Kiersten Hickman

Food Writer & Photographer

Why I Stopped Counting Calories

I admit this is a deeply personal matter for me. Personal because, while I felt like I have improved so much in my body image and my confidence, there are still some flaws and insecurities I am working through. Writing this essay means inviting ...
read article

Here’s How Much To Move Your Body Every Week

Did you know on average around 80% of adults are not getting enough exercise? Maybe this statement means nothing to you because, hey, who would actually choose to work out on a regular basis? Going for a run? Lifting weights for hours? HIIT ...
read article

Stuffed Peppers Recipe

There are a lot of different variations of stuffed peppers you can make. But when I was originally inventing this recipe, I was going for cheap. Cheap ingredients, quick to throw together, something that was super filling when you had little to ...
read article

Honey Peanut Butter Granola Recipe

Posting my sausage and pepper pasta recipe inspired me to revisit some of my tried-and-true recipes here on the blog—and boy, do they need an upgrade. This honey peanut butter granola recipe was one of them. I originally posted this recipe in ...
read article

On My Plate: Chapter 22

Have you ever taken yourself on a date? Just you. A good meal. A glass of wine. Maybe a book. Maybe a scoop of ice cream. This week when my husband was out with some friends, I decided to take myself out. I went to Baciccia, an incredible ...
read article