Summer has arrived in style, with a beautiful sunny bank holiday weekend and good weather all through half-term. This is the official definition of a miracle.

And this sends my thoughts to barbeques, garden parties, picnics and drinks evenings with friends. And these send my thoughts to canapés, cheese boards and cheese and pickle sandwiches. And these send my thoughts to Microplane.

For those who don’t know, Microplane was inspired by a Canadian housewife in the 90s, who, fed up with her traditional grater, borrowed one of her husband’s wood-working tools, and Microplane – the original manufacturer of photo-etched cutting tools – was created. After over fifty years of experience, their durable, photo-etched and razor-sharp stainless-steel blades are simply the best – effortlessly cutting through hard and soft foods, without tearing or shredding.

Microplane’s latest creation is the amazing Professional Cheese Slicer. The super sharp blade and clever non-stick pattern means every cheese slice is pristine – no crumbling or sticking here. But it’s also really handy for thin slices of cucumber, courgettes and even carrots. It’s neat and easy to use, and so attractive it complements any cheese board, meaning people can do their own slicing – I love it.

NEW Microplane Professional Cheese Slicer RRP £24.95 is available from selfridges.com. So do grab one, because summer is here – it’s official.

By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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