Farmville 2 News

All New Limited Edition Items Are Available! (Say Ciao to the Fiesole Artichoke)

22 September 2014 FarmMaster 0
Fiesole Artichoke is in season! Check it out along with Khaki Campbell Ducks, Ponytail Palm Trees, and much more! Available for a limited time!


Crops 
Fiesole Artichoke – 48 Coins 

Trees
Japanese Stewartia Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Japanese Stewartia Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Ponytail Palm Tree – 11 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Ponytail Palm Tree – 20 Farm Bucks
Kalamata Olive Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Kalamata Olive Tree – 22 Farm Bucks

Animals

Baby Andalusian Donkey – 33 Farm Bucks
Andalusian Donkey – 46 Farm Bucks
Baby Brown American Mammoth Donkey – 33 Farm Bucks
Brown American Mammoth Donkey – 46 Farm Bucks
Baby American Spotted Donkey – 33 Farm Bucks
American Spotted Donkey – 46 Farm Bucks
Baby Khaki Campbell Duck – 28 Farm Bucks
Khaki Campbell Duck – 41 Farm Bucks
Baby Lacaune Sheep – 20 Farm Bucks
Lacaune Sheep – 33 Farm Bucks







Recipes

Artichoke Antipasto Fiesole (Artichoke + Fiesole Artichoke = 2440 Coins)
Pickled Baby Artichokes (Fiesole Artichoke + Olive = 2060 Coins)
Tomato Garlic Artichokes (Fiesole Artichoke + Tomato Paste = 2540 Coins)
Kalamata Olive Oil (Kalamata Olive + Lemon Water = 3760 Coins)
Kalamata Olive Loaf (Kalamata Olive + Batter = 3280 Coins)
Kalamata Baked Cheese Olives (Kalamata Olive + Cheese = 3340 Coins)
Ponytail Palm Table (Piece of Wood + Crafting Nail = 1470 Coins)
Japanese Stewartia Arch (Japanese Stewartia Flower + Lumber = 3710 Coins)
Japanese Stewartia Wreath (Japanese Stewartia Flower + Wool Thread Spindle = 3840 Coins)

Jicama is Here! (Market LE Items)

19 September 2014 FarmMaster 0


Plant some delicious Jicama and check out Himalayan Rabbits, Chinese Flame Trees, and much more! Available for a limited time!


Crop:

 Pachyrhizus erosus, or jicama: is also known as the Mexican yam or the Mexican turnip.
Jicama
Animals:

 Despite their name, the origin location of the Himalayan rabbit is unknown.
Baby Himalayan Rabbit
Adult Himalayan Rabbit
Prized Himalayan Rabbit


The Reeves’s pheasant was named for naturalist John Reeves: who brought the species to Europe in 1831.

Baby Reeves’s Pheasant
Adult Reeves’s Pheasant
Prized Reeves’s Pheasant


The Mahogany pig: is of standard size and is a beautiful shade of reddish brown.

Baby Mahogany Pig
Adult Mahogany Pig
Prized Mahogany Pig


The gray Pygora goat: is a variant of a breed that originated by crossing a Pygmy goat and an Angora goat.

Baby Gray Pygora Goat
Adult Gray Pygora Goat
Prized Gray Pygora Goat

Trees:
Acer nigrum, or the black maple: is a subspecies of the maple tree that produces the same sweet maple syrup.


Black Maple Tree
Heirloom Black Maple Tree


Koelreuteria bipinnata, or the Chinese flame tree: can grow up to twenty meters tall and is widely used for decoration.

Chinese Flame Tree
Heirloom Chinese Flame Tree


Chrysophyllum oliviforme, or the Indian Gooseberry Tree: is recognizable due to its crooked trunk and sour fruit.

Indian Gooseberry




Heirloom Indian Gooseberry


Recipes:

Iceberg lettuce with sweet jicama gives us a fresh take on a classic salad!

Jicama Salad


 Lightly seasoned fries made from potato and jicama make a sweet and starchy treat!

Spicy Jicama Fries


The sweet taste of jicama in your cole slaw: is a great way to spice up any barbeque!

