
Let the colors of the Olympic symbol — blue, yellow, black, green, and red — inspire the decor of your
Olympics viewing party. Start by running a white cloth down the middle of a buffet table. Set the
food on five circular plates arranged in the Olympic symbol pattern.

When guests arrive at your
Olympic viewing, surprise them at the door with a chilled shot of
Canton Ginger Liqueur. The shot will loosen up shy friends and get the conversation flowing. Next offer guests a glass of strawberry-lychee punch.

Like a medal ceremony during the games, the dessert to your
Olympic viewing should be rewarding and sweet. During the Summer nothing beats homemade ice cream, so wow guests with fresh scoops of cold, green tea ice cream.
This exotic flavor continues the Asian-influenced theme of the
menu.

The Olympics are taking place in Beijing, so I plan on serving a dim sum-inspired Chinese menu.
Dim sum are small dishes usually consumed at brunch. Since
my viewing is in the evening, the recipes aren't necessarily über-traditional; they are, however, divinely delicious.

The Olympics start this Friday, so naturally this week, I'm planning an Olympics viewing party! You can host this party while watching the opening ceremony, or invite friends to enjoy your favorite sporting event. After checking the
online schedule of the games to determine the date of your viewing, send invitations.