THE TOMATO: HINTS AND HEALTH TIPS
What would I do without tomatoes! Exclaims the Italian housewife. This is a sentiment shared by countless other cooks around the world. Indeed, the tomato features in recipes of many cultures. Homes gardeners grow it more than any other food. But is it a fruit or a vegetable? Botanically the tomato is a fruit because it is a berry containing seeds. However, most people think of it as a vegetable, as it is usually eaten with the main course of a meal. This tasty food has a fascinating past. COLORFUL HISTORY In Mexico the Aztecs cultivated the tomato for food. During the early 16 th century, returning Spanish conquistadores took it to Sp...