Jicama Slaw


Whole wheat pancakes smothered in black maple syrup. Sounds delicious! Tastes even better!

Black Maple Pancakes
Heirloom Black Maple Pancakes


The taste of the sour Indian gooseberry: is tempered with pure sugar and a sweet pie crust!

Indian Gooseberry Pie
Heirloom Indian Gooseberry Pie


Add elegance to any meal with a simple garnish of Chinese flame flowers!

Chinese Flame Garnish

Heirloom Flame Garnish

Say Ciao to the Fiesole Artichoke! (Market LE Items)

12 September 2014 FarmMaster 0
Fiesole Artichoke is in season! Check it out along with Khaki Campbell Ducks, Ponytail Palm Trees, and much more! Available for a limited time!

Animals:

The milk of the Lacaune Sheep: is used in the making of Roquefort cheese.

Baby Lacaune Sheep
Adult Lacaune Sheep
Prized Lacaune Sheep


The Khaki Campbell Duck: is a cross between three breeds of duck: the Mallard, the Rouen, and the Runner.

Baby Khaki Campbell Duck
Adult Khaki Campbell Duck
Prized Khaki Campbell Duck


Trees:

 Chrysophyllum oliviforme, or the Kalamata Olive Tree: produces almond-shaped olives that grow to twice the size of normal olives.

Kalamata Olive Tree
Heirloom Kalamata Olive Tree


 Stewartia pseudocamellia, or the Japanese Stewartia Tree: bears white flowers in the spring and turns remarkable shades of yellow, red, and purple in the fall.


Japanese Stewartia Tree
Heirloom Japanese Stewartia Tree


Beaucarnea recurvata, or the Ponytail Palm Tree: has a unique trunk formation that is often compared to an elephant’s foot.


Ponytail Palm Tree
Heirloom Ponytail Palm Tree


Crops:

Flamingo Celery, also called Variegated Water Celery: is a fast growing aquatic plant distinguishable by its pink-edged leaves.


Flamingo Celery
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, or the Fiesole Artichoke: is recognizable by its violet color and tulip-shaped floret.

Fiesole Artichoke


Recipes:
Flamingo Celery Soup
Creamy Flamingo Celery Soup
Flamingo Fried Rice


Fresh Kalamata olives and the scent of Japanese stewartia: combine to make this enticing and 
effervescent oil!




Kalamata Olive Oil
Heirloom Kalamata Olive Oil


 Baked with whole wheat batter and freshly picked Kalamata olives: this lovely loaf is perfect for sandwiches!


Kalamata Olive Loaf
Heirloom Kalamata Olive Loaf

 What happens when you deep fry Kalamata olives in cheese batter? Something delicious!
Kalamata Baked Cheese Olives
Heirloom Kalamata Baked Cheese Olives


Artisanal Fiesole artichokes pickled and drenched in olive oil: the perfect preserve!
Pickled Baby Artichokes


Pan-seared Fiesole artichokes and lightly-seasoned tomato paste: are all you need to create this simple and scrumptious side!

Tomato Garlic Artichokes


Elegantly garnished and delicately seasoned, this Fiesole artichoke antipasto: is a healthy and hearty option for any meal!

Artichoke Antipasto


Try your hand at crafting this tropical archway made of soft ponytail palm wood and white Japanese stewartia flowers!

Japanese Stewartia Arch
Heirloom Japanese Stewartia Arch


 This ponytail palm table: brings a tropical touch to any outdoor arrangement!

Ponytail Palm Table
Heirloom Ponytail Palm Table


A beautiful wreath of white Japanese stewartia flowers: fit to adorn any doorway!

Japanese Stewartia Wreath
Heirloom Japanese Stewartia Wreath

Build Your Election Souvenir Stand! (Coming Soon)

10 September 2014 FarmMaster 0

 Election Souvenirs and Memorabilia! 
Help spread the news about the big mayor’s race with election souvenirs!  
Make souvenirs at your Souvenir Stand.
 Get Voter Forms from friends that collect souvenirs.

Building the Election Souvenir Stand:

Election Souvenir Stand Complete:
 


Build Your Pie Eating Table!

