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“Penny lives with her mom, Pam, in a little trailer by the river. While Pam is out carousing at the saloon, Penny quietly tends to her chores in the dim, stuffy room she is forced to call home. She is shy and modest, without any grand ambitions for life other than settling in and starting a family. She likes to cook (although her skills are questionable) and read books from the local library.”
Penny is a villager who lives in Pelican Town. She's one of the twelve characters available to marry. Her trailer is just east of the center of town, west of the river. She tutors Vincent and Jas at the library.
Schedule
Penny can usually be found in town reading or cleaning up at the trailer. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday she tutors Jas and Vincent at the museum, walking them both home afterwards. On Saturdays she'll take them to the town playground.
When it's raining Penny can either be found inside her trailer or visiting the museum looking at the selection of books.
After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Penny may randomly spend the day there. After leaving the Island at 6pm, Penny will immediately go home to bed. Penny never visits the Resort on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Festival days, or her checkup day at Harvey's Clinic.
Penny lives with her mother Pam, and she is friends with Maru and Sam. Penny dances with Sam at the Flower Dance if neither are dancing with the player.
She also teaches the local children, Jas, Vincent and when he moves to Pelican Town also Leo, at the museum a few days a week and accompanies them to the playground once in a while.
During the eight-heart cutscene, Vincent remarks that he once saw Sam and Penny climbing trees, at which Penny becomes visibly startled and scolds Vincent for gossiping. ConcernedApe has explained that he "wasn't trying to imply anything serious" with the scene regarding a continuation of Penny's interest in Sam. "[A]t 8 hearts...she's not actually interested in Sam anymore."[1]
You can give Penny up to two gifts per week (plus one on
her
birthday), which will raise or lower
her
friendship with you. Gifts on
her
birthday ( 2 Fall) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue. For loved or liked gifts, Penny will say
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“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”
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“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”
For neutral gifts, Penny will say
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“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Penny will say
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“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”
For loved gifts, Penny will say
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“Oh! Is this for me? For... for my birthday? *sniff*... Sorry. I'm... just not used to such kindness... ... I love it, though. It's perfect. Thank you so much.”
For liked or neutral gifts, Penny will say
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“For my birthday? That's so nice of you! It's a great gift.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Penny will say
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“For my birthday? That's so kind of you! Let me unwrap it... ...What!? ...Oh, I see. It's a cruel joke. Silly me, I should've known better...”
Love
“
“Thank you! I really love this!”
Any Book
“
“Thank you! I'm almost finished with a book right now, but I'll read this one next!”
Stardrop Tea
“
“Mmm... it's so fragrant. I'm going to love this.”
Enter Pelican Town on a sunny day between 9am and 2pm.
Details
George looks into his mailbox and wonders how he'll reach a letter in the back. Penny notices and gets the letter out for him. George is upset at being seen helpless and scolds her. Penny sees you and asks if you were watching them.
"I was. You did a kind thing there, Penny."(+50 friendship.) Penny thanks you, but is unhappy that George was upset.
"I was. You should've asked instead of assuming George wanted help."(-50 friendship.) Penny apologises to George.
"I'm just taking a walk, minding my own business."(No effect on friendship.) Penny responds "I see".
Regardless of your choice, George sighs and apologises to Penny for getting angry. He says it was very kind of her to help. Penny says she understands. After George leaves, Penny says it must be difficult growing old.
"I'd rather not think about it."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "I guess you're right... why stress out about something you can't change?"
"It's just a different part of life."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "You're right, we shouldn't ignore the reality of aging. I guess the sooner we come to terms with our mortality, the more time we can spend really living in the here-and-now."
"That's why we should respect our elders."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "That's nice of you to say... I totally agree with you. We should treat our elders with the same respect we hope to receive ourselves some day."
"I'd rather die young..."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "That's a horrible thing to say. Life is a precious thing to waste like that!"
Penny complains about how messy the place is, and asks if you could help her clean up. As you do so, Pam returns home and yells at Penny for letting someone else clean her home. Pam eventually asks you to leave, and they continue their discussion privately. Pam admits that she's embarrassed to have strangers clean up the house. The next day, you get a letter of apology from Penny.
"(Lie) Mmm! That was delicious!"(+50 friendship.) She responds: "You really mean it? Thank you! ... it's such a relief to hear that. I've been working so hard on this recipe, and I'm really proud of it. Hey, since you're the first person to try it, I'm going to name this one 'Chili de <your name>'."
