Food for Earthquake-themed party [moved from SF]

[shakinfood]

So planning on hosting an earthquake preparedness party and would like to serve some earthquake themed food. So far all I can come up with is upside-down cake, milkshakes, martinis (shaken, not stirred), and maybe shaking beef. Anyone out there who could help with more ideas? Greatly appreciate your help.

[souschef]

Here's a link to a recipe/thread on chocolate earthquake cookies:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5828...

[luciaannek]

My first thought was cracked cheesecake, though I don't know if you can crack it intentionally.

[ROCKLES]

i seemed to always crack mine "unintentionally"

[shakinfood]

You all are amazing and creative! Thanks for the outpouring...It's Not My Fault Meatloaf served on tectonic plates - love it! Thought I might add some 'sliders' in there too :-)

[aurora50]

Yeah, it's beginning to sound like a lot of fun, isn't it?
: )
If you can, why don't you share the fun with us and post some pictures when you've had the party, and tell us how it went? I'd love to see them!

[monavano]

Be sure to serve on tectonic plates!

[raytamsgv]

Try something liquified, as in liquefaction.

[ROCKLES]

Flambe' for dessert

[bear]

You could try one of the recipes for chocolate earthquake cookies from this thread:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5828...

[souschef]

Rocky Road ice cream.

For music at the party may I suggest, "Shake, Rattle, and Roll".

[aurora50]

How about a meatloaf with a big "fault" down the middle?
You could shape it in the shape of California, or anything you'd want -
My sister suggests calling it the "San Andreas Meatloaf".
I, myself, prefer "It's My Fault Meatloaf".

[Veggo]

Quaker oatmeal cookies?
Add'l music: Carole King - I feel the earth move (under my feet).

[monavano]

You could cover your desserts in a pretty sugar dome and shatter it before eating.

[aurora50]

Shake "N Bake Chicken!

[dratlover]

You gotta work in some 'Shake'n'bake' in there somewhere.

[monavano]

Shake and bake "split" chicken breasts.

[souschef]

Alice Medrich's "Queen of Sheba" cake, from "Cocolat" and other "Bittersweet". It rises in the oven and then collapses.

Peanut brittle. Looks like broken road.

[cayjohan]

The SF artist Liz Hickok's jello cityscapes are wildly charming: http://flavorwire.com/148003/liz-hick.... Might be a wiggly bit of inspiration!

[gembellina]

jelly was my first thought - use castle-shaped seaside buckets as moulds