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Welcome warm weather with a Cranberry and Citrus Mint Cocktail! This recipe mixes cranberry juice and tequila with muddled mint and a splash of ginger beer.

Cranberry and Citrus Mint Cocktail

February 20, 2017 by D Durand Leave a Comment

 Get ready for spring and summer with our minty cocktail. Filled with ginger beer, tequila, grapefruit, and mint, try our Cranberry and Citrus Mint Cocktail   Psst! This little cocktail newsflash is a reminder that you don’t have to wait for summertime to come to you. In just a few minutes and shake of thisRead More

It's Mardi Gras time. Here's one delicious way to get festive during Mardi Gras season. Try our Mardi Grad Festive Punch, mixed with a King Cake Soda Ice Ring, rum and more. I'm also sharing a virgin festive punch recipe! Cheers!

Festive Mardi Gras Punch

January 27, 2017 by D Durand 1 Comment

It’s Mardi Gras time. Here’s one delicious way to get festive during Mardi Gras season. Try our Mardi Grad Festive Punch, mixed with a King Cake Soda Ice Ring, rum and more. I’m also sharing a virgin festive punch recipe! Cheers! Festive Mardi Gras Punch I think you deserve a wonderfully delicious Mardi Gras Festive PunchRead More

Our Mardi Gras King Cake Soda Ice Ring is a one of a kind festive creation that will keep your punch bowl looking absolutely beautiful and delicious!

Mardi Gras Ice Ring Using King Cake Soda

January 27, 2017 by D Durand 5 Comments

Our Mardi Gras Ice Ring is a one of a kind festive creation that will keep your punch bowl looking absolutely beautiful and delicious! When you celebrate Mardi Gras this year we think it’s a pretty good idea to have our delicious Mardi Gras King Cake Soda Ice Ring keeping everything in the punch bowlRead More

Enjoy a glass of sunshine regardless of the weather with this Watermelon and Orange Cocktail. This easy recipe includes a mix of spirits and fresh fruit.

Watermelon and Orange Cocktail

January 16, 2017 by D Durand 2 Comments

Enjoy a glass of sunshine regardless of the weather with this Watermelon and Orange Cocktail. This easy recipe includes a mix of spirits and fresh fruit.  It’s possible to have a glass full of sunshine regardless of what the weather is doing outside. This one is sweet and a bit boozy and makes you feel likeRead More

This Strawberry Oatmeal Chocolate Smoothie recipe includes fresh fruit, quick oats, and bits of dark chocolate. Enjoy it for breakfast or any time of day!

Strawberry Oatmeal Chocolate Smoothie

January 6, 2017 by D Durand 2 Comments

I am completely in love with the idea of starting my day with a chocolate smoothie.  Okay, so there is just a hint of chocolate in this, but that’s enough to make my chocoholic soul happy.  In reality, this Strawberry Oatmeal Chocolate Smoothie is a rich and fiber filled treat that can also double asRead More

This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is an easy recipe to mix up with just three ingredients. Add a bright red apple slice for the perfect garnish!

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

December 19, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is an easy recipe to mix up with just three ingredients. Add a bright red apple slice for the perfect garnish! Is there a special cocktail you enjoy serving your guests over the fall and winter holidays? This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail recipe is simple to make with your favoriteRead More

Raise a glass of Christmas cheer! This simple Cranberry, Pineapple, and Peppermint Cocktail recipe is garnished with crushed candy cane and pineapple.

Cranberry, Pineapple, and Peppermint Cocktail

December 12, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Deck the halls with whatever you like and enjoy a festive Christmas cocktail. We came up with a doozy, and it screams holiday cheer like nobodies business.  And we’ve even thrown in a surprise ingredient. Can you guess what it is? I’ll give you a hint. There’s a funny little square guy under the sea,Read More

Make this Easy Eggnog Cocktail recipe for your friends and family this Christmas. It's a twist on a classic that adds tons of flavor to a simple recipe!

Easy Eggnog Cocktail

December 5, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Everyone loves a little eggnog around the holidays.  This fun eggnog cocktail recipe is ideal for the adults in the group, with the classic rum and bourbon included.  It’s a delicious choice that is super easy to make and serve. I don’t know about you, but it really doesn’t feel like Christmas without an EggnogRead More

Get into the holiday spirit with this delicious cocktail recipe. Just shake, strain, and serve this simple Apple Cider Sour with Meringue Rim!

Apple Cider Sour with Meringue Rim

November 16, 2016 by D Durand 1 Comment

Get into the holiday spirit with this delicious cocktail recipe. Just shake, strain, and serve this simple Apple Cider Sour with a Peppermint Meringue Rim! Can you feel the Christmas cheer?! No? Well, you may just need a majorly delicious Apple Cider Sour with Meringue Rim. Why? Well, have you taken a look at this cocktail?Read More

Make you holiday table look amazing with this Cranberry and Sugar Plum Ice Ring. It's an easy recipe that will jazz up your punchbowl and wow guests!

