Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
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Afishionado Fishmongers Blog are community-based fishers and aquaculturists – dedicated to bringing low-impact fishing traditions back to the plates of consumers. Afishionado Fishmongers Blog source locally as much as possible and follow Ocean Wise, a classification that ensures responsibility to a fishery's abundance and catch method. For them, knowing the story behind the fish they..
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
1M ago
Last November, I had the pleasure of spending the day with Duncan Bates, the owner-operator of Bay Tender Shellfish, a scallop farm located in Chester Basin, NS. We spent the morning harvesting and cleaning live in-shell sea scallops, getting them ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
Linguine with clams is a simple, affordable and classic Italian dish. This dish pairs well with a tossed salad or some warm crusty bread. This recipe calls for Littleneck clams, which are readily available at our Bedford retail location ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
Behind the Scenes of Sustainable Aquaculture: My Experience Working on an Arctic Char Fish Farm by Kendra Sturdee, Co-op Student Summer 2023 Have you ever stopped to consider the journey your favorite seafood took before it ended up on your plate? Or wondered what goes on behind the scenes on an aquaculture farm? Well, as ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
Employee Spotlight: Laurie’s 5 Year Anniversary Written for Afishionado Fishmongers by: Laurie Starr It’s hard to believe but this past January marked my five year anniversary at Afishionado. Time has flown, dragged, and sometimes, stood completely still (thanks, COVID). When I first started with this company ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
The classic fresh vs frozen debate has taken the world of seafood by storm for decades. Traditionally, fresh seafood has dominated in the public eye, but we have come a long way since the mushy fish sticks that are typically ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
Sustainaba-whaa?? All You Need to Know About Sustainable Blue Salmon Dear Fish Friends, We have been receiving a number of emails inquiring about the details of Sustainable Blue Atlantic salmon, so we decided to write a blog post answering some FAQs! HOW ARE THEY RAISED? Sustainable Blue fish are raised ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
Roasted Arctic Char with Gourd-geous Seasonal Vegetables This roasted Arctic Char recipe with seasonal, local brussels sprouts and acorn squash is just what you need for the fall season! The honey-Dijon glaze adds a nice depth of flavor to the mild and delicious fish. The fish and ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
Creamy Tuna, Kale, and Broccoli Casserole The perfect creamy casserole for a cozy night in ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
What Actually is ‘Sushi Grade’ Fish? What is “sushi grade” fish? Technically, there’s no such thing as sushi grade fish. The term is used as effective marketing jargon to sell raw fish in North America. Japanese chef Yuji Haraguchi recalls using the term in the early ..read more
Afishionado Fishmongers Blog
7M ago
NEW recipe: Grilled Halibut Steaks with Salsa Verde Spice up your summer dinners with our halibut steaks! These lean, mild and sweet tasting fish are caught off the coast of Codroy, Newfoundland and are perfect for a grill night. They’re thicker and firmer than other white fish, and ..read more