10 September 2014 FarmMaster 0

 Host 5 pie eating contests and win an exclusive Pastry Chef Sign!
Each Pie Eating Contest is more rewarding than the last!

Build Your Pie Eating Table:




Get Your All New Limited Edition Items! (Dive into Red Belgium Endive)

9 September 2014 FarmMaster 0
Dive into growing our new Red Belgium Endive crop and check out Yokohama Chickens, Italian Stone Pine Trees, and more! Available for a limited time!

Crops
Purple Tomatillo – 46 Coins
Trees
Heirloom Japanese Pagoda Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Japanese Pagoda Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Madras Thorn Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Madras Thorn Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree – 22 Farm Bucks






Animals
Dark Common Eider Duck – 41 Farm Bucks
White Cornish Chicken – 37 Farm Bucks
Baby Dark Common Eider Duck – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby Cream Kinder Goat – 21 Farm Bucks
Sambar Deer – 40 Farm Bucks
Cream Kinder Goat – 38 Farm Bucks
Baby White Cornish Chicken – 20 Farm Bucks
Baby Sambar Deer – 27 Farm Bucks
Recipes
Madras Thorn Curry (Madras Thorn Fruit + Salt = 3150 Coins)
Pagoda Blossom Bouquet (Japanese Pagoda Blossom + Wool Thread Spindle = 4310 Coins)
Metal Oil Lantern (Olive Oil + Horseshoe = 2620 Coins)
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce (Pink Satin Pomegranate Fruit + Sugar = 3130 Coins)
Rope Pencil Holder (Rope + Piece of Wood = 2520 Coins)
Purple Tomatillo Salsa (Purple Tomatillo + Onion = 2540 Coins)
Chocolate Brownies (Flour + Cocoa Nibs = 3160 Coins)

Dive into Red Belgium Endive! (Market LE Items)

5 September 2014 FarmMaster 0

Dive into growing our new Red Belgium Endive crop and check out Yokohama Chickens, Italian Stone Pine Trees, and more! Available for a limited time!

Crop:

Beneath a red leafy exterior: the heart of the red Belgium endive is bullet shaped and often cooked or prepared in fresh salads.

Red Belgium Endive
Animals

The Yokohama Chicken: is native to Japan and is easily recognized by the unique plumage in the male.

Baby Yokohama Chicken
Adult Yokohama Chicken

Prized Yokohama Chicken
The Gray Mirandaise Cow: is a French breed originating from a Gason cow and a Garonnais bull.

Baby Gray Mirandaise Cow

Adult Gray Mirandaise Cow

Prized Gray Mirandaise Cow

The Damascus Goat: is raised most often in Syria and Lebanon and generally valuable for milk production.

Baby Damascus Goat
 Adult Damascus Goat
Prized Damascus Goat

The Gray Swamp Rabbit: native to the southern United States, has fur so thick it virtually waterproofs the animal’s skin.

Baby Gray Swamp Rabbit
Adult Gray Swamp Rabbit
Prized Gray Swamp Rabbit
Trees

Mahonia lomariifolia, or the Chinese Holly Grape Tree: produces bright blue fruits in long strands that are often made into jams.

Chinese Holly Grape Tree
Heirloom Chinese Holly Grape Tree

Pinus pinea, or the Italian Stone Pine Tree: can grow up to sixty feet tall and produces pine cones containing pine nuts.

Italian Stone Pine Tree
Heirloom Italian Stone Pine Tree

Sorbus domestica, or the Service Tree: produces a reddish fruit that can be eaten raw or turned into a cider.

Service Tree
Heirloom Service Tree


Recipes

Baked with freshly picked red Belguim endive and caramelized with pure sugar: this dish is perfect served as dessert or a special treat!
Caramelized Chicory

Whole wheat batter and fresh Italian pine nuts: are all you need for this tempting treat!

Italian Pine Cookies
Heirloom Italian Pine Cookies

Goat cheese is preferable, but any cheese will do, to make this delicate and delicious appetizer.

Stuffed Endive Leaves

Dried Chinese holly grapes: are easy to prepare. The sun does most of the work for you!




