Learn how to make this whimsical paper posie bouquet over at Our Big Earth. These would make adorable boutonnieres!

Did you know that you can make your own sushi in a snap? It was a huge revelation to me when I learned just how easy it is! No more expensive, grocery store sushi for this chick.

These would be perfect for a sushi and sake wedding shower!

I shot this tutorial the first time I made sushi. Since then, I have honed my sushi making skills a bit more.

Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll (adapted from Allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

2 cups Japanese sushi rice

6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

two teaspoons brown sugar

6 sheets nori (dry seaweed)

1 avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced

1 cucumber, peeled and sliced

8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into long strips

2 tablespoons wasabi paste

Poppies are one of my favourite flowers, which is why I love these DIY boutonnieres! Learn  how to make them over at Indie Bliss. (Second photo by Flourish Studio Photography.)

Jennifer, 43 (Middle School Librarian) & Dave, 49 (Radio Host)

Lancaster, PA

Wedding Date: August 8, 2009

Number of Guests: 74

Wedding Cost: $15,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Rockford Plantation (back porch of mansion)

Wedding Reception Location: Rockford Plantation (barn)

It’s Friday. Why not ring in the weekend with a mason jar of herb citrus cordial? Learn how to make it here. If you love it, why not serve it at your wedding in one of these?

Photo: innBroklyn via Foodgawker

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