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Minimizing Paper Usage in the Kitchen

February 12, 2009 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Last year I decided to go paperless in our kitchen and stopped buying paper towels and paper napkins. I pulled out the cloth napkins and put them on the counter. And most importantly, I introduced my family to kitchen towels. I purchased most of my napkins at after-holiday clearance sales. Some I made myself byRead More

Alternatives to Buying Bottled Water

February 8, 2009 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Or Spending Money to Save Money The tap water in our area doesn’t taste very good. It is safe to drink, but it has a faint taste of chlorine. For a long time we bought 2 1/2 gallon jugs of water to use in our kitchen and cases of bottled water to take with usRead More

How to Make Dishwasher Detergent

January 30, 2009 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I make my own dishwasher detergent because we have a septic tank and most dishwasher detergents contain bleach which is bad for septic tanks. Making my own dishwasher soap allows me to use septic safe ingredients in my detergent. An added benefit of making my own dishwasher detergent is that it is much more frugalRead More

Recycling and Reusing Items to Save Money

January 30, 2009 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We used to live in an area where our waste collection company gave us 3 cans as part of our standard service: One for yard waste, one for recyclables, and one for garbage. When we moved to our present location the waste company asked if we wanted to go with the same plan as theRead More

Chili Recipe using leftovers

Miracle Leftover Chili

January 29, 2009 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I find an odd pleasure in making a meal out of seemingly unrelated items. One night a week I have “Miracle Leftover Night”. Miracle leftover night is always more of spontaneous event rather than my usual premeditated dinners. Since it is based on whatever I have leftover, it is somewhat different every time I make it..Read More

Water Saving Tips

December 21, 2008 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

The weather in our area varies wildly in the spring and fall. Every time it dips below freezing we have to turn off and drain our sprinklers. It is a time consuming process. It is also painful for me to watch all of the water being wasted as it is draining into the pasture. AfterRead More

Orange Chicken: From Crock Pot to Stir Fry

December 16, 2008 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Day 1: Orange Chicken, Rice, and Glazed Carrots Orange Chicken1 whole chicken1 large orange, zested and juiced (save rinds)1/4 C orange juice1/2 C honey2 T soy sauce2 T chopped ginger root1T sesame seeds Place the rinds in the chicken cavity. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.Combine orange zest, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, andRead More

Premeditated Leftovers

December 16, 2008 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Last summer, during the height of the fuel crisis, I like a lot of Americans started trying to find new ways to save money. Many of the ideas I came up with are not actually new, but things I learned from my parents and grandparents, but had not implemented in my own household because IRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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