Dried Chinese Holly Grapes
Heirloom Dried Chinese Holly Grapes

Spread it on toast or add a dab to your favorite pastry. Either way, service berry jam: is a mouthful of flavor!

Service Berry Jam
Heirloom Service Berry Jam

A cool pitcher of ice filled with Chinese holly juice: can quench the thirst of any parched farmer!

Chinese Holly Juice
Heirloom Chinese Holly Juice

 Whole wheat batter and fresh Italian pine nuts: are all you need for this tempting treat!

Italian Pine Cookies
Heirloom Italian Pine Cookies

Fresh service berries and a homemade pie crust made with wheat flower: the two things you need to make a service berry pie!

Service Berry Pie
Heirloom Service Berry Pie

Start your mornings right with a hot porridge flavored with tasty Chinese holly grapes!

Chinese Holly Porridge
Heirloom Chinese Holly Porridge

Eat healthy with a base of fresh lettuce and a sprinkling of crunchy Italian pine nuts!

Italian Pine Nut Salad
Heirloom Italian Pine Nut Salad

A salad of red Belgium endive and fresh lettuce: is a healthy and colorful introduction to any meal!

Red Belgium Endive Salad

 If you want to make yummy service berry syrup: all you need is service berries and a kitchen to cook in!

Service Berry Syrup
Heirloom Service Berry Syrup

The Sunken Treasure Chest (Coming Soon)

3 September 2014 FarmMaster 0

Collect materials to unlock it & than open it and see what’s inside this old, lost sunken treasure.

Placing the Sunken Treasure Chest:

Building the Chest:




Get All New Limited Edition Items! (Try Purple Tomatillo)

2 September 2014 FarmMaster 0
Check out our new Purple Tomatillo crop and take a look at the Cream Kinder Goat, Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree, and more! Available for a limited time!

Crops
Purple Tomatillo – 46 Coins

Trees

Heirloom Japanese Pagoda Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Japanese Pagoda Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Madras Thorn Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Madras Thorn Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree – 22 Farm Bucks







Animals

Dark Common Eider Duck – 41 Farm Bucks
White Cornish Chicken – 37 Farm Bucks
Baby Dark Common Eider Duck – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby Cream Kinder Goat – 21 Farm Bucks
Sambar Deer – 40 Farm Bucks
Cream Kinder Goat – 38 Farm Bucks
Baby White Cornish Chicken – 20 Farm Bucks
Baby Sambar Deer – 27 Farm Bucks

Recipes

Madras Thorn Curry (Madras Thorn Fruit + Salt = 3150 Coins)
Pagoda Blossom Bouquet (Japanese Pagoda Blossom + Wool Thread Spindle = 4310 Coins)
Metal Oil Lantern (Olive Oil + Horseshoe = 2620 Coins)
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce (Pink Satin Pomegranate Fruit + Sugar = 3130 Coins)
Rope Pencil Holder (Rope + Piece of Wood = 2520 Coins)
Purple Tomatillo Salsa (Purple Tomatillo + Onion = 2540 Coins)
Chocolate Brownies (Flour + Cocoa Nibs = 3160 Coins)

Orange You Excited for Daylilies! (Market LE Items)

29 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Master our new Orange Daylily crop, and check out Tricolor Romeldale Sheep, Rumberry Trees, and more!  Available for a limited time!

Crop:

The Orange Daylily: flowers for but a single day in its life-cycle.

Orange Daylily
Trees:

Chrysophyllum oliviforme, or the Rumberry Tree: thrives in warm climates where it produces small red to purple berries that are used in desserts and drinks.

Rumberry Fruit

Heirloom Rumberry Fruit


Calibertia patinoi, or the Borojó Tree: produces a fruit that is often used in health foods, juices, and smoothies.

Borojó Tree

Heirloom Borojó Tree


Zelkova Serrata, or the Zelkova Tree: can extend up to eighty feet in height and can grow a canopy nearly as wide.

Zelkova Tree

Heirloom Zelkova Tree


Animals:

The Tan Provence Donkey: is a variant of a domesticated breed long used in the Provence region of France.


