
a) Cut heirloom tomatoes into uniform slices (typically 8 per tomato) – then toss in a little olive oil, salt and pepper.
b) Cut peaches into similar-sized slices, much like the tomatoes.
c) Pit and slice cherries. There are many ways to do this, but this method yields perfect-looking cherry halves and works well even if the cherries are tight around the pit. Stem the cherry, then run a paring knife around the pit until you have made a cut all the way around. Turn the two cherry sides in opposite directions (one clockwise and the other counter-clockwise). gently pull to remove the pit with your fingers. Note – I used some cherries pitted and some whole, for a more interesting look.