1.   In recent years, among tomato-lovers, most talk has been of how flavorless the tomato has become.

2.   The tomato became the target of a nationwide boycott by grocery store chains and restaurant chefs.

3.   Tomatoes are becoming less expensive and better in quality at this time of year, and I like to use them in special tomato soups.

4.   Tomatoes become more complex.

5.   In fact the tomato became something of a national scapegoat.