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."
The Magic of Soda Breads
Finnriver Farm and Grainery grows and mills a local pastry flour perfectly suited to soda bread.
Upcoming Operational Changes at the Co-op
Many of us may have mixed feelings about the advisability of removing the masking mandate. We are making some changes…
Small Batch Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut requires nothing more than vegetables, salt and a container…
Frederick Douglass and Co-ops in 1846
On April 2, 1847, Douglass stayed with John Bright in Rochdale the day before he sailed from Liverpool back to America finally a free man.
General Manager Report February 2022
These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish—and they are what makes us different from a regular grocery store…
Warm up with Indian Curry
Spices are the heart of Indian food and are a crucial flavor builder...
Viva España! Spanish Natural Wines at the Food Co-op
There are few regions on the planet where wine enthusiasts can enjoy so many terroir-driven wines, rich with verve, moxie, vivacity and authenticity…
Call Me Mad
Until regulations on masks change, we will follow the Jefferson County Department of Health mandate, and we will continue to do our best to keep our community safe and healthy…
Black History Month
While promoting Black-owned businesses at the shelf is a terrific entry point, co-ops can expand on what Black History Month is all about through…
Coming! New Lights in the Produce Department
New lights installed January 27 and 28 - produce department will close early at 7pm…
Root Vegetables: A Hardy Bunch
Root vegetables have much to offer cooks who get to know them—in flavor, color, texture and nutrition…
Working Toward a Diverse Board
I hope that if people who never thought they could run see me on the board, maybe they’ll say to themselves, “I can do that, too.”
Oh, Kale Yeah!
A descendent of wild cabbage, the word kale hails from Scotland—where the phrase "come to kale" was a dinner invitation.
Martha Stoumen Wines: First Come First Served
Martha’s wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics.…