Cooks I Love

Posted on October 16, 2012 by jenni

My readers are really the best cooks! I know a lot of you have been inspired by my recipes and I’m head over heels for that! I’m so impressed too with first time cooks who’ve tried my recipes! Kayo na!

Here are some of my favorite cooks in the world:

Dear @RealSupePerry,

In fair, ginutom ako dito sa photo mo! Ikaw na ang kumpetensya ko sa food photography! Haha!

Best complement:

Dear @emileevee,

I hope you enjoyed this recipe with your family! Sana nag-share ka! LOL

Hi @elijah14!

Best in creativity ka! The braised beef combo sounds delish! Thanks for the photo!

Hello @kahrennandrada!

You’re now my favorite too for cooking my recipes! Aminin mo, masarap ‘tong Argentina Corned Beef Lumpia!

Kamusta naman ang gabundok na lumpia? Haha!

Cooking is fun and empowering! Try my recipes now!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, thanks for all your photos! Keep them coming! Tag me on Twitter or Instagram or Facebook! You can also email photos to jenniepperson.com@gmail.com.

Spotted???

Posted on September 21, 2012 by jenni

I rarely go out these days because of work and family. The few times I’ve attended parties and shows, I’ve met a lot of my Amazing Readers and Twitter followers. It’s always heartwarming to meet “Team JENNIration” in person.

To this day, I still get shocked when people want to have their photos taken with me. I feel a bit of a celebrity at times at sa totoo lang, ako ang kinikilig! Haha! Pero ang pinaka-nakakatawa ay etong mga bulaga shots ko! Haaay!!!

Spotted!

Dear Patricia,
Dapat pala parang girlscout ang levelz pag-aalis ako—laging handa! Grabe lang sa candid shot! Todo wave ako dito during Fashion Week at Tina Daniac’s show. Haha!

On the other hand, my daughter Aryanna (in black lace dress beside me) is the composed one in the family. Very lady-like! Peg!

Hi Aries!
Feeling ko, hahabulin lang ako ng plantsa–gusot-gusutan lang ako dito!
Buti ka pa, Aries, planstado ang outfitey at plakado ang luk!

“Mommy Jackie” has been a long time reader of my blog. It’s always a pleasure to bump into her. Speaking of bumps, she has a baby bump in this photo pero, parang mas manas ang fez ko sa kanya! Nanganak ka na ba, Jackie???

Hi Kelly! Met him through mommy Jackie. Parang mag-jowa lang kami dito *kidlat*! LOL

Thanks Warren for this photo! Grabe! Ang tangkad lang ni Aryanna!!!

My gosh, Jen! Guerrilla style shot naman ‘to! Walang briefing!

Super thanks Avon for this photo! This was the first at bonggang-bonggang high-tech talk I’ve ever given!

I gave a talk to hundreds of Avon marketing executives from all over the world through video chat. I had so much fun! Lav et!

This photo was taken during one of my random lunches at Manila Maki. Owner Alain Panlilio caught me in the act—lafez! All I can say is, thank God for giant sunglasses!

Thank you Hola Mitchy for inviting me to do a talk on “Entertaining at Home in Style” during Marriott Manila’s Wedding Expo!

Idol ba? Parang Bong Revilla lang ang peg… Ay “Kap” pala ‘yon. Haha!

Thanks Josh at kinunan mo… ang PAA ko! Next time, baka pwedeng mukha ko naman! LOL

The photos below were taken by Mother Henri Calayag during the 2nd Philippine Fashion Ball at the Peninsula. YStyle Creative Director Celine Lopez was the one who gave me the award for Excellence in Fashion Styling.

It was an honor to be recognized by my peers in the industry. It was also special that Celine gave me the award—I haven’t seen her in ages!

Thanks for these photos, Mother H! We are forever the “Henri Calayag babies”! Love you!

First time I’ve seen this photo of me! This was taken in nineteen kopong-kopong with then blondie Tim Yap. I don’t remember the event but I do remember that the aqua kaftan was a gift from The New Yorker and my Arnel Papa coral lariat. Can you say BONES??? LOL

Thanks Nix for this photo! Sabi ko na, noon ko pa peg ang tunic at kaftan — yung “yamanin” look! Haha!

