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My Expert Interview on FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently interviewed by Foody Direct as part of their Expert Interview program. Read the full interview on the FoodyDirect.com...
Kristen Hess
Nov 19, 20151 min read
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Sunset Wine & Dine KitchenAid Cook for the Cure Event in Support of Susan G. Coman
Hey folks! We’re throwing a big rooftop party for a good cause! *UNFORTUNATELY WE NEED TO CANCEL TONIGHT’S EVENT DUE TO WEATHER, AND ARE...
Kristen Hess
Jul 21, 20122 min read
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Top 10 {Things I Love} :: April 2012
taproom 307 1. Taproom 307, NYC I happened to stumble upon this place on my way home one night, lured in by its moody lighting and...
Kristen Hess
Apr 8, 20126 min read
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Fabulous Food Finds @ NY Restaurant & Food Show
Int'l Restaurant & Foodservice Show NY Last week I attended the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show in New York City, an annual...
Kristen Hess
Mar 13, 20122 min read
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Bubbly and Bacon :: Barmarche, Nolita
Barmarche, Nolita Last week I was looking for a fun place to go for happy hour with some friends, particularly one with some food and...
Kristen Hess
Mar 6, 20122 min read
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Top 10 {Things I Love} :: March 2012
Anthropologie Home 1. Anthropologie Home I don’t know about you, but I am completely obsessed with Anthropologie. Everything in that...
Kristen Hess
Mar 2, 20126 min read
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Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Ricotta Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Sauce (Gnocchi di Ricotta Con Sugo de Funghi) As far as I’m concerned, gnocchi are little pillows of...
Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20123 min read
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Top 10 (Things I Love) :: 2011 / Happy New Year!
Well the end of 2011 is finally here. WOW. What a crazy, awesome, long year it’s been! I started my food blog last year around the...
Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20112 min read
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Spezzatino D’Agnello E Finnoccio (Lamb and Fennel Stew)
In the dead of Winter, there’s something comforting about cooking on those cold, dreary days. One-pot dishes are ideal when you don’t...
Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20112 min read
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Top 10 (Things I Love) :: Oct '11
1. Smorgas Chef, West Village Nestled on a corner in the West Village, Smorgas Chef is a cozy, authentic Swedish restaurant that I...
Kristen Hess
Oct 4, 20119 min read
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Behind the Scenes at Tasting Table’s Test Kitchen & Dining Room
Tasting Table Test Kitchen About a week or so ago I had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Tasting Table’s Test Kitchen and Dining...
Kristen Hess
Sep 19, 20112 min read
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White Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Salad
Peaches. There’s something so satisfying about biting into the sweet, juicy flesh that quenches the thirst for a cool and refreshing...
Kristen Hess
Aug 7, 20112 min read
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Sweet and Simple: Black Cherry Clafoutis
Black Cherry Clafoutis The other day I suddenly had a strong craving for dessert. Most likely this was result of my having eyed some...
Kristen Hess
Aug 1, 20112 min read
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Crunchy and Luscious: Chicken Mushroom Croquettes
Chicken Mushroom Croquettes Croquettes are delicious small fried food rolls – crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside....
Kristen Hess
Jul 22, 20112 min read
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Fresh from the Farm Market: Herbed Potato Salad + Strawberry Watermelon Salad
Summertime always remind me of home – when the sun is shining, a warm breeze is in the air, locusts are humming and all the flowers,...
Kristen Hess
Jul 6, 20113 min read
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Grillin’ Up Summer BBQ: Tasty Chicken Burgers and Shrimp Kabobs
Rooftop BBQ Aiming to keep it light, we decided to whip up my infamous Chicken Burgers with my secret recipe made with Dale’s Steak...
Kristen Hess
May 31, 20113 min read
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Albondigas en Salsa de Chipolte (Cheese stuffed Spanish Meatballs)
Albondigas en Salsa de Chipolte (Spanish Meatballs) These Spanish-style meatballs are a delicious little treat: sweet, smoky and spicy...
Kristen Hess
May 21, 20112 min read
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Meet the Chef: An interview with Chef Andrew Whitney, dell’anima
Watch the video of a behind the scenes interview with myself and Andrew Whitney, Chef de Cuisine at dell’anima, a charming and popular...
Kristen Hess
May 19, 20112 min read
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On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...
Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read
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Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Negro
Last year I took some friends from out of town to a great Mexican restaurant in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, and sampled their...
Kristen Hess
May 1, 20113 min read
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