Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World

Author: William Alexander
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538753316
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on a surprisingly twisty journey through the history of the beloved tomato in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Stored in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, appropriated as wartime propaganda, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato is the Rodney Dangerfield of foods. Yet, the tomato is the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). It holds a place in America's soul like no other vegetable, and few other foods. Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; John Denver had a hit single titled "homegrown Tomatoes;" and the Heinz tomato ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, is in the Smithsonian. Author William Alexander is on a mission to get tomatoes the respect they deserve. Supported by meticulous research but told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World will seamlessly weave travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors and, no surprise, the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the good that has captured our hearts for generations.

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

Author: Lauren Child
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763611880
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter.

Tomatoes Grow on a Vine

Author: Mari C. Schuh
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429652780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

Book Description
Simple text and photographs describe how tomatoes grow on vines.

Epic Tomatoes

Author: Craig LeHoullier
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612122094
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Savor your best tomato harvest ever! Craig LeHoullier provides everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties of tomatoes, from planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season. He also offers a comprehensive guide to various pests and tomato diseases, explaining how best to avoid them. With beautiful photographs and intriguing tomato profiles throughout, Epic Tomatoes celebrates one of the most versatile and delicious crops in your garden.

The $64 Tomato

Author: William Alexander
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565125843
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Bill Alexander had no idea that his simple dream of having a vegetable garden and small orchard in his backyard would lead him into life-and-death battles with groundhogs, webworms, weeds, and weather; midnight expeditions in the dead of winter to dig up fresh thyme; and skirmishes with neighbors who feed the vermin (i.e., deer). Not to mention the vacations that had to be planned around the harvest, the near electrocution of the tree man, the limitations of his own middle-aged body, and the pity of his wife and kids. When Alexander runs (just for fun!) a costbenefit analysis, adding up everything from the live animal trap to the Velcro tomato wraps and then amortizing it over the life of his garden, it comes as quite a shock to learn that it cost him a staggering $64 to grow each one of his beloved Brandywine tomatoes. But as any gardener will tell you, you can't put a price on the unparalleled pleasures of providing fresh food for your family.

The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes

Author: George E. Stanley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 068982209X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Noelle and her friend Todd decide to investigate when her dog Rover is unjustly accused of tearing up Mrs. Ruston's tomato plants.

Tomato

Author: Gail Harland
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756657202
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Everything you ever wanted to know about tomatoes Whether you have a penchant for Principe Borghese or yearn for a Yellow Butterfly, this is the true tomato lover's faithful companion. Delve into this little book, and you will find all the information you need on growing tomatoes. Discover the most reliable varieties, the highest yielding bushes, and those with the most intriguing shapes and colours. Find detailed advice on every aspect of growing tomatoes outdoors, under glass, and in the ground, in growbags, pots and even hanging baskets. Symptom charts will help you identify pests and diseases before they have a chance to destroy your tomato crop. And when you are ready to harvest, there are 35 recipes that let your lovingly nurtured tomatoes take centre stage, plus ideas for preserving them in ketchups, chutneys and relishes and notes on freezing and drying.

Nate the Great and the Missing Tomatoes

Author: Andrew Sharmat
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0593180909
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
Join the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing tomatoes in this long-running chapter book series that makes problem-solving fun! HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? A friendly competition to grow the best organic garden is underway. The prize is tempting . . . a ribbon, a photo and article in the newspaper, AND some all-you-can-eat favorites from Ned’s diner! Esmeralda, Annie, Oliver, and Rosamond are among the competitors. Just a few days before contest judging, some of Rosamond’s tomatoes go missing, and Nate and Sludge are called to investigate. Who is eager for tomatoes, and why? Nate and Sludge are on the case, and what they find surprises all but makes perfect sense!

The Tomato Collection

Author:
Publisher: Cooperfly Books
ISBN: 9780966950403
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
A poetry collection about growing vegetables.

Grow

Author: Riz Reyes
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1647007062
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Discover facts about 15 plants, explore what makes them unique, and learn how to grow them Grow beauty. Grow friendship. Grow flavor. Grow plants! Discover 15 plants with incredible powers, then learn how to grow them. Meet each plant’s surprising relations (did you know the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade?) and discover their history (bromeliads defended themselves against dinosaurs!). Then, follow the step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each plant, whether you have a big backyard or a sunny windowsill. This fully illustrated guide to growing is the perfect introduction to plants for families everywhere.