Alberto Ray

The cultivated tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is native to South America, although archaeological evidence suggests that it was domesticated in Mexico and Central America. The Maya… Read More »What Was A Tomato Called?

The tomato is a native of the lower Andes, cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico. The Aztec word ‘tomatl’ meant simply “plump fruit” and the… Read More »Why Are Tomatoes Called Tomatoes?

Some plural words, like tomatoes and potatoes, confuse people by having that bonus ‘e’ before the ‘s’, but we’re still talking about more than one… Read More »Is There An Apostrophe In Tomatoes?

A negligible, trivial, or unimportant difference, distinction, or correction. What does the saying tomato tomahto mean? (idiomatic) Used to dismiss a correction to one’s adherence… Read More »What Does Tomato Tomahto Mean?

When at least 60% of reviews for a movie or TV show are positive, a red tomato is displayed to indicate its Fresh status. Green… Read More »What Does Tomato Mean On Movies?

Both the potato & tomato plants are native to the Americas. It is likely their names come from the same Native American language, or language… Read More »Does Tomato And Potato Rhyme?

Nowadays “tomahto” is considered British pronunciation and “tomayto” American, but many Americans pronounce tomato {and aunt ) with a broad a. Either pronunciation is considered… Read More »Is It Pronounced Tomato Or Tomahto?