I got sick of buying lettuce mixes and having them turn into unrecognisable wilty mush after a couple of days in the fridge, so I started growing my own. I've got a few different loose-leaf varieties going in different tubs, as well as some baby cos in a windowbox. I love being able to pinch what I need from a pot, just as I'm making a salad.
My boyfriend and I munched into a huge salad (grated carrot, grated white cabbage, red pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, mixed leaves) with grilled chicken breasts and wholewheat pitas for lunch today, and we came to the conclusion that we'd really rather eat this than any fast food. T'was a revelation!
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