#lettuces

Asking mum not to cook dinner last Friday, I detoured to McDonald’s after work to order two different sets of the yakiniku burger. Mum got her Yakiniku Crispy Chicken Special (S$9.90) with Potato Wedges and I changed her carbonated drink to a hot Cappuccino (top up S$1). The burger came with a crispy chicken patty paired with luscious yakiniku sauce, caramelized onions, crunchy shredded white cabbage and lettuces, hugged by semolina buns. I asked mum how she liked her meal and she said it was good.

As for myself, I went with the Yakiniku Beef Special (S$9.90) with Potato Wedges and changed my gassy drink to a small Iced Green Tea (add S$0.75). Instead of chicken, mine had a slice of 100% Quarter Pounder beef and the same toppings but they are less generous with yakiniku sauce though. The semolina buns are soft & fluff and the shredded cabbages plentiful but the beef patty is on the dry side due to not enough of the savoury sauce.

I also picked up two Taro Custard Pies which normally cost S$1.80 each but as an add-on to the set meal cost me only S$1.20 each. Of all the McDonald’s pies I have devoured, this yam and custard combination is the best so far. Warm and crispy on the outside while the sweet filling is both creamy yet earthy at the same time.

Oof guys, this was a tough spring. The constant cold, wet, then hot weather has completely obliterated my leafy greens and has stunted my peas! This time last year I was making salads and picking peas 😔

BUT. All is not lost! The carrots and beets are growing strong and so is the garlic. The peas and lettuce in my raised arch-bed seem to be doing better than my in-ground bed. Also, the potatoes have taken off and are looking fabulous 😍

Next weekend is the big summer planting! I've just purchased my tomatoes and peppers!!! I'll also be planting my summer squash and pumpkins 🥰

This year's selection:

Cherokee Purple Tomatoes

Kentucky Beefsteak Tomatoes

San Marzano Tomatoes

Jalapeño Peppers (a fan favorite from last year)

Purple Bell Pepper