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."
Bring Joy to Cooking (with a playlist!)
It is the slight changes, the little things that end up making the most impact.
Jar Savers: Plastic Free Bulk Shopping - How It Works
Your co-op provides free glass jars for use in the BULK department. Here’s how it works…
The Brassica Flower
Even with the name as a tipoff, you might not suspect at first glance that …
Immunity Chicken Stew with Thyme
Try this Instant Pot immune boosting chicken soup for your soul.
DIY HAND SANITIZER
Current events has caused a shortage in hand sanitizer. Our stock is limited, and our distributors are experiencing a shortage as well. But, why not make your own! Get your DIY guide here.
Jerusalem Artichokes—Imperfectly Delicious
Jerusalem artichokes (also known as Sunchokes) are the ultimate “Imperfectly Delicious” vegetable: knobbly, undistinguished brown in color, and full of crevices where dirt can hide. But they are actually quite easy to prepare, tasty, and good for us.
Stock your Vegetarian Indian Pantry + Recipes
Indian cuisine isn’t difficult once you get the hang of it. I’ve mapped out what to stock in your Vegetarian Indian pantry, and everything listed I regularly buy at our Food Coop.
What's Cookin' this Week? Home Cooked Meals that Say, I Love You
Cooking is love made visible. Let’s see how many ways you can show love with a homecooked meal.
Basically Delicious Curried Chickpeas
This simple, fast dish is a vegetarian’s delight, silky with coconut milk and flecked with spices and fresh cilantro.
What's Cookin' this week? Brussels Sprouts and...!
Learn how to make an orange glaze for vegetables!
New Year, New Decade and Nouveau Breads (Bread I can Eat)
Resolution for 2020: Write more bread recipes that I can eat.
One and Done: The Only New Year's Resolution You'll Ever Need
The only New Year’s Resolution You’ll Ever Need
Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip
A rich cashew cream stands in for mayo, sour cream and cheese in this outstanding, crowd-pleasing dip.
WInter Squash & Apple Bake
Use your choice of local apples and winter squash in this recipe, and serve as a side dish with ham, pork or poultry.