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Stardew Valley Cooking and Fridge Storage
Cooking / Kitchen counter, fridge chest behavior, sink refill, recipes, and Gourmet Chef
The first upgrade makes the Farmhouse a cooking hub. The fridge behaves like a chest for cooking ingredients, the kitchen counter cooks recipes, and the kitchen sink can refill the watering can.
Facts and route notes
Category: Cooking
Focus: Kitchen counter, fridge chest behavior, sink refill, recipes, and Gourmet Chef
Checklist: Store recipe ingredients in the fridge instead of carrying every item. Use the kitchen for buff foods, friendship gifts, and Gourmet Chef completion. Refill the watering can at the sink during indoor routing.
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