A blanket of deep white snow makes winter emotionally official. It is lovely and it is harsh. When the night temperatures dip down into the single digits and everything is covered in thick snow, some things change on the farm. Our cows are eating stored forage that we put up for them over the summer. …
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending two busy farmers markets organized by Berkshire Grown. One was in Great Barrington and the other in Williamstown, they are part of a four-market series (2 before Thanksgiving and 2 before Christmas). These markets are busy with shoppers who are committed to buying local food and crafts …
As usual we are offering a delicious menu of baked good for the holiday season! Pre-orders are accepted through December 22nd. Download an order form here or pick one up in the Farm Store. Holiday Order Form Completed order forms can be dropped off in the Farm Store. You can also call us with an …
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This morning I had the pleasure of observing some early morning behind-the-scenes bread baking. When I first came to the bakery, Jamie was mixing a batch of dough in the large stand mixer. She poured in a flour and eggy mixture, and then slowly sifted more flour into the bowl as it mixed. She moved …
For all you lovers of Maggies Round, here is a peek into our work in the aging rooms. All of our cheeses require significant care and attention during the aging process. The day we make the cheese is only the first step, but much of the work comes afterwards…. The day after the cheese is …