Cranberry and Sugar Plum Ice Ring

November 11, 2016 by D Durand 5 Comments

Make you holiday table look amazing with this Cranberry and Sugar Plum Ice Ring. It’s an easy recipe that will jazz up your punchbowl and wow guests! When it is time to make my Cranberry and Sugar Plum Ice Ring I know the holidays are almost here. Which begs the question: where has the yearRead More

This Grapefruit and Pomegranate Punch with Rosemary is a perfect recipe for the holidays. It's easy the throw together and chill until served.

Grapefruit and Pomegranate Punch with Rosemary

November 11, 2016 by D Durand 1 Comment

I gotta’ tell ya’, this Grapefruit and Pomegranate Punch with Rosemary recipe is very refreshing and goes very well with food. The citrus of the grapefruit goes well with the apple cider and lemonade. But the addition of the fresh rosemary makes this punch shine like nobodies business. And although the whole cranberries do nothing forRead More

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Hot Cocoa Recipe - This is a delicious twist on hot chocolate!

Pumpkin Pie Spice Hot Cocoa

October 31, 2016 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Have you ever combined pumpkin and chocolate before? It may sound weird, but it is a remarkably tasty combination. This Pumpkin Pie Spice Hot Cocoa recipe is a delicious twist on traditional hot chocolate recipes. If you have ever had Mexican Hot Chocolate you know that hot cocoa tastes really good with some unexpected spices. The pumpkin pieRead More

Keep this Fall Spiced Cider Punch recipe on hand for holiday parties. It's loaded with fruit and spices your guests will in enjoy in every sip.

Fall Spiced Cider Punch

October 14, 2016 by D Durand 4 Comments

Keep this Fall Spiced Cider Punch recipe on hand for holiday parties. It’s loaded with fruit and spices your guests will in enjoy in every sip. Making this Fall Spiced Cider Punch brought on snippets of ancient history. Images percolated up into my consciousness and my eyes teared up and I smiled. Recently, I hadRead More

Spruce up your holiday punch with this Apple, Pear, and Lemon Ice Ring. This easy recipe adds flavor and looks lovely in your punch bowl as well.

Apple, Pear, and Lemon Ice Ring

October 14, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Learn how to make an ice ring ring for party punches this holiday season. With this easy Apple, Pear, and Lemon Ice Ring, your punch will be the talk of the party! Want an easy way to make any punch bowl stand out in a crowd? How about giving your next party punch bowl creationRead More

Delicious Arnold Palmer recipes

How to Make an Arnold Palmer

September 1, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Learn how to make an Arnold Palmer! These Arnold Palmer recipes are perfect for when you want to add a little sweetness and flavor to your iced tea! I fell in love with tea as a child when a neighbor introduced me to Arnold Palmers: half iced tea, half lemonade. The lemonade sweetened the teaRead More

Strawberry & Berry Colada Cocktail

July 2, 2016 by D Durand 7 Comments

This Strawberry & Berry Colada Cocktail recipe is a fun drink to serve at summer parties. The red and blue colors also make it a nice pairing for 4th of July parties. Summer fun is all about easy but good. Scratch that, how about super easy and delicious?! Our Strawberry & Berry Colada Cocktail recipe is theRead More

Orange & Cream Soda Lemonade- With a mix of oranges and lemons, this homemade drink is sure to tame the summer heat. It's lemonade with a refreshing twist!

Orange & Cream Soda Lemonade

June 16, 2016 by D Durand 1 Comment

This Orange & Cream Soda Lemonade is a cold, homemade summer drink that will make lots of friends. With a mix of oranges and lemons, this is a great drink to tame the summer heat. Orange & Cream Soda Lemonade Want to cool off with a sweet, fizzy, and fruity summer drink? Well of course youRead More

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Fruit Infused Water- Infusing fruit is a natural and easy way to flavor your water. This recipe uses fresh cantaloupe and cucumber.

Cantaloupe And Cucumber Fruit Infused Water

May 24, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Summer months bring out tons of great fruit infused water flavors, and one of our favorites is the simple Cantaloupe And Cucumber Fruit Infused Water.  These flavors compliment each other wonderfully. They are light, crisp, and of course, delicious.  If you are looking for a low-calorie flavored beverage, try this fruit infused water recipe! KeepingRead More

Watermelon & Lemonade Martini- Enjoy this lemon martini with your favorite gin and slice of fresh watermelon. It's a fun and easy summer cocktail recipe!

Watermelon & Lemonade Martini

May 11, 2016 by D Durand 4 Comments

What’s cool, sophisticated, and a sure bet to take your temperature down a few notches this summer? Give up? Well, it is our Watermelon & Lemonade Martini! We’re excited because this lil’ number here is as tasty as they come. It is the class act with a hint of playfulness and a whole lot of summertimeRead More

Mexican Cocoa Recipe - A Spicy Hot Chocolate Recipe

Mexican Cocoa Recipe – A Spicy Hot Chocolate Recipe

December 12, 2015 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Get ready for a party in your mouth! This Mexican Cocoa recipe is a delicious blend of chocolate, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. This Mexican hot chocolate has layers of flavor to it. And the little extra spot of heat from the cayenne pepper is very welcome to those of us who live in the highRead More

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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.

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