<![CDATA[THE BARN DOOR - Blog]]>Sun, 12 May 2024 16:41:46 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Memorial Day Weekend]]>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:42:07 GMThttp://ablebarndoor.com/blog/memorial-day-weekend
It's almost time for our annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show! In honor of our Car Show this weekend,
We have hidden a small classic car somewhere around the store! Stop in between today and Saturday to shop around and look for the car! Winners will be entered into a raffle to win a prize and will be announced on Saturday during our car show!

Check out the fun video we created!
]]><![CDATA[It's time to build your dream patio!]]>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:58:04 GMThttp://ablebarndoor.com/blog/its-time-to-build-your-dream-patio
You may know, you may not know...

It's no coincidence that The Barn Door's property is so beautifully maintained and designed. 

The careful and meticulous placement of each stone, each light, and each planting.  The unique and beautiful patio designs. The exterior stone veneer. The pizza oven and full grill area, (that we will use someday!!). Or the impressive lighted walls and breath taking waterfall into our fish pond. All perfectly planned by owner Brenden Mahoney. 

It's not just a pretty exterior...it has purpose.

The outside area is beautiful, but is so much more. It's a live showroom for Able Landscapers and the talented Hardscape Division. Come and enjoy a beer or glass of wine on one of our amazing patios, and get inspired to create your own oasis in the comforts of your home. Love the fire place? Able Landscapers would love to build one for you, exactly how you'd like it. The waterfall, the walls, the pergola...let Able Landscapers build your own version, exactly how you want it. 

Spring has sprung!

Now is the time...give us a call and schedule your appointment. Call 978-448-3144 and speak to Ashley.
Don't forget to mention you saw The Barn Door's newsletter and read this...we have an exclusive promotion for our Barn Door Newsletter subscribers!
]]><![CDATA[Basket Cheese, for Easter]]>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:10:27 GMThttp://ablebarndoor.com/blog/basket-cheese-for-easter

Made locally, by hand

Calabro's basket cheese, made in East Haven, CT, is an Easter tradition that is still made the old fashioned way, by hand. The whole milk curds are hand scooped and pressed into the basket molds while still warm. This cheese makes a beautiful table-top presentation when unmolded, showing off the “weaves” of the basket. Can be eaten fresh or used in the traditional baked Italian Easter Pie.

What is Italian Easter Pie??
The Torta Pasqualina, or Easter pie, originated in Genoa in the 16th century. It drifted beyond the confines of the Ligurian capital to conquer the entire region, which is located in Northern Italy, along the Mediterranean Sea.
Legend states that Ligurian women crafted the original version of this savory pie with 33 layers, one for each year of Christ’s life, and it has since evolved into its current form. The filling traditionally comprises hard-boiled eggs, marjoram, spinach, and prescinsêua, a fresh ricotta-like curd. The latter is difficult to find outside of Liguria, so this recipe provides an adequate substitute. Unsurprisingly, recipes vary from city to city and family to family, so it’s not uncommon to find versions that incorporate other vegetables such as artichokes and peas as well as various herbs.
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]]><![CDATA[New Beer and a must try recipe]]>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:25:28 GMThttp://ablebarndoor.com/blog/new-beer-and-a-must-try-recipe
The Beer: Brigadeiro Breakfast Stout
Brazilian coffee, cacao, oats and milk sugar are all parts of this complete breakfast stout. Roasty, rich, and smooth. (Dairy Allergy) 6.8% ABV

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The Brewery: Springdale Brewery, Framingham, MA
The incredible result of what happens when brewers wonder “what if” and pursue that curiosity to its fullest. Springdale was created to push the limits of fermentation and explore flavors with the hope of creating bold new beers to share with our friends.  

Springdale arrived at this pursuit in a unique way as well.  The brewers of Jack’s Abby had been cultivating killer craft lagers for years before we launched, but found themselves wanting to push the limits of beer far beyond their core, traditional lagers.  That left them with only one choice – start a whole new brand. That curiosity and willingness to take risks is what launched Springdale. The quality and expertise in this brewery is what drives Springdale.

Bridadiero? What is it

Brigadeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɾiga'dejɾu]) is a traditional Brasilian dessert. The origin of the dessert is uncertain, but the most common theory is that it was created by a confectioner from Rio de Janeiro, Heloisa Nabuco de Oliveira, to promote the presidential candidacy of Eduardo Gomes. It is made of condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles covering the outside layer.
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​Check out the recipe here
]]><![CDATA[Make pizza & Memories]]>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:40:22 GMThttp://ablebarndoor.com/blog/make-pizza-memoriesIt's pizza night at The Mahoney's! Family, memories, traditions, and great ingredients.

So, we wanted to highlight one of their favorite ingredients. Giuseppe Guisti's Crema!

Here's the story of Giuseppe...
In 1605 Giuseppe Giusti started to produce Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP in the countryside of Modena, in the region of Emilia Romagna. Giusti’s products became very famous and were even used by the Italian royal family. Seventeen generations have passed down Giuseppe's unique and detailed balsamic vinegar recipe that is still in use today. Their secret in the recipe to make the perfect Balsamic Vinegar of Modena depends on three conditions: good choice of the grapes, high quality of the aging barrels, and time. Today Giusti’s Acetaia is still a family-run company and their premium products are famous around the world.

The 'Crema' Glaze with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP is made with Giusti's prized Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. With a delicate and creamy consistency, this glaze flaunts a balanced sweet and sour flavor, rich ripe grape, and delicate aromas of aged wood.

Pairings: Perfect as a dressing, this glaze works well on risotto, raw fish, cheeses, eggs, and of course Pizza!
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