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Blue Corn is Here LE Items! (Coming Soon)

1 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Test your farming skills on a new Blue Corn crop and check out Altai Mountain Goats, Elberta Peach Trees, and Blue Corn Blueberry Cake! Available for a Limited Time!


Crop:

Blue Corn: produces kernels that are actually in the gray to black range.

Blue Corn


Animals:

The Salmon Faverolle Chicken: is a beautiful and odd breed with beards and feathered legs.

Baby Salmon Faverolle Chicken

Adult Salmon Faverolle Chicken

Prized Salmon Faverolle Chicken


The African Forest Buffalo: is the smallest of the African buffaloes.

Child African Forest Buffalo
Adult African Forest Buffalo

Prized African Forest Buffalo


The East Indian Duck: is a small breed known for its dark and lustrous feathers.

Baby East Indian Duck
Adult East Indian Duck

Prized East Indian Duck
The Altai Mountain Goat: has a thick coat and is known for its wool production.
Baby Altain Mountain Goat
Adult Altain Mountain Goat

Prized Altain Mountain Goat
Trees:

Betula occidentalis, or the Water Birch Tree: has a canopy that can extend to up to sixty feet wide.

Water Birch Tree

Heirloom Water Birch Tree


Aesculus flava, or the Blackhaw Tree: is a small tree with red-brown bark that produces white flowers.




Blackhaw Tree

Heirloom Blackhaw Tree


Prunus persica, or the Elberta Peach Tree: needs six to eight hours of sunlight each day and produces the most popular of all peaches.

Elberta Peach Tree

Heirloom Elberta Peach Tree


Crafts:

A simple bouquet of Blackhaw flowers: can brighten the mood of any room!

Blackhaw Bouquet

Heirloom Blackhaw Bouquet


An Elberta Peach Necklace: is stylish and edible!
Elberta Peach Necklace

Heirloom Elberta Peach Necklace


A French Lop Rabbit Statue: is understated but lovely addition to any garden.

French Lop Rabbit Statue

Heirloom French Lop Rabbit Statue


Blue Corn Blueberry Cake: is made from fresh blue corn and sweet berry custard. Sounds yummy, right?
No cake is more special than a birthday cake! Happy Birthday!


Birthday Cupcake

Blue Corn Chips and fresh pico de gallo: are the perfect summer appetizer.

Build Your Camping Tent! (Construction Guide)

29 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
Help Walter make enough Camping Supplies and Snacks with this Camping Tent.



Building The Camping Tent:

Crafting Bird Call:
Crafting Planted Flower:
Crafting Fire Starter:
Mini Appalosa Horse:




Get All New Limited Edition Items!

28 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
All new Limited Edition items are waiting for you in the General Store! Check out the list below to find your new favorites!
New Crops 
Black Hollyhock – 44 Coins 

New Trees
Heirloom Henkel’s Yellowwood Tree – 20 Farm Bucks
Henkel’s Yellowwood Tree – 11 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Prickly Macadamia Tree –  21 Farm Bucks
Prickly Macadamia Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Bilimbi Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Bilimbi Tree – 13 Farm Bucks







New Animals

Verata Goat – 38 Farm Bucks
Baby Isola Bella Peacock – 30 Farm Bucks
Baby Middle White Pig – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby Verata Goat – 21 Farm Bucks
Isola Bella Peacock – 43 Farm Bucks
Gray Cottontail Rabbit – 40 Farm Bucks
Middle White Pig – 41 Farm Bucks
Baby Gray Cottontail Rabbit – 23 Farm Bucks
New Recipes

Black Hollyhock Potpourri (Black Hollyhock + Wool Bolt = 2640 Coins)
Black Hollyhock Basket Black (Hollyhock + Blue Wool Bolt = 2650 Coins)
Bilimbi in Brine (Bilimbi Fruit + Lemon Water = 3880 Coins)
Black Hollyhock Soap (Black Hollyhock + Lye = 2550 Coins)
Henkel’s Yellowwood Bonsai (Piece of Wood + Wool Bolt = 2750 Coins)
Prickly Macadamia Butter (Prickly Macadamia + Butter = 3520 Coins)
Potted Black Hollyhock (Black Hollyhock + Wool Thread Spindle = 2420 Coins)
Lemon Bar (Batter + Lemon Water = 2500 Coins)
Sea Bass Sculpture (Piece of Wood + Olive Oil = 2640 Coins)

“Sesame Seed Summer” LE Items! (Coming Soon)

26 July 2014 FarmMaster 0



Raise a toast to summer with a new Sesame crop, Welsh Harlequin Ducks, Sweet-Gum Trees, and more! Available for a Limited Time!