Thanks for all the bulaga shots! In fair, nakakatawa at nakaka-touch at the same time!

Team JENNIration: Luto-Lutuan Portion

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jenni

I get giddy every time my blog readers post food shots/links that they made inspired by my recipes on Twitter!

Thank you so much for tagging me on Twitter and for all your emails! Please keep them coming so I could blog about them. Your food shots and other photos deserve the best place on my website!

Empowered cooks:

Dear @ClarReal,

Good job on the Argentina Corned Beef Pepper Rice! Kakagutom!

I love that you got creative too on the presentation! Kung walang molding pan, gumawa ng balon! Haha!

Hi Kristine!

The Argentina Corned Beef Mash Patties you made looks better than the one I made! Kumpetensiya!

I hope your office mates loved what you coked. At kung hindi, wag mo na silang dalhan ulit! Haha! Just kidding, sharing is caring!

Dearest @LyStyleProject,

Thanks for the photo! I read your blog:

Beef Bourguignon ala Jenni Epperson!
I’ve been searching for some recipes for beef online then suddenly I thought of Jenni Epperson (award-winning blogger and writer). She has quite a lot of recipes to choose from but her Beef Bourguignon caught my full attention. Oh by the way, try to visit her blog! For sure matatakam at magugutom kaaa!
So, here’s my version of Jenni’s Beef Bourguignon!
Sorry for my poor plating and I also don’t have a talent for taking good pictures. Anyways, I used sliced onions instead of pearl onions because it’s not available in the market, same with the mushrooms because I used canned. Originally, Jenni’s Beef doesn’t have croutons, pero optional naman.
For recipe(s), visit her blog: www.jenniepperson.com
Hope you like it! Bon Appetit!

I thought your plating was very good! I love na may choreography ang mga sahog! Aaaat may croutons pa na naganap! Parang salad lang. Hehe!

Hi “Katey” from Qatar!

Worldwide levelz talaga ang Team JENNIration! Mabuhay Qatar!

Katey blogged:

Jenni Epperson ang Peg

“If you read my earlier post, we need to travel to Souq just to buy Filipino products. And the hassle does not stop there. Believe me…
Let me give you a short background on how I come to know the product. It is because of Ms. Jenni Epperson. I can’t remember how I discover her blog, but what I do know is I admire her. To prove my admiration, I asked my sister to buy me Jenni Epperson Fashion + Food. I was almost begging her to buy me one. Good thing my friend was on vacation so my sister met up with her to give me my “Christmas/Birthday” gift…
Scenario while cooking:
Kate humming…
Friend: Sure ka bang masarap yan? Baka naman hype lang yan sa Pinas.
Kate with a proud voice: For sure masarap to. Di mag eendorse si Jenni Epperson kung di masarap. FANATIC!!!

I’m so happy na umaabot sa Qatar ang Century Tuna products! A for ayffort ka! I’m glad your friend also gifted you my book—she’s a keeper! Thanks “friend”!

Doctors love my recipes too!

Thanks Doc Harry for this photo! Keep on cooking and I hope you never get sick (no pun intended) of my recipes!

Wow @patricialovess!

Your food looks delish! I hope you had a fun and meaningful Independence Day! Kitang-kita sa luto-lutuan mo na very independent ka rin sa kusina!

Hi @IAmKristineC!

Palong-palo talaga ‘tong Mushroom Salpicao recipe ko.

Thanks for the photo! Excuse me, I need to cook this again.

Ayan! Sabi ko na, talagang popular etong recipe na ‘to, na-Pinterest pa ang photo ko ng Mushroom Salpicao!

Thanks Pearl for crediting my website! Mwah!

Wow! Blast from the past etong Century Chili Corned Tuna Ouffes En Cocotte recipe na ‘to! Here’s the recipe from my previous blog, click here.

Thanks @rcgtoc! You may want to try using Argentina Corned Beef too for this egg dish. Mmm…

Hello @Mom-Friday!

Your food shot makes me want to cook this pasta again!

I love caviarrr! I’m glad you liked my recipe too! Bet mo na rin ba ang caviar?

Again, thanks so much for all the food shots! Ang gagaling n’yo ng cooks! Todo n’yo lang ang effort sa kusina mas sasarap pa ang foodam n’yo!

