Brummet's Conscious Blog

Using every little bit of your leftovers A small bit of leftover broccoli, a 1/2 cup of creamed corn, a 1/4 cup of peas left in the pot... These seem like such a waste to toss in the compost bin, but what can be done with so little? Quite a lot, actually. Freeze even the smallest amount of leftovers in small containers or re-sealable bags. Label clearly what the contents are and the amount. These can now be taken out in a pinch when you are making soups, stews, casseroles, enchiladas or sauces - increasing the rich flavour and nutritional content of the dish while saving the family some money.  In our cookbook - From One Small Garden - we have recipes specifically designed to help deal with small amounts of leftovers. Some of our favorite ways to utilize leftovers is to make patties, pakora, fritters, or to make a hearty, homemade soup. While it may seem silly to save such a small amount of leftovers, you can now see that it is a smart and ecologically sound habit. Doing this mean...