The best way to enjoy a ripe red (or yellow or orange or purple or green) tomato is to stand next to a vine overflowing with sun-warmed fruit, find one that almost falls into your hand, and savor it ...

Have you ever noticed how many kinds of canned tomatoes crowd the average supermarket shelf? There are crushed and diced tomatoes, whole, peeled and puréed varieties. How’s a busy shopper to choose?

What is it about tomato soup that makes it so easy to love? I’m sure a food scientist could elaborate on the ...