I disliked tomatoes also but knew why. Mom only had two ideas for
tomatoes. Sliced, served flat on a plate mounded with sugar (gack!)
Stewed, and mixed with milk and crackers in a bowl (yuck!)

I was over 40 before I ate tomatoe again. It was served on a tenderloin
that had many toppings and would have been too messy to remove. I
decided it wasnt too bad. I still dont buy tomatoes, but now I enjoy it
when served in a sub/burger/etc.