Today's special for National Vegetarian Week: the humble spud, jazzed up to dinner party standard OR just as good on the couch in your jammies...Ruth says: "This is a good recipe for using up spuds that are going a bit soft, or a bendy leek that’s...
25 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
On the menu today for National vegetarian Week is an authentic Italian recipe for a comforting classic...Caroline says: “I had an Italian friend whose ‘Nonna’ taught me how to make these. They are amazing comfort food!”Ingredients4 tbsp olive oil1/2...
24 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
Have you been encouraged so far by our daily dose of vegetarian inspiration? Nick's recipe is up next and he says:"This stores well in fridge when covered. It also makes much better packed lunches than another boring sandwich!"You will...
23 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
Jo says: “This is a firm favourite, quick, easy and tasty!” - originally from my well-used vegetarian cookbookIngredients375g/13oz spaghetti (penne or whatever you have in the cupboard works fine)100g/3 1/2 oz shredded rocket (you can use...
22 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
Laura says: “Here is one of my favourite vegetarian recipies. So easy it can be made on a roulotte stove!It's a bit of a mash-up from a Delia recipe and a Rick Stein one.”What you need:3 aubergines275ml vegetable stock50g...
21 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
Angela’s open lasagne – brought to you by Queen of Tarts, Edinburgh.Easy, cheap and fit for a queen!Basic ingredientsSheets of dried lasagneBoiling salted waterA little oilFilling suggestionsBaby pickled onions, garlic, leek, tomato,...
20 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week 2013 we’ve trawled our colleagues’ recipe folders and come up with seven fabulous veggie dishes that we hope will inspire and encourage you to go easy on the meat and discover something new, if not all...
17 May 2013 Lynne Sneddon Carbon reduction
I’m Caroline, and I’m an Energy Advisor in the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre. I work in the South East Scotland advice centre which is based at Changeworks, here in Edinburgh.I recently spent a day shadowing our Renewables Advisor Andrew...
29 Apr 2013 Lynne Sneddon Energy and fuel poverty
When I began my student placement with Changeworks, I was eager to find out what they’re doing to lessen Scotland’s carbon footprint. On my first day at the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre South East (based here at Changeworks HQ in Edinburgh...
26 Mar 2013 Lynne Sneddon Waste, Energy and fuel poverty, Carbon reduction
Here at Changeworks we try our best to practice what we preach.The team at Changeworks Recycling, our social enterprise arm, already know that in helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint we increase our own through vehicle use. The...
18 Mar 2013 Lynne Sneddon Waste, Energy and fuel poverty, Carbon reduction
