a lot of times a pretty plate of food comes down to a little edible embellishment known as garnish. For a few pointers on making plates look lovely, we reached out to Richard Sandoval of Richard ...

And pick your favorites too. Below are the cheeses I chose for my platter as well as some delicious garnishes/toppings. When choosing meats for your charcuterie platter, choose different textures ...

4. Cut salad leaf roughly and add olive oil. Cut avocado into long strips. 5. Place all together in a platter and garnish with little lime juice and seeds.