Crop:

Sesame: a Sesame

Sesame


Trees:

Liquidambar Styraciflua, or the Sweet-Gum Tree: produces a resin from the bark when it iswounded.

Sweet Gum Tree

Heirloom Sweet Gum Tree

 Dialium schlechteri, or the Sherbet Tree: produces oval fruit pods that can be eaten raw or mixed with milk to create a delicious juice.

Sherbet Tree

Heirloom Sherbet Tree

Citrus maxima, or the Pomelo Tree: produces the largest citrus fruit of any tree.

Pomelo Tree

Heirloom Pomelo Tree


Animals:

The Welsh Harlequin Duck: is a delicate and beautiful breed known for its striking plumage.

Baby Welsh Harlequin Duck

Adult Welsh Harlequin Duck

Prized Welsh Harlequin Duck
The Lithuanian Native Pig: is a large furry breed with a spotted body and a wattle neck.

Baby Lithuanian Native Pig
Adult Lithuanian Native Pig

Prized Lithuanian Native Pig
The Brown Andaluz Donkey: is a large and rare breed originating from Spain.
Baby Brown Andaluz Donkey
Adult Brown Andaluz Donkey




Prized Brown Andaluz Donkey
Crafts:

Sesame Seed Balls: are a simple but simply delicious recipe of sesame and brown sugar!

Sesame Seed Balls

Sesame Cookies: combine fresh whole wheat batter and toasted sesame seeds for a sweet sesame snack!
Sesame Cookies

Sesame Seed Bagels: are seasoned with truffle oil and taste great with cream cheese!

Sesame Seed Bagel


Mama’s Bubble Gum: contains no preservatives, only sweet gum and pure sugar!
Mama’s Bubble Gum

Heirloom Mama’s Bubble Gum


Sherbet Fruit Sherbet: is lemon water and sherbet fruit. It’s the perfect dessert for summer!


Sherbet Fruti Sherbet

Heirloom Sherbet Fruit Sherbet


Pomelo Yogurt: combines the sweet taste of yogurt and the tartness of citrus in a creamy summer snack!


Pomelo Yogurt

Heirloom Pomelo Yogurt
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Build Your Snow Cone Cart! (Coming Soon)

22 July 2014 FarmMaster 0

Make delicious Snow Cones to impress voters! Have one Snow Cone Cart on the farm at a time to prepare for 5 Snow Cone Socials and earn rewards!


Building the Snow Cone Cart:



Snow Cone Social Part1
  1. Craft 4 Blueberry Tarts 
  2. Craft 4 Election Flags
  3. Craft 2 Red Snow Cones 

Snow Cone Social Part2
  1. Craft 4 Strawberry Pies 
  2. Craft 2 Election Posters 
  3. Craft 2 White Snow Cones 

Snow Cone Social Part3
  1. Craft 4 Cornbread 
  2. Craft 8 Election Flags
  3. Craft 2 Blue Snow Cones

Snow Cone Social Part4
  1. Craft 4 Pumpkin Pies 
  2. Craft 3 Election Pins 
  3. Craft 3 White Snow Cones

Get Your All New Limited Edition Items (Market “Jam on Summer”!

21 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
The roosters are crowing, the cows are moo-ing, and we’ve got farm-fresh Limited Edition items just waiting for you down at the General Store! Come and get yours today!
New Crops
Jostaberry – 42 Coins

New Trees

Heirloom Japanese Dogwood Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Persian Lime Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Lemon Meringue Fruit Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Lemon Meringue Fruit Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Persian Lime Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Japanese Dogwood Tree – 12 Farm Bucks







New Animals

Baby Black Bellied Whistling Duck – 31 Farm Bucks
Baby Bradford Cow – 30 Farm Bucks
Lavender Sablepoot Chicken – 38 Farm Bucks
Black Bellied Whistling Duck – 44 Farm Bucks
Chital Deer – 40 Farm Bucks
Bradford Cow – 43 Farm Bucks
Baby Chital Deer – 27 Farm Bucks
Baby Lavender Sablepoot Chicken – 21 Farm Bucks

New Recipes

Lime Meltaways (Persian Lime + Batter = 3870 Coins)
Japanese Dogwood Wreath (Japanese Dogwood + Wool Thread Spindle = 4090 Coins)
Rollinia Ice Cream (Ice Cream + Lemon Meringue Fruit = 3980 Coins)
Japanese Dogwood Bookmark (Wool Bolt + Japanese Dogwood = 4240 Coins)
Brown Feather Earrings (Brown Feather + Metal Sheet = 2580 Coins)
Jostaberry Jam (Jostaberry + Broth = 2670 Coins)
Brown Feather Boa (Brown Feather + Wool Thread Spindle = 2780 Coins)

Submit Your Recipes for the FarmVille To Table Digital Cookbook!

