Sexiest Sounding Dessert Ever
Slow afternoon around here. Going through our inbox, we came across an email forwarding us the menu from last night's official dinner in honor of Australian prime minister John Howard.
Nothing earth-shattering, and much of it was mentioned in the Post . But this menu item jumped out at us:
Wow -- sounds HOTT. What exactly is "The Australian Black Pearl"? Where does it get its name from, and why the scare-quotes? How does it taste? Is there a necklace involved?
The Post write-up is unhelpful -- something to do with nougat ice cream -- and our half-assed Google research didn't reveal much either. If you can enlighten us, please drop us a line.
For those of you with culinary curiosity, the full dinner menu appears after the jump.
Bush and Howard: Best Mates [WP]
From: White House Press Releases
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:13 PM
To: WH Press Releases
Subject: EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: MENU FOR THE OFFICIAL DINNER HONORING THE HONORABLE JOHN HOWARD, M.P. PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA AND MRS. HOWARD
THE WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY
EMBARGOED UNTIL 6: 30 PM
May 16, 2006
MENU FOR THE OFFICIAL DINNER HONORING THE HONORABLE JOHN HOWARD, M.P. PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA AND MRS. HOWARD
Early Summer Squash Soup
House-cured Duck Prosciutto
Greg Norman Chardonnay "Santa Barbara" 2004
Pan-roasted Barramundi
Charentais Melon Relish
Lemon Carnaroli Risotto with Asparagus Tips
Argyle Pinot Noir "Reserve" 2004
Summer Field Greens with Mangoes and Jicamas
Toasted Coconut- Lime Vinaigrette
"The Australian Black Pearl"
Nougat Glace Fresh Oranges
Beringer "Nightingale" 2002