Our previous shopping carts have a new home! After being able to order new carts we sought out a new home for our last ones. Thank you to Central Co-op for coming and finding a good use for them!

As we get through February we hear from Kenna again! Checking in on Co-op happenings and how we continue to work together to nourish our community.

Black-eyed peas weren’t part of my childhood, not even on New Year’s Day. In my thirties I made black-eyed pea stew with ham hocks — it was a favorite, but that was it. Then, when I taught world cooking, black-eyed peas popped up in recipes from Africa to Greece. My world opened. Black-eyed peas, bringers of good fortune, symbolize what happens when I allow something new in, and integrate an ingredient into my life.

Blacks and whites had fought together in brotherhood all over the globe during World War II to defend democracy. However, a grateful government that welcomed home “the Greatest Generation” but fought that war with a segregated army had no desire to let returning Black soldiers live together with white ones.

Many of us have heard that Consumer Reports has tested dark chocolate bars sold in the US and found that most had higher levels of cadmium and lead than the maximum levels set by California.

The Port Townsend Food Coop is proud to announce that their recent satsuma fundraiser was a huge success, raising $1,800 for Northwest Watershed Institute’s annual Plant-a-Thon with local schools.

Introducing our second Beans For Bag recipient for January/February – Winter Welcoming Center

It’s hard to beat the versatility of chicken. See how Sidonie keeps a whole chicken interesting, yummy and economical for multiple meals.

With a wide range of flavors working harmoniously together, these recipes are sure to please!

At its heart, the Food Bank Growers is simply about volunteers sharing abundance. But that does not happen in a vacuum. Originally incorporated in 2013 as Foodbank Farm and Gardens, today it’s grown to include growers, gatherers, preservers, cooks, and food bank workers.

Introducing one of our January Beans for Bags recipients – Bayside Housing & Services, with the mission of serving people experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County by providing transitional housing and meals, with individualized, trauma-informed case management support.

This recipe is a delightful, bright, creamy soup that’ll quickly become a family favorite.  

Kodama Farm & Food Forest are building their dream—an organic, regenerative farm!

You may have noticed that the past few weeks have been a bit touch and go as far as our egg supply for both bulk and packaged options.  We are doing our best to try to keep things stocked for you but are facing a variety of challenges both locally and regionally.

As we wrap up the year with reflection and a look forward, we want to recognize the people—our dedicated members, our Board of Directors, and our talented staff—who have made our 50 years of cooperative business possible. Thank you all for all you do. Here's to the next 50 years of cooperation! 

With this cold January weather, we always love finding ways to warm up! These Pho recipes are sure to do just the trick.

Announcing our 2023 Beans 4 Bags recipients.

RECIPES INCLUDED: Queen Bee Ginger Panfort, Rye Gingerbread Cookies, Chickpea Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread

At Mystery Bay Farm, Rachael and Scott combine three things very important to them:  farming, ecology, and education.