When Tomatoes Lead to Brotherly Violence

By Michelle Fabio

If you’re reading this, chances are that you are passionate about tomatoes.

So how far would you go to defend your beloved tomato’s right to sit atop one of your country’s signature dishes?

Michael and John Garvin, two brothers from England, came to blows over just this question regarding Shepherd’s Pie after a day of drinking. Michael, a chef, didn’t take too kindly to his brother’s suggestion of topping the dish with a layer of sliced tomatoes—in fact, he responded by hitting John over the head with a shovel.

According to Michael’s lawyer, a threat by John to torch his brother’s flat followed Read the rest of this entry »