Business West By George O’Brien January 5, 2023 While she grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Hadley and enjoyed that lifestyle, Denise Barstow Manz had no intention of making the 200-year-old operation a career. “The farm was a place that was fun, and I had a really good time playing with my cousins, being around … Read more
Happy Moo Years Eve! Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery is open today between 8am and 2pm. Between January 1 and January 8, Barstow’s will be CLOSED for cleaning, scheduled maintenance, and a chance for our team to recharge. We will reopen Monday, January 9, 6am-3pm and look forward to serving you throughout 2023! So today … Read more
This dangerously delicious delight — mocha cappuccino cheesecake — is exactly what we want to be eating right now, curled up with a cozy blanket and a cup of something steaming. The photo was taken at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery in Hadley by Denise Barstow Manz. How to enter: Snap a pic of something … Read more
National White Chocolate Day is celebrated on September 22. And here at Barstow’s, we celebrate white chocolate nearly every day of the year. There are a few of our favorite white chocolate treats: Moo Moo Cookies (chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips) White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies (just as delicious as they sound) Oatmeal Craisin … Read more
At Barstow’s, every day is Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! We celebrate year round…. But National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is celebrated on August 4! Shannon, head baker and seventh generation Barstow, prepares chocolate chip cookies at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, daily, using Grandma Barstow’s recipe. Shannon spent hours in the kitchen with Grandma while … Read more
July 30 is National Cheesecake Day. But we celebrate cheesecake nearly everyday at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery! Check out our bakery case for our specialty cheesecake flavors that change with the seasons – and with the creativity of our talented bakers! Or order an entire cheesecake of your own to celebrate this delicious date! Check … Read more
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is celebrated on June 12. We celebrate Peanut Butter Cookies every day at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery! We always have three types of peanut butter cookies available: Grandma Barstow’s Peanut Butter Cookies Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies Come in and let us know which one … Read more
While the rest of her tow-headed siblings and cousins were following around the farmers, you could find Shannon in the Farmhouse. And more specifically, you could find her in the kitchen with her Grandmother. Generation 7 know her as Grandma, but you might know her as Marjorie Shipman Barstow. Grandma baked for therapy and cooked … Read more
Did you know America loves apple pie so much there are TWO dates to celebrate National Apple Pie Day? One of those dates is in December and the other is May 13! At Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, we celebrate Apple Pie every single day! Shannon Barstow, seventh generation and Head Baker, uses Grandma Barstow’s … Read more
National Macaroon Day is observed on May 31. Celebrate with us at Barstow’s with homemade, gluten free macaroons. Plain or with a chocolate ganache! Pre-order macaroons by the dozen or just stop by Barstow’s. You can always find macaroons in the bakery case!