A tomato: bright red, rounded, juicy and firm; it’s simple, it’s beautiful, it’s good. Given a little attention, it can be served cold, warm, or hot; sliced or in a purÉe; in a sorbet or granita; or as juice. It becomes red with pleasure, pink with emotion, or blanched by ice. The tomato, this simple fruit, lends itself to all changes of texture and temperature; it succeeds in every role. I love adventures with produce, and the simpler the produce, the more it motivates me.

Lobster with paprika is a perfect summer dish.

In a sundae trifle with fromage blanc sherbet glazed pastry sticks