sides!
Planning a picnic or summer pot luck? Here are some tips and ideas for great side dishes and refreshing beverages.
Flavor Sleuth
Summer’s about outdoor cooking and good barbecue sauce is a necessity. There are lots of sauces to buy, but homemade is so much better.
Four From the Gang of Four
For those keen to taste delicious wines of historic significance from the birthplace of the French natural wine movement, look no further than Aisle 5. Our shelves currently feature ‘Four from the Gang of Four:’
Beans for Bags: Jefferson County Anti-Racist Fund
JCARF (Jefferson County Anti-Racist Fund) is a community supported wealth redistribution and mutual aid project focused on the individual and collective wellness of our local community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Cooking Is A Celebration!
I sit down with a sketchbook and write “celebration” in the middle of the page and draw a circle around it. Then, draw rays from the circle writing all the questions I can think of…
June is PRIDE Month
June is PRIDE Month! Share your PRIDE with families and friends. Prepare a Rainbow Pizza using our galette crust or a fresh fruit Rainbow Tart!
May Report: General Manager
Our staff is busy sourcing new items and/or substitutes, and it looks like they‘re doing a great job! Sales continue to be strong and will meet if not beat the budget in May.
Marinades: Extra Tasty Grilling
There is a big, wide world of marinades out there, since just about every culinary tradition has some favorite ways to season food to cook over fire.
Banana “Nice” Cream
Craving a sweet treat? Instead of ice cream, make “nice” cream from frozen bananas. It’s dairy free and you can easily create custom flavors.
Something New!
Don’t let that intriguing bottle pass you by. Enjoy the search and relish the discovery, because it’s the discovery that makes life worth living.
Rhubarb 101
There are lots of creative ways to use rhubarb in savory dishes, too. Its tartness can replace the vinegar in dressings…
The Best of Rhubarb
This year, I’m again in a rhubarb glut, and have set myself the challenge to use it in previously unimagined ways. Prepare to be amazed and inspired…
MASK UPDATE
We want to remind everyone that there is still a mask mandate in place when inside businesses such as the Co-op.
May 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—and they are what makes us different from a regular grocery store.
Spring Greens
Some spring greens are cultivated, like spinach, endive, radicchio and Asian greens like tatsoi and mizuna. Others grow wild, including dandelion greens, nettles, fiddlehead ferns, chickweed and purslane
Celebrate Mother's Day!
Celebrate Mom! Make her some French Toast, Pancakes, Biscuits, Eggs, Smoothie or a Blintze!!