You get it. I love food and wine.

I’m a simple woman. I love to write, I love to eat, and I love to drink wine. I love how dinner around a table and an open bottle can bring people together. I love the stories that come with it, from who produced the wine to who made the food on my plate. Most importantly, after 10+ years of writing for the Internet, I still love to tell others about what I’m learning.

I started my writing career with a general focus on lifestyle content, but it quickly transformed into a love for food and beverage. My work has been published by The Kitchn, Eating Well, Taste of Home, Simply Recipes, Eat This Not That!, Reader’s Digest, INSIDER, Stacker, and others. You can get a glimpse of my clips here.

I also wanted to expand my knowledge in the things I write about, which is why I completed a Level 4 Wine Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu London. (Yes, you can call me a sommelier!) I also have a Nutrition Science certificate from Stanford Medicine, as well as a Master’s in Journalism with a concentration in online media from DePaul University.

Essentially, I’m primed to write about wine and food, and I have a lot to say. I’m writing regularly on Substack, and I’m always looking for new spaces to share my stories. If you’re interested in working together, you can email me at hello [at] kierstenhickman [dot] com.

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