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Mabuhay!

Hi everyone! I will be updating my site soon, I'm just wrapping up a busy week.

You guys always make my day with all your heartwarming messages. I feel so blessed to have amazing readers! Thanks for all the emails and tweets!

"You already!"

From: medzmedina.tumblr.com
"Hi! I made a blog for you. I love all your posts! You're the best!
It's about my love for cooking. It also has tips and recipes. Thank you :)
Keep on inspiring us."
My blog: http://medzmedina.tumblr.com/post/7365304355/my-first-love

Dear Medz,

Grabe lang ang "blog dedication" mo! Me already! Haha!
Your passion for cooking and food is awesome but what's even more admirable is that you do it to "make people smile". Making others happy through cooking is pure joy.

Remember: Cooking is empowering!

Medz' specialty: Lasagna

This dish looks decadent! Butter kung butter talaga? LOL! I love bechamel sauce on lasagna!

Medz' version of Paella

Pansinin ang giant crab claw and prawns! Excellent presentation! Very festive looking! Happy fiesta!

From : Camille
"Please check this Ms.Jenni: http://lauriccecamille.tumblr.com/post/7265476613/beautiful-bob
Love much!"

Dear Camille,

This is what I call "leveling!" Tarush naman ng mga pegs mo! Haha!

Michelle Williams

Emma Watson

 Looks familiar?
Thank you Mother Henri Calayag for my pixie cut!

Camille's new crop! Kyoot!

Love your 'do!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, keep your letters, food shots, and readers' recipes coming!

Readers' Recipes

Mabuhay!

I know, I know, I have to update my blog soon! Please excuse me as I've been busy with work, family, and my projects. Typhoon "Falcon" has left me with a flood of rescheduled appointments! Haaaay!

Anyway, allow me to thank everyone who sent me "Readers' Recipes" food shots, photos of books/shoes/etc that you guys bought upon my recommendation, Twitter messages, and a whole lot of sweet emails! I'm very grateful to have amazing readers like you!

From: Carina Samaniego

My dear Carina,
Thanks for your email and all the beautiful food shots you sent me! Best in photography ka, sis! I love all of them!

"This recipe is inspired by Ms. Jenni Epperson’s Century Corned Tuna Open-Face Dimsum. What I love about her recipe is: 1. Super easy, yummy and budget-friendly. 2. Since Centrury Corned Tuna is flavorful, no need to add a lot of seasoning. You can taste the mixture without cooking a sample, unlike when using raw meat. I used the Chili Corned Tuna variant and added kinchay. I hope you guys will try this :)"

"Yet another easy recipe c/o Ms Jenni Epperson and Century Tuna. Had this for lunch on this rainy Thursday. I used Centry Tuna Hot and Spicy for the extra kick :) I am now a certified suki of Ms Jenni’s recipes!"

From: @shirleylim26 @jenniepperson, girl, here's my version of century tuna ala king courtesy of you of course! Thanks! http://twitpic.com/5g0pxb 

Dear @shirleylim26,
Wow! Ulam ang peg! What happened to the toast cups? Haha!
Bakit may na-spotted akong peanut butter d'yan? I hope you didn't add that to your recipe. LOL
Your dish seems very creamy and yummy!
Thanks!

From: @LiezlAquino it's done it's done! super thank you to @jenniepperson for sharing this recipe! healthy and yummy! :) http://yfrog.com/hsp36iauj

Hi @LiezelAquino!
Despite the blurry shot, I can see that you used fresh tomatoes in your recipe. Winner!

From: @che_caparas I recreated jenniepperson's Tuna Farfalle. :) http://ow.ly/5sy4R

Hi @che_caparas!
Parang na-excite ka sa fresh basil, ha!  Meron ka bang herb garden? Haha! 
I love the colorful plate you used!
Thanks!
 

From: @Anabella25 @jenniepperson thanks for this yummy recipe! I couldn't find dried tomatoes so I used fresh ones ;) http://yfrog.com/gzuz1joj

Dear @Anabella25,
Aba, aba, very, very similar ang food shot mo from mine — nakapatong din ang cracker on the edge of the container! I lav et!
Best in presentation ka!
Thank you!

From: @trinalgorayb:

Dear @trinalgorayeb,
I also learn a lot from parenting books.
I'm sure with the love and guidance of your family, your son will conquer his fears and will grow-up to be a well-rounded person. Moms rock!

From my friend, Mons Romulo:

Thank you, sis! You look more fabulous than ever!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, keep your letters and photos coming!

I've Got Mail + Reader's Recipe

Mabuhay!

Go ahead, make my day:

From: @MsJadeA 
"@jenniepperson i love your meatless Fridays. the last one I read includes pasta and tuna. I made a dish close to it but w/ milk and cream :)"

Dear "Ms. Jade",
Hmm... mukhang cheese pasta yata ang ending! Hindi ko na makita ang tuna! Haha! 
Your dish looks creamy and oh-so-good!

