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."
a to zucchini, Italian Style
Learn the A to Zucchini of Italian summer dishes with Sidonie Maroon.
Parking at the co-op
Recently we repainted the stripes in our parking lot and designated that space receiving. What does that mean, and can you still park there? Read for more about our parking situation.
INCLUSIVITY: One of the Co-op’s Key Values
This month we’re conducting a member satisfaction survey. We do this every three years or so, using the same survey as our sister co-ops so we can compare our members’ responses to those of other co-ops. We do this survey because we care what our members think and because we’re always interested in how we could be even better.
JULY GM REPORT
Hear from our GM, Kenna, about everything going on in the Co-op and our community this month.
Collaboration & Resources - Plastic Free July
Check out the sea creatures made from plastic and learn more the resources available to help with Plastic Free July!
July/August Beans For Bags Spotlight: The ReCyclery
Learn more about The ReCyclery of Jefferson County - Building bikes, building riders, building community.
Tips for Three Classic Summer Salads
What makes a classic summer salad shine at a backyard potluck? Follow along as we uncover the techniques that make these salads shine.
Summer is the time to cook together
Outdoor cooking is the highlight of some of our most cherished memories with ones that we love. Follow along as we learn some new recipes for our next outdoor get together.
Local Vendor Spotlight: Fiddlehead Creamery
Local Feature: Ice Cream made with love, not dairy!
Honoring Dads who Cook
In our community, there are many versions of dads in the kitchen. From professional chefs to occasional sous chefs and backyard grillers, dads who bake pies and sourdough loaves, brew ale, and make kimchi. Dads who grow their own gardens, hunt, and fish. Dads who explore the cuisines of other cultures and prepare daily meals on top of full-time work and parenting. Every culinary dad I know is passionate about some niche gourmet subject or another.
June Demo Recipe! What did the Board make?
June Demo Series recipes - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
A tale of paint and hot water
While the Co-op is getting a new paint job…a hot water heater failure is temporarily affecting our kitchen operations.
Port Townsend PRIDE!
Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community on the Olympic Peninsula - Sat. June 8th
Local Vendor Spotlight: EARTH WOOLIES from twisted strait fibers
Made from locally obtained waste wool not graded for yarn, Earth Woolies are 100% organic soil amendments. Learn More!
Make Your Own Flavorite Barbecue Sauce
Would you like to develop a signature BBQ sauce but need help understanding what makes them tick? Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn Flavor 101.