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Expert Interview Series with FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently invited as a guest for the FoodyDirect.com Expert Interview Series to talk about great tasting and looking food, and I’m...

Kristen Hess
Jun 23, 20177 min read
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Olive Garden unveils new ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean” menu
I had the opportunity to attend a special preview tasting of Olive Garden‘s new ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean’ menu this week at a lovely...

Kristen Hess
Dec 10, 20163 min read
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My Expert Interview on FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently interviewed by Foody Direct as part of their Expert Interview program. Read the full interview on the FoodyDirect.com...

Kristen Hess
Nov 19, 20151 min read
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Break out the Bubbly! Sparkling Wine Recipes + Holiday Food Pairings from NYC Master Sommeliers
The Christmas Holiday and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and there’s no better way to celebrate the occasion than to pop open...

Kristen Hess
Dec 18, 20138 min read
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Mix it Up! Non-Traditional Holiday Menu Ideas & Recipes from NYC Top Chefs
It’s that time of year again to start planning menus and recipes for the holidays. But instead of just serving traditional turkey or...

Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20139 min read
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Blue Hill New York – a well deserved James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant
Blue Hill NY I had the recent opportunity to have an intimate conversation with Trevor Kunk, Chef de Cuisine of Blue Hill New York about...

Kristen Hess
Jun 4, 20135 min read
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Celebrate St Patty’s Day with Authentic Irish Food from Good Food Ireland
Good Food Ireland Authentic Irish Food Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Good Food Ireland (www.goodfoodireland.ie), the first-ever,...

Kristen Hess
Mar 15, 20136 min read
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New shot from a Photo Shoot for Sandra Lee Magazine!
Sandra Lee Hero Shot for March issue WOW. I recently had the opportunity this past January to assist on a photo shoot for Sandra Lee at...

Kristen Hess
Mar 8, 20131 min read
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Beyond Sushi NYC: An Artful Approach to Vegan Sushi
Chef Guy Vaknin On a recent visit to BeyondSushi, a Japanese Vegan Sushi restaurant in the East Village in NYC, I had the opportunity to...

Kristen Hess
Jan 13, 20133 min read
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Unleash your Skinny Girl w/ Bethenny Frankel, Author & Healthy Living Expert on OpenSky.com
Bethenny Frankel Bethenny Frankel, the well-known TV personality, entrepreneur, healthy living chef, new mom and author (known for...

Kristen Hess
Jul 7, 20124 min read
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Live from the Taste of Queens :: Fab Food Finds
Taste of Queens 2012 On May 1st I attended the annual Taste of Queens – a massive, lively food-filled event celebrating the food and...

Kristen Hess
May 14, 20122 min read
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An Interview w/ Italian Chef Pia Vallone :: Spring Vegetable Soup Recipe
Chef Pia Vallone / Mascarpone Mousse with Almond & Cookie Crumb I love Italian food. I mean really loooove Italian food.. And who...

Kristen Hess
May 8, 20126 min read
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Behind the Scenes w/ Chef Madison Cowan & Nat’l Pork Board :: Recipes, Photos & Vide
Chef Madison Cowan Last week I had an amazing opportunity to meet Chef Madison Cowan – Iron Chef America Winner, Chopped! Grand...

Kristen Hess
Apr 23, 20128 min read
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Behind the Scenes :: Bocuse d’Or 2012 Chef Competition at CIA
Bocuse d'Or USA 2012 This past Sunday I was a lucky attendee of Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 – the premier Chef competition by Chef Paul Bocuse...

Kristen Hess
Feb 1, 20122 min read
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Meet the Chef: Jimmy Canora of Valentino’s on the Green
Check out my behind the scenes interview with Chef de Cuisine Jimmy Canora from Valentino’s on the Green – the legendary fine dining...

Kristen Hess
Jul 9, 20114 min read
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Meet the Chef: An interview with Chef Andrew Whitney, dell’anima
Watch the video of a behind the scenes interview with myself and Andrew Whitney, Chef de Cuisine at dell’anima, a charming and popular...

Kristen Hess
May 19, 20112 min read
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Ecco La Cucina: An Interview with Chef Gina Stipo & Tuscan recipes
Gina Stipo at Ecco la Cucina, Tuscany I recently took a Tuscan cooking class with Chef Gina Stipo at the Institute of Culinary Education...

Kristen Hess
Apr 19, 201110 min read
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Artful Gourmet Meets the Chef: Tavern on Jane
Behind the Scenes with Chef Michael Stewart Meet Chef and Owner Michael Stewart from Tavern on Jane in the West Village in NYC with an...

Kristen Hess
Apr 2, 20113 min read
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Artful Gourmet Meets The Chef: Adam Shepard, Lunetta
Behind The Scenes Interview with Lunetta Meet Chef Adam Shepard from Lunetta with an in-depth, close up interview as Kristen interviews...

Kristen Hess
Feb 15, 20111 min read
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Behind the Scenes with Energy Kitchen
Healthy on the Go Energy Kitchen Energy Kitchen is one of the fastest growing fast casual and healthy restaurant chains in New York City,...

Kristen Hess
Feb 8, 201111 min read
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