From: @trinalgorayeb
"http://lockerz.com/s/112948660 Thanks for sharing these @jenniepperson! At least di ka bad shot kay hubby kse my parenting book in fairness!♡"

Dear "trinalgorayeb",
Ganoon? Ako pa ang ginawa mong scapegoat kay papa! LOL
Kaloka, parang halos yata lahat ng bin-log ko, meron ka! So, what Jeffrey Campbell shoes did you get? Keep me posted!

 
Thanks! Keep your photos and letters coming, I read all of them!



Shoppingero/shoppingera, what makes your day?

I've Got Mail + Readers' Recipes

Mabuhay!

Excuse me for the lack of updates but I've been a busy bee.

Last week was all about kilig moments:

Dear Aileen,
Buti naman at napadpad ka dito sa blog ko! It's about time! Haha!
I'm glad that cooking has become your bonding time with your daughter. In my experience, my parents encouraged us kids to cook and hangout in kitchen. It has influence me to eat better and taught me how to cook and experiment with food. I'm sure that your daughter will cherish your moments together, cooking and baking.
I love that you created a checklist of the things and food I've blogged! Winner! Keep me posted!

Remember my blog on Jeffrey Campbell? Well, apparently, success sha! Tiba-tiba ang JC department sa SM! Haha!

I received a kyoot text from one of Jeffrey Campbell's sales assistants, Grace a day after I blogged about Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Yes, I'm close to sales people that's why I have their numbers — they are part of my network! Effective! ;D

 Photo taken with Instagram. Follow me: jenniepperson

From: @mymomfriday Still sooo full from dinner...yummy Tuna-Mushroom a'la King http://twitpic.com/5bv3u1 -inspired by @jenniepperson

Dear 'mymommyfriday",
Best in bread cups! Your photo looks very similar to the ones I took! I have to cook this again! Yum!

From: @stylefool @jenniepperson Inspired by your Fish tacos and added Jalapeños! Love it http://yfrog.com/gywmnrqlj

Dear "@stylefool",
Why didn't I think of adding jalapeños on my recipe! Nakachamba ka dito! LOL

From: @amrieabegail @jenniepperson this is my version using century tuna..i'd just flatten out the wheat bread...pede na parang tacos http://twitpic.com/58xcrt

Dear "@amrieabegail",
I had to wear prescription glasses to view your photo (CHOZ!) sa sobrang blurred!
I'm glad you are one resourceful woman, instead of using tortilla wraps, tinapay talaga ang ginamit mo! Sandwich na ito!;D

From: @kellly_chan @Century_Tuna soft tacos ala @jenniepperson- a sure winner for dieters lyk moi! http://t.co/PutagpN

Dear "@kellychan",
Weight-Watchers pala ang peg mo, ha!
Extra points for the half-bitten soft taco photo. Judging from your photo, malaki kang kumagat! Haha!
Thanks!

@kellly_chan @Century_Tuna soft tacos ala @jenniepperson - delish dish 4 weight-watchers! http://t.co/y6k6ARD

From: Bea Basco of http://sunnydaysandsundaes.blogspot.com/2011/04/whats-in-lunchbox.html 

"DIMSUM ala Jenni Epperson!

I am an avid reader of Ms. Jenni Epperson's blog and a long time fan of her recipes.
I got so tempted to prepare her dimsum dish so this morning, I woke up extra early to prepare my own lunch which is none other than...DIMSUM! My first attempt in making Dimsum is okay but I undercooked the Dimsum wrapper but the taste is great! We loved it! J
Thank you Ms. Jenni for sharing this recipe."

Dear Bea,

Wow! Nice food shots! I'm glad you were to make dimsum on your first try! Bravo!

I will post more of your letters and recipes soon! Thank you so much for all the emails and Twitpics/Plixi/ Instagram/etc. food shots!


Shoppingero/shoppingera, you are amazing!

I've Got Mail

Mabuhay!

This is why I love giving away gifts to my amazing readers:

It's amazing how a small token can brighten one's day. Thank you to Alessi and
Blaise Richard Guttierez for your generous gift!

Dear Sherry,

You're welcome!

Your message is one of the sweetest I've received at bonggang-bongga ang e-card mo! A for A-ffort!

I hope that every time you use the Alessi Luna wrist watch, it will remind you that:

"Time is one of our most valuable resources. - Once lost, it can never be reclaimed. We must use time wisely for our development and advancement; so that when we are old, we can look back and recollect the pleasant memories and deeds that we have achieved. Time well spent is worth much more than gold."

Congratulations on your new job and good luck!


Shoppingero/shoppingera, what brightens up your day?