Video - From Poison Apples to Pizza Toppers: The Tomato's Epic Journey

Did you know that in the 16th century, people believed tomatoes were poisonous? Yep, the fruit we put on everything from salads to pizza was once dubbed "poison apples." The suspicion came from wealthy Europeans who ate tomatoes off pewter plates. The high acid content of tomatoes would leach lead from the plates, causing lead poisoning. So, tomatoes were unfairly blamed for making people seriously ill! But here’s the twist: the humble tomato got its redemption in the 1800s and is now a culinary star. Can you imagine Italian cuisine without tomatoes today? Tell me, what's your favorite tomato-based dish?