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."
Introducing Raab, Rabe, and Rapini
Rabe, Raab, and Rapini: What’s the Difference? Follow along with Sidonie as she shows us different ways to incorporate these dynamic veggies into delicious recipes.
A New Deli Case! - Just in time for spring
A new deli case is arriving! Just in time for spring. Hear from Kenna about the plan moving forward.
The Magic of Miso
Behold the magic of miso. Follow along with Sidonie as we learn new creative ways to incorporate this exciting and flavorful addition to any meal.
You can make kimchi at home
Follow along with Sidonie as she teaches us how to make Kimchi and other fermented recipes at home.
Citrus Recipes to Brighten your table
Sidonie guides us through her favorite ways to use oranges, lemons, and limes. These recipes are simple, full of flavor, and guaranteed to inspire.
Winter Luxury Avocados
Avocados are a winter luxury—those regal, buttery monarchs of fruits. Follow along with Sidonie for smash hit Avocado recipes.
Favoring What Matters
It’s Winter solstice and it’s time to warm up! Follow along with Sidonie as she guides you on a journey through delicious Solstice favorites.
Cozy Winter Chai
Warm up with a delicious cup of Chai, full of winter spices and perfect for these chilly days.
Butternut Squash Salad
A butternut squash salad makes colorful and delicious addition to any holiday dinner table.
Cozy up to fall
As the days grow short and the nights long, we turn inward, relying on our inner resources, and as keepers of the hearth, cooks play a central role in contentment. The need for coziness is real; it uplifts our mood and strengthens connection. Let’s keep our houses homes with a few pleasurable autumnal shifts.
Pairing Pears
Get ready to elevate your fall cooking with these irresistible pear recipes. Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn a variety of ways to use this delicious autumn staple.
Fostering Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion at the Coop
The Food Co-op is committed to DEI, and accessibility within our organization and in our community. We’re here every day working to nourish our community, and living our values of respect, inclusion, participation,integrity, love, stewardship and resiliency.
EQUINOX CHARCUTERIE BOARD
With the autumn equinox near, Sidonie Maroon shares how to craft a charcuterie board that celebrates the season’s bounty by using fresh local ingredients.
Rethinking Weeknight Dinners
Weeknight dinners often feel rushed and chaotic, squeezed between work, school activities, and other responsibilities. Can we reinvent dinner into a satisfying experience of connection and wholesome food, while saving time and money?