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Weird IslandAuthor: Weird Rhode Island
Small state, big on the weird! Weird Island brings you some of the strangest stories you probably havent heard before, all originating in little Rhode Island. Maybe youre a true crime fan, but youre burning out on the binges and looking to shake things up. Well, look no further! Well bring you unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, weird history and even some MURDER (no need to completely leave your comfort zone). Join us as we uncover some strange stories from the smallest state. Language: en Genres: History, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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73. FOOD: The Newport Man Who Ate… Tomatoes?
Episode 74
Sunday, 27 April, 2025
Episode Description:While today, tomatoes are one of the most commonly consumed vegetables in the United States, that wasn’t always the case. For much of history, tomatoes were not only ignored, but feared. So, what changed? And is it possible a Newport man played a role in introducing the tomato into the American diet? Episode Source Material - Michel Felice CorneCornè House - Atlas ObscuraMichele Felice Cornè - WikipediaMichel Felice Corne, Summer Exhibit 1972February Meeting, 1941 - Colonial Society of MassachusettsLaura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1Michele Felice CornèEpisode Source Material - Tomato HistoryThe Tomato in America, Early History, Culture and Cookery | Andrew F. Smith10 Tomatoes That Changed the World | William AlexanderWhy the Tomato Was Feared in Europe for More Than 200 Years | SmithsonianSixteenth-century tomatoes in Europe: who saw them, what they looked like, and where they came fromHow a ‘Strange,’ ‘Evil’ Fruit Came to Define Italy’s Cuisine
