“This is a veggie platter for $45!” Nikita says this while pointing to a simple medium-sized platter with the usual vegetables: carrots, cucumber, cauliflower — nothing fancy.

And while relish trays and crudités are both variations on the theme of snacking, each has its own specific item requirements to bear its name.

Increasing the amount of vegetables kids eat during lunchtime could be as simple as placing photos of vegetables in their lunch trays, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers.

If you're thinking of picking up a pre-cut fruit/veggie tray for your guests, you might want to consider buying some produce and making your own platter. Some basic knife skills will save enough ...