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.

What’s New in this issue:

Fresh hop frenzy >

Free plastic film recycling >

Doing good and drinking well with “Social Justice Cider” >

The art of Renee Erickson’s cooking >

New discounts for PCC members >

West Seattle PCC turns 35 >

Your voice, your vote >

PCC's shredded kale with brussels sprouts salad.

Preparing kale for salads

Learn how to make the most of different kales and see our salad recipes.

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Fresh hop frenzy

Learn why this is the season for fresh hop beers – and why the Northwest gets the best.

Free plastic film recycling

Five PCC stores will offer free plastic film recycling from Oct. 7 to Nov. 8 in a pilot project with Seadrunar Recyling.

Doing good and drinking well with “Social Justice Cider”

From fruit to bottle, Finnriver Farm & Cidery connects food and nature – and supports local BIPOC-led organizations.

The art of Renee Erickson’s cooking

Star chef Renee Erickson uses everything she learned in art school to make beautiful meals.

New discounts for PCC members

From garden seeds to organic donuts to Native American blankets, learn about new discounts available to PCC members.

West Seattle PCC turns 35

Share memories, eat cake and learn about the neighborhood’s long history of co-op connections.

Your voice, your vote

While PCC doesn’t endorse candidates, we do take a stand on policy issues that align with our values. Here are our recommendations.

How TO COOK WITH MISUNDERSTOOD VEGETABLES

From celeriac to sunchokes, chef Becky Selengut has tips and recipes.

COOK SMARTER AND FASTER WITH NO-SHAME SHORTCUTS

See which food-prep steps can be skipped without sacrificing quality.

COMMUNITY VOICES: ALIMENTANDO AL PUEBLO

This organization serves the Latino community with a philosophy of “where there is food, there is joy.”

A PRIMER ON MEXICAN-STYLE CHEESES

Learn about queso fresco, queso Oaxaca and more, plus award-winning local producers.

THE MOST POPULAR PIE

Lynne Vea tells the story behind PCC’s most popular online recipe in this article from the Sound Consumer archives.

SEPTEMBER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Advertising meat discounts • Produce stickers • Eighth Generation partnership • Cream cheese ingredients

HOW TO GRILL FRUIT (AND WHY YOU SHOULD)

Get expert tips and creative recipes from PCC’s culinary team to transform summer fruits into great grilled dishes.

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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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.

What’s New in this issue:

Preparing kale for salads

Fresh hop frenzy

Free plastic film recycling

Doing good and drinking well with “Social Justice Cider”

The art of Renee Erickson’s cooking

New discounts for PCC members

West Seattle PCC turns 35

Your voice, your vote

How TO COOK WITH MISUNDERSTOOD VEGETABLES

COOK SMARTER AND FASTER WITH NO-SHAME SHORTCUTS

COMMUNITY VOICES: ALIMENTANDO AL PUEBLO

A PRIMER ON MEXICAN-STYLE CHEESES

THE MOST POPULAR PIE

SEPTEMBER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

HOW TO GRILL FRUIT (AND WHY YOU SHOULD)

Meet the editor.

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