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."
Mothering Mandalas: An artistic way to engage children in healthy eating
I’m sharing this art and food ritual, because it’s simple, you eat the ingredients and it teaches an important value: bring beauty to everything.
Cinco de Mayo Mango Salsa
This vibrant salsa combines sweet mangos, sour lime and spicy jalapenos for spectacular results.
How To Make Meals from the Pantry— Curious Cupboard Combinations
Curious Combos - like any game there are rules.
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.