20 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
The world of FarmVille is all about creating fresh country recipes, and now it’s time to honor your favorite culinary creations! In celebration of the Summer of FarmVille, Zynga is calling all cooks to the kitchen for a chance to have your recipe featured in the very first FarmVille To Table digital cookbook. Visit www.farmvilletotable.com or follow these simple steps to submit your farm inspired recipe for a chance to be featured and win special in-game rewards. The first 10 qualifying submissions will receive a special prize: 50 free keys in FarmVille 2: Country Escape.
We’re looking for fun, delicious and creative recipes that celebrate the world of fresh home cooked goods. Does your recipe have what it takes?
  • Criteria
    • Must include at least 1 crop or ingredient inspired by FarmVille 2 or FarmVille 2: Country Escape. Some examples include tomato, potato, corn, carrot, blueberry, strawberry, pear, blackberry, grape, apple, peach, lemon, butter, cheese, milk, goat milk, eggs, honey, sugar, fish, shellfish, pepper, chives or mint.
    • Must be a country inspired summer or fall themed recipe (think of a recipe you could craft in FarmVille)
    • Can be a soup, salad, appetizer, lunch, dinner entree or dessert
    • Must be your own recipe that you have made at home
    • For some inspiration, check out our Recipe Pinterest Board
  • How to Enter: Simply e-mail us your recipe description with a photo to [email protected] by Friday, July 25, 2014
Your e-mail must include:
    • Photo of the completed dish
    • Your name, e-mail, phone #
    • Title of recipe
    • List of ingredients
    • Cooking instructions (include oven temp, type of cookware, special instructions, etc.)



  • How to Win: Zynga’s executive chef and panel of game judges will hand select the top recipes based on the following criteria:
    • Creativity in your recipe and presentation
    • Likeness to FarmVille inspired foods and recipes
    • Presentation in your photo and recipe description
    • Submitted by Friday, July 25th
After you submit, be sure to:
    • Share your completed dish on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, & Facebook with hashtag #FV2Table
    • Encourage your friends to share a recipe
    • Stay tuned to hear if your recipe is chosen for the cookbook. Zynga will contact you directly if you are selected as a finalist
Rewards:
    • The first ten (10) qualifying submissions will receive 50 free keys in FarmVille 2: Country Escape
    • Top ten (10) finalists will receive 250 free keys in FarmVille 2: Country Escape
    • Top three (3) lucky finalists will be featured in the FarmVille To Table Cookbook
Rules:
    • Only original photos and recipes will be accepted. No copying and pasting photos from the internet or other cookbooks allowed.
    • No photoshopped (or edited) images are allowed.
    • No flaming or insulting pictures that other players have posted.
    • No inappropriate content is allowed in the photos.
    • The photos must show your final, completed dish.
    • No spamming allowed. This includes any content that is not relevant to the contest.
    • One entry per person only.
    • All participants must be comfortable with their recipes being shared with the public.
    • This contest is governed by Zynga Terms of Service
    • Collection and use of user information is governed by Zynga’s Privacy Policy
 By emailing your recipe, you have read and agree to the Official Rules.

“Black Hollyhock Ho-Down LE Items” (Coming Soon)

19 July 2014 FarmMaster 0

Get down with summer and check out a new Black Hollyhock crop, Middle White Pigs, Prickly Macadamia Trees, and more! Available for a Limited Time!

Animals:

The Middle White Pig: is a solid-colored breed without 
shading or spotting. Also, it is remarkably similar to the Large White Pig… just smaller!

Baby Middle White Pig
Adult Middle White Pig
Prized Middle White Pig
The Verata Goat: Both males and females of this small short-haired breed are capable of growing beards.

Baby Verata Goat
Adult Verata Goat
Prized Verata Goat


Trees:
Averrhoa bilimbi, or the Bilimbi Tree: is also called the Cucumber Tree and produces a small cucumber-like fruit that is often used in fish dishes.
Bilimbi Tree

Heirloom Bilimbi Tree


Macadamia tetraphylla, or the Prickly Macadamia Tree: produces long leaves, pink flowers, and macadamia nuts!

Prickly Macadamia Tree

Heirloom Prickly Macadamia Tree


Podocarpus henkelii, or the Henkel’s Yellowwood Tree: produces long drooping leaves and fleshy seed cones that are eaten by animals.

