Tucson Foodie Interview with Taste of Tucson author Jackie Alpers
“Now more than ever, cookbooks are a way to experience regional cuisines from the comfort of home,” said Alpers. “People are doing a lot of […]
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Wake Up Tucson Interview With Jackie Alpers
Listen to Jackie Alpers author of Taste of Tucson Radio Interview on Wake Up, Tucson! with Chris DeSimone. Recorded March 19, 2020.
Taste of Tucson Sonoran Style Recipes Inspired by the Rich Culture of Southern Arizona
I am thrilled to announce that my next cookbook, Taste of Tucson is available for preorder. The recipes are inspired by the ever-evolving Sonoran style regional cuisine that my home in Southern Arizona is famous for.
The Best Restaurants in Phoenix
My updated Food Network guide to what and where to eat in Phoenix. Go beyond the cowboy steaks and traditional Mexican fare that are often […]
Jackie Alpers Photography Featured on Lonely Planet
Tucson, Arizona America’s best food cities for travelers on a budget It may not have made front-page news in America’s biggest cities, but Tucson is a big […]
The Best Cheap Eats in Phoenix, Arizona
by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network I found, photographed and wrote about the best Cheap Eats in Phoenix, Arizona. Read all about it at […]
Sprinkles Rainbow Layer Cake Video for the Food Network by Jackie Alpers
Four years later, and the Sprinkles revolution is still going strong! The Food Network asked me to make a how-to video for the Rainbow Layer […]
Jackie Alpers Makes Eclair Bears for the Food Network
When is a bear not just a bear? When it’s also an eclair. An eclair bear that is! Here’s another one of my fun projects […]
Jackie Alpers for the Food Network: 35 Must Try Dishes in Tucson, Arizona
Here’s my guide to 10 can’t miss Mexican inspired dishes in Tucson, Arizona. For the Food Network. Tucson, Arizona, is famous for its Sonoran-style Mexican […]
What to Eat in Arizona: Jackie Alpers for the Food Network
I’ve written and photographed a guide on what to eat in Arizona for the Food Network. “Grub in the Grand Canyon State: The Best Things to […]
Recipes Using Leftover Pie Dough Scraps by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network
I know that a lot of people are concerned with food waste. Here is one little way in which you can reduce it. Save your […]
Sonoran Recipes and Food Photography by Jackie Alpers in Tucson LifeStyle Home & Garden Magazine
Tucson Lifestyle’s Home & Garden Magazine asked me to develop and photograph recipes featuring corn, beans and squash (AKA The Three Sisters), which are companion […]
Feature Article in Edible Baja Arizona Magazine by Jackie Alpers
I’m happy to have written and photographed my first feature article for Edible Baja Arizona Magazine that includes a bunch of my super easy summer recipes […]
Jackie Alpers On National Public Radio’s “Here & Now”
Learn how to eat a cactus. Kathy Gunst was on NPR‘s Here & Now on May 19th talking about prickly pear cactus and my recipe for Nopalitos Salad. […]
Food Photography by Jackie Alpers for National Geographic Book Project
Several of my photographs are included in, “Great American Eating Experiences: Local Specialties, Favorite Restaurants, Food Festivals, Diners, Roadside Stands, and More is a guide […]
Festive Holiday Drink Rims for FoodNetwork.com
Nothing says, “It’s party time” like beverages with fancy looking decorated rims! Dip, dunk and swirl your way to a festive holiday celebration with my […]
Non-alcoholic Sangria Recipe for Taste Cooking Magazine
This non-alcoholic version of sangria incorporates grilled fruit for a smoky/spicy summer quencher. The contrast of the grill marks on the colorful fruit make for […]
Meet My Many Mouthwatering Microwave Mug Meals. Mmmmm!
by Jackie Alpers for Refinery29 S’more of my multiple microwave mug meals, manageable in mere minutes! Mug Desserts at Refinery29 Mug Breakfasts at Refinery 29 Funfetti Microwave […]
Improv & the Art of Snacking
by Jackie Alpers for The Kitchn “The most creative and inventive snacks are the result of mastering the art of improv” – me quoting me! […]
11 Ways to Make Your Valentine’s Day Red Hot | jackie Alpers for Food Network
How to make candy strawberries out of Red Hots, and 10 other treats to make with the cinnamon candy for Valentine’s Day, or any time […]
14 Ways to Use Baby Carrots for Food Network
Super easy, family friendly, roasted baby carrots for the Food Network. One of my 14 Tasty Ways to Use Up a Bag of Baby Carrots. Get […]
Mexican Street Snacks for Random House’s TasteBook
In my latest article for Random House’s TasteBook I share recipes for my favorite Mexican street snacks, including TostiNachos and these Walking Tacos made with […]
Edible Baja Arizona Magazine: January, 2015 Issue
I have two features in this month’s Edible Baja Arizona Magazine. For “The Plate” I selected and photographed four local dishes that should never be […]
Jackie Alpers for the Food Network: 11 Must Try Dishes in Phoenix, Arizona
Go beyond the cowboy steaks and traditional Mexican fare – here are my 11 must try dishes that showcase the best food in Phoenix, Arizona, […]
Food Photography by Jackie Alpers for P F Changs China Bistro
I’m very excited to share P.F. Chang’s new Summer menu with you… because I took all of the photos! http://www.pfchangs.com/fresh_menu/
Good Morning America Feature: Decadant Foods From Across the USA!
