Food trends come and go, but “stuff on toast” is forever. Even in its purest form, golden-brown crisp bread — smeared with nothing more than some butter and sprinkled with salt — is a luxurious, timeless treat. But “toast is good!” is not news.

Dinner toast, though, should be. It is quite possibly the perfect summer food. Compared with other carby delights, toast is undeniably lighter than a sandwich and requires significantly less time to make than pasta (both important for summer food consumption). It has crunchy texture for days, and you can effortlessly eat it with one hand ( neither can be said for most sandwiches or pasta) .