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."
Winter Solstice Recipes
This symbolic time of rebirth and renewal is a magical opportunity to cook up traditions that will see us through our darkest season. Sidonie offers us some beautiful recipes perfect for the season.
The Food Co-op Seeds Generosity: Unveiling the 2024 Beans 4 Bags Recipients
See which local nonprofits are on the list!
Peel Good Vibes: The annual Plant-a-thon is back!
It’s that time of year again, help plant trees to repair the native land by purchasing a box of 5lb Satsumas.
Holiday Jingle Without The Jangle
Years ago, I remade Christmas cooking for myself. Little by little, I decided what mattered and let the rest go. And what did matter? — peaceful, contemplative cookie baking while listening to Christmas albums. A big bowl of bright oranges, with amaryllis and paperwhites blooming on the kitchen counter. Singing carols and laughing with my sons while cooking. Cuddling up with my husband and watching the twinkling tree lights in the dark. Having extended family over to make gingerbread. Perfecting my Panettone and Stollen sweet breads and gifting them to whoever comes by. Enjoying this special dedicated time with those I love, and realizing that it’s a lot more about presence than presents.
Caring for your soul with local favorite Take Haven.
Nourish Your Body. Harmonize Your Mind. Savor Your Soul.
Crafting the Perfect Holiday Cheese Board: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures
Indulge in the festivities than with a show-stopping holiday cheese board!
Kale Takes its Place at the Thanksgiving Table
Sidonie breaks down some of the amazing ways Kale can be served up this holiday season!
November/December Beans For Bags Spotlight: Housing Solutions Network
Hear from Liz Revord, HSN Director and how you can participate in the future of housing in Jefferson County.
November GM Report
The year is flying by and in our second to last month before 2024 we check in with Kenna, our GM, as to all things going on around the Co-op!
Thanksgiving Wines – Simple Selections for the Holiday
Picking out a wine for get-togethers, Friendsgiving and dinner events can prove to be a challenging task. Hear from James, our resident wine sommelier, about all things holiday wine.
San Juan Island Sea Salt – Solar Powered!
Sunshine and Seawater. Solar Powered Sea Salt. San Juan Island Sea Salt is bringing flavor to the table!
Oregon Producer: Café Mam
Oregon roastery, Café Mam (say "mom") is grown by fair trade cooperatives of native Maya farmers living in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. It is 100% organic, fair trade certified, shade-grown, high altitude, arabica coffee.
November/December Beans For Bags Spotlight: Camp Beausite Northwest
Camp Beausite Northwest is located in beautiful Chimacum, WA and has been serving the special needs community for over 30 years. Come read what they are up to and watch their video.
Making Soup the Lazy Genius Way
I recently discovered “The Lazy Genius” podcast, hosted by Kendra Adachi, and am enjoying each episode. Her motto is — Embrace what matters, ditch what doesn’t and get stuff done. She’s also written “The Lazy Genius Way”, and “The Lazy Genius Kitchen”. I relate to her organizational approach, and am sharing her principles using soup making as our prompt.
Beet Bliss
If you’re so so about beets, or better yet, despise them, then I’m hoping to change your mind. I understand because beets were my ultimate yuk food as a kid, but I’ve grown to love them as I’ve discovered their incredible flavors and versatility.
Local Producer: Hopscotch Farm + Cannery
Welcome to Hopscotch Farm + Cannery, your quintessential "Farm to Jar" haven nestled in the heart of Port Townsend, WA.
September/October Beans For Bags Spotlight: Food Bank Growers
The Food Bank Growers network grows, gathers, and gives organically grown fruits and vegetables to build healthy, vibrant communities, improve food security, and decrease food waste for our Jefferson County neighbors.