Barstow’s Blog

NYT, what about dairy?

February 21, 2019

Ooof this one hurt. I subscribe to the New York Times Climate Forward Newsletter and also their Daily Email Newsletter. I love them, I learn a lot, and it’s a great addition to my day. On Wednesday afternoon I was scrambling to catch up on emails before feeding the calves … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “C”

February 17, 2019

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the first half of February. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Celeste by Laurel Stewart … Read more

Gratitude Journal: Jurassic Cows

February 8, 2019

Last night, Dylan and I had the pleasure of attending “Drinking with Dinosaurs,” a special “Culture & Cocktails” event put on by the Springfield Museums. While sipping wine, we roamed the halls of the Science Museum – the perfect date night am I right? The highlight of this event was … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “A”

February 6, 2019

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the first half of January. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Almond by Lisa Patterson … Read more

Gratitude Journal: February Thaw

February 4, 2019

Although it was no where near Polar Vortex status, New England endured a painful cold snap last week. Between tarps on the barn that block out wind, heated floors in the robot milkers, and body heat from 250, 1,400lb animals, the cows stay content in the cold. The ideal temperature … Read more

Name the Calf Contest Winners “B”

February 3, 2019

Here at Barstow’s Longview Farm everybody has a personality so everybody has a name. Calves born around the same time have names that begin with the same letter. These calves were born in the last half of January. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Briar by Maris Scott … Read more

Gratitude Journal: Polish Cooking

February 2, 2019

The Barstow’s are pretty English through and through.  But on my Mom’s side I’ve got a little Polish, and I’ve got a pretty terrific grandmother too.  This weekend, my Meme (yeah that’s not Polish, that nickname is all French!), taught me how to make golumpki, a traditional Polish dish. Golumpki … Read more

Game Day Potato Wedges

January 30, 2019

Pick up simple snacks at Barstow’s for Game Day made EASY. Pick up homemade chili, chicken tenders, meatballs, Cabot dips, and baked goods for a quick dish or last second pot-luck. Building your own snacks and apps for the party?  Stop in at Barstow’s for local ingredients like Cabot cracker … Read more

Game Day Nachos

January 30, 2019

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! Pick up easy party add on’s like homemade cookies, chili, chicken tenders, and Cabot dips. Yum! Building your own snacks and apps for the party?  Stop in at Barstow’s for local ingredients like Cabot cracker cut Seriously Sharp or Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, … Read more

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