My guest this week is Jackie Alpers with her new book! Order a copy today…
A collection of delicious Sonoran-style recipes from local restaurant experts and the author’s own original recipes, all inspired by the rich culture of Southern Arizona.
A cookbook dedicated to the foods inspired by the region’s beauty and diversity, Taste of Tucson discovers through recipes and photos the unique mix of cultures that create Southern Arizona’s incredible Sonoran-style cuisine. Award-winning photographer and cookbook author Jackie Alpers shares her own inspired recipe creations in this book as well as recipes for her favorite restaurants’ dishes, while incorporating the history of the region, the mysticism and lore, and how it has contributed to the food of the people who live there. Building from tried-and-true basics and tutorials on tacos, enchiladas, carne asada, and huevos rancheros, she divulges secrets to making the Tucson area’s most unique Sonoran style savories and sweets, including Chicken Mole Amarillo, Adobo Pulled Pork, Red Pozole, Sonoran Hot Dogs, Street Snacks, Dark Chocolate and Coffee Figgy Pudding Cakes, and more.
For cooks of all levels, from anywhere in the world who loves to dine on this Southwestern region’s foods, this cookbook welcomes you to bring the Sonoran region’s best and most iconic tastes into your own kitchen. Try Jackie’s Oven Roasted Salsa recipe tonight.
Portrait of Taste of Tucson author Jackie Alpers at her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Jackie Alpers is an award-winning professional food photographer & cookbook author who writes, cooks, and styles recipes in her sun-lit studio in Tucson, Arizona and documents food & travel on location. She is a longtime contributing recipe developer & photographer for The Food Network, Refinery29, TheKitchn, TodayFood, Real Simple, National Geographic and Edible Baja Arizona Magazine among others. She has been featured in articles for Reader’s Digest, CNN, Good Morning America, The New York Times & NPR. Learn more about Jackie!
Recipes and food photography from her blog, Jackie’s Happy Plate has been featured in numerous online publications including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Glamour, Better Homes and Gardens, MSN, Brit + Co. and Buzzfeed Food. Follow Jackie on Facebook & Twitter
Something to go with Sonoran-Style cuisine and the New Year.
How about I tell you all about my top Champagnes from 2020!
January 9th Virtual Tasting will feature 5 Sean Minor Wines
2018 Sauvignon Blanc – 2018 Chardonnay – 2018 Pinot Noir
2018 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Sean Minor Central Coast Chardonnay
This Central Coast Chardonnay is a golden straw color and displays aromas of apricot, apple, and honeydew with subtle notes of butter. On the entry, tropical fruit notes with green apple flavors are framed by nice acidity which integrates well with the medium body mouth feel. The green apple and pear with juicy acidity provide a lengthy finish. www.seanminorwines.com
Critical Acclaim WEWine Enthusiast
Fresh aromas of grapefruit, lemon and a hint of pear carry the nose. There is a snappy freshness to the palate, where bright flavors of apple and pear meet with sea salt and sizzling acidity.