Hi, I’m Kristen Hess — Food Stylist, Photographer, Blogger, and Creator of The Artful Gourmet . Kristen Hess - Food Stylist, Photographer & Creator Welcome to my new updated blog The Artful Gourmet 2.0! Kristen Hess - The Artful Gourmet I am so excited to get back into blogging again after working full-time as a Senior Food Stylist for H-E-B photography studio in Texas for the past few years…it’s so great to get back into my groove and focus on my business again. Roasted Por

Happy Labor Day everyone..I can’t believe how fast the Summer has flown by! It’s definitely my favorite time of year and I’ve been so...

Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...

I was recently invited to be a part of the Cape Cod Select Food #Blogger Recipe Challenge and I’m so excited to share my delicious new...

For Easter this year I decided to make this lovely Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche. I love baking pies and tarts and quiches, especially...

This #Winter Citrus #Salad w/ Arugula, Ricotta Salata & Pistachios has a Lemon Truffle Dressing that is to die for! A gorgeous and...

Happy Friday friends! I’ve found the perfect pairing for a delicious Sunday Supper – and I present to you my super delish Lasagna...

Ahhhhh, it’s the holidays…my favorite time of year! I absolutely love cooking for the #holidays, especially with all the parties and fun...

I was invited to participate in the Frick’s Quality Meats Blogger Recipe Challenge this year and decided to make this delicious Parisian...

It’s Monday, the day after the Oscars and what a show that was! I actually enjoyed it this year, needless to say, and made a very special...

It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is...

I recently did some recipes for my client 7 Barrels for their holiday promotional marketing and social media campaign. Featuring their...

So we are full swing in the midst of the holiday season – the most wonderful time of the year! Food, cocktails, friends, family,...

Who says you can’t eat, drink, and be merry all at once? Tis the season for boozy brunches, family gatherings and holiday feasts after...

Holiday Gift Ideas for All Your Favorite People The holidays are rapidly approaching and we all need a few fun ideas for gifting, now...

hey guys..the holidays are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means…parties, parties and more parties…full of friends and...

Hey guys! Can you believe Summer is almost halfway over (or more??) Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it! Summer is...

Hey guys, listen up! Summer is almost around the corner and do I have some exciting news for you coconut lovers around the world! CAPTAIN...

Well the holidays have finally arrived – my favorite time of year! I love having some time to rest and relax and enjoy quality time with...

PAIRED Champagne and Sparkling Wines is a gorgeous cookbook by Australian Photographer Fran Flynn and Wine Expert David...