Now hear me out! Animal Crossing vegetables. They are rare to find on islands, 1:1 growth so it takes a long while to get a big farm. Takes multiple days to a week to grow. Farmers market opens once a week to buy vegetables at premium. Late game restaurant opens to use veggies.

Cute af animal chef gives you quests for using different recipes for the restaurant to earn bells and furniture/clothing based on restaurants food rating that week. Recipies are earned slowly over time

You can also decorate the restaurant that has an appearance rating and vibe that attracts different rare guests who gives rewards if satisfied