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November 29, 2025 15 mins

Summary

In this heartfelt episode, Kristen Hess reflects on the concept of home, exploring how memories, family, and comfort food shape our sense of belonging. She shares personal anecdotes about her childhood, the warmth of family gatherings, and the significance of recipes that evoke nostalgia. The discussion emphasizes that home is not just a physical space but a feeling tied to love, memories, and the comfort of familiar dishes.

This episode includes:

✨ The emotional meaning behind “There's no place like home”, inspired by The Wizard of Oz and "Home" in The Wiz

✨ A soulful reflection on belonging and gratitude

✨ Kristen's personal essay “There's No Place Like Home”

✨ The story behind her award-winning creamy, cozy mac & cheese recipe

✨ A link to the full blog post + printable recipe

Chapters

00:00 The Meaning of Home

03:50 Personal Reflections and Recipes

14:48 lifestyle-outro-low.wav

Takeaways

  • Home is about memory, belonging, and comfort.
  • Nostalgia can be triggered by food and family traditions.
  • Cooking can be a way to connect with our past.
  • Simple recipes can evoke powerful memories.
  • Home is not just a place, but a feeling.
  • Family gatherings create lasting memories.
  • Comfort food can help alleviate feelings of homesickness.
  • The act of cooking can be therapeutic.
  • Sharing recipes can foster connections with others.
  • Gratitude plays a key role in our sense of home.

Read the full story + get the recipe here:

https://theartfulgourmet.com/theres-no-place-like-home-an-amazing-macaroni-cheese-recipe/

Follow Kristen / The Artful Gourmet online for more inspiring content and delicious recipes at:

FB/X/Instagram: @artfulgourmet

Website: www.theartfulgourmet.com

Portfolio: www.kristen-hess.com

Pinterest: @artfulgourmet

TikTok: @foodiegirl87

YouTube: @theartfulgourmet

Link to The Wiz song "Home" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sRKT_CVeWt0?si=cxzFwwvggRd3GU3s

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