Kiersten Hickman

Food Writer & Photographer

Hi, I’m Kiersten!

Most people call me Kes.
I'm a food editor, writer, and photographer based in Brooklyn. I'm here to debunk toxic diet culture and give you the truth about nutrition.
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A Quick Boston Weekend Trip

Well hello, lovelies. It’s been a bit since I’ve written anything or posted a recipe because, quite honestly, life has been non-stop for the past few weeks. And unfortunately, it will remain that way for just a few weeks more. Or ...
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My Favorite Fall Recipes

Did anyone else notice that I completely got the first day of fall wrong? I was all chummy in my last post about how it was the first day when I realized a few hours after publishing that I got it all wrong. My bad. Well, we’re officially ...
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

Alright, people, I did it. It’s the first day of fall and we are—of course—kicking it off with a pumpkin recipe. I would like to say I waited this long to eat pumpkin, but you know, I had to develop this recipe so…I admit I’ve been eating ...
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My Favorite Healthy Snacks To Buy at CVS

I mean, who doesn’t love a good CVS run? Growing up in a small town, I found myself in the local CVS quite often. It was the easiest convenience store (the grocery store wasn’t actually very close to us), and it always had the best ...
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Roasted Veggie Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

When I go to Chipotle, I almost always go for the same two things—the roasted veggies, and the pico de gallo. People make fun of me because I crave those things over the coveted Chipotle guacamole. But I’m all about a good burrito bowl ...
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Single-Stack Carrot Cake Pancakes

While I am PRO PUMPKIN all year round (I mean, pumpkin is full of all kinds of health benefits), I’m not so hot about celebrating fall before the summer is over. I am 100% a summer-loving babe who grew up in New England and loves to soak ...
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