Welcome to The Artful Gourmet 2.0!
Hi, I’m Kristen Hess — Food Stylist, Photographer, Blogger, and Creator of The Artful Gourmet. Welcome to my new updated blog 2.0! I am so excited to get back into blogging again after working full-time as a Senior Food Stylist for a big agency / grocery retailer in Texas for the past few years…it’s so great to get back into my groove and focus on my business again. And it feels amazing to be sparked by a new perspective and brainstorm all the crazy cool content I’m planning to create. I have so many exciting things to announce that I’ve launched, and am planning for the rest of year (and going forward!), so keep reading below!
Food is more than something we eat — it’s art, culture, creativity, and joy. The Artful Gourmet brand/blog/show is all about celebrating food as art, as story, and as a way of life.
I’ll take you behind the scenes of my culinary world, sharing recipes and food stories,
restaurant and product reviews, cool food events I’ve hosted, photographed or attended,
food styling and photography tips, social media and creative business advice,
culinary travel adventures, lifestyle tips and advice, and inspiration for living artfully every day – One Bite At A Time.
I’m also bringing back my Things I Love column (and a new Friday Favs video) featuring all the cool, delicious and fun food, places, people and things that I’ve discovered and that deserve a shoutout!
Keep an eye out for my upcoming YouTube cooking show launching soon where I’ll be whipping up some fun 🤩 recipes and cocktails with a twist! 🍤🍝🍸🎶
So whether you’re here to cook, create, learn something new, or simply indulge in the beauty of food and life, you’re in the right place. Let’s celebrate the art of food — together.
Recently launched The Artful Gourmet Podcast + YouTube Channel (@thearfulgourmet)!
Join me, Kristen Hess — Food Stylist, Photographer, Content Creator, and Voice behind The Artful Gourmet YouTube channel
and The Artful Gourmet Podcast that you can listen to on any of the major podcast streaming networks – #Apple Podcasts, #Spotify, #Amazon Music, and #iHeartRadio!
For years, I’ve dreamt of creating a space where food, photography, and lifestyle converge. Today, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the Artful Gourmet YouTube channel, a project that’s been a long time in the making. Join me as we embark on this exciting journey together!
This project’s been really a long time coming now. I think I’ve been planning this for a few years now! With a passion for food styling and photography, I aim to create a YouTube and Podcast channel that’s not only about recipes and food photography, but also about life, creativity, and business. With inspiring conversations that spark confidence, creativity and curiosity in your own lives, too.
The Artful Gourmet channel will feature a variety of content, including:
- Engaging interviews and peer conversations
- Live sessions/Q+A with Kristen
- Recipe shorts/videos on social media and a new cooking show – stay tuned!
- Photography and food styling videos, live demos, and tips + tricks
- Business and lifestyle mindset advice (See “IntoFocus” Series on YouTube)
- Restaurant reviews, product reviews and culinary excursions/stories
I personally invite you to be part of this vibrant community! And don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share my channels – I really appreciate your support as it will be invaluable as the channels both grow and evolve into something more.
The Artful Gourmet YouTube and Podcast channels are more than just online platforms; they are both communities where creativity and passion collide, and come to life.
So whether you’re here to cook, create, learn something new, get inspired, be entertained, or simply to savor, you’ll find something delicious waiting for you.
Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and like my pages so you never miss an episode — and let’s celebrate the art of food, together.
Follow Me for more fun content to devour:
PORTFOLIO: https://www.kristen-hess.com
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/klhinnyc
INSTAGRAM @artfulgourmet
FACEBOOK @artfulgourmet
PINTEREST @artfulgourmet
TIKTOK @foodiegirl87
YOUTUBE @theartfulgourmet
Exciting Announcements + More… Stay Tuned!
I was recently invited to be featured in Voyage San Antonio Magazine! They interviewed me for a story on their Local Stories page which highlights and celebrates local business owners, leaders and influencers in San Antonio TX.
Excited and honored to be chosen for this prestigious press opportunity and you can read the article here online!
I also have some more really exciting news…I recently auditioned to be in a new TV documentary series highlighting successful women in business and entrepreneurs. AND – my episode just got the GREEN LIGHT for production!
I’ll recently went to #Miami for a full day of filming and a photoshoot for my episode and attended a super cool networking and Mastermind event with Rudy Mawer and his team where I learned his top notch Marketing secrets and commingled with other #entrepreneurs and #celebrities that are also cast members of the Women In Power, and other Inside Success TV shows!
My episode on the show will be aired on major streaming networks in 2026, so stay tuned! (Can’t say which ones yet, but it’s a pretty big deal!)
So, stay tuned for more fun photos and videos from the event and my TV show filming – and check back here regularly for more delicious recipes, stories and fun content in the weeks to come!
XO, Kristen
