The holidays are a time to gather, and nothing makes people gather like good food! Food is the most important thing that we “do”. It nourishes our bodies, thrives on our farmland, represents our cultures, is a part of our traditions, connects us to our heritage, and gathers us together. This year, give the gift … Read more
This holiday season, why stress? Your local family farm stand has already done the baking for you! Let us prepare your holiday dinner this year. Head baker Shannon Barstow’s cooking style is homemade and cozy. Enjoy classic, country style, foods that you and your whole family will enjoy for dinner, a family pot luck, Friends-giving, … Read more
Last year we were thrilled to receive so many Thanksgiving orders from our community! We use last year’s numbers to help us plan for the holiday ahead. It’s fun to look at what people enjoyed last year for Thanksgiving Day with their loved ones. So much fun we thought we’d share it with you too! … Read more
2018 marks Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery’s 10 Year Anniversary! Steven and David Barstow, brothers, partners, and the 6th generation on Barstow’s Longview Farm are the owners of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. When the family moved forward with Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery in order to diversify the farm and save the family business, David … Read more
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13! We’ve made a list of 8 great gifts to get for Mom this year – check it out! Whether you need party platters for a Mother’s Day gathering, a unique gift from a local artisan, or a gift certificate to your favorite local bakery and restaurant, Barstow’s Dairy Store and … 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
Sign up to get the Barstow’s Monthly Newsletter sent directly to your inbox by clicking here! Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery March 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 … Read more
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th, or 3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. At Barstow’s, we celebrate with something else that is round and constant. Constantly delicious that … Read more
Easter is a time for family. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, bringing a dish to a family pot luck, or want to surprise your community at church, Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery has easy, affordable, homemade, and delicious options for every occasion. Easy Easter Bites Cheese and Cracker Platter Fruit or Veggie Platter Sweet and … Read more
The Barstow family may not have much Irish in their heritage, but the Ahearn side certainly does! Shannon and Kelly Barstow, sisters and managers at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, have that Irish blood and look forward to this time of year! Kelly reminisces about boiled dinner at her grandparent’s home. Meanwhile, Shannon whips up … Read more