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."
Special Spring Treat—Mystery Bay Ricotta!
Enjoy this special spring treat from Mystery Bay Farm! AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
April General Manager’s Blog
We have 20 exciting products from 3 new local vendors this month.
Going Egg KuKu
Egg dishes are popular throughout the Middle East, and Iranians are especially fond of kuku, a type of open faced baked omelet similar to the Italian frittata and the Arab eggeh.
Spring Nettles — Tonic and Terrific
Stinging nettles are widespread, growing in moist woods, often under alders where the soil is soft, black and nitrogen rich…
General Manager Report
Our ends make us different than a regular grocery store. Read the latest General Manger report…
Change For Change - New Co-op Farmer Fund
One direct action we can take—that supports both our farmers and our neighbors—is to donate directly to local farms so they provide food to families with limited access to fresh food.
How To Make An Indian Dosa
Learn how to prepare a dosa and a fresh Coconut Mint Chutney! The Food Co-op’s Community Cook begins with Vegetarian Indian recipes. Learn more…
Help Ukraine Cooperatives provide relief
A contribution to the Cooperative Development Foundation's Disaster Recovery Fund assists cooperatives, families and communities when they are most in need of help.
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...