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Hi Reader,

There's nothing quite like the first bite of a toasted tomato sandwich to signal that summer has hit its peak. Have you had one yet this summer? And tell me, do you prefer mayo, butter or both on you toasted tomato sandwich?

Because toasted tomato sandwiches are just the beginning, I've declared August Tomato Month. That means more recipes, storing, preserving and growing tips all month long. Watch for them here and on my social accounts.

Let's dive in with some of my favourite ways to use fresh tomatoes:

Fresh tomato recipes worth making right now

​Bruschetta — a quick snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer that takes ten minutes and tastes like summer. Garden tomatoes, fresh basil, good bread. That's it.

​Fresh Salsa — so much flavour, so many options. Make a big batch and you'll find yourself putting it on everything.

​Panzanella — garden tomatoes, cucumber, fresh basil, and chunks of crusty bread soaked in a simple vinaigrette. One of the great summer salads. Make it when tomatoes are at absolute peak.

What my partners are saying about tomatoes

I'm grateful for my partners at Canadian Food Focus and Love Food Hate Waste that enable me to share this content. Check out their tomato tips and info:

​What's in Season: Tomatoes — Canadian Food Focus. Field and greenhouse, what to look for, when they peak.

​3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes — Canadian Food Focus. Quick recipe ideas for fresh tomatoes right now.

​Best Ways to Store and Use Tomatoes — Love Food Hate Waste Canada. Practical storage tips and ideas for tomatoes at every stage of ripeness.

​5 Ways with Tomatoes — Love Food Hate Waste Canada. Great ideas for using up tomatoes before they turn.

Do you have a favourite tomato you've been waiting to enjoy? Hit reply and let me know your tomato stories.

Talk soon,
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P.S. Roasting, storing, preserving, and what to do when you have more tomatoes than you know what to do with coming soon!