WHAT'S NEW AT CHARCOAL?
The Newport Round Table in Weathered Oak
French Farmhouse Style Table...Great dimensions for smaller spaces and in beautiful reclaimed timbers.
The Aztec Drum Stool...perfect to perch yourself on, or a book, glass of wine or both!
The Jolon seat in marvellous Natural Hemp
The Atlas Pendant Light in large.
Want to see more? Pop into the showroom - Charcoal Interiors. 59 Doggett St. Newstead.
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SNOOZE YOU LOSE....
If I had a $1 for every customer who rang or emailed us about a product they had seen a week or a month prior...loved it...left it....and then wanted to buy it and it had sold!!...........
And so, here's a real bargain for those who love casual living...LAST ONE!
..ps...these make excellent yoga chairs too for those who have trouble sitting cross-legged (like myself)...very comfortable.
Pod Chair in the Natural with Brian our Chief Salesperson.
Exclusively to our Charcoal Interiors Blog and Facebook readers, we now have our Natural Rattan Pod Chair ex floor stock reduced down by 40%....the price is too ridiculous to publish here on the blog, so contact us
07 38526002 or you can send us a message via the blog. Alternatively, pop by the showroom as we have just so much gorgeous stock available.
Charcoal Interiors
59 Doggett Street
Newstead. Qld 4006
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....NEW AND LUXE....
Our latest 'must have' and 'must sit in'....this Cross Arm Chair is Art Deco meets Hamptons in luxurious French Crushed Black Velvet...and fully customised by the design team at Charcoal Interiors...of course...
....aaahh Brian..I had to show this pic because he once again insisted on being in the shot!
Art Deco meets Hamptons...and hows the plush French Velvet?...wait until you sit on it.
Available now and exclusively for sale....p.s dont forget that 'Snooze You Lose' rule! :-)
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OUT AND ABOUT
Last weekend I attended the wedding of the year down in South Australia (my darling cuz Kristen married her prince charming Al)...and of course a visit to SA just wouldnt be complete without a trip to the McLaren Vale region. Time was of the essence and with only an hour or so to kill, Pete the Greek and I were left in a quandry because we wanted to relax, have a glass of red and eat!...what to do..what to do?...and then we remembered a gem of a place we had discovered a while back that would tick all of our boxes...Oscars of McLaren Vale.
Oscars is in the main street of McLaren Vale and caters to groups big and small or your romantic lunch/dinner etc....we always sit under the vine canopy outside (weather permitting). Mediterranean fare is the mainstay of Oscars and they do it will. Our pizzas were full to the brim with fresh ingredients and being in the heart of superb wineland country, the wine list is well stocked and covers all bases. We went for a local Shiraz that complimented the Greeks Spicy Meat Pizza and my Marguerita pizza.
Service was prompt and friendly. On arrival we were the first in the courtyard but it quickly filled with groups and everyone seemed to be enjoying their experience there too. We have dined here now 3 times and will be back due to the convenience, quality food and you know that you can always get a decent glass of wine. Recommended for larger groups and for those who need to be fed and watered in a hurry. Relax in the courtyard during the warmer months, or retreat to the fireplace inside in Winter....nice....
Like to visit Oscars and the McLaren Vale region?
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...OUR WEEK QUICK SNAPS...
Breakfast at The Gun Shop....Our Large Leaf Basil is plentiful...Jacarandas are in bloom in Brisbane....Sweet Coffee in and old home in Clarendon....
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JENS' MEGA MARINADE
I have recently discovered the beauty of marinating chicken for barbecuing...and a secret ingredient which is Pineapple Juice. The juice gives it a real 'zing' but also helps with tenderising the chicken as pineapple has enzymes that assist with the process (and thats about as technical as I get...). But, do try this recipe as its been lauded as one of the best ever by barbecuers around the world!
Photo credit to josh bousel via flickr with thanks
Marinating chicken not only gives additional interesting flavours but also helps the chicken keep moist while its on the grill. We like to add a pot of natural yoghurt to the table and some freshly cut lemon wedges to squeeze over the cooked chicken too.....yum!
What you need.....
1 medium onion finely chopped
1/2 cup spring onion flinely chopped
1 hot pepper finely chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil - we like to use Bon Haye quality Olive Oil
1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leeaves
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice ground
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
a dash of hot sauce.....Yowza!
What to do....
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. This marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to a month!
Add a few tablespoons of Pineapple Juice to the mix (optional)
We like to use this marinade for drumsticks, satays and also chicken breast pieces. Can also be used on a whole chicken (we get ours butterflied) and I like to baste regularly during the barbecuing process.
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highrocketphoto via flickr credit with thanks
...JALAPENO MARGARITAS...
Photo credit to TheDeliciousLife via flickr with thanks
What better way to compliment a deliciously spicy barbecue feast than with a cocktail with a kick...but also refreshing!?
We bring to you this week...The Jalapeno Margarita.
A combo of delicious fresh ingredients...including the hero of the concoction which is our dear friend the Lime...
This recipe is cocktail making on a grand scale!
Muchas Gracias!
How to....
Make a BIG batch of margaritas with a twist!
Blend 1 thin slice of jalapeno, a handful of celery leaves, 6 ounces of fresh lime juice and a spoonful of sugar in a blender. Mix with 16 ounces of Tequila and 8 ounces of orange liqueur. Pop it in a large jug.
Serve up on the rocks in a salt-rimmed glass.
To be sipped with chicken drumstick in one hand and cocktail in the other....under the shade of your Sombrero...Areeeeebahhh....Reeebahhhh!!
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AAAAAMEN TO THAT!
Until next week....we hope that the week ahead brings you love, light and most of all laughter!
The Charcoal Team
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