Arrange all the items on a large cutting board with a small knife for the cheese & breadsticks. Garnish the platter with fresh herb sprigs like rosemary or thyme. Set out a few store-bought dips like olive tapenade, mustard, or hummus, plus some sun-dried tomatoes & olives.

2 golden beets

use a mandoline to slice them into very thin rounds

1 watermelon radish

use a mandoline to slice it into very thin rounds

15 stalks aoparagns

Trim the stalk ends & steam them for 2 or 3 min in a covered skillet with a little water, just until they are bright green. Allow to cool.

2 carrots

Look for big ones & use a peeler to make long ribbons. Press hard to make the ribbons a little thicker.

8 oz (225 g) cheese

I bought very thinly sliced Havarti & Swiss to wrap around the steamed asparagus. In addition, include a small round of creamy cheese like Brie that can be spread on the beet & radish slices like crackers.