I did not go through the freezer and pantry like I planned. What I did do was stop off this morning with a somewhat incomplete shopping list at the Bilo nearby and pick up groceries. As soon as I got back to my friends' house, I pulled everything left in the refrigerator by the previous tenants and toss it. I know free food is free food, but some items were expired, and honestly, I have no idea who they were, except that she is vegetarian. I am not vegetarian and I like the real deal when it comes to things like mayonnaise.
I picked up salami and pepperoni for spicy Italian subs for the next few days, and all the fixings for a nice turkey-loaf dinner. When I tossed my freezable lunchbox up in the freezer, I noticed a very happy surprise: a pound of hamburger meat (one of the little chubs) and at least two nicely sized hamburger patties. Score!
I admit, I have little idea how all of the groceries I bought today can be incorporated in the next few weeks, but I'm gonna figure it out. Since I am off tomorrow and Friday, my plan is to cook tomorrow morning while my uniforms are washing, pack it all into containers or sandwich bags, and breathe a sigh of relief that my meals are taken care of for a few more days. I've turned away from sandwiches and whatnot since being on WW, but that is about to change. Spicy Italian subs stuffed with salami, pepperoni, banana peppers, tomatoes, spinach, olive oil mayo, and stone ground mustard? Yes, please!
The tentative plan is to split what is left of the pepperoni and salami into two piles for a salad and a pizza. The jarred banana peppers will keep for the rest of the time I am here. I can add them to soup, salads, and sandwiches. I don't use ketchup often, but I couldn't buy a smaller package of breadcrumbs, so that pound of hamburger's future is to be meatloaf. I also bought some Tabasco green pepper sauce, regular Tabasco, salt-free Cavendar's seasoning (more's the pity, I'll have to add salt), and more flavored tea bags. Certainly, I'll be at the beach more than not, so it is good to have options. I'll also have fun trying to figure out how to use the items I already have for future meals. Two pomegranates made their way into my cart, and I can't wait to dig into those!
The problem with winging things is that it can go disastrously wrong. I hope that won't be the case here. I still have soup in the freezer, which will be perfect if I am stuck once without a go-to meal, or to keep me from having to cook. Using things up creatively is going to be fun!
As for this tired night shift nurse, it is definitely bedtime.
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