Keep your photos coming and tag me on Twitter or Instagram or email them to me at jenniepperson.com@gmail.com!

‘Fashion + Food’ Lovers

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jenni

Kitang-kita ko ang ebidensiya na sumugod kayo sa bookstore at nakipagagawan para bumili ng libro ko! Hahahaha! Maraming salamat sa lahat ng tweets, Twitpic, Lockerz and Instagram photos of my book! I will post more of your photos soon! Tune in!

If you want to see more of my amazing ‘Fashion + Food’ lovers, click here.

Thanks to everyone who bought my book ‘Fashion + Food: Entertaining at Home in Style’! To those who haven’t gotten their copy yet, you can still buy it at National Book Store, Powerbooks and online.

My lovers:

Dear Tina,

Ang ganda naman ng layout ng Instagram ng book ko! Hope you have your tea party soon! Just use my book as guide— I have super yummy and easy recipes and inspiring tablescape ideas!

Hi Joi! Thanks for buying my book!

Raymond naman… Kailangan gumamit ng flash next time, OK? Nagdilim lang ang paningin ko sa picture mo. Haha!

Mabuhay Jakarta! Thanks Amory at napadpad dyan ang book ko! International levelz na!

Hope the my pork chop recipe was a hit!

Dear Zigrid,

I’m glad you learned a lot from my book. I’m so happy! Hindi naman sa nagbubuhat ako ng sarili kong bangko pero… MUST-HAVE talaga yang book ko! Hahahaha!!!

Ayos, katabi ng libro ko si “Shopaholics” Sophie Kinsella! Love her books too!

Hi Mini!

I will always cherish our photo. I remember that you came all the way from Bulacan (or was it Valenzuela?) and it was also your birthday when I met you at Podium during my Fashion + Food talk. Your story was heartwarming. I super appreciate your gesture!

I also remember you had your friend Joji’s (from Alaska) book signed too! That’s what friends are for. *palakpakan*

If you want me to autograph your book (o, diba?), here’s your chance! See you this Saturday, September 15 at 4pm at the SMX Convention Center! Detail below:

Shoppingero/shoppingera, see you there!

Keep your photos coming and tag me on Twitter, Facebook or email me at jenniepperson.com@gmail.com!

You’re Amazing!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by jenni

As promised, here are more of my Amazing Readers (marami pa ‘to so stay tuned!) who have been inspired in one way or the other by my blog. Thank you for all your photos, tweets, comments, and love. I am humbled by your gestures and support.

I really love the community I’ve built on the net over the years and it has inspired me to live life to the fullest and in style! Naaaks! KAYO NA!!!

Team JENNIration:

Geri is always busy-busyhan balancing home and food. Ako na ang may kumpetensya! Hahaha! Thanks for all the photos!

I hope the Potato Salad turned out yummy! Thanks for buying my book!

Ladies, gentlemen, and gays, presenting, one of my pinaka masugid na follower… Perry Hecita!

Perry never fails to make me smile and ROFL with his photos and tweets about me. Thank you! Ikaw na ang Best in Photoshop!

Hi Jumar! Pwede na tayong magka dance number—terno na yung outfitey natin! I lav et!

I’m so happy for you, Marga! The gift of sight is the best! LASIK surgery at American Eye Center is the best investment. Having 20/20 vision is like living life in HD!

Ann uploaded this photo during the last Habagat. She was inspired by my eco-friendly relief food packaging. Very good!

My friend Elmer is probably one of the funniest people I know. I totally adore him! I was over the moon when he tried my Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe (want the recipe? Click here)!

Check out ang convo nila ni madir (na-extra pa si Loyva):

Halaaaaaaa!!!

If you’re following me on Twitter, you would know that I’ve been on a decluttering mode. I love how a lot of my readers have been inspired to do the same.

Thanks Kaye for the photo! Looking forward to “part 2, 3, 4″ of your decluttering process. I’m proud of you!

Eto pa isa… Tinodo lang ni Marley ang pag de-declutter! Walang natira! Haha!

Hmm… Ganda ng tea set mo, Joana… Inggit ako!

What is tumblig? Hahaha!

