Salad Nicoise Spring is about unearthing fresh things. Lighter things. Brighter things. Turning a new leaf. Dusting off and starting...

Watch the video of Kristen with eDiningNews.com covering the festivities at The French Spirits Soiree at the Astor Center, a fun and...

Gina Stipo at Ecco la Cucina, Tuscany I recently took a Tuscan cooking class with Chef Gina Stipo at the Institute of Culinary Education...

Food Styling & Photography story – ABC News Watch the video as Lauren Glassberg from ABC News interviews Kristen Hess, ICE instructors...

Caribbean Chicken w/ Guava Pan Sauce, Caramelized Mangoes, Black Beans and Rice Since I have lived in New York City, this has probably...

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...

I recently was fortunate enough to meet Lou Bivona, Managing Partner of Tavern Direct and Founding Member of National Center for Missing...

New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the world because of its rich history, diverse culture, quaint courtyards and wrought-iron...

A Classic Italian Dinner for any Special Occasion The following collection of recipes are from an Italian cooking class I took recently...

Video: The Spirit of Cartagena, Columbia Video shot and edited by David Sciascia, Creative Director Watch the full video here This is a...

Behind The Scenes Interview with Lunetta Meet Chef Adam Shepard from Lunetta with an in-depth, close up interview as Kristen interviews...

Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...

Healthy on the Go Energy Kitchen Energy Kitchen is one of the fastest growing fast casual and healthy restaurant chains in New York City,...

Killa Korilla Korean BBQ Today was one of those days where I looked up at the time and it’s 2:30 and I still haven’t eaten lunch. Maybe...

Tuscany is probably one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Italy and the most popular places to visit, known for its rolling...

Growing up I always associated food with a sense of comfort, warmth, fulfillment and stability. This is something I attribute to my Mom’s...

Whenever I have a day off, I normally feel the urge to sleep the entire day and forget the world. After thoroughly cleaning my apartment,...

Spaghetti and Meatballs. Such an unassuming yet classic Italian dish. And who doesn’t love it? Everyone seems to have their own recipe –...

Real Sloppy Joes Ever since I got my new Williams-Sonoma cookbook, “Comfort Food” for Christmas, I decided that Winter is a perfect time...

Clinton Street Baking Company Best Brunch in Town! I can’t believe I’ve lived in NYC for over 5 years and I haven’t tried this amazing...