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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August General Manager's Report

Supporting the local food system, even in small ways, helps local producers grow…

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The Food Co-op’s Community GROW Fund Enables Deliveries to the PT Food Bank by Bicycle!

How do we help grow our local food system? Grow Fund Applications NOW open.

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Covid-19 Update

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Outdoor Cooking

Food always tastes better cooked outdoors…

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From the General Manager - patronage dividends

We want to thank you for your support of the Co-op and all the local businesses and farmers.

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Monkfruit Makes Frozen Treats Guilt Free

Guilt free summer treats!

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Following The Co-op’s Paper Trail

Following the paper trail……

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2021 Food Co-op Elections Results

We pledged to donate $1 to the Food Bank for each vote cast, so we’ll be giving them a check for $744.

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Community Build Open House and Fundraiser

Learn about what your community has been building!

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Dive into Delicious Fish and Seafood

From crab cakes to grilled salmon to shrimp stew and beyond, find new and delicious ways to prepare fish and seafood.

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My Roasting Mantra

There is nothing like the smells that fill the kitchen, of roasting fruit and vegetables. Roasting adds indescribable depth to a dish, a melting sweetness with smoky after notes.

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General Manager Report: July

I’d like to start this report with a co-op success story…

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Kebobs!

Party friendly summery treats from the grill! The fruit kebobs can be a nice compliment to a spicy dish or as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream…

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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…

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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.

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Perfect Picnic Sides!

Planning a picnic or summer pot luck? Here are some tips and ideas for great side dishes and refreshing beverages.

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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.

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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:’

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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).