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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

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After discovering that my oldest son could not have dairy, it took us a while to discover Silk Vanilla Almondmilk, but once we did, my kids and I fell in love with the flavor. Even those of us who can have milk, prefer Silk Almondmilk over traditional dairy milk. We could easily become a dairy-freeRead More

Dairy-Free Mixed Berry and Cream Popsicles

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I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 28. That was 20 years ago, but if you are a regular reader you know that I never complain about arthritis pain. Why? Because I learned a trick that greatly reduces my pain: I stay active! It is completely counter-intuitive, but no matter how bad I feelRead 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.