ETON MESS

This is, by far, one of the most unusual dishes I have tasted. It is the brainchild of the innovative Chef Raymond Capaldi at Hare & Grace in Melbourne. More on the restaurant later, let us return to this art piece .....

* passion fruit juice in gelatin form at the bottom sets the base flavor
* dollop of horseradish cream in the far left corner
* cuddling against it a perfectly shucked, pristine Pacific Oyster
* dainty pink wafers are crispy beet root meringue

Eton Mess is a time honored English dessert of strawberries, meringues and cream. Per Google 'it is traditionally served after the annual cricket game between Eaton College & Winchester College' ... bit aristocratic sounding there ... it has, since the 1930s, become a favorite of the Brits. It is one of Nigella Lawson's 'best summer treats'.

History aside, my point is, who would ever dream of (1) adding an oyster (2) using horseradish as cream (3) trading pink for pink ie beet roots for strawberries ... hence revolutionarizing a classic dessert into a creative appetizer? Chef Raymond did, and it is outstandig!

Eton Mess, do not forget, and for those who claim to know what it is I have news, it is not what you think it is ....... if you are in Melbourne , you owe it to yourself to try this one.