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The tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum , syn. Lycopersicon lycopersicum & Lycopersicon esculentum ) is a herbaceous, usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that is typically...
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Tomato History. Tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous. Find out the true story and where tomatoes originated. ... French botanist Tournefort provided the Latin botanical name, Lycopersicon esculentum, to the tomato. It translates to "wolfpeach" -- ... Sun-Dried Tomatoes History - The history of sundried tomatoes as food.
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How to grow tomatoes, the history of the tomato, recipes using tomatoes. ... ; Okay, okay, so why do we need to know the history of the tomato? Just because, that's why, and you'll thank me if you get on any of those million dollar game shows and you get a question about tomatoes right.
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0ne of the strangest things about the history of the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is the fact that, although it is of American origin, it was unknown as food in this country until long after it was commonly eaten in Europe.
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The giant berry traded abroad has a colorful history, and the story above is typical of a fruit that originated in one hemisphere, became popular in another, and returned back close to home for intense breeding that produced the tomato now familiar to most people today.
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SMOKEY TOMATO SALAD ... Loaded with antioxidants and high in potassium, tomatoes are one of the healthiest "vegetables" around. Another benefit--they're low in calories, about 35 for a medium tomato. ... For other tomato recipes click on Recipe Index.
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Tantalizing Tomatoes: Smart Tips and Tasty Picks for Gardeners Everywhere ... From Wolf Peach to Outer Space—Tomato History & Lore ... Or I might have called the tomato a wolf peach, from its genus name Lycopersicon, a reflection of a long-held belief that the tomato—a member of the nightshade family—was poisonous.
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All about the tantalizing tomato, history, and uses. ... The tomato is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, sugar and acidity. It goes so well with so many things. The tomato could possibly be one of the most versatile foods. So many tasty meals are made with tomatoes. ... The History of the Tomato, Traditional Tomato Soup...
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Part 2 of 2 All about the tantalizing tomato, history, and uses. ... tomato into American culture and food, along with Colonel Johnson of Salem, New Jersey who decided to eat an entire basket of tomatoes in front of the courthouse to prove they were not poisonous. ... The History of the Tomato, Traditional Tomato Soup...
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