Host Your Olympic-Themed Party Like London 2012

The peak of the London 2012 Olympics is at its height, and with it, the excitement to see our favorite athletes win. Millions of people around the world are watching this event that invites us to enjoy various sports, some of which are our favorites. Why not plan a party in the style of the London 2012 Olympics? It would be a pleasant surprise and a delight for the guests, whether they are your friends or family. Here are some tips to help you plan your party and make it happen. Take note of the following recipes. - To start, you could prepare some delicious and simple torches made with small ice cream cones filled with popcorn (either plain or sugary). - Additionally, a starter snack is a great idea to kick off the party. You might consider preparing some shrimp tostadas and some cheese quesadillas with guacamole. - For drinks, you can choose to have two types, with alcohol and without alcohol. Some recommendations might be: Mineral lemonade, mango margarita (non-alcoholic), micheladas, traditional margarita. You could also buy some international beers from various countries to give your party a global touch. To give your party an Olympic atmosphere, you can opt to have the Olympics broadcast on your television and/or if you have a gaming console, you could plan some small tournaments with an Olympic-themed video game with your guests. You can also offer some small desserts like colorful colorful treats, rainbow cupcakes, cereal flowers with chocolate or marshmallows. It is very important to have some decorations for the ambiance. For example, you can make some Olympic rings with balloons and buy some plastic or metal medals to give to the guests. Also, music is important, and you could include some songs that add a special touch to your party. For the table, you could prepare a pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and parmesan, which combines Olympic colors and also adds a delicious and healthy touch to the gathering. Also for snacking, you can offer some cheese-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon  and on the skewers used, you could place some flags representing the participating countries of the Olympics. [caption id=attachment_3772 align=alignnone width=500 caption=Photo from Buzzfeed.com][/caption] Finally, another highly recommended and creative dessert is to prepare donuts  in the colors of the Olympic rings. They are easy to prepare.