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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Ways to Say Thanks

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In just a few days Thanksgiving will be here, and we will gather with friends and family to give thanks for all we have. But what exactly does that mean? How do we show we are truly grateful for someone or something? It is not always easy to know how to give thanks, so below,Read 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.