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."
May/June Beans For Bags Spotlight: The Benji Project
From art projects for the Rhody Parade to Summer Camps, learn what The Benji Project is doing to help teach proactive mental health tools to Jefferson County.
Picnic Ready Vegetable Caviars
What is a caviar? Often a traditional fish roe or vegetable spread, perfect for crackers, bread or chips. Learn how to make caviars a part of your picnic.
Store Exterior Refresh
It’s time for a refresh. Learn more about some changes to the Co-op exterior.
Kombucha: Comings and Goings
Learn more about the issues with GT’s Living Food Brands and all the local kombucha products we are carrying and giving more shelf space too.
New Local Highlight - Good Juju Ghee
Local ghee that prides itself on quality ingredients and the slow and conscious process that goes into making the ghee.
A step towards Kitchen Sustainability
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to taking steps toward sustainability. Follow along with Sidonie to make some small victories and great first steps to a sustainable kitchen.
Taste the Tradition: Passover Suggestions by Co-op Contributors
Co-op members unveil Passover-inspired creations
April GM Report
As April brings on better weather and longer days, we hear from our GM Kenna about everything going on at the Co-op and in the community.
Healthy Harvest: Farm 2 School's Apple Sales Fund Community Wellness
An update from The Community Wellness Project (CWP) - 2024 Activities to support the Farm To School Program!
Recycling at the Food Co-op – 2024
Our Food Co-op has long been known as a central location for living sustainably.
What’s Saving me in the kitchen right now?
Once a quarter I’m taking you into my kitchen for a look at what I’m learning, and how it adds to a kitchen life.
AAUW Home and Kitchen Tour 2024 - Sat. April 27th!
Making a comeback after COVID, the AAUW Port Townsend Home and Kitchen Tour will be back live and in-person on Saturday, April 27th!
Local Producer: SoulCedar Farm
“Shrubs” (no not the plant) but lovely unique sipping vinegars!
March GM Report
Hear from our General Manager Kenna about everything going on in the Co-op community.
Spring Cleaning, Greens and a no knead, gluten free sourdough
My inner Spring cleaning happens while at the sink with soapy hands, hanging up a pot, or grabbing the milk bottle from the fridge. In all these unspectacular, yet contemplative moments of just being, I come to terms with realities and the necessities of change.
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Olympic Housing Trust
The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is honored to be the Olympic Peninsula’s only community land trust, learn more about the projects they are working on.
March Demo Recipe! What did the Board make?
March Demo Series recipes - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Humane Society of Jefferson County
Whiskers, Wags, and Wellness: Unleashing Love and Care at the Humane Society of Jefferson County!
Women’s History Month: Angel Food Wisdom
My Grandma, Winnie A. Dennis Wilson, born February 29, 1916, gave me cooking lessons every weekend of my ninth year. I cooked beside her throughout my childhood, and as those we hold dear, I keep her always in my thoughts.