There is a facet of my Midwestern upbringing that doesn't permit me to waste food. Hence, I accumulate leftovers the way some people collect salt and pepper shakers. I always have a few too many.

So, what is it to be tonight? The leftover chicken pot pie, I made al fresco, with big sourdough bread crumbs in lieu of pastry crust, and just as tasty? There are a couple nice chunks of leftover salmon and halibut I could mix into a mayo-based spread for a sandwich, or just freestyle on top of a big green salad. Let's not ignore the two sad little slices of pizza: but really, those are for breakfast, aren't they? Cold pizza for breakfast to me seems decadent and delciious and filling to boot. But we digress..

The final choice is the best one. The St. Patrick's Day corned beef, combo'd with sauerkraut, Cougar Gold cheddar, wheat-seeded dark bread and a nod to a vaguely Russian-style dressing is just about perfect in every way. My version of the Reuben sandwich is tonight's dinner option, and a fine one at that. (Seafood salads for lunch tomorrow, and maybe a visitor will help finish off the pot pie.)