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Started off quite civilized and informative?
Just to throw my hat inΒ βΒ me and the Mrs have been trying to eat less, but better quality meat. All well and good, and actually having a good time working out what works for me habitually. Growing up outside of London we had a local butcher, knew folk involved with pheasant shooting and I was a groundskeeper on an estate where they shot deer to control population. One of the things I really miss is the communal, ritualistic and altogether more thoughtful relationship you have with your meat (goes for veggies too). Always good to know your butcher / beater.
Have not tried direct / mail order yet, but have been looking at farms / suppliers recently as frustratingly the majority of local butchers in our area are now either boutique (£££), or import their meat (£). I suppose the middle ground (££) is in competition with supermarkets which probably isn't conducive to rising rent.
Maybe we should start a resource (in OP's post?) for good (local) butchers and mail order places ...
Developing world doesent consume as much meat as the developed world so 'just go vegan' is a privileged position to be in.
Kinda like saying 'do what you love'.
Anyway, will there be any genuine responsible meat eating discussion happening or just shouting MURDERER at a meat eater in here?