Peking-inspired Sonoran-style roast goose tacos with shredded cabbage, carrots, Salsa Macha and hoisin...
Commissioned Editorial Assignments
Jackie Alpers for Serious Eats
Jackie Alpers contributes feature article, food photography and recipes to Serious Eats.
Addy Award Best in Show!
This Fall/Winter 2023 issue of Tucson Guide Magazine took home the award for best in show at this year’s ADDY Awards! I photographed the cover image for this issue. I could not be more thrilled for them and I am honored to work with such an amazing creative team. Congrats all!
Womens’ Work Cover Article by Jackie Alpers
Jackie Alpers is the author and photographer of the magazine article Womens’ Work.
2020 International Color Photography Award for Food
Jackie Alpers was nominated in the food photography category of the 2020 International Photography Awards for my photo, Pate Bite With Basil
The Best Restaurants in Phoenix by Jackie Alpers
My updated Food Network guide to what and where to eat in Phoenix. Go beyond the cowboy steaks and...
Make a Sweets Stadium Your Game-Day Party Centerpiece by Jackie Alpers
by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network Your guacamole will need to find a new bowl this year. Our twist on...
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...
The Best Cheap Eats in Phoenix, Arizona by Jackie Alpers
by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network I found, photographed and wrote about the best Cheap Eats in Phoenix,...
Rainbow Colored Hard Candy Lollipops by Jackie Alpers for The Food Network
I came up with something rainbow sparkly to inspire kids to want to cook. In this homemade rainbow lollipop...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Frozen Fruit Hacks for Refinery29 and GMA by Jackie Alpers
It's getting hot out there folks! Get my super easy summertime frozen fruit recipes and see my latest food...
Jackie Alpers for Lipton Iced Tea
My latest article for Food Network was sponsored by the folks at Lipton Tea, who asked me to come up with...
Food Photography by Jackie Alpers for National Geographic Book Project
Several of my photographs are included in, "Great American Eating Experiences: Local Specialties, Favorite...
Festive Holiday Drink Rims by Jackie Alpers for FoodNetwork.com
Nothing says, “It’s party time” like beverages with fancy looking decorated rims! Dip, dunk and swirl your...
2-Ingredient Comfort Food Recipes by Jackie Alpers for Refinery29
Refinery29 asked me to develop and photograph 10 recipes for comfort foods made with just two...
Microwave Mug Meals for Refinery29 by Jackie Alpers
My marvelous microwave mug meals in mere minutes. For Refinery29. Pictured above is my photo of a bacon...
Spooky Halloween Pasta Carbonara with Exotic Mushrooms and Bacon by Jackie Alpers for Taste
by Jackie Alpers for Taste To help us carbo-load for the long trek through the neighborhood every Halloween,...
Non-alcoholic Sangria Recipe for Taste Cooking Magazine
This non-alcoholic version of sangria incorporates grilled fruit for a smoky/spicy summer quencher. The...
Sparkling Sprinkles July 4th Dessert By Jackie Alpers for FoodNetwork.com
Sprinkles elevate an everyday dessert like this simple chocolate mousse into something special. Glittery red...
Pound Cake Revisited by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network
Store bought pound-cake was a weeknight dessert staple when I was growing up, and it’s still got a strong...
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...
Improv & the Art of Snacking: Jackie Alpers for The Kitchn
by Jackie Alpers for The Kitchn "The most creative and inventive snacks are the result of mastering the art...
Celebrating Michelle Obama’s GimmeFive Challenge With Refinery29 by Jackie Alpers
I am thrilled to be a part of First Lady Michelle Obama's #GimmeFive challenge to explore healthy...
8 Pizzas For Easy Spring Entertaining | Jackie Alpers for Food Network
Celebrate Spring with one of my creative pizza ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own unique pie....
Party Peeps Are in the House! | Jackie Alpers for Food Network
There's a Peeps extravaganza going on over at the Food Network just in time for Easter. I came up...
Jackie Alpers on NPR
Listen to me talk about food photography and my cookbook, Sprinkles! Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious...
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...
14 Ways to Use Baby Carrots: Jackie Alpers for Food Network
Super easy, family friendly, roasted baby carrots for the Food Network. One of my 14 Tasty Ways to Use...
Mexican Street Snacks for Random House’s TasteBook by Jackie Alpers
In my latest article for Random House's TasteBook I share recipes for my favorite Mexican street snacks,...
Edible Baja Arizona Magazine: January, 2015 Issue by Jackie Alpers
I have two features in this month's Edible Baja Arizona Magazine. For "The Plate" I selected and...
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...
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine Cover & Feature Article About Jackie Alpers
The July, 2014 issue of Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden Magazine features my photo of a sprinkles dipped...
Sprinkles Rainbow Layer Cake Recipe
In celebration of the release of my new book Sprinkles! Recipes & Ideas for Rainbowlicious...
Jackie Alpers articles for Broadway & Thresher
I’m a guest writer/photographer for heart-stoppingly beautiful new magazine about rural culture, Broadway+Thresher.
Bar Food Photos for Cover & Feature Story
I’ve spent quite a bit of time sitting in bars, in the company of both friends and strangers, eating, drinking, talking (sometimes bit too much), and taking photos. I’ve put that experience to use in my latest photos for the feature, “Raising the Bar”. Here’s the cover, table of contents and opening spread.
Avant Garden Art
March 2012 issue of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. My producer Melanie Sutton and I decided to have the model as well as the photographs themselves emulate different sculptures. Here’s a link to the rest of the story.
Burger Fever Magazine Cover and Feature Photography Jackie Alpers
There are some crazy – big burgers in this town and I was elected to photograph them. I was more than a little surprised by what I found.
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 very lucky girl.
On Location Restaurant Photography by Jackie Alpers
The Menudo at Teresa’s Mosaic cafe a try. It was delicious! Not greasy at all, and they serve the menudo spices on the side so you can make it as hot as you like. And speaking of hot, they garnished the margarita with a jalapeno in addition to the usual salt and lime. It was the perfect combination of salty, sweet and spicy.
Ah, Sandwiches: Magazine Cover by Jackie Alpers
I visited an authentic South Philadelphia style cheesesteak shop, a combo Jewish/Italian deli, and a place whose name was inspired by The Lord of the Rings (Baggin’s). The sandwiches were are absurdly huge and extremely yummy, and I got to go behind the scenes and see how they were all made. You can read the whole article here: http://tinyurl.com/262zphx
Jackie Alpers Nominated for Photography Master’s Cup
I was nominated for a Photography Master’s Cup award in the Food Photography category.
The Photography Master Cup is, “a global online awards show recognizing excellence in color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the finest professional and non-professional photographers and is presented by International Color Awards.”
Jackie Alpers Runner Up in Saveur Magazine Cover Contest
I’m thrilled to have been selected a runner up in Saveur Magazine’s cover contest. Five images were selected from over 900 entries.
Food photography by Jackie Alpers on the cover of Tucson Guide Magazine
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 Tucson Guide because it’s a way that I can help promote the restaurants in my community. It also gives me the opportunity to experience my own town like a tourist would – t
Jackie Alpers Photographs Sun City for the AARP Bulletin
Environmental portraiture by Jackie Alpers for AARP Bulletin.
Portraits of Artists for Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine
Jackie Alpers photographed environmental portraits of southern Arizona artists for Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine for many years. Here are a few favorites:
