The Cruelty of Turkey Farms

The Dark Side of Turkey Farms

Ben Franklin called turkeys “true American originals.” He had tremendous respect for their resourcefulness, agility, and beauty. Turkeys are intelligent animals who enjoy having their feathers stroked and listening to music, with which they will often sing quite loudly. In nature, turkeys can fly 55 miles an hour, run 25 miles an hour, and live up to four years.

Learn more about the intelligence of turkeys.

But the story is very different for turkeys on factory farms: They will be killed when they are only ...

Golden Mushroom Soup

Serves 6

• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dill
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup water or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 2 cups soy or rice milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Heat 1/2 cup of water in a large pot and add the onions. Cook over high heat, stirring often, until the onions are soft and all the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add another 1/4 cup of water, stir to loosen any bits of onion stuck to the pan, and continue cooking until most of the ...