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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Homemade Blueberry Syrup

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I created this homemade blueberry syrup recipe as part of a sponsored post for R.W. Knudsen® Just Juice™. Is there anything more scrumptious than blueberry pancakes drenched in homemade blueberry syrup on a Sunday morning? If there is I can’t think of it right now! However, I must confess that I am not a hugeRead More

10 Unique Blueberry Recipes

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I start looking forward to berry season as soon as it starts to look like spring is on it’s way. I admit that I am somewhat of a giant fan of berries of all kinds, but especially blue berries.I like them so much that at this time of year, I have a small bowl ofRead 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.