InnExperience: June 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Pretty as a Picture

Although it's been framed and hung for awhile now, I'm finally getting around to showing you the art gracing our living room area. This is a vintage British bus panel that we bought quite cheaply on Three Potato Four... and then had framed for eight times the price. Oh well. At least the art itself was a bargin (and matches our vintage NYC subway panel).

Monday, June 18, 2012

Matchy Matchy

Since we've been remiss in updating you on the progress with decorating the apartment, now seemed as good a time as any to show you our new(ish) ottoman. A year after purchasing our Chesterfield Sofa from Canvas Home, we ordered a matching ottoman. Now, three + months later, we have an oversize piece that we not only rest our feet on, but use as a coffee table (sort of). Dibi in particular loves it. It's like the world's largest (and most expensive) cat bed. Too bad he won't let Tonka share.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Beetroot Relish

Today, in honor of summer, we had a traditional American BBQ for dinner. I say it's in honor of summer, but really it was such a perfect day that nothing else seemed appropriate. We grilled up some burgers and made the rest from our CSA delivery. Beetroot relish, sweet potato fries (bake of course), and sweet white corn. The beetroot relish was a particular standout, courtesy of Donna Hay. Since it was SO good, we thought you'd appreciate the recipe too.

BEETROOT RELISH (from Donna Hay)

1/3 cup (80ml) balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup (60g) brown sugar

200g beets, drained and chopped (you can use canned or two fresh beets, roasted and peeled)

Place the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the beet, increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to top on the burgers. Serves about 4.