"Uh... can I get the rest to go?"(-50 friendship.) Penny is crestfallen and says her recipe was a failure.
"Well it's definitely unique... how did you get it so rubbery?"(No effect on friendship.) Penny is crestfallen and says her recipe was a failure.
Regardless of your choice, she invites you to watch a movie together and your energy is increased by 165.
Penny is on a field trip with Jas and Vincent. Penny asks you if you'd like to be a guest speaker and share your experience about the countryside with the children.
"I'd love to!"(+10 friendship.) She responds, "Great! Let me just call the children over."
"Sure."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "Great! Let me just call the children over."
"No... I can't stand kids."(-1500 friendship.) She responds, "Really?... Uh... Well, alright. I guess I'll see you later then." The cutscene ends.
If you agree to speak to the kids, you're prompted for a number of dialogue options (which have no effect on friendship). Afterwards Penny tells the children to run along and asks you if you'd like to be a parent.
"I haven't really thought about it."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "Oh no? Well, I guess that makes sense... you're busy with other things right now."
"Absolutely. I want a big family."(+20 friendship.) She responds, "... Me too. I'm glad you feel that way."
"I guess so. It's a natural urge."(+20 friendship.) She responds, "Yes... the urge to care for something innocent and helpless. It makes sense that we'd feel that."
"No, I don't think I'd be good at it."(+10 friendship.) She responds, "Oh, really? I think you'd make a good parent."
"No, The world's crowded enough already."(-10 friendship.) She responds, "hmm... If everyone thought like that, humans would die out."
"No, I don't want to be tied down with a family."(-10 friendship.) She responds, "Oh... That's kind of sad... but I guess I can understand your point."
The scene fades and she thanks you for showing up.
Ten Hearts
You receive a letter from Penny. After receiving the letter, enter the pool area of the spa between 7pm and midnight.
Details
Penny joins you in the pool. She asks if you know why she invited you here.
"You have something to tell me."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "That's right..."
"I'm not exactly sure."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "Really? I thought you'd have noticed by now..."
"You wanted to see me in my bathing suit."(No effect on friendship.) She responds, "No!"
Penny confesses her feelings for you.
"I feel the same way about you."(No effect on friendship.)
If the player is male, she responds, "...Oh, <player name>. I thought you did, but I wasn't sure. ...I'll always remember this night." You kiss and the cutscene ends.
If the player is female, she responds, "...Oh, <player name>. I thought you did, but I wasn't sure. You look so beautiful tonight... I... *gasp*" You kiss and the cutscene ends.
"Sorry, but I don't like you in that way..."(-1500 friendship.) She bursts into tears and the cutscene ends.
Group Ten-Heart Event
If the player is unmarried and has given a bouquet to all available bachelorettes, raised friendship with each bachelorette to 10 hearts, and seen each bachelorette's 10-heart event, then entering Haley/Emily's House will trigger a cutscene. If Haley is the final bachelorette you share a Ten-Heart Event with, the Group Ten-Heart Event will be unavoidable as it is triggered immediately afterwards.
Details
If the player has a Rabbit's Foot in inventory, the cutscene will consist of a gossip session about Mayor Lewis and Marnie's relationship.
If the player does not have a Rabbit's Foot in inventory, all bachelorettes will express anger about the player dating them all at one time. Regardless of the player's dialogue choice(s), all bachelorettes will decide to give the player the "cold shoulder" for about a week after the event. They will give angry dialogue when interacted with, and refuse gifts. After about a week, all bachelorettes will forgive the player, and dialogues return to normal.
This event will trigger only one time per save file. This event will not trigger if you are married or have given a Wilted Bouquet or Mermaid's Pendant to one of the marriage candidates.
Fourteen Hearts
Enter the farm house between 3pm and 7pm when she's home.
Details
Penny says "Welcome home, honey... How was your day?"
It was fine(No effect on friendship.) Penny responds "Just business as usual, huh? Well, I've got a zesty new recipe in the oven, so maybe things will get a little more exciting!
Not good...(No effect on friendship.) Penny responds "Oh, I'm sorry! Well, you're back now... I'll do my best to make you feel better."
It was fantastic!(No effect on friendship.) Penny responds "That's great! I'm glad you enjoy your work so much."
