Part of Stardew Valley's enduring appeal to the cottagecore crowd is down to its cozy vibes, with aspects of domestic life like cooking, dating, and fashion choices adding richness and depth to the homesteading sim. Once the Farmer upgrades their home to include a kitchen, a world of culinary options is unlocked. A charming part of the game is receiving recipes as gifts from Valley residents as the player befriends them, with some arriving in the Mail and others appearing through the Heart Events themselves.