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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


Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham
Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham This is a super easy and tasty dish that I whipped up one night with some of the...

Kristen Hess
Mar 1, 20133 min read


Tequila, Sunsets and a Mexican Feast in San Diego (Story + Recipes)
San Diego Sunset I recently got back from an amazing trip to San Diego – one so lovely and rejuvenating that the sunsets are burned into...

Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20138 min read


Published! Food Styling & Photography for Gary Null’s NEW Vegan Cookbook..Hot off the Pre
Anti-Arthritis, Anti-Inflammation Cookbook: Healing through Natural Foods Yay! The time has finally arrived – the cookbook I shot and...

Kristen Hess
Feb 21, 20132 min read


A lighter and healthier classic comfort food: Vegetable Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods to indulge in during the Winter time, but as soon as Spring is...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20133 min read


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


A trendy downtown gem in Nolita: Ken & Cook
Ken and Cook There’s a great new place in Nolita I recently went to – Ken and Cook, a contemporary American cafe and restaurant founded...

Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20132 min read


Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata: Best Brunch Casserole. EVER.
Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata I love waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and breakfast cooking in the kitchen....

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20122 min read


Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! xo
Looking back on this past year, and all of the tragedies our country has endured with natural disasters and shootings and other acts of...

Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20122 min read


Holiday Cocktail Party! Cocktail + Appetizer Recipes
It’s that time of year again – holiday parties filled with plenty of cocktails, socializing and finger food much to our heart’s desire to...

Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20123 min read


NYC Green Cart Initiative: Creating new jobs and promoting healthy living with Mobile Food Carts and
In 2008, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund partnered with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to launch the NYC Green...

Kristen Hess
Dec 10, 20121 min read


5 Holiday Appetizer Recipes and Colavita Olive Oil Holiday Giveaway!
Holiday Appetizer Recipes & Colavita Holiday Giveaway The holidays are here, and what better way to celebrate by throwing a holiday...

Kristen Hess
Dec 9, 201210 min read


Holiday Giveaway with Tate’s Bake Shop from Southampton :: Recipes from ‘Baking for Frie
‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate’s Bake Shop If you haven’t heard of Tate’s Bake Shop before or experienced their...

Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20128 min read


Top 10 {Things I Love} :: Holiday 2012
I have to admit, I have been a bit slack about keeping up with my Top 10 lists the past few months. Mainly due to lack of time from...

Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20125 min read


Bourbon Vanilla Cream Pie with Oatmeal-Pecan Cookie Crust
Bourbon Vanilla Cream Pie with Oatmeal-Pecan Cookie Crust Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year – if only for the food! Of...

Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20123 min read


Pot of Gold: Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup I love coming home for the holidays, not only to spend some quality time with family and friends but for some...

Kristen Hess
Nov 21, 20122 min read


Good Irish Food for a Good Cause: Good Food Ireland makes a U.S. Debut with Authentic Irish Food Pro
Good Food Ireland, the first-ever, all industry network driving food tourism in Ireland, kicks off its international debut in the U.S.....

Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20124 min read


My Favorite Roasted Squash Recipes
I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite Fall veggies to make is Squash. I absolutely love the buttery, savory smell of it roasting...

Kristen Hess
Nov 12, 20124 min read


Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup
Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup Last year in January, it was cold, dark, rainy, and downright miserable and depressing. Not to sound...

Kristen Hess
Oct 6, 20122 min read


Italian White Bean, Vegetable & Pasta Soup
Italian White Bean, Vegetable & Pasta Soup I always look forward to the season change to Autumn – there’s something calming to the...

Kristen Hess
Oct 5, 20122 min read
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