A POOL WITH A VIEW TO DIE FOR....QUEENSLAND TIMBER FLOORING NEW DISPLAY....OUR HUUUUUGE ACCESSORIES AND POT SALE IS NOW ON!!...BBQ CHILLI AND SESAME BEEF RECIPE AND MANGO PASSION COCKTAILS FOR MELBOURNE CUP??...WHY NOT!?...ENJOY!

BEST EVER ROOFTOP POOL

Love to swim?...Love a good view and luxury plus, plus!?...Then the Marina Bay Hotel Singapore is the accommodation of choice, and you just wont believe the amazing Infinity Pool, which is what caught our eye recently on a fact finding mission.

This pool complex is too amazing not to share.

The best views are reserved for those doing their laps every morning 55 storeys up.  Perched 198m above the city, the marina Bays's infinity pool is incredibly unnerving, appearing to spill over a sheer drop (there is, in fact, a lip below and water is recycled....hope not too many kids swim in that pool....)

OUR NEW QUEENSLAND TIMBER FLOORING DISPLAY

Charcoal Interiors really is just a 'One Stop Shop' for all home interior requirements.  We have curtains, floor coverings, wallpapers of all styles, fabrics, furniture, paint colours, accessories, outdoor and so much more...but without sounding like one of those National Tiles commercials, I wanted to acknowledge the hard work done by our friends at Queensland Timber Flooring, who this week have installed a new display of all their timber styles and finishes.  So, we now have a large floor display coupled with this helpful stand.  I think those customers looking for timber flooring options will be impressed with what we now have on offer.

We are always happy to assist with any timber flooring enquiries and this is backed up by the expertise of the people behind the scenes at Queensland Timber Flooring...Queenslands oldest Timber Flooring concrete application business.

We look forward to welcoming you to the showroom soon!

59 Doggett Street.  Newstead.  Qld.   4006
07 38526002
Please feel free to phone us to find out when one of your friendly Queenslant Timber Flooring representatives will next be in the showroom.

CLICKING HERE WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO QUEENSLAND TIMBER FLOORINGS WEBSITE

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OUR HUGE ACCESSORIES SALE IS NOW ON!

In perfect timing for Christmas, we are having a 50% off selected accessories sale.  We have Moroccan Lanterns...the real deal, lamps, candlesticks (perfect for the Christmas Table), urns, our quality everlasting flower and plant range and much, more...and stock is literally walking out the door.

While Stocks Last!....everything has to go!....including our range of selected Terracotta pots and urns...all up to 50% off.  Ask the girls to direct you to the bargains out the front.

www.charcoalinteriors.com.au

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DINNER IN 30 MINUTES....NO KIDDING!
BARBECUED CHILLI AND SESAME BEEF IN RED SLAW

This recipe for Barbecued Chilli and Sesame Beef in Red Slaw really got me out of a bind this week.

I prepared this in just 20 minutes.  Its quick and easy and delicious!  Enjoy!

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 tbs sesame seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tsp sambal oelek 
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar
• 2 tbs vegetable oil
• 3 (about 800g) thick boneless sirloin (New York cut) steaks, fat trimmed, thinly sliced
• 1/4 (about 300g) red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 3 green onions, trimmed, thinly sliced
• 3 red radishes, cut into matchsticks
• Steamed rice, to serve

Method

1. Preheat barbecue on high. Place sesame seeds in small frying pan over low heat and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until toasted. Transfer seeds and garlic to a mortar and pound with a pestle until smooth. Add the sambal oelek, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and oil, and stir to combine.
2. Place beef slices in a medium bowl and stir through 1/4 cup of the sesame mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
3. Combine cabbage, green onion, radish and half of remaining dressing in a bowl.
4. Cook beef on barbecue for 1 minute each side or until browned and just cooked. Toss steak in remaining dressing.
5. Divide the cabbage mixture among serving dishes. Top with beef and serve immediately with steamed rice, if desired.
   
   
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   MAGNIFICENT MANGOES...HORSING AROUND WITH A MANGO PASSION COCKTAIL
   
   

   
   

   
   

   You know Summer is almost around the corner when fresh mangoes come into season.  We love mangoes here, especially cut up and put into salads with some greens, crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, tiny tomatoes, avocado and red onion...yum!  If you haven't tried mango in a salad like this, give it a go, because its delicious.
   
   

   
   

   
   

   Due to the freshness of mangoes at the moment, we tried this cocktail recipe with the mango and lime etc...which turned out beautifully aesthetically and on taste.  As mentioned below, we made some delicious Thai style snacks to accompany....this really is a very delicious drink that we think you will love!  And with Melbourne Cup just around the corner, why not have your own little party at home on the day.  The combo of this cocktail with the food style works so well, and its easy to prepare.  Enjoy!  and be sure to back a winner!

   
   

   
   

   MANGO PASSION COCKTAIL
   
   

   

   
   
   
   Ingredients:

   ·         2 ripe mangoes

   ·         1/2 cup vodka

   ·         1/4 cup lime juice (or juice of 1/2 lime)

   ·         pinch of salt

   ·         1-2 Tbsp. natural syrup, like maple syrup OR 1 -3 tsp. sugar (to taste)

   ·         1 bottle champagne OR sparkling white wine (or substitute sparkling spring water if you prefer less alcohol)

   ·         Optional Garnishes: ice cubes OR crushed ice, lime wedges/slices, plus fresh cherries or other fruit of your choice

   Preparation:

   1.      First, cut the mangoes and drop all their succulent flesh into your blender.

   2.      Add the vodka, lime juice, salt, and syrup or sugar. Blend well to create a kind of mango puree. Now do a taste-test, adding more syrup or sugar if desired (how much syrup will depend on the sweetness of your mangoes). This drink should be a balance between sweet and sour, but leaning more toward the sweet.

   3.      Pour this wonderful mango concoction into glasses, half-filling them. Top up with your choice of champagne, sparkling wine, or sparkling spring water if you prefer less alcohol. Finish with a couple of ice cubes or some crushed ice.

   4.      If desired, garnish glasses with slices/wedges of fresh lime, plus your choice of fresh fruit (I used fresh cherries). CHEERS!

   
   

   Goes very well with Thai food style nibblies...i.e Crab Cakes, Prawn Lettuce Wraps etc...
   
   
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   Wishing everyone a very happy weekend.  If you are into the Melbourne Cup...enjoy, glam it up and back a winner!

   
   

   The Charcoal Team

   
   

   

   
   

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