Author: Kenny & Brenna Aschbacher

As we reach the quarter mark of winter, the cooler temperatures invite us to slow down and enjoy hearty, nourishing meals. Now is the perfect time to savor comforting dishes that warm you from the inside out while building a strong nutritional foundation for the season ahead.

This week, we’re highlighting some of our favorite cuts of beef and pork to inspire your winter cooking. From pork belly to beef stew meat, roasts, shanks, and bones, we’ve got everything you need to create delicious, satisfying meals for your family.

To help get you started, here’s a simple recipe for a classic homemade beef stew:

Easy Beef Stew Recipe

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp Bariani extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the onion and carrots until softened.
3. Add the tomato paste and stir for a minute before returning the beef to the pot.
4. Pour in the beef broth, add the potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld.

Pair it with a slice of crusty bread, and you’ve got a meal to remember.

Visit us at the market this weekend to stock up on everything you need. We can’t wait to see you!

Considering a mixed quarter or side of beef? This month is a great time to stock your freezer! Pricing and details here or contact us for further information.

Brenna & Kenny

Heads up for this weekend! Due to shipping delays from our cold storage in Kodiak, we’re short on salmon. It’ll be first come, first served, but don’t worry—next week, we’ll have a full inventory again.

In the meantime, this is the perfect opportunity to try an assortment of whitefish, and they’re ALL on sale! Treat yourself to black cod (sablefish) filets, miso black cod filet portions, smoked black cod filet portions, and halibut filet portions. Stock up while supplies last—these deals won’t stick around for long! Take a look at our full product list, including sale prices on all the whitefish.

We’ll see you at the market! Beef, pork, honey, dates, and olive oil are all in stock.

Catch You Soon,

Brenna & Kenny

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect, recharge, and nurture what matters most. While the calendar says “new,” winter still wraps us in its quiet, deliberate rhythm—a gentle reminder that change doesn’t have to be hurried.

This season is ideal for slow-cooked meals, hearty soups, and the satisfaction of knowing your freezer is stocked with thoughtfully sourced food. Whether you’re savoring wild Alaska salmon or grass-fed beef, our offerings help you create meals that nourish and connect your family.

Exciting news—starting this weekend, we’ll be back at our favorite Phoenix farmers markets! We can’t wait to see your familiar faces and help you stock up for these cooler months. As always, we’ll bring our best selection to make your meal planning easier and your table more abundant.

If you’re easing into the year or tackling new goals, let us help by ensuring your freezer is ready with the highest quality options. There’s no rush—just the comfort of knowing you’re stocked with nourishing food as life settles into its January rhythm.

Let’s embrace the slow and steady pace of winter together, thriving in ’25 with each meal that warms your home.

Grateful to be part of your table,

Kenny, Brenna & The FishHugger Family

P.S. Stop by the market this weekend and say hello! We’re excited to kick off the season with you!

Considering a quarter or side of beef? This month is a great time to stock your freezer! Details on our website or contact us for further information.

As the days grow shorter, we’re leaning into the rhythm of the season. A few workdays remain, including harvesting some beef, but we’re embracing the weeks ahead as a time to slow down, get grounded, and reconnect with nature.

Winter invites us to embrace the cold and the restorative energy it offers. Stepping into natural light during the day and taking moments to rest in darkness at night supports the body’s innate rhythm. It’s a season of balance—inviting us to reflect, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.

Whether you’re savoring hearty meals, bundling up to enjoy the crisp air, or simply pausing to appreciate the stillness, winter offers a chance to align with nature’s pace. For us, it’s a reminder of how life flows in cycles, offering work, rest, and renewal in equal measure.

We hope this season brings you grounding, warmth, and moments to simply be.

As usual, we’re taking some time off during the holidays to spend with family in New Mexico. We plan to kick off our winter/spring farmers market season in Phoenix in early 2025. Please keep a watch on our calendar page for updates!

See you in 2025,

Brenna & Kenny

We’re delighted to spend the remainder of 2024 in New Mexico and look forward to serving you tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, at the Los Ranchos Growers Market!Official winter market hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you didn’t have a chance to place an order, no worries—our sleigh is full, and we’re bringing plenty of extras. Everything is first come, first served!

Here’s what we’re bringing:

Alaska Wild Seafood

• Sockeye Salmon
• Halibut
• Miso Marinated Black Cod
• Black Cod/Sablefish
• A small variety of smoked fish

New Mexico Grassfed Grassfinished Beef

• Ground Beef
• Beef Steaks
• Beef Brisket 
• Beef Short Ribs 
• Beef Bones

New Mexico Pork

• Green Chile Pork Sausage
• Pork Chops
• Pork Roast
• Pork Belly

Don’t forget to stock up on Bariani Olive Oil, Arizona Medjool Dates, and Local Raw Honey!

Charcuterie Inspiration for the Holidays
Planning a festive gathering or a cozy night in? Create a show-stopping charcuterie board featuring our smoked salmon and smoked black cod. Add Medjool dates stuffed with goat cheese and drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness, alongside brie or aged gouda, artisan crackers, marinated olives, pickled veggies, and candied pecans. It’s an easy, elegant way to bring everyone to the table!

