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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Owl Themed Fall Tablescape

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Owl Themed Fall Tablescape It’s almost that time of year again and here are a few of my favorite things about fall: The leaves change colors The crunching of the leaves when you walk Football season You can wear boots and sweaters The kids go back to school I also love the cooler weather, althoughRead More

Fall Table Decor Ideas

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Oh, one of my favorite season’s is just around the corner. FALL! I love the weather that allows you to throw on a sweatshirt, jeans and boots. Hot cider with warm delicious donuts. The crunchy leaves. Bonfires. A trip to the Cider Mill for wine tasting and fun family activities. Chili. Oh, how I love ChiliRead 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.