Peeled Tomatoes with Burnt Toast & Torn Herbs in Cold Cream

This recipe is so stark and simple that the quality of the ingredients is of the utmost importance. Sourcing peak-season plum or other paste tomatoes and a thick, very fresh heavy cream will make all the difference. Allow your senses to take over when slipping the skins off the tomatoes as you would a silk slip. It happens to be one of my favorite things to whittle away at and becomes both addictive and sensual. This dish is a stunner on its own but also sits pretty alongside a hot (or cold