Valley

St. Helena, Calif. —  Highway 29 winds along the floor of the Napa Valley through Yountville and St. Helena and up into Calistoga, passing by vineyards that produce some of the most celebrated and expensive wines in the world.The road, lined with rows of grapevines planted along sun-dappled hills, is justly famous for its stunning beauty — and the stunning number of Michelin-rated restaurants, spas and boutique inns that have popped up among the vineyards.And lately, for locals anyway, it is also the source of a…

ConcernedApe has finally launched the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley on PC, with the new version coming to mobile and console soon. First announced in November 2022, the 1.6 update is the first update for Stardew Valley since 2020, when creator Eric Barone shifted his focus to work on Haunted Chocolatier. Originally the new update was going to be a small one that mostly focused on mod support but over the past few years, the scope shifted. After teasing features that included cats and dogs wearing hats and a fix for a…

After spending years in development and being the worst kept secret in the Bravo universe, the long-awaited Vanderpump Rules’ spinoff The Valley finally premiered on Tuesday night in a crossover episode. On the most recent episode of VPR, viewers watch as Jax Taylor makes his grand return to the series that birthed his reality TV career after leaving it all behind in 2020. His surprise appearance at a guys’ night with Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval, Brock Davies, and James Kennedy ended in a tumultuous confrontation with…

Smoking fish in Stardew Valley has multiple benefits, from feeding hungry raccoons to eating for increased energy and health. However, unlocking this feature requires buying a specific crafting recipe and obtaining some challenging items before diving into cooking mechanics. Here’s how to smoke fish in Stardew Valley. How to smoke fish in Stardew Valley Smoking fish in Stardew Valley requires purchasing the fish smoker recipe from Willy’s shop for 10,000 gold and crafting it using hardwood and three jelly types. Once you…

I have nearly 300 hours clocked into Stardew Valley. I’m sure that number will continue to rise, but in the meantime, I like exploring other games and seeing what’s out there in the world. Over the years, many relaxing, adorable farming and life simulator games have emerged to help casual players chill, and I’m here with ten of the best you can play right now, regardless of your platform. There’s something for everyone here, from larger PC and console games to small mobile games, with several branching beyond typical…

Moss is a helpful resource in Stardew Valley for making items like the deluxe worm bin and mushroom log. However, it is initially challenging to spot, so you’ll need to get your hands on this material before you can make them. Here’s how to get moss in Stardew Valley. Where to find moss in Stardew Valley You can find moss on trees during any season other than Winter. However, only trees with a green mossy texture along their trunks have moss on them. Once you spot a mossy tree, hit it with an axe to get one to two moss…

Stardew Valley’s Big Tree has a neighbor you can meet once you complete its prerequisite requirements. However, before doing this, you’ll have to find the tree, farm an uncommon resource, and build the neighbor’s home. Here’s how to find the Big Tree in Stardew Valley. Where to find the Big Tree in Stardew Valley The Big Tree is in Cindersap Forest, the region south of your farm, just before the entrance to the Secret Forest. Once you go south from your farm to the forest, you’ll spot it to your left inside the fenced-in…

Stardew Valley 1.6 introduced four new crops that, unlike most seeds, are not purchasable through Pierre’s General Store. Each item is available in different seasons, with Powdermelon being an exclusive winter crop. Here’s how to find Powdermelon in Stardew Valley. Where to find Powdermelon seeds in Stardew Valley In Stardew Valley, you can find Powdermelon seeds by digging grass tufts and artifact spots during Winter. Artifact spots drop artifacts and seeds, while grass spots have a much higher chance of giving seeds.…

Books in Stardew Valley are a fantastic resource for increasing skill EXP and gaining permanent character buffs. However, finding them requires digging artifact spots for books or purchasing them from a bookseller. Here’s how to find a bookseller in Stardew Valley. Where is the Bookseller in Stardew Valley? The bookseller is an NPC in Stardew Valley located on the northeast side of town, just north of the museum and JojaMart. Upon reaching JojaMart, you’ll find a stairway leading directly to the bookseller. However, you…

With the release of Stardew Valley 1.6, the patch notes have been revealed, and it’s safe to say that Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has been one very busy man over the last few months. There’s a very, very long list of changes and additions to the game, so let’s take a look. Rather than going into absolutely everything, I’m going to focus on the most important aspect of 1.6 – the new features, items, and content we get to enjoy. For everything else, you can check the patch notes themselves and read them at your leisure. New…