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Episode 155 - The Tomato Man Cometh (Breaking Bloody - Part 1)
In this lively, in-depth discussion with tomato expert Craig LeHoulier, some of the topics we discuss include:
The history of the tomato - from its origins in the Americas, to its domination of the European culinary scene, to its current commodity status at the supermarket.
How Craig left the pharma industry to pursue his keen interest in gardening, which led to a home garden bursting with forgotten tomato varieties and a passion for flavor.
The story of the Seed Savers Exchange and how heirloom plants were saved from the verge of the void.
What makes an heirloom plant different from a hybrid…
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