Dairy Star by Maria Bichler June 11, 2018 HADLEY, Mass. – Passing the farm on to the next generation of family members is often a goal of family owned and operated agricultural enterprises. For the Barstow family of Hadley, Mass., the baton of farming is now being carried to the sixth and seventh generation with … 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 … Read more
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is celebrated on June 9. But at Barstow’s, we celebrate this tart dessert for as long as we can! We bring in strawberries as soon as our rhubarb plants are producing so that our customers (and our family) can enjoy Strawberry Rhubarb Pie right away! Our rhubarb has been growing in our … Read more
This June we are celebrating the awesome grads and the terrific dads in the Valley! Here are 6 gifts from Barstow’s that would work great to say both, “Happy Father’s Day” and “Congratulations!” Nothing says CELEBRATION better then a homemade custom cake! Order picnic salads, party platters, and side dishes for your Graduate Party or … 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!
Barstow’s May Newsletter 2018 Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and Barstow’s Longview Farm are located in the historic Hockanum Village in Hadley, MA. Our motto is “Looking Forward Since 1806” and we’ve been taking great care of our dairy herd and of the 450 acres of land we farm for 212 years. Farm and Store … Read more
Eating what is in season throughout the year can better connect you to your home and community. When you eat what is being harvested locally, your food is travelling fewer miles, you are supporting your neighborhood farmers, and you are enjoying nutritious and varied foods throughout the seasons. #EatTheSeason and enjoy the season at Barstow’s … Read more
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13! Here are 8 great gifts for Mom from Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery this year: Hosting a Mother’s Day gathering or dinner for Mom? Order homemade side dishes, picnic salads, cakes, pies, or party platters. Make your family gathering simple and delicious! Pick out Barstow’s farm raised steaks, patties, or other … Read more
Eating what is in season throughout the year can better connect you to your home and community. When you eat what is being harvested locally, your food is travelling fewer miles, you are supporting your neighborhood farmers, and you are enjoying nutritious and varied foods throughout the seasons. #EatTheSeason and enjoy the season at Barstow’s … Read more
The Boston Globe By Jon Gorey March 16, 2018 From the Montague Bookmill to scenic views of the Mount Holyoke Range to maple syrup on tap, the Pioneer Valley makes for a fun trip in fickle spring. WHEN SPRING ARRIVES in New England, some of us kind of lose our minds. Can you blame us? … Read more