Thanks Doji for making me laugh so hard! Ikaw na ang diwata ng batis! NKKLK!!!

Grabe! Ang galing nyo! I’m so touched!

I still have tons of photos of my Amazing Readers and I will post them on my blog throughout the week. Thanks again everyone!

Keep your photos coming and tag me on Twitter, Facebook or email me at jenniepperson.com@gmail.com.

Love you all! Team JENNIration foreverrr!

A Reader’s Home Makeover

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jenni

First of all, please excuse me for not updating my Amazing Readers category. “Backlog” is the enemy. Ugh.

Anyway, I have tons of pictures of all your dishes inspired by my recipes and photos of your homes inspired by “Maison Epperson” stored in my iPhoto. I will start posting them this week!

First up, here’s a nakakakilig na post from one of my readers. I was shocked at the level of home makeover that she did inspired by Maison Epperson! So heartwarming!

I received this via Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yumyaco

From Mae Yumiaco:

Ms jenni!!! Have u seen the pics I’ve shared on your page? Hehe na inspire po ako sa pag decor m ng house, I renovated mine a bit sana pasado po sayo, hehe”

The inspiration: The Epperson’s home!!! *kilig*

Maison Epperson

Mae’s home

According to Mae, after decluttering and sprucing up her home, “We’re all tired but happy.”

I totally know how you feel! Decluttering in the beginning seems overwhelming but if you spend a few hours a day sorting your stuff and letting go of things, it’s so worth it!

Before photos:

Kalat-kalat levelz

Gulo-guluhan

After photos:

OMG!!! She painted her feature wall black just like Maison Epperson!!!

I think the pictures really popped with the dark wall.

Wow! I love the proportions!

Ay! May vignette din na naganap!

I love to play and display my shoes together with other home accessories Shoes are works of art so, go ahead and show them! Just be sure to clean them really well before doing so.

These kyoot spoon and fork cabinet knobs beat those giant wooden kutsara at tinidor, hands down! Haha!

Aaaaaat may game room pa!

When you declutter, you really gain so much space in your home.

Mae: "my bf helped me fix the house. he was incharge in buying those toys ( dart board and chess) Puro pinsan ko po kasama ko sa house heart young, wild and free lol! puro students sila"

Lovely floral arrangements

What a bright idea!

It’s one thing to take photos of food inspired by my recipes, but when someone does a home makeover inspired by my home decorating blogs that is the BOMB!!!

Thanks for this Mae!

Keep creating a happy home for you and your family!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, tune in for more Amazing Readers posts! The photos are amazing! Don’t miss it!

P.S.

Send me photos of recipes and home makeovers you’ve done inspired by by website via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email them to me at jenniepperson.com@gmail.com!

“Dr. Fabulous”

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jenni

From: RT @ALTitude66 @JenniEpperson you are such a convincer – hahaha http://pic.twitter.com/WKUh1Itd

Dr. Alnette sporting Lancel's French Flair in fuchsia. Don't they look fabulous together?

“@ALTitude66″ is non other than Dr. Alnette Tan of American Eye Center. She was the doctor who performed the LASIK surgery on me.

Just after I blogged about Lancel bags, agad-agad s’yang nagshopping sa Lancel, Shangri-la Mall! Fab!

May tip pa si doc:

Aminin mo doc, Lancel’s French Flair has buttery soft leather, it’s reversible, and roomy. Bonggang bag s’ya talaga!

Thanks for the Twitpic, doc! Enjoy your new bag!

Some of My Favorites

Posted on June 14, 2012 by jenni

It’s been six months since I came out with my book Fashion + Food in National Book Store and I have yet to post all your wonderful messages and photos. I hope Twitter saved all the tweets and Twitpics I “favorited”.

I’ve been busy to say the least but rest assured that I got all you well-wishes and pictures.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Allow me to gush about Sharon Cuneta‘s tweet. I mean, who won’t get kilig getting a tweet like this from the Megastar???

Thank you, Shawie! So sweet!

My super fab friend Apples Aberin posted this on Instagram:

Lav et!!! Love you, Aps!

