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."
Blood Orange & Kale Salad!
This salad is a great make-ahead, since, unlike many tossed salads, it keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
NEW LABELING: Bioengineered Foods - What You Need To Know
Our motivation has always been simple: we believe that people have a right to know what’s in their food.
General Manager's Blog
Food Co-op End #1 - Our community is well-served by a strong cooperative grocery store, integral to the lives of our customers, our farmers, and our producers.
Citrus Savvy. Learn 5 New Tricks
Here are simple and tasty suggestions for fun, easy new ways to use citrus fruit…
A Gift with a Story That Keeps on Giving
While most people appreciate a food gift, everyone enjoys a good story…
Tips for Creating a Personalized Gift Basket
The key to creating a thoughtful gift that will truly be appreciated is understanding your recipient…
Holiday Bubbles
Our shelves are packed with bubbly to help you toast the season and ring in the new year…
Gingerbread Cookies
Santa visited Port Townsend recently and when asked said his favorite cookies are GINGERBREAD!
Festival of Pomegranates
A pomegranate love story, how to use them, and keep recipes on hand…
Winter Warmers on Aisle 5
Although not technically a beer style, ‘Winter Ales’ typically share a few key characteristic…
Thanksgiving Wines – Keep-It-Simple-Selections for the Holiday
Read this Thanksgiving Wine Buying Guide…
General Manager’s Blog November
Our Ends are what make us different from a regular grocery store…
Thank. Cook. Give.
Cultivating a kitchen attitude of gratitude. Is your kitchen the place you want to hang out? Make it so #One…
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…