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Food Stylist, Photographer, Creator of The Artful Gourmet 🍔🍹📸
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🎤 Host of The Artful Gourmet Podcast on all major streaming platforms Kristen Hess, The Artful Gourmet is a NYC Food Stylist, Food Photographer and Blogger/Influencer for food and beverage brands, restaurants, catering companies, hotels, and lifestyle brands.

06/04/2026

My Snacks Haul under $20 from ALDI USA

You guys! Summer is here and it’s time to get your Keto snacks ready for bikini season! 👙 ☀️ 🏖️

They seriously have the best stuff here and so reasonably priced too!

Check out my fav finds in this reel above ⬆️

What if the biggest failure isn’t failing…What if it’s never trying at all?As we head into Summer, I’ve been thinking a ...
06/04/2026

What if the biggest failure isn’t failing…

What if it’s never trying at all?

As we head into Summer, I’ve been thinking a lot about a quote from Anthony Bourdain:

“It’s better to try and fail gloriously than to not try at all.”

It’s a reminder I needed.

Because let’s be honest—sometimes the hardest part isn’t doing the thing. It’s finding the courage to begin.

In my latest essay, I reflect on Bourdain’s incredible journey from struggling chef to world-renowned storyteller, and what his life taught us about taking chances, embracing uncertainty, and trusting that our dreams can unfold in unexpected ways.

I also share one of my favorite seasonal recipes—a bright Spring Vegetable Soup filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and optimism. A recipe that symbolizes fresh starts, growth, and the beginning of a new season.

Whether you’re launching a business, changing careers, chasing a dream, or simply looking for a little inspiration, this one’s for you.

📖 Read the full essay on Substack
Link in comments below 👇🏻

🎙️ Stay tuned for the companion podcast episode dropping tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

What’s one dream, project, or goal you’ve been putting off because you’re afraid it might not work out?

06/03/2026

The world moves fast. Nature doesn’t.

A few minutes in the sunshine, a breath of fresh air, and a quiet moment by the water can change your entire day.

Sometimes peace isn’t found in doing more. It’s found in slowing down enough to notice what’s already around you. ☀️🌊

✨ If you can dream it, you can do it. ✨I snapped this photo years ago while walking the streets of New York City.At firs...
06/01/2026

✨ If you can dream it, you can do it. ✨

I snapped this photo years ago while walking the streets of New York City.

At first glance, it looks like a simple piece of graffiti on a brick wall. But for me, it was a reminder of something much bigger.

Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Western New York, I dreamed of living in NYC. The city felt larger than life—a place filled with possibility, creativity, adventure, and reinvention. I imagined the bright lights, the energy of the streets, the incredible people, and the feeling that anything could happen around the next corner.

And one day, it did.

Not because it was easy. Not because there was a perfect roadmap. But because I refused to let go of the dream.

There were setbacks, detours, moments of doubt, and plenty of reasons to play it safe. But I kept following my passion. One step. One opportunity. One leap of faith at a time.

New York taught me that dreams aren’t just wishes. They’re invitations.

Invitations to become braver.
To take risks.
To trust yourself.
To keep showing up even when the path isn’t clear.

Every time I walk those streets, I feel it—the buzz, the lights, the creative energy, the feeling that the impossible might just be possible after all.

So if you’re holding onto a dream right now—whether it’s starting a business, changing careers, moving somewhere new, writing a book, launching a podcast, or creating a life that feels more like you—don’t let it go.

The dream was given to you for a reason.

Keep going.
Keep believing.
Keep doing the work.

Because sometimes the life you’ve been imagining is already on its way to meet you.

⭐ Dream bigger.
⭐ Take the chance.
⭐ Shoot for the stars.

You never know where it might lead.

05/29/2026

✨ The secret to healthy, shiny, glossy Summer hair? It starts with your scalp.

I’ve been on a mission to get my hair healthier, smoother, and way less frizzy this year, and these three products from Ceremonia have become part of my routine.

🌿 Step 1: Pre-Shampoo Scalp Remedy Oil
A few drops before washing helps nourish the scalp and creates the perfect foundation for healthy hair.
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🍈 Step 2: Guava Leave-In Conditioner
Lightweight hydration that leaves hair soft, manageable, and protected from heat.
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✨ Step 3: Guava Rescue Spray
My favorite finishing step for frizz control, shine, and that healthy glossy look.
https://go.shopmy.us/p-60857345

What I love most about Ceremonia is that it’s powered by nutrient-rich Latin American superfruits like guava, avocado, and papaya that help support scalp health and beautiful hair naturally. 🥭🥑

If you’re looking for softer, shinier, healthier-looking hair this summer, these are definitely worth trying.

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AND GET 15% OFF your first order 🙌

Which hair goal are you working on right now—growth, shine, hydration, or frizz control? Tell me below! 👇

05/29/2026

✨ “Every sunrise is proof that life believes in fresh starts.”

A few years ago, I was standing at a crossroads. One of those moments where the road behind me felt comfortable, but the road ahead felt uncertain.

I didn’t have all the answers.

I didn’t know exactly how things would work out.

I just had a dream.

So I took one small step. Then another.

Some days were exciting. Some were discouraging. Some felt like nothing was happening at all.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

Life doesn’t require you to have the entire journey figured out. It only asks that you keep moving forward.

There is always a fresh start waiting for you.

A new day.
A new idea.
A new opportunity.
A new chapter.

So keep dreaming.

Keep working hard when no one is watching.

Keep believing in yourself on the days when confidence feels hard to find.

Envision yourself where you want to be—not where you are today, but where you’re headed.

The life you imagine begins with the choices you make right now.

And whatever you do, don’t give up.

The flower doesn’t bloom the day the seed is planted.

But that doesn’t mean growth isn’t happening.

Your next breakthrough could be one decision, one conversation, one opportunity, or one sunrise away.

🌅 Dream bigger.
✨ Stay positive.
🌿 Trust the journey.
❤️ Never give up.

Your story is still being written.

Get inspired ✨🫶🏻 Tune into The Artful Gourmet Podcast 🎙️
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-artful-gourmet-podcast-with-kristen-hess/id1888332096

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