This short essay (encountered via Warren Ellis), Golden Apples, Crimson Stew, puts forth a fascinating theory on why it took the tomato as long as it did to infiltrate European cuisine. It also contains what may be the oldest known chili recipe. I am enthused enough that I give it two thumbs up only because I don't have any more thumbs than that, and I was moved to go read up on tomatoes.
mplsindygirlI'm pretty sure I won't be trying 'long-pig' anytime soon. Thanks for the link - it was well written, informative and amusing :)
