{"product_id":"ten-tomatoes-that-changed-the-world","title":"Ten Tomatoes That Changed The World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALIST \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author William Alexander provides \"an entertaining, broad-ranging history of the tomato\" (Mark Pendergrast) in this fascinating and erudite microhistory.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods — while becoming the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, \u003ci\u003eTen Tomatoes That Changed the World \u003c\/i\u003eseamlessly weaves 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 food that has captured our hearts for generations.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312005783934,"sku":"NW9781538753323","price":18.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781538753323.jpg?v=1780481137","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/ten-tomatoes-that-changed-the-world","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}