“The link between beast and plate was always made clear, in very unsentimental terms; all the creatures on the farm were for milking or eating, save Humphrey, an overweight and irritable sheep who had escaped the abattoir though pure strength of character. Cruelty to any beast was unthinkable and still remains one of the most important lessons I learned; if we eat meat, we must ensure it was raised in the most humane way possible.” FoodAnimal RightsAnimals Book:The Year of Eating Dangerously: A Global Adventure in Search of Culinary Extremes Source: The Year of Eating Dangerously: A Global Adventure in Search of Culinary Extremes