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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

6 Beautiful Fall Wedding Table Decor Ideas

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Fall is here and it’s a beautiful time to have a wedding! Not only do you have the advantage of having good weather, you can incorporate the beautiful colors of the changing of the leaves into your decor. Fall weddings embrace vibrant strong colors in only imaginable warm accents of various hues. You can beRead 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.