This had less to do with saving turtles and more to do with preventing people from pouring sherry into their turtle soup, but nonetheless, it worked. Mock turtle soup isn't actually made from ...

Many people today may be surprised to know that turtle soup was once considered a delicacy in America. Presidents as far back as George Washington relished the soup, and several founding fathers ...

After the meat was boiled and separated from the shell and bones, it was added to the broth with red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and sherry. But as popular as green turtle soup was ...

For those unfamiliar with the delicacy, turtle soup is indeed made with the flesh ... it's served with dry sherry on the side to ensure you'll get buzzed while taking the plunge.