Penny then says she would like to redecorate the bedroom with her hand-made decor. She asks what style you prefer.
Forest And Moon: Peaceful Blue(No effect on friendship.)
Penny says she won't touch any of your chests, but asks you to move them out of the room.
I don't want any changes!(No effect on friendship.) Penny says she won't worry about it, then.
Part 2: If you choose to let Penny redecorate, 3 days later when waking up in the morning, the bedroom will be redecorated with the chosen style. Note that the type, number, and placement of items may vary slightly with Farmhouse upgrades.
Forest and Moon
Strawberry Home
Pirate Theme
Each choice will give unique decorations that are unavailable otherwise:
Once married, Penny will move into the farmhouse. Like other marriage candidates, she will add her own room to the right of the bedroom. She'll also set up a small garden behind the farmhouse where she'll sometimes go to read. She will continue to work at the Museum and travel to town to work there on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
“I'm tutoring Vincent and Jas today... They're a handful, but it's nice to make a difference in someone's life.”
Wednesday:
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“We don't have a school here but I'm doing my best to give Vincent and Jas a proper education. Every child deserves a chance to be successful. Jas is very good at math and reading. Vincent is good at... well, he has an active imagination.”
Thursday:
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“We're very lucky to have a library in such a small town. When you're lost in a book, it's easy to forget the realities of your life. ...Maybe that's why I like reading so much. ...Sorry. I got carried away there.”
Friday:
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“If you dig in the dirt you can find some interesting things. One time I found a really old piece of pottery. I brought it to Gunther and he said it was over a thousand years old.”
Saturday:
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“This is such a small town. You can't avoid meeting everyone. I wonder what is like to live in the city?”
Sunday:
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“Hello. Ummm... The weather's interesting today, don't you think? Sorry...”
2+ Hearts
If player has seen 2 heart event, one week after
“
“I've been teaching Jas and Vincent about Dwarvish Archaeology... Jas is curious about the origins of the Dwarves... but Vincent is mainly interested in dwarvish weapons!”
Two weeks after
“
“Vincent has been asking me about slugs for weeks... so I prepared a whole lesson on them. They're actually pretty interesting! Whenever I see a banana slug, I feel like it's a sign of good luck.”
Four weeks after
“
“I'm teaching the kids about art history this week. It can be a little dry for the kids, so I'm having them learn by drawing a picture in the predominant style of each century. It's really been a hit!”
Wednesday:
“
“You know what? I should take the children on a field trip some time. Maybe to the forest. A guest speaker would be nice... maybe someone familiar with nature? Sorry, I'm just thinking out loud.”
Saturday:
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“Things changed a lot after the JojaMart went up. It's been really bad for Pierre's shop. Mom loves JojaMart, though. The prices are cheap, so she can afford a lot more there than she ever could at Pierre's.”
If Joja is closed down:
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“Mom's been complaining ever since JojaMart closed down. I think it's good for her, though. Maybe she'll drink less Joja Cola now.”
4+ Hearts
If player has seen 4 heart event, two weeks after
“
“I've been reading a book about the ocean. It accounts for most of the area of the world, and yet we hardly know anything about it!”
Tuesday:
“
“I'm trying to save money from my tutoring job, but it's hard with my mother out of work.”
If bus is operating
“
“Maybe now that my mother has her bus driving job back, I can start saving more money. Things are looking a little brighter.”
Wednesday:
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“I've lived in Pelican Town my whole life. Can you believe that? I guess there's a lot out there I'll never experience.”
Friday:
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“Dishes, dishes, dishes. Ugh... If my mother wasn't always nursing a headache from her late nights at the saloon, maybe she could help around the house a little.”
Sunday:
“
“I've been trying to keep our place clean, but it always gets messy again. It's hard to run a household all by yourself.”
6+ Hearts, Thursday:
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“I wish I could keep a garden, but our yard is such a mess. Maybe I'll live in a place where I can have a garden someday. Maybe I'll live on a farm! *giggle*”
8+ Hearts, Monday:
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“I'm eager to move out. It's such a burden to be worrying about Mom all the time. I want her to be happy, but I can't stay here forever... you know?”
8+ Hearts, Friday:
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“I shouldn't complain so much about chores...some people in the world are really struggling, and here I am complaining about doing dishes...”
10+ Hearts, Tuesday:
“
“Um, [Player]? A farm seems like a good place for children, don't you think? It was just a thought I had.”
