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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Tips for Buying Chicken in Bulk

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These tips on buying chicken in bulk will help you stock your freezer with quality chicken. There are many good reasons to purchase chicken in bulk. You can stock up when you find a good deal and freeze the chicken for later use. Maybe you just need to make a bulk purchase to cook aRead More

25 Items You Should Buy in Bulk

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Some items are dramatically less expensive when purchased in bulk. Here are 25 items you should buy in bulk. Buying in bulk can really help you save money in the long run, plus you also save yourself the hassle of having to make last-minute store trips. Buying in bulk means you have the items youRead 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.