For a special treat, we’re featuring an “exotic” New Mexico honey tomorrow. This unique honey is made by bees pollinating organic Pima Cotton blossoms near Deming. With a light amber hue, it boasts a rich, buttery flavor balanced by a delightful tang. The soil and cotton variety lend it a distinct character, while its strong sweetness and subtle hint of spice—reminiscent of cinnamon—create a captivating finish. Available in 1LB and 3LB jars, and yes, we’ll have samples to try!

Miss us in Phoenix? We tentatively plan to return to our favorite Arizona farmers markets for the winter/spring season beginning in early January 2025. Keep a watch on our calendar page for updates!

Kenny & Brenna

Happy December! Winter is just around the corner. As usual, we’re looking forward to spending most of the rest of 2024 in New Mexico to celebrate the holidays with our families in additon to harvesting beef.

We’ll be available at the Los Ranchos Winter Growers Market on Saturday, December 14. Official market hours are 10am-12pm. This is our last planned event in New Mexico until early June 2025. Although we will be bringing extra salmon, beef and more, advance orders are encouraged. Orders will be accepted by email through 11:59pm MST on Monday, December 9. If you have already ordered and have not received a confirmation, please check in, we don’t want to miss you!

We do offer gift cards, feed your family and friends for the holidays! Ask us for details. Our calendar page is tentatively updated through the first weekend of January, 2025. More market dates coming soon. We welcome your orders, questions and feedback. We’re so thankful for all of you, it has been our pleasure to serve you. Wishing you a healthful and peaceful December!

If you’re in Phoenix, you can still catch us at both Roadrunner Park and Ahwatukee Farmers Markets this weekend, December 7/8. We’ll be back for the winter/spring season in early January 2025.

Season’s Best,

Brenna & Kenny

This season, we’re excited to feature an extraordinary honey made from Ambrosia dumosa, also called desert buckwheat, burro-weed or white bursage. This native plant flourishes in the Arizona desert from March through November, producing clusters of yellow flowers under the right conditions. Bees transform its nectar into a dark, richly flavored honey with bold, earthy undertones—a true reflection of the desert landscape.

Because ambrosia dumosa doesn’t bloom reliably every year, this honey is harvested only during exceptional growing seasons. It’s packed with desert ragweed pollen, which could offer a natural boost for allergy sufferers. And like all of our offerings, this honey is raw and unfiltered to preserve every bit of flavor and nutritional benefit.

Come see us at the market this weekend to try a sample of this limited-batch honey. Or, elevate your tasting experience with a private honey flight featuring a selection of our finest varieties.

PHOENIX: We plan to participate in both Roadrunner Park and Ahwatukee Farmers Markets through December 8, 2024 for the fall season. Then we spend the rest of December in New Mexico harvesting beef. We’ll be back in Arizona for the winter/spring market season at the beginning of 2025.

ALBUQUERQUE: We plan to be back for the Los Ranchos Winter market on December 14, 2024. We suggest ordering in advance.

Please check our calendar page frequently to stay updated on our market schedule.

Stay Nourished,

Brenna & Kenny

FishHugger is back at the Phoenix farmers markets this weekend, bringing all your favorites to kick off the season! Whether you’re craving wild-caught sockeye salmon, premium grassfed-grassfinished beef, or a variety of flavorful pork cuts, we’ve got something delicious waiting for you. For those with a sweet spot for honey, don’t miss out on our selection of raw local and regional honey and bee pollen.

We’re also stocked with Bariani Olive Oil and Kenny’s spice rub to elevate your meals. And yes, FishHugger’s tallow salve is back too, ready to keep your skin nourished.

Swing by to explore these fresh finds, enjoy the bustling market vibe, and say hello! We’re excited to reconnect with everyone and fuel your fall meals with top-quality foods.

PHOENIX: We plan to participate in both Roadrunner Park and Ahwatukee Farmers Markets through December 8, 2024 for the fall season. Then we spend the rest of December in New Mexico harvesting beef. We’ll be back in Arizona for the winter/spring market season at the beginning of 2025.
ALBUQUERQUE: We plan to be back for the Los Ranchos Winter market on December 14, 2024. We suggest ordering in advance.

Please check our calendar page frequently to stay updated on our market schedule.

Stay Nourished,

Brenna & Kenny

As you may know, we’ve extended our time in New Mexico to allow for a 21-day dry aging process, ensuring the perfect quality of our beef. Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 12th, for our final market in New Mexico until mid-December.

We’ll have Black Cod Filet, Miso Marinated Black Cod, Smoked Black Cod, Smoked Sockeye Salmon and Snow Crab Clusters. Our grassfed-grassfinished beef includes ground beef, ribeye, NY strip, and beef shanks. For pork lovers, we’re offering ground pork, green chile pork sausage, pork belly, and pork chops. Don’t forget local raw honey, Kenny’s spice rub, and Bariani Olive Oil!

Want to stay in the know about our exclusive market specials and updates? Sign up for our email newsletter for exclusive access to deals and seasonal offerings!

We’re excited to announce that, in addition to our wild Alaska salmon, black cod, and halibut, we plan to expand our fish inventory, and we want your input!

Please take part in our Fall Seafood Poll and let us know which fish you’d like to see:

• Ling Cod
• Octopus
• Pacific Cod
• Yelloweye Rockfish

As of October 15, 2024, our official poll is closed, however, you can still respond anytime via email. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’d love to hear any questions you may have. If you have a preference for a specific volume of your selected fish, feel free to let us know!

Until the Next Catch,

Brenna & Kenny