Can you tell me whether your receipt paper is curbside recyclable? I could not find where it says on the receipt, and most thermal receipt paper is not, but PCC seems like the kind of place that would use the recyclable kind. I just do not want to drop it in my recycling if that’s going to junk things up further down the waste stream.
PCC replies: Thank you for your thoughtful question. As with many recycling issues, the answer is nuanced. In 2014, PCC became one of the few companies using a thermal receipt paper that is free of phenols and dyes — a safer choice for people and the environment. Some handlers will accept such phenol-free receipts for recycling along with other mixed papers. However, individual municipalities have different guidelines on which materials they will accept in curbside bins, and these policies are subject to change, so we always advise checking with your specific carrier. The city of Seattle does not currently accept any thermal receipts for recycling and recommends putting them in the garbage.
Makini’s Tofu
Thank you for stocking Makini’s Tofu. The Baba’s Smoked Tofu panini (I had it cold) is the single best sandwich I’ve had from the PCC deli in the 20 years I’ve shopped at PCC. It’s so, so, so good. Thank you for adding a veggie sando with some flavor. I almost cried. It’s straight Hillside Quickies.
PCC replies: Thank you for sharing your appreciation of Makini Howell’s tofu! We were happy to debut these locally made products. If you’d like to learn more about the story behind the Georgetown business, check out our Sound Consumer article here. We’re so glad you liked the sandwich, which is named for Howell’s late father, who was also a vegan food pioneer.
Changes to the cheese case
I have recently learned that two of my favorite cheeses (Sierra Nevada Feta and Caar Valley Ranch sheep milk cheese stick) at the PCC have been discontinued and can no-longer even be special ordered as a case. I would like to provide the feedback that this is very disappointing. I can’t imagine why you would discontinue the Sierra Nevada Feta after it has recently won an award. Please, please, please bring them back–at least on the special order level. I have food sensitivities and am not able to eat cow milk products. I prefer to eat cheeses made in this country to support our farmers. The new feta cheeses at the stores are not in line with my values.
PCC replies: Thank you for your feedback on recent changes to our cheese case selection. We are glad to say that in response to customer comments we are once again stocking Sierra Nevada feta and Caar Valley Ranch sheep milk cheese sticks. Individual PCC stores may have different cheese selections but you should be able to order these if they are not regularly at your neighborhood PCC.
PCC Gazpacho
I heard that your gazpacho soup was not on the menu for this month. Will it be on the menu next month? It is so good. If not, can you share the recipe?
PCC replies: Thanks so much for writing and for appreciating the gazpacho — it is a longtime summer favorite! Sadly it is over for this season. We do offer the recipe online here if you would like to make it at home. It does make a large batch, feel free to scale down the quantities — but we’re always happy to have a lot of it around.
