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...

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...

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...

Welcome to Artful Gourmet I’m Kristen Hess: food fanatic, amateur cook, graphic designer, writer, aspiring food stylist and photographer...