Sound Consumer

Sound Consumer

Dedicated since 1961 to informing and inspiring the PCC community through the co-op’s vision of advancing the health and well-being of people, their neighborhoods and our planet.

Easy meals with oven-roasted chicken

Make the dinner dash doable with PCC roasted chicken

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David Montgomery’s soil health solution

Our Q&A with the acclaimed geologist on his new book, “ReGen”

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Add fresh herbs to summer sips

Your garden can make cocktails and mocktails an herbal delight 

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All about PCC Value Milk

Learn about standards and sourcing for the co-op’s fresh milk

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The Co-op Purpose Report

See how PCC and its members made a difference in 2025

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Healthy Fresh Vegetables

New information from the Dirty Dozen

The annual rating of pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables now identifies “forever chemicals” too

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How Tilth grants turbocharge local organic farms

Small grants make a life-changing difference for sheep fiber farms, local compost producers and more.

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Tony’s Coffee and PCC

Discover how Tony’s crafts PCC Value coffee with organic beans and get great brewing tips

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[ FROM THE SOUND CONSUMER ARCHIVES ]

Meet Hellenika, Seattle’s unique frozen treat

Creamy , delicious “cultured gelato” is made in small batches at Pike Place Market by a familiar family.

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Rebekah Denn

Photo by Meryl Schenker

Meet the editor.

Journalist Rebekah Denn is a longtime PCC member and has edited the Sound Consumer since 2019. She is a regular contributor to The Seattle Times and other publications, with work including everything from investigative reporting to restaurant criticism (sometimes both at once.) The winner of two James Beard awards and other honors, she curated the 2017 “Edible City” exhibit at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry. She lives in Seattle with her omnivorous husband and three vegetarian children.

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