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."

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In the Kitchen With Kids and Kids at Heart

“I’m in my happy place blending herbs and spices. For me, they embody the mysteries of the alchemical kitchen. With just a few bottles of bark, seeds, berries, and leaves, I’m transported to a magical school, learning the ancient art of spice concocting.

As a real-life professor of magical cookery, I’m encouraging you to learn more about herbs and spices this summer.”

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Supercharged Smoothies

Blend your way to better days! Whether you're looking for a protein-packed breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or just something cool and nourishing, these three supercharged smoothie recipes deliver big on flavor and function.

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The Soul and Science of Strawberries

There’s something right about a ripe, in-season strawberry. In Japan, the concept of “shun” celebrates eating foods at their seasonal peak, when they’re freshest and most flavorful. Strawberries embody this idea. Whether you’re standing in a sun-warmed field, tending your own backyard plants, or savoring berries from a local farm, strawberries are a reminder to slow down and enjoy the fleeting perfection of the season.

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