Good Morning America is featuring my photo of a giant Chimichanga at the El Charro Cafe, (graciously modeled by my husband Jason), on their website. […]
Fair Food II
My favorite fair food has all the qualities of a carnival freak show. It has elements of the unexpected; it’s bigger and weirder than […]
Avant Garden Art
The Tucson Jewish Community Center’s sculpture garden was the setting for a fashion shoot I did for the March 2012 issue of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. […]
Burger Fever
There are some crazy – big burgers in this town and I was elected to photograph them. I was more than a little surprised by […]
Behind the Scenes Fashion Photos
La Encantada and Paula Taylor Productions asked me to document their recent fashion shoot for Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. All of these images were styled by […]
Food Photography of Somen Noodles from Janos
Janos Wilder supplied a recipe for Somen Noodles from his new restaurant Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails, to a beautiful new online green living magazine. I […]
My Hot Dog Obsession: El Guero Canelo
I’ve been on a hot dog eating binge ever since I went to the Pima County Fair (see below), and had one of the best […]
Behind the Scenes Photos from the Rock the Runway Fashion Show
More fashion photography from the runway and exclusive behind-the-scene shots from Saturday’s Rock the Runway Fashion show at La Encantada are available on my website. […]
2011 Up and Comers
Thank you Inside Tucson Business for nominating me as a 2011 Up and Comer. and congratulations to all of the other nominees. “Up & Comers […]
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
Here are some images from my most recent cover story for the Tucson Guide Magazine. I got to eat a LOT of pizza. I’m a […]
Black (& White) Friday
The 2010 holiday ad campaign that I shot for La Encantada, an upscale open air mall in Arizona, illustrates the story of a dapper man-about-town […]
Yes, I Did Eat Menudo
I was a little worried, because the menudo I’d had in the past was awful. Greasy and of questionable origin. Plus, it’s tripe. But, when […]
Ah, Sandwiches
I recently did an assignment for the Tucson Guide on the various sandwich options available around town. I visited an authentic South Philadelphia style cheesesteak […]
Summer Fun: Tucson Tourism Ad Campaign & PDN Feature Article
Tucson is HOT in the summer. Most days hover around 100 degrees. There’s still fun to be had, though most of it happens after the […]
Buon Appetito Tucson!
I’ve been shooting for the Tucson Guide for a while now, but the new March issue marks my first cover. I love shooting for the […]
My Calorie Counter Cookbook Has Been Released!
I know that this is a touchy subject for some at this time of the year, but I do have a new Calorie Counter Cookbook […]
Portraits of Artists for Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine
I’ve been photographing portraits of southern Arizona artists for Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine for many years now. Here are a few of of my […]
Images shot for the White House win IPA Lucie Awards
Here’s the second group of images that won honorable mentions at the IPA awards (Lucie’s). All of the winners are listed here: http://photoawards.com/en/Pages/Gallery/hmentionPRO.php And here […]
Mexican cookbook photography by Jackie Alpers wins international food photography awards
I won two honorable mentions at the IPA awards (Lucie’s). I checked out the website and was floored by the quality of the other honorable […]
Thanks PDN!
I have been selected by the editors of PDN as one of their Top 10 Portfolios of the Month on PhotoServe.com. What a pleasant surprise!
Dieting In Russia
I’ve got a photo published in the Russian version of Cosmopolitan. It seems to be a story about not wanting to be tempted by delicious cake […]
By the Light of the Moon
A while back Diane Kashy and the folks at Madden sent me out into the night to find and photograph plants that only bloom by […]
New Cookbook Photographs
Here are a couple of images from the new mexican cookbook that I am working on. You can see more of my food photography here: www.JackieAlpers.com
Eco Trip in The New York Times
Last summer I spent a day working on the TV series Eco Trip with David De Rothschild. The New York Times is running an article […]
Catch of the Day: Tucson, Arizona Food Photography
The myth that you can’t find excellent seafood in the desert has been debunked in the winter issue of the Tucson Guide. Photos by me!
American Photography 24
Two images from my series Social Obligations were chosen for American Photography 24. The images are from different social events that I had to attend for one […]
Portraits of Achievers
I have three portraits featured in the October issue of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine
2008 Lucie Awards
I have been awarded two honorable mentions in the 2008 International Photography Awards Competition: In the Fine Art professional category for my food series, “Things I Ate” […]
Traveling Arizona
I was paired with a travel writer from AAA Traveler Magazine on her first trip to Arizona. We spent a whirlwind weekend visiting all of […]
Phoenix Wine Bars
One of my favorite publishers sent me to Phoenix to photograph wine bars. How great is that? One of them ended up being a wine […]
International Markets & Delis Travel Photography
I was sent out on assignment to explore international delis and markets. I found a lot of amazing food and terrific people and ended up […]
Sweet Treats and Desert Retreats
If you are in Phoenix or Tucson look for my photos in the January/February issues of both Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine and The Valley Guide. […]
Ghost Hunters!
Over the summer I was lucky enough to work as the still photographer on three episodes of the show Ghost Hunters for the Sci-Fi Channel. […]