Oil and Water

I made an amazing salad last night, thanks to Samantha's fabulous recipes! Here are the ingredients:

black eyed peas (rinsed thoroughly)
frozen corn (thawed and drained)
unpeeled cucumbers
red bell pepper
green onions
oregano
olive oil
lemon juice

I tasted it before I put it in the refrigerator last night and it was delicious. The best part is that the salad will last seven days in the refrigerator and it gets better as the flavors blend together each day. I'm doing my best to eat the salad and the other items that I've bought before I leave on Friday; I hate to waste any food. The breads are easy because I can freeze those and I can freeze the carrots and celery because I'm going to cook with them, not eat them raw, but the leftover turkey meatballs and a few other items need to be eaten ASAP.


Last night I also made a delicious chicken pita that I made up all on my own with the ingredients I had in my refrigerator. I used:


whole wheat pita
sauteed chicken
hummus
lettuce
tomato
green onion


It was quite good and very filling. I will definitely make that quick and easy dish again.

Colin left for Michigan yesterday. I already miss him, but I'm only here another two days and some change before I leave for Cleveland. Since I'm getting in on Christmas Eve I should probably pick up some wrapping paper because I don't think they will have any at home, or my brother might, I'm not sure. I hope my grandmother likes her sweater and my brother his gift.

Bad news ladies and gents: I feel a tickle in my throat as of this morning. I took an ecinacea, an herbal supplement my doctor gave me, and I'm hoping that will ward off any cold or flu symptoms because I'd still like to go to the gym tomorrow and maybe Friday morning before I leave for the airport.


Good news: my flight home was only $100 and AirTran has free wifi on the flight! How awesome is that? Pretty darn cool I think.


Song of the day: Morningside- Sara Bareilles