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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


What You Need to Raise Chickens

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Thinking about raising chickens in your yard? This helpful list of What You Need to Raise Chickens includes essential items to buy before getting started. I never thought we would be a family to raise chickens. Little did I know how therapeutic and rewarding it would be. Every time we watch our chickens do whatRead More

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter

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Since December is approaching, and that pretty much means most of us will be getting blasted with winter weather, you may be wondering how to care for your chickens when it gets cold outside. Chickens are pretty hearty birds and can withstand cooler temperatures if you provide them with enough to do and a strong placeRead More

The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens

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  You may ask -Why? Why would I want to have chickens in my backyard? They are completely entertaining. If you have never seen a chicken take a dust bath, or set off after a bug- you are missing out my friend! They provide you with fresh free-range eggs.  Fresh eggs are richer, and muchRead 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.