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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


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We all love to save money, but sometimes saving money is a lot of work! Personally, I like to find ways that make saving money easy and stress free. One of my favorite ways to save money is by using apps on my tablet and my smart phone. I have found that this is anRead More

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.