It's not a bad call—there’s nothing like eating a vine-ripened tomato you grew yourself. But not all tomatoes are created ...

Willi Galloway, author of the recently released second edition of “Grow Cook Eat,” offers some expert advice on growing ...

Jaune Flamme: A medium orange tomato that's got a good balance of sweetness and acidity. You're missing out if you haven't picked and eaten one, warmed by the sun, right from the vine. Great for ...

There's also the issue of how appearance and "mouth feel" affect the perception of tomato quality. "If you're blindfolded, an orange tomato may taste good, but a lot of people won't buy an orange ...

The tomato has evolved through history, facing hybridization, commercialization and a modern push to restore its lost flavor.