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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


An Overview of the Affordable Care Act

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Like many people, I have somewhat tuned out to the Affordable Care Act. I tuned out because what I heard on the news always seemed to involve the political aspects of the new law when what I wanted to know was “how does this impact me”. I had a chance to participate in an conferenceRead 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.