# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 7 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes
→ Garnishes
02 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional)
03 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds (optional)
→ Crunchy Base
04 - 24 thin pretzel sticks
→ Optional Additions
05 - 24 seedless red or green grapes
06 - 24 cherry tomato halves
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese cubes on a plate or tray.
02 - Optionally, sprinkle or roll some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds to add visual and flavor variety.
03 - Skewer one cheddar cube onto one end of each pretzel stick to create a sparkler effect.
04 - For additional color and flavor, thread a grape or cherry tomato half onto the pretzel stick before the cheese cube.
05 - Arrange the assembled sparklers upright on a serving platter and serve immediately for best texture.
