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."

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The Remarkable Black-Eyed Pea

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.

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Foodbank Growers

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.

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Bayside Housing

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.

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Egg-cercising Patience

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.

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