# What You'll Need:
→ Base & Body
01 - 4 thick cucumber slices (approx. 0.5 inch thick)
02 - 4 baby carrots
03 - 4 celery sticks, cut into 4 inch lengths
04 - 4 cubes cheddar cheese, approx. 1 inch
05 - 4 cubes gouda cheese, approx. 1 inch
→ Neck & Head
06 - 4 long pretzel rods
07 - 8 black olive slices
08 - 4 cherry tomatoes
09 - 4 thin apple slices
→ Decorative Features
10 - 2 tbsp cream cheese or hummus
11 - 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
12 - Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Place one thick cucumber slice flat on the serving surface to form the base of the snack tower.
02 - Stack one cube of cheddar cheese atop the cucumber slice followed by a baby carrot and then a cube of gouda cheese, creating the main body.
03 - Uprightly insert a pretzel rod into the stacked layers, pressing gently to ensure stability.
04 - Fix a cherry tomato on top of the pretzel rod using a dab of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive.
05 - Position thin apple slices on each side of the cherry tomato to represent ears, securing them with cream cheese or hummus.
06 - Place two black olive slices on the cherry tomato for eyes, attaching with small amounts of cream cheese or hummus.
07 - Sprinkle black sesame seeds along the cheese and vegetable body and neck for giraffe-like spots.
08 - Arrange fresh chives or parsley around the base to simulate grass or leaves for visual appeal.
09 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and optimal texture.
