Kiersten Hickman

Food & Nutrition Journalist

Hi, I’m Kiersten!

Most people call me Kes.
I’m a journalist focused on nutrition reporting from a non-weight loss perspective. Through recipes, scientific deep dives, essays, and expert interviews, my work provides a welcoming outlook on health and longevity while busting toxic diet culture myths.
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How I Compost In My NYC Apartment

When you live in a city like New York, it’s not the easiest to compost. Most people who are interested in composting have some kind of space where they can build up their own compost pile at home. But when you’re one of the dozens of apartments ...
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5 Reasons I Bake Sourdough Bread

We are way past the sourdough pandemic craze, I know. But if you’re either A) curious what all the craze was about, B) wondering what the health benefits are, or C) have an annoying friend who is still singing the praises of sourdough on the ...
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Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Chicken Sausage

I’m always a little over-ambitious when I buy cherry tomatoes. I just love adding them to things—salads, sheet pan meals, savory french toast, bruschetta, even sliced up on a piece of toast. But I never seem to finish up a pint in a week, and ...
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Spring Green Onion & Asparagus Frittata

Okay I know I literally just shared a bunch of recipes you can make for Easter Sunday, but I couldn’t help myself and share one more for you. It’s a spring-inspired frittata with asparagus, green onion, and goat cheese.
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18 Simple & Delicious Easter Sunday Recipes

I admit, I’m pretty active in my church community here in Brooklyn, but I never really get to celebrate holidays with them. When Christmas rolls around we have our parties, but we end up going our separate ways to see families across the ...
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My Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

I have spent the last eight years testing and failing to make the absolute perfect homemade pizza. Originally my motivation was out of pure aggravation because, unless you order a 99-slice of cheese, pizza in New York is actually super ...
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Roasted Sweet Potato Hash for One

This recipe is an exclusive from Forkful, a nutrition-focused newsletter on Substack inspiring you to break up with dieting and pick up a fork. We tear away from toxic diet culture and approach health from a welcoming, holistic perspective. One ...
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