Baby Tan Provence Donkey

Adult Tan Provence Donkey

Prized Tan Provence Donkey


The Romeldale sheep: was bred in 1915 from the cross of Romney rams and Rambouillet ewes.


Baby Tricolor Romeldale Sheep

Adult Tricolor Romeldale Sheep

Prized Tricolor Romeldale Sheep


The first Spotted Poland China Pig: was bred neither in Poland nor in China but in Miami Valley, Ohio.


Baby Spotted Poland China Pig

Adult Spotted Poland China Pig

Prized Spotted Poland China Pig


Although the Blue Ring-neck Pheasant: can be found in the United States, it is native to China and East Asia.


Baby Blue Ring-neck Pheasant

Adult Blue Ring-neck Pheasant

Prized Blue Ring-neck Pheasant





Recipes:

Rumberry juice: is a sweet beverage treat in many parts of the Caribbean.


Rumberry Juice

Heirloom Rumberry Juice


Sweet bojoro fruit and fresh ice cream: give us this refreshing summer treat.


Borojó Smoothie

Heirloom Borojó Smoothie


Take bojoro fruit juice and add water: simple, healthy, and delicious!


Borojó Ice Pop

Heirloom Borojó Ice Pop


A flowered wreath of orange daylilies: capturing the beauty of a flower that blooms for but a single day.


Orange Daylily Wreath


With the proper preservation techniques, you can for capture the beauty of a flower that blossoms for but a single day: the orange daylily.


Daylily Dried Flowers


Tell someone you love them with a bouquet of delicate orange daylilies.


Daylily Bouquet


Perfect for a special occasion, this festive archway is crafted of strong Zelkova wood and adorned with bright orange daylily flowers.


Daylily and Zelkova Archway

Heirloom Daylily and Zelkova Archway


The keyaki wood of the Zelkova tree: is prized in Japan for use in furniture like this beautiful table.


Zelkova Table

Heirloom Zelkova Table


A Zelkova stool: made from prized keyaki wood: simple, functional, elegant.


Zelkova Stool

Heirloom Zelkova Stool

Changes to My Family Farm!

29 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Hi Farmers,
Last month we were very excited to add My Family Farm to FarmVille 2. Here on the team we are constantly assessing the game’s balance, so that we can keep it from becoming too easy or too frustrating.  We have realized that My Family Farm didn’t strike the right difficulty balance for many players.

We have also heard from players they they find the mechanics of Spouse Energy to be confusing and keeping track of Energy to be an overall distraction from the core farming experience players love so much. 
We work hard to bring FV2 players features that they will enjoy, and it’s become clear that we fell short of that goal this time. We’re committed to getting it right, and the team has already started working to improve My Family Farm.



Here are the adjustments you can expect to see us make in early September. These changes will simplify MFF and make it easier to understand and use:

  • Job rewards will be increased by 150% – 200% 
  • Sweethearts will have their Energy reduced to 1, which refills every 23 hours
  • Meals will require more resources to make
  • Players will receive a pack of Energy after successfully Training a new Job
As always, we are grateful to our players for being the vocal, supportive community that you are. We appreciate your feedback and we hope the changes we’ve described help keep FarmVille 2 and My Family Farm in your hearts for years to come. 

FarmVille 2: Country Escape New Release – August 26

26 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

We released an update in the App Stores today. Please download the latest release for the new Crop Silo and more!

What’s new in version 1.9.108 (iOS) 1.9.109(android/kindle):
  • Say Hello to the Silo!
  • Additional Storage: Unlock the new Crop Silo at Level 19 and store more fresh crops!
  • (Coming Soon) Farm Orders Bonus: Complete orders on the Farm Orders board to earn great prizes from the Brand New Sales Bonus Meter! – This feature will be turned on soon.

