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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 Great Flax Seed Recipes

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I have been using flax in my foods for a while. If you are new to using flax seeds, you should know that they are super versatile and can be bought both in whole seed form and in powder for ease of use. You can buy flax seeds and flax meal in bulk and saveRead More

How to Make Flax Meal in a Blender

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During the cold months I have oatmeal for breakfast. Once the weather warms up, I start having a berry smoothie each morning for breakfast. But no matter the weather, I always add flaxmeal to my breakfast. I like to add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal to my oatmeal or smoothies because it is an easy way toRead 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.