↑

Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Alternatives

by Leave a Comment

Here are 7 non-candy Halloween treat alternative for those who need to avoid Halloween candy. Halloween time is traditionally a time of all things sweet and sugary. But what if you are trying to avoid those things? You can still have some hauntingly good fun without the use of edible and sugar-filled treats. Take aRead More

5 Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings Naturally

by 4 Comments

Trying to cut sugar out of your diet? Here are ways to reduce sugar cravings naturally. Last week I shared that I was giving up sugar. I decided to give up refined sugar after learning that your body converts sugar into triglycerides. Consuming more than 90 grams of added sugar a day can raise triglycerides andRead More

Why I am Giving Up Sugar

by 2 Comments

I have multiple reasons for why I am giving up sugar! I have given up sugar in the past. In fact, I have actually given sugar up for Lent the last two years. After the initial 2 -3 days of withdrawals, I feel much better and have more energy. I feel so much better that IRead 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.