The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook Explained

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook
Illustrator:	Kari Fry
Cover Artist:	Kari Fry
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Publisher:	Random House Worlds
Release Date:	May 14, 2024
Media Type:	Print
Pages:	192
Isbn:	9781984862051

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook is a cookbook written by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone and Ryan Novak and published by Random House Worlds on May 14, 2024. The book is based on dishes from Barone's 2016 video game Stardew Valley.

Summary

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook consists of 74 recipes from Stardew Valley, and these selections are divided into seasons.^[1] Based on in-game food, the book offers options ranging from farmed foods to foraged mushrooms, berries, and fresh fish.^[2] Creator Eric Barone stated that when creating the book, he wanted to bring the theme and atmosphere of the game into the book and make people feel like they were living in Stardew Valley.^{[3] [4]}

Reception

Polygon Ana Diaz praised the book's juxtaposition of food with Stardew Valley characters.^[5] Eurogamer's Vikki Blake raved about the book's delightful illustrations and step-by-step recipe guide for dishes such as Strange Bun and Seafoam Pudding.^[6]

See also

• Stardew Valley Guidebook

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Stardew Valley' has an official cookbook. Here's how to make Seafoam Pudding.. Shannon. Connellan. May 7, 2024. Mashable.
2. News: Stardew Valley's cookbook is- here-, and- it- "brings- the-valleys- Valley's incredible- flavours- to- the- dinner- table". Eurogamer.net . May 19, 2024.
3. Web site: A New Cookbook Brings the Beloved Recipes of 'Stardew Valley' to Life. Amy. McCarthy. May 10, 2024. Eater.
4. Web site: Official Stardew Valley Cookbook Makes It Easy to Cook Homey Meals. Jenni. Lada. May 1, 2024.
5. Web site: Stardew Valley's cookbook feels like hanging out with the game's cozy characters. Ana. Diaz. . April 30, 2024.
6. News: Stardew Valley's cookbook is- here-, and- it- "brings- the-valleys- Valley's incredible- flavours- to- the- dinner- table". Eurogamer.net . May 19, 2024.