Ducks
To dream about ducks suggests either a spiritual liberty, if they are flying, or the subconscious, if they are swimming. Being that ducks can do several things, such as walk, fly, and swim, this could be indicative of your ability to adapt to different circumstances. Also, this dream may be suggesting that you are in danger of being trampled by a colleague or friend, as in 'sitting duck.' You may also be trying to avoid a situation, as in 'ducking' it.
To dream about a white duck indicates a deception or lie.
Herbs
Herbs are valuable for their unusual medical uses and healing power.
To dream of herbs indicates the need to use a different approach in dealing with a situation. Changing your perspective is key, as well as opening up to new possibilities. This will allow you to get over things that have been bothering you.
Waste
To dream of waste indicates a movement away from the norm in your life. Your life as you have been living it may not be very fulfilling to you at this time, so much of your energy and true self is being laid to waste.
To utilize yourself to the fullest, a drastic emotional or physical change may be necessary. Note the type of waste - garden waste, human waste, food waste, etc. Each refers to an aspect of self that is being left behind. Do you need to make drastic changes to diet, living conditions, or your relationships?
Famine
To dream of famine represents a potential shift in business affairs or your well-being. This will usually be a negative dream.
Kettle
To dream of a kettle of boiling water means that you are nearing the end of a struggle and that only a brief period of hardship remains.
A kettle in a dream that is notably light in color represents freedom. A dark-colored kettle warns that someone may soon break your heart.
A woman who dreams of boiling clothing in a kettle should rejoice, as this indicates that problems in her life will soon end and new doors and opportunities will open up.
Pastry
To dream of a pastry symbolizes extravagance, sensual bliss, and fulfillment. You are enjoying life and benefiting from its rewards.
Picnic
To dream that you are at a picnic represents a happy and peaceful domestic life.
To dream of seeing a picnic basket hints of an opportunity to gain knowledge then impart your thoughts and insights to others.
Saliva
To dream of saliva indicates that you possess intense sexual awareness or you are feeling excessively imaginative.
If you dream that you are spitting out your saliva, this represents that you are fearful about not being able to retain control of situations, whether they be physical or emotional.
To dream of the saliva of an animal is a sign that you harbor extreme emotions of fury and wrath.
Salmon
To dream of salmon suggests that you possess great determination to prevail over any trials and challenges you may face in the pursuit of success. Communicating and managing your feelings are tasks that you find relatively effortless.
Eating
To dream that you are eating alone suggests a sense of sadness, of being down in the dumps. You could be feeling as though you have been neglected or disowned from certain relationships. Eating can often be seen as trying to fill the void you feel from a lack of friendship or loneliness. This could also represent your wish to become more self-sufficient.
To dream that you are eating with others represents balance, closeness, happiness, prosperity, and successful opportunities.
To dream that you are overeating or undereating suggests that you sense your soul may not be complete. Food may indicate love, companionship, sex, or contentment. Food can signify that you wish to indulge in these aspects. If you are refusing to eat, then you may wish to be more self-reliant.
To dream that someone takes food away before you are done indicates that you may encounter troubles from those that rely on you.