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 Food Co-op 10/12/21 The Food Co-op 10/12/21

Hop Heads Rejoice

It’s fresh hop season again and Aisle 5 shelves are packed with new…

Guest User 10/11/21 Guest User 10/11/21

October General Manager's Report

Our aspirations, and what we want to accomplish makes us different from a regular grocery store…

Guest User 10/5/21 Guest User 10/5/21

Celebrating Apples & Local Cider!

Celebrating the season and the taste of the region…

The Food Co-op 10/5/21 The Food Co-op 10/5/21

Fall in Love with Winter Squash

Pumpkins are easy to prepare! A pie pumpkin will make a soup, a pie or some bread plus roasted seeds or broth…

The Food Co-op 10/5/21 The Food Co-op 10/5/21

What’s new on Aisle 5!

Fresh arrivals of craft beer from Poulsbo and Belgium, non-alcoholic Spanish wine and our annual allocation of Lapierre Morgon…

The Food Co-op 9/28/21 The Food Co-op 9/28/21

Lots of Local Squash: How To Choose

We’ve compiled descriptions of common varieties as well as some handy tips for selecting the right squash for you and plenty of delicious squash recipes you'll love.

Guest User 9/28/21 Guest User 9/28/21

Don’t Forget Your Bags!

The cost of our paper shopping bags has gone up a bit. Learn more and check out some of our reusable bag options…

The Food Co-op 9/20/21 The Food Co-op 9/20/21

What is with those new shopping carts?

The new carts aren’t perfect. Let us present to you some of the features and benefits of our new carts…

The Food Co-op 9/20/21 The Food Co-op 9/20/21

Frank Cornelissen at the Food Co-op

There are few names in the natural wine world that are as imbued with as much mystique as ‘Frank Cornelissen’ – and justifiably so.

The Food Co-op 9/14/21 The Food Co-op 9/14/21

Oktoberfest Brews at the Food Co-op

Celebrate Oktoberfest and usher in the fall season with a variety of beers!

Guest User 9/14/21 Guest User 9/14/21

Farm to School Starts with the Apple

The Community Wellness project used donations from OGC and the Food Co-op to support the Farm to School program in the following ways…

The Food Co-op 9/14/21 The Food Co-op 9/14/21

Cheesy Chickpea Polenta with Extra Choices

Bake harvest roasted veggies in this cheesy chickpea polenta and find extra recipes to pair with polenta…

Guest User 8/31/21 Guest User 8/31/21

Back to School Special: Pack Better Bag Lunches

Brown bag lunches won’t be boring anymore!

The Food Co-op 8/31/21 The Food Co-op 8/31/21

Late Summer Sauces

Eating locally with the seasons; there’s a rhythm and satisfaction to cooking with produce at its peak…

Guest User 8/24/21 Guest User 8/24/21

Tomato - The Essence of Summer

Whether you grow your own or bring them home from the market or food co-op, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the stunning variety of tomatoes.

Guest User 8/17/21 Guest User 8/17/21

Peach-alicious!

Peaches—luscious, sweetly aromatic and delicious—are arguably the perfect fruit. It’s little wonder we use the word "peachy" to describe something being just right.