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.

What’s New in this issue:

How to keep summer berries fresh >

Introducing Baker River salmon >

Tofu from a star chef >

Highlights from legislation >

Read the 2024 Co-op Purpose Report >

Make the most of U-Pick farms

Get expert tips on finding U-Pick farms and harvesting food — and learn what local farmers want you to know.

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How to keep summer berries fresh

See our tips for washing and storing those fragile, delectable summer berries.

Introducing Baker River salmon

See what makes local, sustainable Baker River salmon a succulent choice.

Tofu from a star chef

Watch for amazing local tofu from acclaimed vegan chef Makini Howell.

Highlights from legislation

Learn about wins and losses from the 2025 legislative session.

Read the 2024 Co-op Purpose Report

See PCC’s progress in sustainability, membership and more.

What science really says about seed oils

How to separate legitimate concerns about seed oils from unfounded scare tactics.

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Try spring’s secret vegetable

Garlic scapes aren’t as well-known as asparagus, but they’re another spring treasure in the Northwest.

Meet Hellenika, Seattle’s unique frozen treat

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

Celebrate 45 years of Green Lake PCC

Mark 45 years in the Green Lake community with a tasting fair, block party and historic look back.

Marking a milestone with Washington Farmland Trust

A Q&A with the Washington Farmland Trust as it marks 25 years since saving its first farm.

A recipe for spring

Try this Spring Pea Soup from PCC’s “Cooking from Scratch” cookbook plus other seasonal treats.

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.

Write Rebekah

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:

Make the most of U-Pick farms

How to keep summer berries fresh

Introducing Baker River salmon

Tofu from a star chef

Highlights from legislation

Read the 2024 Co-op Purpose Report

What science really says about seed oils

Try spring’s secret vegetable

Meet Hellenika, Seattle’s unique frozen treat

Celebrate 45 years of Green Lake PCC

Marking a milestone with Washington Farmland Trust

A recipe for spring

Meet the editor.

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