Crop Silo:
When you reach level 19 you will be able to purchase (for coins) the brand new Crop Silo. It will give you 30 slots to store crops or basic animal items such as milk.  
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Your Crop Silo will hold more than just crops! If you reach the maximum capacity of the Crop Silo items can spill over into the Barn. 
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Similar to the Barn, you will be able to upgrade the Crop Silo to add additional storage. For upgrading you will need padlocks & nails, which are found by exploring Grandma’s Glade, Pappy’s Pond etc. As an added bonus, inside the Crop Silo you’ll be able to quickly sell stacks of crops to help you earn coins and give you space. You can use Quick Sell 5 times a day.  
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The beautiful Silo will fit in nicely on your Farm. 
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Farm Order Board update: (NOT AVAILABLE YET)
Another new feature in the release is a bonus meter when selling items on the Farm Order Board. 
Orderboardmotd
The more you sell, the more you fill up the meter. Fill up the bonus meter for a mystery crate!
Farmorders
Chose one crate that can contain Goods, XP, Coins or Keys! 
Orderboardprize
You can level up your Sales Bonus, the more you sell. Each level will give you more items that are possible
Levelorder
Levelpreview
Thank you for all the great feedback farmers! Keep playing FarmVille 2: Country Escape!

Build Your Election Podium! (Coming Soon)

26 August 2014 FarmMaster 0
Build an Election Podium & Win a Chamois Padovana Chicken or a Caramel Pygora Goat!
Decorate the podium to help Marie and Walter campaign!
Vote and earn a Chamois Padovana Chicken or a Caramel Pygora Goat!



Placing & Building the Election Podium:

Election Podium Completed:

The election went off without a hitch! Here’s a new animal for your farm to thank you for all your hard work!

Vote for Walter or Vote for Marie!

Earn 10 free Baby Bottles by helping Barbara out this week!
The B&B is Swamped with Election Paparazzi!


An adorable goat with the softest fleece!

Baby Caramel Pygora Goat

Adult Caramel Pygora Goat




Prized Caramel Pygora Goat
A quirky chicken with a dramatic plume!

Baby Chamois Padovana Chicken

Adult Chamois Padovana Chicken

Prized Chamois Padovana Chicken

Try Purple Tomatillo! (Market Le Items)

22 August 2014 FarmMaster 0



Check out our new Purple Tomatillo crop and take a look at the Cream Kinder Goat, Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree, and more! Available for a limited time!



Crop:

The Purple Tomatillo: is a vine plant used in many of the same recipes as tomatoes.

Purple Tomatillo
Animals:
The Cream Kinder Goat: is a breed variant of a cross between a pygmy goat and Nubian goat.

Baby Cream Kinder Goat
Adult Cream Kinder Goat
Prized Cream Kinder Goat


Originating from the county of Cornwall in the United Kingdom, the Cornish chicken: is one of the most popular breeds in the world.

Baby White Cornish Chicken
Adult White Cornish Chicken
Prized White Cornish Chicken
The Sambar Deer: are a large breed, with only moose and elk being larger.

Baby Sambar Deer
Adult Sambar Deer
Prized Sambar Deer


The Dark Common Eider Duck: is the largest breed of duck in the Northern Hemisphere.

Baby Dark Common Eider Duck

Adult Dark Common Eider Duck

Prized Dark Common Eider Duck
Tree:

Punica granatum, or the Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree: produces large sized pomegranates with a silky bright red rind.





Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree

Heirloom Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree


Sophora Japonica, or the Japanese Pagoda Tree: can grow up to sixty feet in height and blossoms with creamy white flowers.

Elder Japanese Pagoda Tree

Prized Elder Japanese Pagoda Tree


Pithecellobium dulce, or the Madras Thorn Tree: produces long strings of pods containing edible black seeds.
Elder Madras Thorn Tree

Prized Elder Madras Thorn Tree


Recipes:
It might look strange, but a salsa of onion and purple tomatillo taste delicious!
Purple Tomatillo Salsa


Sweetened with pure sugar, Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce: tastes great on vanilla ice cream! Hint, hint.
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce

Heirloom Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce

Fresh madras thorn curry, lightly salted: is a dish every foodie should experience!
Madras Thorn Curry

Heirloom Madras Thorn Curry


A gift of lovely pagoda blossoms: is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Pagoda Blossom Bouquet

Heirloom Pagoda Blossom Bouquet