Tomato

Say goodbye to the adverts for butter, cheese and tomato ketchup!

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Britons may have to wave goodbye to daytime adverts on cheese, yoghurts and olive oil in Boris Johnson’s ‘nanny-state’ war on obesity. In a desperate attempt to fight the nation’s bulging waistlines, the Prime Minister today announced a raft of measures to take pressure off the NHS after admitting he was ‘too fat’ when he … Read more

Aubergine, Tomato and Harissa Baked Eggs with Tahini and Honey Flatbreads

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Aubergine, Tomato and Harissa Baked Eggs with Tahini and Honey Flatbreads By Alan Turner And Terence Williamson Published: 00:02 BST, 12 July 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 12 July 2020 Warm the flatbreads in the oven for a couple of minutes. Serve the baked eggs with the reserved chopped coriander, flatbreads and a bowl of … Read more

‘Hidden mutations’ in the DNA of tomato plants can boost the fruit’s size, weight and flavour

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‘Hidden mutations’ in the genetic makeup of tomato plants can be used to create bigger, tastier ‘super varieties’, study claims More than 200,000 genetic mutations were identified in 100 tomato varieties When one plant had its DNA mutated it produced 30 per cent larger tomatoes Scientists hope the findings could lead to larger yields for … Read more

Shaun White BLEACHES his signature ‘Flying Red Tomato’ hair while in quarantine with Nina Dobrev

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White announced Friday that he bleached his signature ginger hair and shaved his goatee at his $3.75M Hollywood Hills home on Thursday. The San Diego-born 33-year-old – who boasts 5.2M social media followers – called his quarantine makeover: ‘Shaun le blanc.’ It’s quite a dramatic change for Shaun, who used … Read more

Spain’s annual tomato battle scrapped due to coronavirus following cancellation of Pamplona bull run

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The world’s biggest and most famous tomato fight in Spain has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, in yet another blow to the country’s tourism industry.  La Tomatina, in which 20,000 revellers pelt each other with ripe tomatoes, is held each summer in the town of Bunol, Valencia. It attracts competitors and spectators from … Read more