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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Paleo Diet Basics: An Introduction to the Paleo Diet

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With all the crazy fads, pills, and detoxes out there it is nice to finally see a healthy diet plan rising in popularity.  For those of you interested in jumping on the band wagon, here are the Paleo Diet Basics that will help explain the basis and origins of this eating plan. While not a dietRead More

How to Stock Your Kitchen for Paleo

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If you’re getting ready to dive into the world of paleo, or you just want to become more efficient in your paleo lifestyle – keep reading! This article will prepare you and teach you How to Stock Your Kitchen for Paleo, as there are lots of essentials you’ll need! How To Stock Your Kitchen forRead 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.