If running into problems with ideas on surrealism. Think about props as some options to help get that other world feeling. Great job on your condiment / ingredient assignment today.
Here are some links to examples to check out for inspiration:
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/10/sparrek-dance-photography/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/12/conceptual-kylli-sparre/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/02/noell-s-oszvald/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/11/new-surreal-portraits-from-oleg-oprisco/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/surreal-door-installations-by-nicole-evans-and-pat-farrell/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/the-surreal-forests-of-romania/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2010/12/romain-laurent/
Prop ideas:
Mirrors, doors, veils, fabric, clouds, flowers, multiples, etc.
http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2012/07/how-to-make-a-cloud.html
http://tag.wonderhowto.com/make-cool-props/