"compassionate carnivore" news and stories

• Beth D'Addono writes about becoming a compassionate carnivore (one who makes sure to only buy and consume meat from producers who raise their animals in a humane manner). Challenges include the fact that she isn't able to buy meat at regular supermarkets, limited availability and higher prices.
  
• Farmers' Market season kicked off early in the Philly region this year, and while prices are higher than they were last year, there are still good deals to be had.
  
• A listing of all area markets (my favorite is still Headhouse Square!).
  
• What should be in your pantry? What to do with those specialty ingredients you buy for a single recipe? Linda Walshin tries to answer those questions on her blog The Perfect Pantry.
  
• The Rush Hour Gourmet offers a stir fry recipe to help you use and enjoy all those fresh, spring veggies.
  

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