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Like sushi?

For many sushi fans, it practically borders on an addiction - with any occasion a good excuse to head for the nearest sushi bar!

Sushi can get expensive, however. That's why home preparation of the tasty morsels has grown so in popularity. You'll not only enjoy the money savings - it's also a wonderful way to share your enthusiasm for Japanese cuisine with good friends or loved ones.

Remember that simplicity and elegance are the hallmarks of a classic sushi party. Set the scene with simple decorating ideas like inexpensive Japanese posters or paper lanterns found in gift or specialty shops.

If you're new to hosting a sushi party, begin with a few simple but satisfying recipes (see below) and then go whole hog on the accompaniments - miso soup, sticky rice, and lots of dips - including pickled ginger, wasabi paste & soy sauce.

Be sure to have on hand a good bottle of sake, or a selection of Japanese beers. Then top off the evening with your own velvety homemade green tea ice cream.

Elsewhere on the Web, find an excellent handful of top sites on the subject featuring recipes, menu and party ideas, tips on preparation and presentation, and related how to's & expert advice especially for the sushi obsessed ...

Sushi Menus & Party Ideas - Expert tips from the Food Network including how to select fish, techniques on shaping & rolling, serving suggestions, and more on how to choose a good sake.

Postpunk Kitchen - Sushi Party! - Ideas and recipes for a vegetarian sushi get-together with complete instructions for a spicy tempeh roll, yamroom roll and elephant or Buddah roll.

Sushi Suki? - Billing itself as "the ultimate sushi guide for Americans" featuring easy instructions and basic recipes, classic Japanese table manners & etiquette, sushi fun facts & trivia, illustrated glossary of terms, photo gallery, related links.

Entertaining - A Sushi Party - From Diabetic-Lifestyle.com, but don't let the diabetic aspect put you off from a lovely collection of recipes, including a sushi glossary of terms, dining etiquette, and related illustrations.

Sushi Links - One-stop browsing for everything you ever wanted to know including party ideas, recipes, FAQ, suggested books and how to's, from Miyamoto Foods.

Rolling Your Own Sushi - This archived, complete how-to comes in handy for sushi addicts looking for detailed information on home sushi preparation with illustrated instructions for California rolls, pressed sushi & other techniques, sashimi preparation, plus tips on shopping for ingredients, cooking tools & supplies.

Stalking the Elusive Wasabi - Expert tips & information on the fiery condiment including preparation from scratch, related wasabi sources, and complete instructions for preparing beef or fish sauces, wasabi mayonnaise, a wasabi Bloody Caesar cocktail and related recipes.

Sushi Presentation - A master chef guides visitors through the art of contrasting flavors, colors and textures, simple & elegant arrangements, and other preparation & serving suggestions. Surf around for related guides to sushi recipes, history, and restaurant etiquette.

Crispy Candy Sushi Snacks - Use this recipe - incorporating crisp rice cereal and fruit leather - as a special kids' treat, or as a "novelty act" at any adult sushi party ...