# Components:
→ Sandwiches
01 - 12 slices soft sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
02 - 6 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
03 - 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
06 - 12 black olives, pitted
07 - 12 chive stems
→ Board Assembly
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup grapes (green and red)
11 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
12 - 1 cup mini pretzels
13 - 1/2 cup cubed cheese (optional)
14 - Fresh herbs for garnish (mint, basil)
# Directions:
01 - Using a bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter, cut bee shapes from sandwich bread slices.
02 - Spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on half of the bread cutouts; drizzle with honey if using the sweet option.
03 - Layer thin cucumber and carrot slices on top of the spread, then cover with remaining bread cutouts to form sandwiches.
04 - Slice black olives into thin rings for bee stripes and small pieces for eyes. Arrange delicately on top of sandwiches, pressing gently into the spread.
05 - Insert two short pieces of chive stems into each sandwich to resemble antennae.
06 - Place bee sandwiches on a large serving board and surround with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes, strawberries, mini pretzels, cheese cubes, and fresh herbs.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy outdoors.
