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Greetings my loyal followers! Last week I moved Gourmet Gab to thegourmetgab.com.  Visit the new link and enter in your email address on the right hand side to subscribe to posts. If you have been subscribing to this site, you will no longer be getting any emails from me because this is my last post! Stay in the loop and check out the new site!

Here are a few things that have been on thegourmetgab.com lately:

…My recipe for this couscous and edamame salad.

…This Turkey Avocado and Caprese Sandwich. How delicious does that look?

…Every Wednesday I post a DIY (do-it-yourself) project. Below is a cake stand turned perfume tray!

…One of my favorite projects so far this summer has been these Scrabble coasters. They would make an awesome gift!

Thank you for all your support! Hope you subscribe to thegourmetgab.com to stay updated with new fun and delicious posts!

Love food | Love self | Love life … Gabriela

Big News!

Gourmet Gab is moving on to bigger, better and more delectable things on thegourmetgab.com! From today forward you will find new posts on the new site. In the archives you’ll find old posts and recipes that were featured over here.

Bookmark the link, subscribe to the blog on Bloglovin and add it to you Google Reader. You can also stay connected through Facebook and Twitter!

I am so excited to start this new chapter with you as my readers. Let the fun begin!

Love food. Love self. Love life … Gabriela

Monday Mood: Tea Talk

Today I would like to fake my best British accent to say, “Happy Monday! Would you care for a spot of tea?” Whether it is hot or iced, tea is a soothing and healthy way to quench your thirst. Here in Arizona I am all about iced Blackberry Jasmine Green Tea during the day. At night, it’s a tradition to wind down with hot tea in my monogrammed mug.

I would love to have some friends over and serve iced tea in Mason Jars with swirled straws and fresh fruit like #6. Currently I am on the search for a tea kettle and I love the quirkiness of the little elephant! If you’re hosting a brunch, the milk carton shaped creamer would be great for serving coffee or tea.

1) Sip-of-Nectar Mug from Anthropologie, 2) Elephant Teapot from Target, 3) Aqua Striped Paper Straws from Bake it Pretty, 4) Honey Dipper from Crate & Barrel, 5) Stainless Steel Electric Kettle from Target, 6) Pinterest, 7) Straw Dispenser from BBB, 8) Monogrammed Mugs from Anthropologie, 9) Tea Bag Squeezer from Crate & Barrel, 10) Half Pint Creamer from Fred, 11) China Mist Tea.

Are you more of a hot or iced tea drinker? And what about all the coffee lovers out there–are you tempted to incorporate some more tea in your life this summer?

Love food. Love self. Love life.

Gabriela

Couscous and Edamame Salad

There are some words that are just plain cool. You know, the ones that roll off your tongue and are fun to write in cursive. Ironically two pretty cool words found their way into this Couscous and Edamame Salad.

Couscous has been a part of mediterranean cooking for centuries. The tiny little grains make a light, but hearty addition to a meal. Edamame is in the soybean family and is a good source of protein and fiber, according to WHFoods. Together in this salad, they make a great combination of texture and flavor.

I love the chewy, salty, crunchy and chilled elements of ingredients in this salad. It would be great to take on a picnic or enjoy as a light lunch. If you’re looking to fill up even more you could add some chicken or tuna! I added beets for more color and flavor, but the salad tastes great either way.

Couscous and Edamame Summer Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cooked couscous (according to package directions)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked edamame
• 1 cup canned corn
• 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
• 2 green onions, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts*
• For Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

For the salad: Cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff and let cool. In a separate bowl add cooled couscous, edamame, corn, garbanzo beans, green onions, cranberries, feta and pine nuts.

For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, lemon, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

*To toast the pine nuts, heat small skillet to medium heat. Add pine nuts and shimmy in pan   until light golden brown. This happens quickly so don’t go anywhere!

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I am so excited because I have a few surprises in store but I can’t reveal them for a couple weeks, so stay tuned! Hope you enjoy the salad.

Love food. Love self. Love life.

Gabriela

Monday Mood: Picnic Perfect

Today I am in the mood for a picnic, especially because it is Memorial Day. Summer is the perfect time to whip up a simple salad, grab a bottle of lemonade, call a few friends and meet at the park for a picnic.

The first place to start for a picnic is a comfy blanket…this one even zips up for easy carrying! Next, keep your salad chilled and ready to serve with this 3-piece salad bowl. Classic red gingham napkins are essential for picnic-ing! And you can store fresh fruit, pasta salad or crackers in stylish translucent take-out cartons.

I’ve always wanted a traditional picnic basket. The one pictured above can be customized into any color! Ice mats will keep your food chilled and won’t melt like ice cubes. Don’t forget some festive plates with a rockin’ pattern! If you’re bringing a bottle of lemonade or wine along, use this Jet Bag to keep it from leaking.

1. Target $19.99, 2. Crate and Barrel $11.95, 3. Etsy $14.00, 4. The Container Store, 5. Crate and Barrel $3.50, 6. Etsy $25.00, 7. Target $15.99 for set of 8, 8. The Container Store $3.99.

Let’s be honest – it’s rough getting back into the swing of things on Mondays. I hope that my weekly Monday Mood posts will give you a little something to look forward to this summer. Stay tuned for the fun! Happy Memorial Day!

Love food. Love self. Love life.

Gabriela