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!

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!

Luto-Lutuan

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jenni

I’ve only posted to slow cooker recipes and bam! Some of you’ve guys already tried them already! Love that!

Will post more slow cooker recipes soon!

Here are some of my amazing readers who are the Best in “Luto-lutuan” (dahil walang involve na pagluluto, haha!):

From @Egarivera:

“@JenniEpperson Cooked roast beef again using your recipe! Patok sa family! Thank you! http://twitpic.com/7q7nqg”

Dear @Egarivera,

Panalo! Keep on making meals and memories with your family!
My slow cooker: roast beef recipe here: http://www.jenniepperson.com/food/slow-cooker-roast-beef/

JenniEpperson+Jenniration+AmazingReaders

Slow cooker: roast beef

From @ka_chewy:

“Beef bourguignon when left it in the slow cooker last night. Inspired by @jenniepperson’s recipe. yfrog.com/kh5wgrbj“

Dear @Ka_chewy,
Mabilis ka pa sa alas quatro! Haha! As in, kakablog ko pa lang, handa na ang beef buorguignon mo! Love it! LOL! Thank you for the photos!

@ka_chewy: Beef bourguignon after 8hrs! It’s kinda light-colored, maybe bec I used Rose wine. @jenniepperson yfrog.com/obf7eucj

@ka_chewy: "flavor's not too strong as when using red wine (tried w/ red wine dati). Pero ok naman. thanks for sharing your recipe. "

Dear @ka_chewy,

Bawal ang pasaway. Haha! Yan na nga ang sinansabi ko, use red wine… wag rosé. Pero dahil I’m all for saving, OK na rin yan! Next time, use red wine, OK?:D

From @ohhthatbytin:

She blogged: Healthy food naman. A talk with an organic farm owner gave a ‘lil health scare on me. I’m now reviewing our grocery list & menu board. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to do the switch & go full organic since it’ll put more than a dent on our grocery budget! Anyway, for starters I did a veggie pasta inspired by Jenni’s Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese (click for recipe). Super easy & delicious! Plus, I’m sort of cleaning our ref narin so I needed to chop them all before due date hehehe.. It’s also my first time na mag-tadtad (Tagalog for “to chop finely”), ohh how I miss our maids! (Joke! Carry lang naman…) I love pasta nights!

Vegetarian Bolognese

Dear @ohhthatbytin,

Thank you for blogging about my recipe!

It was a good idea to also use the spiral pasta to scoop up all the sauce! Bravo!

New JENNIration

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jenni

First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who tagged me their photos again on Twitter!

Thank you for sending in all your Twitpic/Yfrog/Lockerz/Pic/Instagram photos! It is my pleasure to post them on my blog! I’m grateful for everyone who bought my book and took time in doing mini pictorials with it! You guys are the best!

From @shahanigania:

“@JenniEpperson Hindi ko nasilayan ang #2011 pero at least nakasalubong kita sa mall!:)Congrats mother for the success! pic.twitter.com/zvGDs0R6″

Shahani!!! Tawang-tawa ako dito! LOL! Thank you GloriousPopStar for the photo! Very militar lang ang peg! Bagay tayo! Haha!

JenniEpperson+AmazingReaders+Fashion+Food

Shahani Gania and ang mahiwgang

From @patph81:

“Miss @JenniEpperson, are you really this tall? I saw your standee in NBS G5. ”

Thanks @patph81 for your phone-in question! Haha! I think the standee is a bit taller than me.

Like Converse, my standee is EVERYWHERE! LOL

From @yraritzy:

“@JenniEpperson twitpic.com/806qzs so in ♡ with your book…. Thanks for sharing….. ”

Hi @yraritzy!
Love the short hair, love the photo, love that you got my book! Thanks!

Best smile!

From @itshappymom:

“A super inspiring & educational book. I Learned much. Officially addicted to @JenniEpperson Super LoveS! Want more! http://pic.twitter.com/ot3RjazX

Ganda ng photos! Love the short hair and fenk tank top! Haha! Thank you! Enjoy the book!

Walang tulugan!

From @jadomingo:

“Great book! A little bit of everything ü @JenniEpperson instagr.am/p/ci32B/“

It’s got everything but the kitchen sink! Haha!

What a lovely face!

Uhm, sorry!!! I can’t find the link to this particular photo. Please tag me again on Twitter! Thanks!

Hi! Please tag me again on twitter!

From @maxysoph:

“@JenniEpperson here you go.. approve si Mister! mapapaaga ang VALENTINES namin ni ONE.. haha! HNY! pic.twitter.com/irSw71ih“

Dear @maxysoph, ikaw na ang best in gaya-gaya! LOL! I love that you’ve been trying my recipes in the book and loving it too! Tuloy n’yo na ang honeymoon ni mister! Haha! Thanks for sending all your photos!

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

How Sweet It Is

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jenni

I have a soft spot for romantic guys. Just like @ericonemusic who tweeted this:

Ang sweet namaaaaan!

@ericonemusic Twitpic of his lovely wife: http://twitpic.com/7z5oo9#

JenniEpperson+AmazingReaders+JENNIration

Mabuhay San Francisco!

Dear Eric,

I hope your wife enjoys the book and if she takes my tips and recipes to heart, ikaw ang makikinabang! Haha!

Wishing you both the best in love and life!