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Kristen Hess | Artful Gourmet

Hi, I’m Kristen—food stylist, photographer, and creator behind The Artful Gourmet. This is where I share a curated mix of elevated recipes, food styling and photography tips, travel-inspired dishes, and creative lifestyle inspiration designed to make everyday moments feel a little more artful. From behind-the-scenes looks at my shoots to seasonal cooking ideas, mindset insights, and the tools I actually use in my work, you’ll find a blend of beauty, flavor, and storytelling woven into everything I create. If you love thoughtfully styled food, fresh ingredients, and living well with intention, you’re in the right place—pull up a chair and stay awhile. 🍷✨

Grilled Peach Avocado Salad
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🌸 A Sunny Easter, A Sweet Peach Salad & A Season of New Beginnings

Kristen Hess | The Artful Gourmet 🌸 A Sunny Easter, A Sweet Peach Salad & A Season of New Beginnings There’s something about Easter that always feels like a gentle exhale. A shift. A soft return to light. A reminder that something new is always just around the corner. This year, I found myself leaning into that feeling more than ever—creating a menu that’s bright, fresh, and full of life… while quietly stepping into a brand new chapter of my own. 🍑 The Dish That Tastes Like Sunshine Grilled...

Kristen Hess, featured in Women in Power TV Show on Inside Success Networks

Kristen Hess | The Artful Gourmet Women in Power TV: Kristen Hess on Creativity, Food & Entrepreneurship Kristen Hess in Women In Power TV Show - Inside Success Networks Reinvention Is Power My new episode in the Women in Power TV series on Inside Success Networks is finally live! I'm so happy to share this amazing journey and the show with you all as there are so many other amazing and inspiring women on the show and each story, including my own is heartfelt, and full of lessons for life and...

Kristen Hess | Artful Gourmet New Fav Spring Fashion Find! 👀 💕 Fresh Linen Maxi Dress for Spring I’m absolutely loving this gorgeous Kendall Linen Maxi dress for Spring by @aliceandolivia 👗 🌸 Meet Kendall--the kind of button down dress that makes tailored feel easy. Crafted from breathable linen with a sleek halter neckline that highlights the shoulders, it balances structure with softness. A full button-down front sharpens the look, while a smocked back keeps the fit comfortable and...

New Promo with Camp Snap Cameras ?

The Artful Gourmet New Promo with Camp Snap Cameras 📸 New Camp Snap Promo - 7% off for my followers! New Promo with Camp Snap Cameras 📸 One of my ShopMy Merchants @campsnapcamera, just gave me a NEW custom discount code for my followers - it gives you 7% off all Camp Snap cameras! Code: KRISTEN-HESS7 Discount: 7% off My ShopMy page: https://shopmy.us/shop/product/207870 Check out this Screen-Free Digital Camera :: 📸 No Screen Point and Shoot Light & portable 500 Shots on One Charge Reusable &...