Henkel’s Yellowwood Tree

Heirloom Henkel’s Yellowwood Tree


Crop:

The Black Hollyhock: is a purple-black flower that can grow up to eight feet tall.

Black Hollyhock


Crafts:

It’s a tiny Henkel’sYellowwood Tree. You’ll need tiny pruning shears to make it heirloom!

Henkel’s Yellowwood Bonsai




Heirloom Henkel’s Yellowwood Bonsai
Prickly Macadamia Butter: Contrary to what the name implies, is actually very smooth.

Prickly Macadamia Butter

Heirloom Prickly Macadamia Butter


Black Hollyhock Soap: is simple lye and fresh grown black hollyhock. What an aromatic way to wash up!

Black Hollyhock Soap

Heirloom Black Hollyhock Soap


Black Hollyhock Basket: A simple basket. An elegant flower. A perfect way to decorate!

Black Hollyhock Basket


Black Hollyhock Potpourri: consists of dried black hollyhock in an elegant wrapping.


Black Hollyhock Potpourri


Lemon Bar: What do you get when you combine fresh lemons, water, whole wheat flour, and lots of love? Delicious lemon bars!
Lemon Bar

Heirloom Lemon Bar
Also called Pickled Tree Cucumber: this simple recipe consists of fresh water and fresh bilimbi fruit.
Bilimbi in Brine

Heirloom Bilimbi in Brine


Sea Bass Sculpture: A masterpiece for any sculpture collection, polished to perfection!

Sea Bass Sculpture

Heirloom Sea Bass Sculpture


The Potted Black Hollyhock: is little piece of the farm that you can take inside and place on your windowsill.
Potted Black Hollyhock


Get All New Limited Edition Items!

14 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
We’ve added some all new Limited Edition items to FarmVille 2! Get to the General Store and check them out today!
Crops
White Eggplant – 46 Coins
Trees
Princess Persimmon Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heirloom European Larch Tree – 20 Farm Bucks
European Larch Tree – 11 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Princess Persimmon Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Tulip Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Tulip Tree – 12 Farm Bucks




Animals
Wheaten Marsh Daisy Chicken – 38 Farm Bucks
Baby Wheaten Marsh Daisy Chicken – 21 Farm Bucks
Basner Pig – 41 Farm Bucks
Baby White Speckled Andalusian Donkey – 30 Farm Bucks
California Gray Chicken – 38 Farm Bucks
Baby Basner Pig – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby California Gray Chicken – 21 Farm Bucks
White Speckled Andalusian Donkey – 43 Farm Bucks
Cocky Chicken – 38 Farm Bucks
Scaredy Chicken – 38 Farm Bucks
Recipes
Baba Ghanoush
Smoked Eggplant
Pan Fried White Eggplant
Chicken Pull Toy
Tulipifera Bouquet
Princess Persimmon Bonsai

Jam on Summer LE Items! (Coming Soon)

13 July 2014 FarmMaster 0



Jam on the hits of summer with Jostaberry Jam, Persian Lime Trees, Bradford Cows, Lime Meltaways, and more! Available for a Limited Time!

Animals:

Bradford Cow: The Bradford Cow is a cross between a Hereford and Braham cow.

Child Bradford Cow
Adult Bradford Cow
Prized Bradford Cow


Chital Deer: The Chital Deer often maintain their spots into adulthood.

Child Chital Deer
Adult Chital Deer
Prized Chital Deer
TREES:

Citrus latifolia, or the Persian Lime Tree: is also known as a Tahiti Lime Tree and produces limes about two and a half inches long.

Persian Lime Tree

Heirloom Persian Lime Tree


Rollinia deliciosa, or the Lemon Meringue Fruit Tree: produces a fruit the size of a cantaloupe that can be eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Lemon Meringue Fruit

Heirloom Lemon Meringue Fruit

Cornus kousa, or the Japanese Dogwood: can grow up to forty feet in height and produces white blossoms with red berries.

Japanese Dogwood
Heirloom Japanese Dogwood






RECIPES:

Jostaberry Jam: is a bit tart, dark, and delicious!

Jostaberry Jam


Lime Meltaways: are the perfect summer snack. And contrary to their names, they don’t really melt!

Lime Meltaways

Heirloom Lime Meltaways


Rollinia Ice Cream: Made from Lemon Meringue fruit and fresh ice cream, this recipe takes the edge off of summer!

Rollinia Ice Cream
Heirloom Rollinia Ice Cream
Brown Feather Boas: are all the rage this fashion season! These feathers are harvested only when the fall off the bird.

Brown Feather Boa

Brown Feather Earrings: let you accessorize on the wild side with fine beaded metal and real farm feathers!

