Here is how to use the new “Send To” feature, in google reader, to send items directly to a new Gmail email.

To set this up, go to Google Reader and open Settings. Select the “Send To” tab and click on the “Create a custom link” button.  Fill in with this information:

• Name:  Email
• URL:  mailto:?subject=${title}&body=${title}%0A%0A${url}
• Icon URL:  http://mail.google.com/mail/images/favicon.ico

Example: