This recipe was inspired by my dear friend Caroline P, an ex professional chef, who was describing to me her favourite way of using up savoury left-overs.
Do let us know if you try it. And if you want to use the left-overs without having to eat them immediately, these pies freeze really well.
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Posts Tagged ‘christmas eco tips’
Christmas Left-overs Pot Pie
Thursday, December 24th, 2009Reuse large Sweetie Tins for Xmas
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009Something I always notice that appears around Christmas time is the “Sweetie Tins”. They are usually large, round and very-soon empty!
Now while these can be recycled since most of steel, how about looking at the re-use aspect first. Here’s a few ideas for those very handy tins:
FOODUse them for storing biscuits in, easier than More…
Reusing an old plastic Xmas Tree – Crafty Christmas tips
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009I was recently given an old plastic Christmas Tree. It was one used at work for the last 12 years but was starting to look a little tired and…tilted.
I was approaching on whether it could be recycled. After giving it a once over I realised that while the trunk was indeed tilted and warped beyond More…
E-cards addendum
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Another e-card example: Tilly didn’t want to be left out and sends everyone a Miaowrry Christmas!
Make-your-own e-cards
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009I’m sure that many of you lovely ooffoo-ers are already making your own recycled cards, or using the myriad of sites that now kindly let us send e-cards for free.
Since last year, I’ve been making my own humorous e-cards, with the help of my little "Santa helpers", Harry (pictured) and Tilly. It combines the More…
Preparing for Xmas
Monday, December 14th, 2009There is a lot more to preparing for Xmas than just wrapping presents and putting up decs.
Here’s a few things to think about
SPARE ROOMIf you have family or friends coming to stay over the Christmas period, now is the time to air out the spare room and get it ready. If it is More…
Winter Solstice – A Family Celebration
Sunday, December 13th, 2009Winter Solstice occurs around December 21st when the earth is at its furthest point away from the sun, causing the longest night of the year. Although many of the coldest days of winter are yet to come, this date marks the start of the sun’s return and as such it is a time to celebrate the More…
Natural tips for beating the Christmas ills
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009We are surrounded by slowly chilling weather, a rush of Christmas shopping, the panic of getting the house ready for visitors, the worry of financial strain and many other stresses all of which are great for lowering our immune system and making us tired and rundown.
Here are some effective natural suggestions for dealing with some More…
Recycling Fun Over The Christmas Holidays
Monday, December 7th, 2009No matter how hard we try to reduce waste this Christmas there will inevitably be a certain amount of leftovers that we’re unsure how to reuse or recycle. There will also be empty moments when young children, bored of the tv and new toys will want entertaining. Here, then, are some tips for recycling Christmas More…
Make Garland/chain Decorations – Crafty Christmas Tips
Monday, December 7th, 2009When I was growing up we always have the long, sparkly garlands that streamed from one corner of the room to another across the ceiling.
However as we are all more aware of waste and non-biodegrable items, we can start to make changes in how we decorate for the festivities.
Here are some nice favourites, that are More…
