There are moments in my life where I have to step back for a moment and realize how incredibly blessed I am. Last week was one of those moments. I had the privilege of watching Matt Armendariz and Adam Pearson photograph and style some of the recipes in my upcoming cookbook. It was too fun to spend the week at their Long Beach studio and watch them work magic with my recipes. I LOVE this first photo of Matt prepping my Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies (that Gaby Dalkin baked perfectly).
I snapped these photos with my iPhone so I wouldn’t forget the amazing time I had watching my recipes come to life through Adam’s impecable styling and Matt’s amazing camera. Hope you enjoy an inside peek at the Picky Palate Cookbook Shoot last week 🙂
Here you have a glimpse of the prop table (left) that was set for the recipes and the photo board (right) where each shot was pinned up. One of the highlights of my week was getting to chat with Matt, Adam and their great staff. There is a story behind each and every prop. Some where bought in flea markets from France, some from ebay, and others from different parts of the country. LOVED the stories behind each piece 🙂
Here are my fun Oreo Stuffed Cookies getting beautified and photographed. I love this shot and that old wooden board!
Matt, hard at work shooting some fabulous brownies 🙂
There sits my homemade apple pie with the most perfect crust prepared by Adam. The finished shot was stunning.
Matt checking out the image on the computer. Love.
Matt and Adam discussing options for my chicken taco bake….that I love 🙂
My favorite homemade chocolate cupcakes getting photographed 🙂
My honeyed apple peanut butter tart was so photogenic, just wait until you see this final shot!
Adam dusting powdered sugar while we were rocking out to 80’s hits on our last day of shooting. These guys are so unbelievably talented. I will never forget the fun times we had last week.
Hope you enjoyed this sneak peek!
Welcome to my online kitchen! Picky Palate is where you’ll find family friendly recipes along with the best Disney eats, tips and copycat recipes! 
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Looks like a ton of fun!!! Cannot wait for the cookbook :))
This is so cool to be able to see! I can’t wait to purchase your book! 🙂
Jenny, it was a pleasure and honor to work with you and gain 7 lbs from those recipes! THOSE RECIPES!
Sometimes I feel as if I’m living a dream. When I get to work with people like you I realize how blessed I am.
Absolutely cannot wait for the book. Thank you so much for this post, it’s so fun to see the process through your eyes!
That is SOOOO cool! So snazzy! Eee! Can’t wait for the book! 🙂
Years ago my hubby and I owned our own juice and smoothie bar. We hired food photographers and food stylists with our photo shoot. Now only if I could do the same for my photo’s! LOL.
This looks like a fun and wonderful time in your life! Enjoy it and CONGRATS!! I’m a huge fan and can’t wait to for the cook book to come out!
Can’t wait to see (and taste the goodies from your cookbook Jenny! I am so excited for you!
Congrats! I can’t wait to buy your cookbook once it hits stores!
I cannot wait for this cookbook to be in my kitchen! I make at least one or two recipes of yours a week (sometimes more!) and they never disappoint! So do you know what month the cookbook will be out yet or is it still in the works?
Jenny this is AMAZING!
What a treat to watch your food come to life like this!
This is just WOW…I mean truly!
CONGRATS!
Have fun with Amanda this week!
You two are too adorable together!
xo
Wow girl, congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment!
How fun! I’m fascinated by food styling but have absolutely no talent in that department whatsoever.
When is it going to come out I seriously cannot wait!
How exciting! These photos (and the delicious creations in them) look beautiful, and I can’t wait to see the book as a finished product. Congratulations!!
there is nothing more fun than writing/creating a book. have fun with it, enjoy every minute of it, and soon – you will relish in the fruits of your labor!
Jenny this gave me goosebumps! It is amazing seeing how proud you are of each piece and how humble you are too! Love it
Too fun!!
What a dream team you have!!! I bet you keep pinching yourself. 🙂 Enjoy every moment!
Yes Chris, still have to keep checking I’m not just dreaming this all up! Hope you have a great day!
How exciting!!! I love all your recipes! Your cookbook will be an automatic buy for our house! Yeay!
Thank you for your sweet comment Jess! xoxo
Gasp! What fun…and surreal right?! I rejoice with you Jenny! You are deserving Girl!
Thank you Katrina, this whole process has been incredible.
what a dream come true! how awesome jennY!
Thank you Jenna!! It really is a dream come true.
How interesting! Good luck with the publication. Can’t wait to see it, Jenny.
Thank you Pat! Miss seeing you, wish we could do lunch like we did in AZ 🙂 xoxo
Amazing! I’m glad you shared the behind the scenes shots with all of us. All too often we forget to take ‘behind the scenes’ photos in our every day life. Kids helping with dinner, playing in the yard, traveling in the car, etc. Love it!
I agree Amy, I really enjoyed putting this post together 🙂
very very cool!
looks awesome I can’t wait for the cookbook (I hope it can be shipped to Canada)I love to bake & you have some awesome recipes! it must be so surreal to see this taking place!
Hi Kathy,
Yes, you will surely be able to order the book online. Thanks for asking!!
I cannot even imagine how exciting that was. I saw a little story on Matt a few weeks ago,I think on Cooking Channel…very interesting. I wondered if you would have to re make all of the recipes you had already done. What a job. Excited also to buy your cookbook.
Thank you Pamela!! It was cool to watch the guys work!
How fun and exciting! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
OOOO this is so exciting! Congrats! I cannot wait to eat my way through your book. MY GAWD.
(see you in Nashville this October!)
Yay for Nashville!! Excited to meet you Bev!
Cool sneak peak, thanks 🙂 How exciting for you. Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Thanks Chris!!
congrats! i can’t wait to buy it! i love all your recipes so thanks 🙂
Thank you Jessie!!
Oh my gosh, Jenny, this must’ve been such a surreal experience! I’m so excited for your book to come out. Everything looks great 🙂
It was really surreal Liz. Glad I have the photos to remind me of the fun that week 🙂
Jenny, I am so proud and happy for you! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!
I attended a workshop with Matt and Adam about 6 mos ago at their studio. When I say it changed my life and the course of my life, I am not kidding. Truly it made me want to pursue photography as a life path, in whatever capacity that manifests. Matt & Adam are so inspirational and such sweet, funny, just great guys!
You deserve to be working with them and to have the best! CONGRATS and I can’t wait for your book! Exciting!!!!!!
Averie,
Isn’t the studio great?! Those guys are so talented, I am just glad I could be there for the week to watch them work….incredible! Thanks for your sweet comment.
wow… you’re living my dream… congratulations 🙂
That is fantastic! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the finished product.l
This looks like so much fun! I’m so excited to see your cookbook when it comes out 🙂
Very, very cool!