By Kate Krader
Bloomberg

In the past few weeks, a Reddit post dedicated to the perfect tomato sandwich has garnered nearly 700 comments. Among the points under debate are the correct breads to use (sourdough, ciabatta, a baguette), the necessary condiments, and whether a cheese – namely mozzarella – is required.

With all respect to the Reddit community, there is one right answer to this question and it can be found in the new cookbook “The Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables,” by Farmer Lee Jones with Kristin Donnelly (Avery; $60). In a section dedicated to tomatoes, Jones discloses the secret to the most perfect, sunny-summer-day-evoking tomato sandwich – and it’s not just to choose your produce wisely.

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