The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook by Jackie Alpers shortlisted for the Communication Arts Photography Annual.
Publications
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!
The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Dutton Family Ranch
The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Dutton Family Ranch by Jackie Alpers
Womens’ Work Cover Article by Jackie Alpers
Jackie Alpers is the author and photographer of the magazine article Womens’ Work.
Jackie Alpers on Eat This Not That
Jackie Alpers shares tips for making healthier mashed potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish on Eat This Not That.
Jackie Alpers on Simply Recipes
Jackie Alpers discusses the best measuring spoons on Simply Recipes.
Taste of Tucson Featured in Better Nutrition Magazine
Look at this fabulous feature on Taste of Tucson in Better Nutrition Magazine. I especially love the photo....
Taste of Tucson: American Photography 37 Winner
Two images from Taste of Tucson have been chosen for American Photography 37. Having one of my first food...
Taste of Tucson: International Color Photography Award
Two images from my cookbook Taste of Tucson have been nominated in the food photography category of the International Color Awards, the leading international award honoring excellence in color photography.
Taste of Tucson Cookbook Wins RUSA Book and Media Award
Homey and yet polished, this small gem delivers a flavorful journey through southern Arizona cuisine
Taste of Tucson Cookbook Review in the Arizona Republic Newspaper
“A love letter to Tucson and Sonoran food, food photographer Jackie Alpers takes us not only through southern Arizona cuisine, but also to her favorite spots in the Old Pueblo. The book also notes the culinary influence of the Tohono O’odham people on Tucson.
Review of Taste of Tucson cookbook in Edible Phoenix Magazine
Sonoran-Style Recipes Inspired by the Rich Culture of Southern Arizona (West Margin Press, 2020) by...
Taste of Tucson is a Certified Tucson City of Gastronomy Recommended Cookbook
On 15 December 2015, Tucson, Arizona, became the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy designated in the United...
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...
Taste of Tucson Kindle Version Now Available!
The Amazon Kindle version of Taste of Tucson: Sonoran-Style Recipes has been released and is already the #1 new release in American Southwest Cooking!
Taste of Tucson Cookbook Featured in the Phoenix New Times
Taste of Tucson news and press. Taste of Tucson: Sonoran Style Recipes Inspired by the Rich Culture of Southern Arizona by Jackie Alpers is featured in the article Five Arizona Cookbooks you should know. Link to full article included.
Taste of Tucson cookbook review in the Arizona Daily Star
I loved chatting with Andi Berlin about Taste of Tucson: Sonoran-Style Recipes for this wonderful article in the Arizona Daily Star. She included the recipe for menudo that Teresa’s Mosaic Cafe graciously gave me to include in the book. Read the full article.
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...
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 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...
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...
Food Photography by Jackie Alpers for National Geographic Book Project
Several of my photographs are included in, "Great American Eating Experiences: Local Specialties, Favorite...
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...
Hot Doggin’ It by Jackie Alpers for Food Network
12 Unexpected Ways To Top Hot Dogs | By Jackie Alpers for Food Network.com Summer party spreads like picnics...
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...
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...
Bakepedia & Birthday Cake | Interviews With Jackie Alpers
I talked with the San Jose Mercury News about how to build a better birthday...
Sprinkles Rainbow Layer Cake Recipe
In celebration of the release of my new book Sprinkles! Recipes & Ideas for Rainbowlicious...
Sprinkles!: Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts
Sprinkles!: Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts is a fun and kind of weirdly wonderful, whimsical book, and I believe it’s the first cookbook dedicated entirely to the appreciation and understanding of sprinkles. I hope you all love it!
Food Photography by Jackie Alpers in FoodPrint 2013
My photo of this woman in a white dress holding a glass of white wine is featured in the international publication Foodprint 2013, annual of gastronomy.
Jackie Alpers articles for Broadway & Thresher
I’m a guest writer/photographer for heart-stoppingly beautiful new magazine about rural culture, Broadway+Thresher.
Happiness for Reader’s Digest
Jackie Alpers photographs of things that make her happy for Reader’s Digest.
Burger Photo in Bloomberg BusinessWeek
I’m very happy to have my photo of a triple bacon honey bun cheeseburger in Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
Foodprint Directory of Gastronomy
My photograph of an American flag themed frosted cake was selected for inclusion in the European Annual of Gastronomy: Foodprint 1112 .
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.
Jackie Alpers on Teaching Food Photography
My Food Photographer’s Guide to Working With Restaurants has been published on the Learn Food Photography blog.
Jackie Alpers photographs 2010 Holiday Ad Campaign for La Encantada in Black and White
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 as he picks up last minute holiday gifts for his family… and himself. Our hero, dressed in a Brooks Brother’s suit, stops at Tiffany & Co. where he buys a huge, four carat diamond anniversary ring.
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