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."
Pumpkin Naan & Lots More
Who knew pumpkin was so versatile? From soup, to bread, to desserts, try some of these recipes we found…
Pie Dreams
It’s pie time! I’m going to let you in on a few secrets developed over my years of baking pie…
Co+op Forest Program to Regenerate Rainforest in Brazil
To date, NCG has contributed to the planting and protection of 1.8M trees in the Peruvian Amazon…
Spiced Fall Festivities by Sidonie
The best goodies are made from scratch and grinding your own spices is a superpower! Learn how to spice it up like a pro…
Origin Story of Scow Chow with Recipes!
The blend took years to perfect on many trips to Alaska. It’s an easy one-pot protein meal for travelers on the high seas or on land. Try our recipes…
Halloween: Not Just for Kids
Try pumpkin gingerbread as a delicious breakfast treat, Pan de Muerto for dessert or this spooktacular hors d’oeurve…
Mary Taylor Wines – Affordable Wines of Place
In addition to tasting delicious, wine should tell us something about the area from which it came.
Basically Delicious
Great food at a good price EVERY DAY! To help you stretch your food dollars further, we offer the best price we can on a large selection of our bestsellers — items that fit everyone’s pantry.
Local Mushrooms Popping Up Everywhere
Seasonal Trios: My favorite autumnal trio is shiitake, delicata and kale…
Celebrating Cooperative Month on the Peninsula
This time of year, we have many things to celebrate: a great harvest, the change in seasons, our friends and family and cooperatives…
Celebrate National Co-op Month with Riojana
Our favorite Argentine cooperative are back in stock this week, and just in time to help us celebrate national Food Co-op month…
October General Manager's Report
Our aspirations, and what we want to accomplish makes us different from a regular grocery store…
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…
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…
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.
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…