Earthquake centennial party update

The more I plan for the earthquake centennial party, the more I love the idea.

Sometimes the most festive parties are centered around depressing events. For example, the Sore Losers Inaugural Ball Rob and I threw after the 2004 election. Now that was a great party!

Anyway, two updates for the earthquake centennial party. There is a now a costume contest aspect. The guest with the best earthquake, 1906, Victorian or disaster preparedness related ensemble wins a big prize. Also, the Chronicle has just published a few items from the “Refugees’ Cookbook” featuring patroness recipes from after the 1906 quake. Sort of a Junior League cookbook for the national disaster crowd. If you are interested in planning your own centennial party, it would be easy to whip up the authentic shrimp salad and Italian spaghetti recipes.