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."
Foodbank Growers
At its heart, the Food Bank Growers is simply about volunteers sharing abundance. But that does not happen in a vacuum. Originally incorporated in 2013 as Foodbank Farm and Gardens, today it’s grown to include growers, gatherers, preservers, cooks, and food bank workers.
Bayside Housing
Introducing one of our January Beans for Bags recipients – Bayside Housing & Services, with the mission of serving people experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County by providing transitional housing and meals, with individualized, trauma-informed case management support.
Sweet Potato and Tart Apple Soup
This recipe is a delightful, bright, creamy soup that’ll quickly become a family favorite.
Local Producer Spotlight: Kodama Farm & Food Forest
Kodama Farm & Food Forest are building their dream—an organic, regenerative farm!
Egg-cercising Patience
You may have noticed that the past few weeks have been a bit touch and go as far as our egg supply for both bulk and packaged options. We are doing our best to try to keep things stocked for you but are facing a variety of challenges both locally and regionally.
January GM Report
As we wrap up the year with reflection and a look forward, we want to recognize the people—our dedicated members, our Board of Directors, and our talented staff—who have made our 50 years of cooperative business possible. Thank you all for all you do. Here's to the next 50 years of cooperation!
Heaven in a Bowl
With this cold January weather, we always love finding ways to warm up! These Pho recipes are sure to do just the trick.
Ginger is the Warming Spice
RECIPES INCLUDED: Queen Bee Ginger Panfort, Rye Gingerbread Cookies, Chickpea Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread
The Co-op Farmer Fund: Mystery Bay Farm
At Mystery Bay Farm, Rachael and Scott combine three things very important to them: farming, ecology, and education.
The Co-op Farmer Fund
This fall, our Farmer Funds benefit Dharma Ridge Farm, a family farm located in Quilcene.
Sweet Peppers Pickles and pastes
Besides eating sweet peppers raw, and adding them to every imaginable dish, I like to make pastes, refrigerator pickles and roasted spreads.
Doughs to Know
Three easy doughs to use for all kinds of sweet and savory pies. Gluten Free included!
The Co-op Farmer Fund - Spring Rain Farm
The Food Co-op Farmer Fund collects donations from shoppers and then divides those funds equally between three local farms each quarter (the farms rotate each quarter).