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 “Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New … Read more
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 (the only kind of almond … Read more
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 for a dairy cow is … Read more
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 Bingo by Anna Conklin Belmont … Read more
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 are cabbage rolls filled with … Read more
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 cut Seriously Sharp or Pepper … Read more
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, sour cream, shredded cheese, spreadable … Read more
Sign up for homemade soup! Dinner has never been easier! Full Soup CSA sign up’s are closed on January 28. But you may still sign up and pay for your meal a minimum of one week (Mondays before 3pm) in advance of pick up for a Single Soup CSA. Payments only accepted in person. Single Soup CSA orders … Read more
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 December. Congratulations to our Name the Calf Contest winners! Ya Ya by Jane E Kelley Yettie by Robert … Read more
Sign up for 10 weeks of homemade soups! Dinner has never been easier! Couple CSA: $91 | 1 quart per week (total of 10 quarts) Family CSA: $182 | 2 quarts per week (total of 20 quarts) Each quart comes with two small items ie: corn bread, slices of garlic bread, biscuits, or an item to share … Read more