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Tomatoes provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and high levels of the antioxidant lycopene. Tomatoes are one of the most commonly consumed vegetables in the US, with more than 22 pounds of tomatoes eaten each year per person. Feature tomatoes throughout your cafe utilizing the resources below.

While technically the fruit of plants, tomatoes are commonly used as vegetables and were legally defined as vegetables for tax purposes by the Supreme Court in 1893. There are more than 4,000 varieties of tomatoes varying in size, color and flavor.




  • Meet Joanna
    Meet Joanna

    Joanna Q. Public, RD, CSSD, Director of Wellness. Joanna utilizes her extensive knowledge of nutrition and her love for the culinary arts to develop programs which position wellness center stage for you.

    After receiving her AS Culinary Arts degree from Johnson & Wales University, she went on to earn her BS in Culinary Nutrition.

    Joanna was inspired by her experience of helping others as Director of Food and Nutrition for the Iris House, a New York-based organization for women and families living with HIV/AIDS. She also led the sourcing of healthy food and recipe development for The Pump Energy Food, a NYC based restaurant chain before joining Morrison Living in 2010.

  • Meet Jennelle
    Meet Jennelle

    Jennelle is the Assistant Director of Wellness. Jennelle utilizes her extensive knowledge of nutrition and her love for the culinary arts to develop programs which position wellness center stage for you.

    Jennelle was inspired by her experience of helping others as Director of Food and Nutrition for the Iris House, a New York-based organization for women and families living with HIV/AIDS. She also led the sourcing of healthy food and recipe development for The Pump Energy Food, a NYC based restaurant chain before joining Morrison Living in 2010.

  • Meet Allison
    Meet Allison

    Allison is the Assistant to the Assistant Director of Wellness. Allison utilizes her extensive knowledge of nutrition and her love for the culinary arts to develop programs which position wellness center stage for you.

    Allison was inspired by her experience of helping others as Director of Food and Nutrition for the Iris House, a New York-based organization for women and families living with HIV/AIDS. She also led the sourcing of healthy food and recipe development for The Pump Energy Food, a NYC based restaurant chain before joining Morrison Living in 2010.