Re: Title clearly says, "English Breakfast"
> tomatoes, but they've been growing here at least since Roman times
Er, not really. Can't decide if it's supposed to be a joke, but tomatoes were only imported to the old continent in the 16th century. Like potatoes, they originate in the Americas.
That been said, your argument still stands, the recipe for "baked beans" as we know them is more recent than tomatoes.