Ripe: The Search for the Perfect Tomato - Softcover

Praise for "Ripe"

"Arthur Allen's tomato odyssey takes him to every link in its production chain, from genetics to Chinese packing companies. Anyone who cares about how tomatoes taste will be fascinated by this journey, will never view pizza sauce the same way again, and will treasure those backyard summer wonders even more." --Marion Nestle, author of "What to Eat"

"A robust tale of how tomatoes get to the table and why some don't taste very good when they get there . . . An eye opener for foodies, consumers, and social justice activists alike." --"Kirkus"

"A substantive and engaging reflection on "lycopersicon esculentum" and its transformation from early modern botanical curiosity to twentieth-century dietary staple." --"The Boston Globe"
Praise for Ripe

"Arthur Allen's tomato odyssey takes him to every link in its production chain, from genetics to Chinese packing companies. Anyone who cares about how tomatoes taste will be fascinated by this journey, will never view pizza sauce the same way again, and will treasure those backyard summer wonders even more." --Marion Nestle, author of What to Eat

"A robust tale of how tomatoes get to the table and why some don't taste very good when they get there . . . An eye opener for foodies, consumers, and social justice activists alike." --Kirkus

"A substantive and engaging reflection on lycopersicon esculentum and its transformation from early modern botanical curiosity to twentieth-century dietary staple." --The Boston Globe

Describes the history of tomatoes, their importance to cultures around the world, the plight of migrant laborers, and the journey of a typical tomato from field to table.--