Above Gourmet New Website Launched

We're excited to announce our new website launch "Above Gourmet".  http://www.abovegourmet.com/index.htm  Please come visit us and take a look at our large selection of imported olive oils and balsamic  vinegars.  We also introduced our 3 gourmet dips: Tomato Fiesta, Garlic Heaven and our Party Ranch.  These dips can be personalized and used as beautiful wedding favors.  Something unique, practical and your guests will enjoy using at home.

Above Gourmet Wedding Dips

Gourmet Select Name Change and Merge

Exciting Press Release:
A Wedding of a Lifetime and Gourmet Select merge and name change

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/2/11

To our A Wedding of a Lifetime and Gourmet Select Customers:

After evaluating for months the products and services provided through A Wedding of a Lifetime and Gourmet Select, we felt that by merging these two business entities under one umbrella, we will be able to simplify our organizational and business structure. Effective immediately, we will be operating under a new name called Above Gourmet. Above Gourmet will strengthen our ability to offer high quality products and services to our customers. This will allow us to concentrate on our specialties such as our imported oils and vinegars, Italian theme party favors and gifts and organize tasting parties and fundraisers. By forming this new structure we will be able to introduce and expand new product lines such as gourmet dressings and syrups, imported honey and so much more. The company’s new name and brand are captured in a new logo that includes the Above Gourmet name, a white dove with an olive branch and a tag line “pure goodness”. By the end of 2nd Quarter 2011 we will launch our new website: www.abovegourmet.com. In the meantime, please continue to make your purchases through www.aweddingofalifetime.com and www.gourmetselectblog.com.

How it all began?

In March, 2005 we started our internet business, A Wedding of a Lifetime, marketing wedding favors, bridal shower favors, etc. The first two products that were unique to our party line were our Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil imported from Greece and our delicious 12 year aged Balsamic Vinegar imported from Italy. For years we received such a positive response to our products that we decided to branch into other markets such as Tasting Parties and Fundraisers as well as participating in local Farmer’s Markets. Operating under the name A Wedding of a Lifetime in these markets would be too confusing to the average consumer, hence Gourmet Select was born. It seemed more appropriate for the products and services we specialize in providing.

Our company is comprised of a hard working family with a genuine focus on providing outstanding customer service and quality products for you. We enjoy the personal interaction with all our customers, and we hope you share the same experience with us.

Thank you.
Anna M. Josephson, owner
Above Gourmet 

Norfolk Holiday Market - Saturday, December 4th

What a beautiful day we had.  It was so nice to see some of my customers from the Norfolk Farmer's Market. The turnout was great!  Over 35 vendors attended. It was held at the Battell Chapel in Norfolk, CT.  The atmosphere was so cozy. Great foods to shop for - winter crops, breads, baked goods. There were wonderful gifts such as hand made soaps, jewelry, pottery and of course our decorative olive oil and vinegar gift bottles.  Also, to get into the spirit of Christmas there was welcoming music and caroling.  Gourmet Select will definitely be attending the Holiday Market next year.  One of the best holiday markets we had this year! Thanks Norfolk.  I love your town. 

Blood Orange Tilapia Filets

4 tilapia filets or any mild fish such as sole or flounder
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
various chopped fresh herbs or dried herbs
Gourmet Select Blood Orange Olive Oil

Use a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.  Drizzle some of the oil on to the foil. Arrange fish filets on top of oil in a single layer.  Top with tomatoes and herbs. Try using chives, oregano, basil and parsley.   Drizzle some more oil on top of the fish.  Seal foil tightly. Place on preheated grill (or in preheated 400 degrees oven) for about 10 to 15 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Recipe by: Marlene, CT

Spinach Salad A L'Orange

Put together washed baby spinach leaves, drained mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, silvered almonds, and feta cheese. Drizzle Gourmet Select Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil and Gourmet Select White Balsamic Vinegar to taste.  Enjoy!

Recipe by: Marlene, CT

How to post your recipes

We are always looking for new recipes to add to our blog. We have a category called "Oil and Vinegar Recipes". We started listing some of our oils and vinegars.  So if you have a recipe to share, let us know.  Send us an email: anna@aweddingofalifetime.com.   Thanks in advance.

Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Marinade

This recipe is ideal to use on Steak.

Ingredients:

-   ½ cup Gourmet Select Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Dry Sherry
- 2/3 cups Gourmet Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Strong brewed coffee
- 6 Garlic cloves roasted
- 2 sprigs of fresh Rosemary
-  1 tbsp of fresh Thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
-  1 tbsp Cracked black Pepper
- 3 NY Strip Steaks ¾ lb each

Preparation:

Combine all above ingredients in a non-aluminum mixing bowl.  Pour into a zip-lock bag. Add the steaks and marinate for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator.   Cook them on the grill and Enjoy! 

If you have any recipes for Balsamic Vinegar, please click on the comments link below.  We would love to hear from you.   Thanks!