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Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Ann Marie Coe

Ann Marie Coe — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:37:34 +0000

Yum Yum. I love all these ideas. I’m definitely going to freeze some. That makes it just as convenient as the tinned ones- and much more delicious.

My mouths watering now. I’m off to soak some chickpeas…

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Amanda Rootsey

Amanda Rootsey — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:20:40 +0000

YUM!! I came across a website the other day which was talking about cooking chickpeas in a pressure cooker – it is apparently much much quicker. Haven’t got my hands on one yet though. Will have to try marrocan flavours too…. yum!

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum

Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:15:32 +0000

I add a little oil and some spices (morrocan flavours are nice) and roast high temp until they are crispy….yum!

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Samantha Wallis

Samantha Wallis — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:19:44 +0000

Thanks for the tip Sonia – do I need to add anything to roast the chickpeas?

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum

Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:55:42 +0000

I have been cooking bulk chickpeas in the slowcooker (soaked first) and then freezing in 2 cup portions in the freezer. So much cheaper and nicer than canned. They do make a great savoury snack when you roast them – very moreish!

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Samantha Wallis

Samantha Wallis — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:48:03 +0000

That’s a great idea as I use them for all of those dishes too! (I haven’t tried roasting them but I think I just might have to give it a go). Thanks again. x

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Amanda Rootsey

Amanda Rootsey — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:44:57 +0000

Yes Sam they are great and you can get them at any Indian market in big bags. I always thought it would be such a hassle to cook them from scratch but as long as you get them soaking the night before and are happy to pop them in a saucepan of water and let them simmer for about 45mins then they are delicious! Just have to plan ahead…but I try to do quite a big batch and then store them in the fridge to do different things with them like hummus, roast them in the oven with herbs and salt as a snack, add them to salads, soups, curries, etc.

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Samantha Wallis

Samantha Wallis — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:47:41 +0000

Thanks Amanda – there is always room for improvement! I have the first 3 covered but tips 4 and 5 will be my extra focus from now on – yay for bulk dried chickpeas!!!

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Amanda Rootsey

Amanda Rootsey — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:02:46 +0000

Thanks Brooke, Sonia and Ann Marie for your beautiful messages. It makes it much easier to be eco-friendly when they are some of our favourite things to do, like vintage and antiques shopping. Any excuse! I’ve recently moved to Maleny/Montville area in the Sunshine Coast hinterland (QLD, Australia) and there are sooo many places to go fossicking!

Comment on 5 Simple Eco-Living Tips by Ann Marie Coe

Ann Marie Coe — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:48:31 +0000

I agree Brooke and Sonia. I too still eat a little meat but still learn a lot from Amanda. I’m definitely ‘greener’ because of her.

I didn’t need any encouragement in secondhand shopping. I have a heap of furniture from op-shops in Denmark. I have a slight obsession with buying antique stools.