Brown Feather Earrings

Japanese Dogwood Bookmark: A fragrant and functional bookmark woven of wool and dogwood flowers.

Japanese Dogwood Bookmark

Heirloom Japanese Dogwood Bookmark

White Eggplant Extravaganza, Recipes & Crafts!

8 July 2014 FarmMaster 0

Experience this summer extravaganza with new Crafts & Recipes, and more! Available for a Limited Time!

Start Date: 14/07/2014 End Date:  04/08/2014

Kitchen Recipes:

Pan Fried White Eggplant
Smoked Eggplant
Baba Ghanoush


Workshop Crafts:

Chicken Pull Toy




Heirloom Chicken Pull Toy
Princess Persimmon Bonsai

Heirloom Princess Persimmon Bonsai


Crafting Klin:

Porcelain Hen Bowl
Stained Glass Rooster
Tulipifera Bouquet
Heirloom Tulipifera Bouquet
Chicken Teapot

White Eggplant Extravaganza LE Items! (Coming Soon)

8 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
Experience this summer extravaganza with a new White Eggplant crop, White Speckled Andalusian Donkeys, and more! Available for a Limited Time!

Start Date: 14/07/2014 End Date:  04/08/2014

Crop:

White Eggplant


Trees:

European Larch Tree

Heirloom European Larch Tree

Princess Persimmon Tree
Heirloom Princess Persimmon Tree

Tulip Tree

Heirloom Tulip Tree


Animals:

Child Basner Pig



Adult Basner Pig

Prized Basner Pig

Child California Gray Chicken
Adult California Gray Chicken

Prized California Gray Chicken

Child Wheaten Marsh Daisy Chicken
Adult Wheaten Marsh Daisy Chicken

Prized Wheaten Marsh Daisy Chicken

Child White Speckled Andalusian Donkey
Adult White Speckled Andalusian Donkey

Prized White Speckled Andalusian Donkey

Brand New Limited Edition Items Are Available!

7 July 2014 FarmMaster 0
There is an all-new set of Limited Edition items in the General Store! Here are this week’s additions:
Crops 
Garlic Chives – 48 Coins




Trees
Heirloom Heartnut Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Coastal Tea Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Coastal Tea Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Heirloom White-Leaf Manzanita Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
White-Leaf Manzanita Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heartnut Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Animals
Gray Peacock Goat – 38 Farm Bucks
Braunes Bergschaf Sheep – 34 Farm Bucks
Baby Braunes Bergschaf Sheep – 24 Farm Bucks
Baby Blue Pekin Chicken – 20 Farm Bucks
Gotland Sheep – 34 Farm Bucks
Baby Gray Peacock Goat – 21 Farm Bucks
Baby Gotland Sheep – 24 Farm Bucks
Blue Pekin Chicken – 37 Farm Bucks
Recipes
Garlic Chive Scrambled Eggs
White-Leaf Manzanita Wreath
Stir Fry Garlic Chive
Coastal Tea Centerpiece
Garlic Chive Pancakes
Heartnut Wreath
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My Family Farm Is Almost Here!

3 July 2014 FarmMaster 0

On 7/3, FarmVille 2 will release My Family Farm to everyone! Soon, you’ll get to experience all-new features like the Family Farmhouse and Farming Jobs. That’s right, farmers. The wait is almost over! 

Before you send your sweetheart into The Cave, we wanted to share a final bit of concept art. To do that we turned to Senior Producer Alex, who gave us some great pieces and a glimpse into the future of My Family Farm.   
Take it away, Alex!
Evolution of a Loading Screen
For big new features like My Family Farm, we really like to create a new loading screen. These loading screen images require work to capture the spirit and feel of the feature, so we often start on them early in the design phase. Below you can see some early sketches for MFF that include not only your sweetheart, but kids as well.
“Some early sketches for My Family Farm..“
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[As] we moved forward with designing the feature we decided to move the release of kids to a later date (but they are coming soon!) so that we could really focus on building the relationship with your sweetheart.That said, you’ll probably see some similarities in sketch 3 above to our current MFF loading screen, and in the concept below you can see an even further progression towards the final loading screen.



By this point, we had established that we wanted to show the new Family Farmhouse in the background, and include a happy couple working on learning the new Animal Care farm job by feeding pigs in the foreground.
“Similar to Sketch #3, above.”
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And in the very-close-to-final screen below, you can see that a lot more detail has been added (including animals reaping the benefits of the Animal Care Farm Job), and the entire image has had a beautiful pain-over to bring it to life.
“And it makes a neat desktop, too!”