Stardew Valley - The Flying Farmer

Summer, Wednesday 18th - Cooking Up a Storm

Well, the last few days have been pretty much the same endeavour; Go out, farm, fish, meet residents... and even get some work done on the Bundles inside the Community Center. Only today came when Robin finally finished building the Farmhouse.

I stood outside with her as the building stood majestically, now looking bigger than before.

"There you go, hun. One improved farmhouse, now with fitted kitchen. Have you been watching those Queen of Sauce shows lately?" She asked me.

I never paid much attention to the TV but upon Jodie's suggestion, I've been watching the cooking shows now... and already, I've learned some new recipes. "Uhhh, I think so... it's been quite informative." I commented.

"Oh good, because with the kitchen, you'll be able to make food for yourself or, if you're feeling generous, give them out to the townsfolk. I'm sure they'll love to taste what your mother used to make. Did she ever give you that old recipe book?" Robin quizzed further.

Of course, she handed me the tome as a hand-me-down. It was handwritten by the generation, listing every culinary concoction created, my ma's home made apple pie was the latest to be inked too.

"Yeah, maybe I could take some of her Apple Pie up to yours." I smirked.

"Is that so? Well... I look forward for it. Well, I better head back... hope you enjoy your new house. Come back if you want a basement... might be ideal for making wine." She smiled.

A basement... it would be great to start making a wine business. Just need loads more ancient fruit...

With that in mind, I headed inside and investigated my new kitchen. It all seems up to date; Gas-powered cooker, a pristine fridge, sink and all the cupboards for all your culinary needs. Then I had an idea, maybe I could do some cooking of my own. I've always bought snacks and food from Pierre's and Gus' but now I can great cracking with making my own.

Though, as far as my farm goes, I still need some animal produce; I had wood and stone left over from exploring the mines and cutting down some of the wild woodland so I took it over to Robin's.

"Hey Robbie, you back for more?" She asked.

"Yeah... since I got myself a kitchen, I might want to source some animals." I explained.

"Oh! Well, you should start with a Coop. People have been complaining that JojaMart's Eggs' quality are becoming... questionable. Alright, gimme the materials, and I'll give you a place to mark the plot. Once you've done that, I'll come in the morning and get started." She smiled as we exchanged. I gave her the materials and was given marking tools in return.

"Thanks Robin, I'll put this down for you." I said when the woman stopped me once more. "Here, it's been a while since you came over for dinner. Why not come back tonight. I got a chicken roast in the oven; The family has been asking after you." She spoke.

"Uhh... yeah, sure." I answered. "Great! Don't be late now, dear."

After finally departing the Carpenters, I headed back to my farm to set down the plot for my coop. It was quite easy to plot the spot, as all I'm doing is hammering a few pins with strings together. I chose a sheltered corner of the farm, away from the vast fields, amongst some woods. There was even a small vennel between a group of trees; Ideal for the Barn for larger farm animals. Once the place was set down. I went back to the old farm to gather more wood for fencing; A crucial part of creating an outdoor pen for the chickens to roam and boy was it exhausting under the intense heat.

After committing my soul to the virtues of hard graft, I went into town to rest, perching on a bench to drink water, and then a figure passed. A scruffy man in a blue Joja hoodie shuffled past, gushing down what appears to be a beer bottle. He looks to be in his 30s and obviously had the signs of a drunk.