When I started my blog back in 2010, I began making a list of any food item I’d declared, “My favorite ever!” Now that I live in NYC, some of these declarations (best burger! best pizza!) feel a little controversial.
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A Fall Getaway in Stowe, Vermont
Moving to New York City last year meant being nearby so many cities and states in the Northeast that I wanted to explore. Vermont had always been high on my list – the fall leaves and the maple syrup were two top priorities. I mentioned the trip idea to a few girlfriends, and they were…
Where to Eat When You Visit New York
One of the best things about living in New York is having so many friends and family come visit. I love being able to give recommendations on where to eat and drink. After a year of living in the city, I’ve collected quite the list. These are the must-try spots I’ve vetted in Manhattan and…
Take Me Back to Mexico City
Every time I go on a vacation I play a little game game in my head asking myself, “Could I live here?” I love to evaluate the city, the food, the people, the language, the lifestyle and overall ask myself if the city is somewhere I could call home. Mexico City kept making me say,…
Summer Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is my favorite summer side dish. I love the colors of fresh produce, the fun noodles you can pick and the chilling, refreshing taste on a hot summer day. The beauty of pasta salad is that you can truly mix and match anything you have in your fridge, anything that looks good at the store…
One New Thing a Week in New York City
This year instead of making a 2018 resolution, I decided to make a goal to do one new thing a week in the city. Whether it was walking into a new bodega, trying a new coffee shop or eating at a restaurant on my never-ending list of spots to explore, it could be big or…
Whole30 Week Three: The Final Stretch
We are so close to the finish line, January Whole30-ers! Week three was full of ah-ha moments and some little “non-scale victories” for me. I felt full (finally!) after a few weeks of constantly being hungry and am working on resisting the urge to eat Lara bars every single day. After a few days of…
How to Throw a Quick Summer Picnic
Summer is the season for spontaneous plans, backyard picnics and easy, no-fuss snacks. When the weather is nice all I’m craving after a long day of work is a refreshing effervescent drink and some fresh, colorful food to snack on. Entertaining friends, family, neighbors or co-workers doesn’t need to be tricky. Instead, stock up on…
A Day in the Life of Gourmet Gab
Many of you know me for my love of food, writing, videos and social media presence as Gourmet Gab. What you may not know is that I have a real job, too! By day I am working at a nonprofit doing social media, marketing and public relations, by night I’m testing recipes, working behind the…
Spicy Avocado Tuna Melt
If the last tuna melt you had was on sliced white bread with mayo and zero flavor, you have been missing out on an upgraded, spicy version that is still budget friendly. Today on Food Network Snapchat Discover I’m taking a $1 can of tuna and adding Sriracha, jalapeño, spicy Gouda cheese and more to take it…
The Snack I Never Get Sick Of
There is not a day that goes by where I don’t reach for a snack at about 11:00 am at the office. Having breakfast at 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning usually means my stomach is rumbling a few hours later! Lately things have been pretty crazy in my schedule as I have been working…
A Weekend in New York City
Last month I got the chance to visit New York City while I was in the northeast for a work trip. I caught up with friends, spent quality time with my bestie Audree Lopez from Simply Audree Kate and got to meet food influencers. After living in the city for a few months in 2013 while…
Where I Find Recipe Inspiration
One of the questions I get asked often is where I find my recipe inspiration. Looking for my next recipe is one of my favorite things to do in my spare time. I read a lot of blogs and websites, get daily newsletters and am constantly thinking about what to make next. My mind is…
How to Make Soup without a Recipe
One of my favorite parts of Sundays is trying a new soup recipe. A big pot of warm, filling soup has become a staple during the cold Indiana winter. It’s such an easy meal to divide up and transport to work, plus it can be easily frozen for the future. After making soup over and over…
Shrimp and Vegetables with Honey Dill Dressing
Ever since I got home from the holiday vacation, I have been in a frenzy in the kitchen creating new recipes. I’m not sure if my body was just craving nutrients and fresh produce or if I went too long without cooking and getting creative with ingredients. My original plan for January of 2017 was to…
The Best of 2016
This week feels like a week of reflection to me. I’m reflecting on what a great year 2016 has been and how excited I am to bring in 2017. I have always preferred odd numbers and even as strange as it sounds, I am so excited for the odd year 2017 to be here! This…
Chicken and Gorgonzola Salad
Ever since the weather cooled down this month, I’ve somehow gotten out of my routine of weekly salads for lunch. Now instead I would rather bring a warm bowl of soup, a quinoa bowl up or really anything that I can heat up since our office is so chilly! It’s time for me to bring…
Dig IN: Taste of Indiana this Weekend
This Sunday I am so excited to be attending the Dig IN: Taste of Indiana food festival! I will be a social media ambassador posting about the festival on my own accounts, but I also get to takeover the DigIN Instagram story to share the event live! Indiana chefs, brewers, wine makers and food artisans will showcase a variety…
Flight Night at Brew Ale & Eats
I’ve been cooking in a home kitchen since I was about five years old, but just last week I got the chance to cook in a restaurant kitchen for the very first time. My cousins Gretchen and Nate Hunter own the restaurant, Brew Ales & Eats, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. While I was on vacation at…
July Trader Joe’s Favorites
For my birthday last month, my friend thought of the most creative gift. She reads the blog and knows I do my monthly Trader Joe’s favorites list, so she decided to give me her five favorite things from Trader Joe’s as a gift! The minute she gave me the gift we tore open all the…
7 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruit
Sweet strawberries, juicy watermelon and crisp grapes scream summer to me. I have vivid memories of snacking on chilled, fresh produce with my cousins after swimming in the pool for hours. At almost every summer barbecue you can find a bowl of colorful fruit salad!If you’re looking to eat a little healthier this summer or simply…
March Trader Joe’s Favorites
As you’ve seen on my Snapchat stories, Trader Joe’s is my go-to grocery store. I love their product selection, their reasonable prices and most of all, the friendly environment. When I need particular items like rice noodles for stir fry or chipotle peppers for tortilla soup, I will also make a run to the larger grocery…
Leap Year and Lasagna
My mom loved salad more than anyone I knew. She would mix her spinach, strawberries, slivered almonds and poppy-seed dressing in this big white plastic Rubbermaid bowl — typically used for food storage, but always the bowl of choice for mom’s salads. It was just the right size, she would say. Some of my favorite memories with…
Playing with Food
My two friends, Ali and Audree, had the most adorable food-inspired fashion shoot for Audree’s blog called Simply Audree Kate. You’ll recognize her from previous posts since we love to collaborate, but I couldn’t help myself from reposting these pictures because they are just SO. DANG. CUTE. All of these pictures capture what I love about summer….
