Each day, each meal except breakfast, pureed tinned tomatoes served cold as 'tomato soup starter', i am not kidding.

Every tomato served is not only peeled, but the seeds are also removed.

This is a piece of boerewors in a hotdog bun, often served with a tomato, chili and onion relish.

This sandwich was made with lettuce, tomato and a dill ranch sauce served on an oat dusted roll.

Even the plain mahi-mahi was overcooked and dry, served with a "sauce" of roasted tomatoes that was dry and leathery.

But in Los Angeles, Tom comes with shrimp salad, egg salad, lettuce and tomato served open face.

Fans of fresh rabbit will be delighted by the succulent roasted version here served Provencal style with onions, baby artichokes and plum tomatoes ($16.50).

The mussel dish I have outlined here is made with tomatoes cooked briefly and served with pasta.

It is made of beans, tomatoes, carrot, celery and a generous amount of olive oil usually served with a variety of salty side dishes.

Another favorite dish is a spicy lamb stew with bacon, onions, garlic and tomatoes served over garlic bread.