From: ‏@KristinaAdosto http://lockerz.com/s/186673460 Hi @JenniEpperson! I can’t help but have my picture taken beside (cont) http://tl.gd/g3e61r

From: @Gabbienator @JenniEpperson lookie who’s book is in our lounge at Hiwa Cerritos, Ca http://lockerz.com/s/178376363

From: ‏@PaulThePRGuy Got myself @JenniEpperson’s book for late night reading and (food) drooling… Awesome photos too! http://pic.twitter.com/B8gABiUU

From: @NikkiSPineda I love my new books and my iPad bag! Thank you @gedrocks ! Shout out to @jenniepperson , ill let you sign this wh http://instagr.am/p/b0kSD/

From: ‏@JoiBiatch @JenniEpperson: enjoying your book now!!! http://instagr.am/p/IQtSTAD3rj/

From: ‏@S0cxy Pork Medallion with Balsamic Vinegar and Sweet Onions! Yummy! Thanks to @JenniEpperson ♥ http://yfrog.com/gybuzpdzj

From: ‏@IAmKBianca New book. @JenniEpperson http://lockerz.com/s/180868684

From: ‏@bebeLycah Hi ms. @JenniEpperson , here’s the pic you asked for and a link. thanks! http://lykadeleon.tumblr.com/post/17261233663/beef-bourguignon-ala-jenni-epperson. 4give my plating. hehe http://pic.twitter.com/2fLqmNkb

From: @patph81 Miss @JenniEpperson, are you really this tall? I saw your standee in NBS G5. http://pic.twitter.com/tTmxrdlT

From: @Medzicles I will never forget the day that I met @JenniEpperson She really inspires me! http://pic.twitter.com/NJp6VhWA

Thanks to my friend DJ Marc Gueco for this!

From: ‏@marcgueco Look who’s on my TV screen @JenniEpperson Fashion+Food book launch. http://pic.twitter.com/PRq3KkEt

I’ll be posting more of your photos this week. Tune in!

Grab a copy of my book “Fashion + Food: Entertaining at Home in Style” now at all National Book Store and Powerbooks branches nationwide!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, keep on tagging me on Twitter and Instagram for all your photos and I’ll blog them! Thanks!

Struck by lightning er, a book

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jenni

Thank you Karen for this wonderful blog and for your kind words about my book. I hope that you try cooking some of my recipes!

Yes, siksik sa impormasyon ang Fashion + Food book ko! Haha!

Kamusta naman picture mo na katabi ang kaha de yero sa side table? Yamashita gold levelz ba yan? Haha! Lav et!!!

“Got struck with Jenni Epperson Fashion + Food Book when I visited National Book Store.

Jenni Epperson is the woman behind jenniepperson.com, a growing lifestyle website in the Philippines and you’ll get to know more of her in this book.

Jenni Epperson gives simple style equation that makes any celebration fun and simple. Its simply Occasion + Easy Elegant Meals + Fabulous Settings + What to wear = Fashion + Food. This is all about in just one book.

Here’s what you can find on her book: (from her book itself)

A list of inspiring insights and personal practical tips on how to prepare for the event
An in depth or out of the box perspective on favorite holiday / parties
The elements of an upgraded celebration
Recommended dishes for the festivities and some tips and thoughts on the cooking process
Party essentials that will make you the hostess with mostest

I love this book, photo’s in every pages is classy and very attractive. The food recipes are detailed and easy to follow that makes me wanna try cooking it and makes me hungry by just looking the photos. You can get fashion tips for every occasion and get elegant dining setting ideas that you can easily apply it in your homes.

Happy Reading!

What are you waiting for, go grab a copy of Jenni Epperson Fashion + Food Book at National Book Store Nationwide.”

First!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jenni

I really have the most amazing readers!

I just blogged about the popover recipe this morning and look who’s the first to try it?

Madison Laborte @itsweetygirl

“My popovers! Haha @JenniEpperson http://pic.twitter.com/jPFNHtow”

Dear @itsweetygirl,

First of all, I think it’s great that you were “atatey” in cooking the popovers! Haha! Love that!

I have to commend you too for using the mini ramekins (small ceramic containers) in cooking the popovers. Great idea!

To my “Amazing Readers” and Team JENNIration, you guys rock!

Keep your Twitic/Instagram/Lockerz photos of the recipes I posted on my blog coming!