“My mother used to drive the bus to Calico Desert... But the bus stopped working a few years ago. Mayor says there's not enough money in the town coffers, or else he'd have it fixed.”
If bus is operating
“
“I heard you were responsible for fixing the bus back up. Thank you.”
“It's kind of embarrassing to be the only family in town who lives in a trailer. I wish I could live in a nice house, someday.”
Tuesday:
“
“Your farm looks really pretty right now.”
6+ Hearts
Thursday:
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“Mom doesn't take very good care of herself... I worry about her.”
Friday:
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“When I was a little girl, my father abandoned us because he said he felt 'trapped'. We haven't seen him since. I'm sorry to make things uncomfortable for you... It's just that this time of year makes me think of it for some reason. Anyway... How's the farming life going?”
8+ Hearts, Saturday:
“
“Hi [Player]. Your farmhouse must be pretty easy to clean, huh?”
Dating / 10 Hearts, Sunday
“
“[Player]! I was just thinking about the future... Where do you picture yourself in ten years? I have a few ideas for myself...”
“On the 25th we'll be having the Feast of the Winter Star. It's one of my favorite events. It's supposed to be a time to show gratitude for all the good things in your life... but for most people it's just a time to relax and exchange gifts.”
Tuesday:
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“I try to stay indoors as much as possible during the winter. I hate being cold.”
Thursday:
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“Oh... hi. You want to talk? If you find any interesting artifacts or minerals, Gunther will gladly display them in the museum. He told me he has special gifts for people who donate.”
Friday:
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“...yes?”
2+ Hearts, Friday:
“
“Are you friends with Linus? He lives in a tent up in the mountains.
Everyone ignores him, the poor guy. He's actually really nice... Just a little odd.
It must be so cold to live in a tent this time of year.”
4+ Hearts, Tuesday:
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“I'm looking forward to seeing what your farm looks like in the spring. It's going to be so fresh and beautiful.”
Green RainYear 1
“
“Are you alright? We're all wondering what's going on...”
Years 2+
“
“This strange weather is a good opportunity to get the kids interested in nature!”
'Hated items' related
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“A word of warning, my mother really hates '[name of random hated item]'. Just the thought of it can make her depressed.”
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“Did you know that my mother hates '[name of random hated item]'? She finds it absolutely awful. I'm not sure why.”
“
“If you want my mother to dislike you, give her '[name of random hated item]'. She hates it with a passion. I think she might be allergic.”
After upgrading Pam's house
“
“What you did for my family is so generous. Thank you!”
If anonymous
“
“There are some truly wonderful people in the world...”
Raining
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“The raindrops are really loud on the metal roof of our trailer. ...It's soothing, though.”
“It's so peaceful here. I used to have the most horrific nightmares, but now I sleep like a baby.”
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“You know, I think I'll read a book today. I picked up something new from the library last time I was there. Gunther asked me to say hi.”
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“I love to hear about all the artifacts you've found. Archaeology is fascinating! To think... there may have been farmers at this very spot 10,000 years ago.”
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“Was I shy when we first met? It's funny to think about, now that we've come so far.”
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“This place is so big compared to the trailer, I feel overwhelmed... In a good way!”
“
“Life sure is different since we got married...”
In her side room
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“I always wanted my very own library. This is so charming. I like to do a little reading first thing in the morning. It gets my brain into gear”
Giving breakfast
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“Good morning, [Player]! I made you a hot breakfast. It's important to me that you leave here with a full belly.”
Outdoor Days
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“I only ever dreamed of living in such a beautiful place, and now it's come true. I was so miserable back home.”
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“Isn't this the perfect place to raise children? I would've been so happy growing up on a farm.”
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“Hi honey, if I knew more about farm work I'd help you out more. Sorry! I'll be thinking of you.”
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“I just saw a songbird flying due west. In Stardew Valley that's a very good omen.”
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“Ahh... It feels great to be outside. I could spend all day right here, observing every little thing.”
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“I'm really happy on our little farm, [Player].”
On patio
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“This is a lot more peaceful than my old spot in town. I'm very happy here.”
Indoor Nights
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“Good evening, honey. Did you accomplish everything you wanted to today? If not, that's okay. We've got all the time in the world!”
“
“Hmm... skirt or pants tomorrow? Oh, who am I kidding... I always go with the skirt.”
