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.
Boldly grown farm

Organic produce has no off season at Boldly Grown Farm

How a Skagit County farm grows organic crops year-round—and why it matters for local foods.

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Nabe

A love letter to nabe, Japan’s winter hot pot

Learn about this ultimate cold-weather comfort food.

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Tagback

PCC shoppers turn small plastics into big recycling impact

Shoppers helped upcycle hundreds of pounds of plastic waste through the Tagback program.

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Bite me owner

Celebrate Black History Month with local producers

Get to know a pickled chef, a top-tier cookie baker and other popular producers.

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Lodie Card

Cards by Lodie breaks record supporting orca whales

The art of the greeting card at PCC is making a big difference for endangered orca whales.

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Organic shop

How to eat organics on a budget

Seek out budget organics without sacrificing quality

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Oxbow farms

What’s fresh? A guide to Washington’s seasonal produce

Even in winter, our region produces more fruits and vegetables than you might expect

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Winter Citrus

Your winter guide to organic citrus

Learn about different varieties of peak winter citrus fruits

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Willi Galloway breakfast

A Better Breakfast with Willi Galloway’s Veggie-Forward Recipes

The gardening expert offers delicious ways to add more vegetables to your morning

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PCC Food Drive

PCC community steps up for food security

From pounds of parsnips to a new seed fund, shoppers and partners rallied to fight rising food insecurity

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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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