Appetizers Now we don't really know what was eaten at the wedding, but here are some appetizers that would work!

Cucumber Lily & Stuffed Vegetables Cucumber Lily
Have ready the following:
-thin slices unpeeled cucumber
-3-inch carrot sticks

Instructions:
Gently fold the cucumber slice around the base of the acrrot stick. Fold a second slice around the stick from the other side. These form the lily petals, with a carrot stamen in the center. Fasten with a pick, being careful to catch all four lapped edges of the cucumber as well as piercing the carrot stick. Wrap flowers lightly in a moistened paper towel and refrigerate until ready to use as garnish.

Stuffed Vegetables
Have ready the following:
-any type of vegetables you want to use. (suggestions: snow pea pods, mushrooms, leeks, cherry tomatoes)
-crab meat
-chopped nuts
-lemon thyme

Instructions:
Cut the vegetables in half so that they can be filled. Fill with crab meat, chopped nuts, or any other filling desired. Serve chilled and garnish with a sprig of fresh lemon thyme.


Fried Shrimp Balls
What you'll need:
-1 and a quarter lb. shelled and minced shrimp
-6 finely chopped canned water chestnuts
-1 piece ginger, finely chopped
-1 small onion, chopped
-1 egg white
-1 teaspoon cornstarch
-3 teaspoons wine
-1 teaspoon sesame or other vegetable oil
Dash of pepper

Instructions:
Mix and shape the ingredients into balls. Fry in deep fat heated to about 365 degrees until golden brown.