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“We have it good here. We should always try and remember those less fortunate than us. I'm just grateful for what we have.”
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“Mom's probably pretty lonely now that I'm gone. I just hope she doesn't visit the saloon more to make up for it. You shouldn't feel bad! Mom has to solve her own problems.”
“
“Ready to tuck in? I made the bed and everything...”
“
“Hi there, honey. Ready to spend a quiet evening at home?”
Rainy Days
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“On rainy days my thoughts always drift toward cinnamon and cookies.”
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“I wonder if Maru and Dr. Harvey will ever get together? I'm sure Harvey likes her... I think Maru will have to make the first move, though.”
“
“Hmm... Maybe I should experiment with a new recipe. You liked the last recipe I made, didn't you, honey? What was it called... 'Chili de [Player]?'”
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“On days like this, I love to curl up with a good book.”
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“I think I might do some baking today.”
Giving gift
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“Hi, honey! I did some shopping this morning and got this for you. I thought you could really use one of the those.”
Rainy Nights
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“How was your day, honey? I spent my afternoon reading a novel.”
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“I'm sure Mom's at the saloon right now... But I don't feel so bad about it anymore. It's out of my hands.”
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“I was just thinking about that night we met in the bathhouse. I'll never forget that night”
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“The sound of rain used to bother me, when I lived in that old metal trailer. But it's quite soothing here.”
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“Oh... the smell? I tried to do some baking... It didn't work out too well.”
Giving food
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“I felt like making a nice dinner. I hope you like it.”
Going Out
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“I'm going to head into town today, just for fun. I'll be back in awhile!”
“
“I had a nice time... It's good to stay in contact with everyone. Tell me about your day.”
Penny's look evolved over the years the game was in development.
Here's a timeline showing how ConcernedApe's art and Penny's style changed over the years before the game was launched.
Trivia
At one point before the game was released, Penny was named "Dana".
The dialogue choices for the player in Penny's 8-Heart and 10-Heart Events have the most punitive possible effect on friendship in the game, with each event having an option that will decrease friendship with her by 1500 points (equivalent to six hearts).
The dish Penny cooks during her six heart event can be seen briefly when you eat it. It appears to be a Vegetable Medley, sharing the same sprite and restoring the same amount of energy as one.
Penny's 14-heart event can occur one time only. It will not reoccur if the player divorces her, erases her memories, and then re-marries her. The decorations not chosen by the player during the 14-heart event cannot be obtained.
Bugs
If Penny's 10-heart event is seen before her other heart events, occasionally the bachelorette Group Ten-Heart Event will not trigger when entering Haley & Emily's house.
Penny's marriage schedule overrides any deviations. This means Penny will still walk home the children even if it is raining, even though the children are not there.
1.4: Added 14 heart event. Changed 2 heart event dialogue. 6 heart event can now trigger after purchasing the Community Upgrade. Removed dialogue referencing the trailer after the community upgrade is complete.
1.4.1: Placed dressers will no longer be removed during 14 heart event.
1.4.4: Garden pots will no longer be moved during 14 heart event.
1.5: Added beach portraits. Penny now likes all artifacts. Fixed bug where 4 heart event could not be triggered after purchasing the Community Upgrade.
1.5.3: Existing bed will now be placed in a chest instead of being outright replaced during the redecoration in the 14 heart event.
1.6: Added custom gift reactions. Added winter portraits and more beach and regular portraits. Added Penny Portrait. Penny's 8-heart event cannot happen on rainy days, Trout Derby days, or Summer 17, 18, or 19.
Warning: Spoilers 
Fall 2
Winter 4
Diamond
Emerald
Melon
Poppy
Poppyseed Muffin
Red Plate
Roots Platter
Sandfish
Tom Kha Soup
Spring
Summer
Marriage
Wheat Flour (1)
Sugar (1)
Red Cabbage (1)
Radish (1)
Cave Carrot (1)
Winter Root (1)
Coconut (1)
Shrimp (1)
Common Mushroom (1)
Green Algae (4)
White Algae (2)
Wheat (1)
Honey (1)
Hops (1)
The Brave Little Sapling
Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture
Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World
The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch
The Zuzu City Express
Wumbus
It Howls In The Rain
Mysterium
Cotton Candy
Stardrop Sorbet
Black Licorice
Joja Cola
JojaCorn
Sour Slimes
