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Frugal Tip: Enjoy Artickoke Hearts for Less

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When my sister and I were discussing our current food obsessions, she shared this money saving tip with me. She buys frozen artichoke hearts instead of bottled artichoke hearts. Next time I went shopping, I began searching for frozen artichokes. I found a 12 oz. pound bag of frozen artichoke hearts at my Trader Joe’s for $2.29. Frozen artichoke hearts are not only much less than buying them fresh, but also a lot less work. And they cost less than the price of a 6.5 ounce jar, but I receive twice as many artichoke hearts.

I also like that the frozen artichoke hearts only contain artichokes and citric acid. So you don’t have to worry about competing flavors or unwanted ingredients when you use them in a recipe.

Trader Joe’s frozen artichokes come from Peru, so they aren’t exactly local. You may be able to find some locally grown artichokes if your local stores’ frozen section.

Recipes Using Artichokes:

  1. Broiled Catfish with Artichokes and Tomatoes
  2. Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
  3. Steak and Artichoke Frittata

What is your current food obsession? Have you found a way to save money on it?

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What I buy at Trader Joe’s
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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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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.