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A nice cool morning watching the sun come up. I like this 16oz cup by  it was hard to find in this color. Picked up this...
10/07/2024

A nice cool morning watching the sun come up. I like this 16oz cup by it was hard to find in this color. Picked up this little speaker by it's small but mighty AF! Perfect for chilling on the patio and for our upcoming camping trip. I'm taking time to enjoy the cool mornings because it's going to be blazing hot today!

Use your turn signals!!

Every morning when I turn on my lamp to make my coffee I see this and it makes me smile. This wonderful creation is by  ...
06/07/2024

Every morning when I turn on my lamp to make my coffee I see this and it makes me smile. This wonderful creation is by I definitely appreciate the skill and time It took to create this. Go check out his other awesome works.

Dark quiet morning vibes. I turn on the lamp and look at my espresso machine. It is always and ready but I do have to ch...
05/07/2024

Dark quiet morning vibes.
I turn on the lamp and look at my espresso machine. It is always and ready but I do have to check the reservoir every few days. I dust it off even though it doesn't need it. I rearranged the little cups and glasses on top. I'm the only one who uses this machine but for some reason they're always shuffled around or the one I want to use is missing. This is the QM67 by and it's been a solid machine. I've had it for about a year and it's worth every penny. It was quite an upgrade from the $147 dollar espresso machine I got on Amazon. I was originally going to get a Breville then the Rocket brand kept popping up in my feed. Steve at recommended I go to in Los Angeles to see their selection of new and used machines. They were extremely helpful and this is what I walked out with. When it's time to upgrade I'll go back there but for now this machine still excites me and gets the job done. It's a machine that fills my dark mornings with sounds and aromas that wake me up.

I miss posting photos. When I post them it's usually for me. This capture is nice but it's more of a reminder of what a ...
19/06/2024

I miss posting photos. When I post them it's usually for me. This capture is nice but it's more of a reminder of what a good day this was. I wrapped up filming a friend doing something pretty awesome and then went to in Rancho Cucamonga 📍 This frosty slushy beer was the perfect reward for a hard days work. What made it even more wonderful was was painting this mural in the background. This photo reminds me of a wonderful day. For social media purposes it should make you thirsty and appreciate the arts 😜

Only 5 of these left. Once they're gone they're gone. I like it so much I kept two for myself 😂  I stopped taking food a...
17/04/2024

Only 5 of these left. Once they're gone they're gone. I like it so much I kept two for myself 😂 I stopped taking food and product photo gigs so it was fun to pull out the strobe and take this shot. I was actually inspired by a neighbor I saw taking pics the other day around sunset. Capturing the design work by and the laser etching by They are a big part of helping me see my idea through to a physical product. If you want one you can get it here on IG on my shop on my bio or my website shopwitherns.

Star Wars themed coffee pop up Sat May 4th. Bring your mug.

I love creating, capturing and sharing. Creating for myself and others brings me joy. Be it a breakfast for my family or...
16/04/2024

I love creating, capturing and sharing. Creating for myself and others brings me joy. Be it a breakfast for my family or products for you it's a labor of love. Sometimes with capturing comes sacrifice. This was supposed to be my quick breakfast but it became a subject I wanted to stage. By the time I was done it was cold. It's all worth it because I get to share a moment I appreciated. I took time to dress it up, throw in two products I'm proud of and I use daily. I also wanted to see how the new placemats I purchased at looked. Here's to the simple moments that bring us joy.

My last Xmas post of the year. It was another wonderfully blessed season of last minute content, reaching personal goals...
25/12/2023

My last Xmas post of the year. It was another wonderfully blessed season of last minute content, reaching personal goals and setting myself up for a prosperous new year. The next few weeks will be collabs with some friends, favorite creators, models and brands. I'll also be taking time to create content for my own products and pop up. Lots of local spots to feature and time to be spent with my family. Thank you all for the love and support and for the support you show to those I feature. We've created a really great supportive community and I appreciate you all. Have a wonderful holiday season.

You said  to try the  breakfast burrito at Justin's Donuts in Rancho Cucamonga 📍  I give their chorizo breakfast burrito...
24/12/2023

You said to try the breakfast burrito at Justin's Donuts in Rancho Cucamonga 📍 I give their chorizo breakfast burrito the thumbs up 👍 Sunny got a strawberry smoothie with boba and I got the rest of the fan some donuts. You got to love your neighborhood donut shops!

Come have Coffee with Erns Saturday December 16th at 213 Holt on Ontario from 6pm -10pm go to  for more info on the venu...
16/12/2023

Come have Coffee with Erns Saturday December 16th at 213 Holt on Ontario from 6pm -10pm go to for more info on the venue and event. Art show in the Gallery and out back there will be vendors like , treats by , by , fresh roasted coffee beans by and I'll be serving up lattes and hot chocolate. See you Saturday evening!

Menu:
Hot chocolate
Iced Dirty Horchata
Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Latte
Pistachio latte
Persimmon and Cinnamon Latte

Limited amounts of some flavors so get there early.

I'm not a professional model but in my living room I am. I've been a big fan of  for the past year. It's pretty much the...
01/12/2023

I'm not a professional model but in my living room I am. I've been a big fan of for the past year. It's pretty much the only brand of shirts you see me wear. They now have these awesome hoodies out and I'm loving it. A local label with a great message and operated by an awesome guy.
Take a moment to go check out the line of clothing and accessories. The tumblers are legit!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. We all celebrate this day differently but one thing we all do is give thanks. My biggest ...
23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. We all celebrate this day differently but one thing we all do is give thanks. My biggest thanks is to you for being part of my journey. Thank you for the support you give me and to the people I feature. It's because of you I get to have my dream job. And by you I mean you reading this. You might be a follower, a friend, a business owner, or work for a PR firm or company who hires me. You all put food on my table and smiles on my kids faces. Thank you 🧡💛🤎

This is a flavor enhancing seasoning mix that doesn't over power your food. You worked hard to cook your favorite dish. ...
02/11/2023

This is a flavor enhancing seasoning mix that doesn't over power your food. You worked hard to cook your favorite dish. You want to taste the ingredients, not mask them.

Little known fact; I stage photos of all the food I film. Even if the client doesn't request it I still take time to set...
29/10/2023

Little known fact; I stage photos of all the food I film. Even if the client doesn't request it I still take time to set up and capture my creation. I do it because I love staging pics of food. That alone is its own skill and I charge extra for it because It's a lot of work to set up lighting, props, dishes and composing the shot. Even if I never share the photo I do use the images in my portfolio.

This was my recent creation for The video was so fun to create. And I love how this image came out.

You can now get my Flavor Dust here on IG!  How's that for convenience?
27/10/2023

You can now get my Flavor Dust here on IG! How's that for convenience?

The perfect Sunday morning. This is  in Claremont and it's my favorite place to hang out and have coffee. Solid drinks, ...
22/10/2023

The perfect Sunday morning. This is in Claremont and it's my favorite place to hang out and have coffee. Solid drinks, good food and I dig the vibe. Not many coffee shops have all three.

This is the Roadrunner and it's my go-to. A nice balance of espresso and butterscotch. I get mine with oat milk. Sinday

Let's kick off game day with a bowl of  With a great selection of products you can easily create a winning spread of del...
23/09/2023

Let's kick off game day with a bowl of With a great selection of products you can easily create a winning spread of delicious food. Let the traditional flavors score a touchdown on your taste buds

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month.  The past few years I've been trying to learn more about myself and my family's journey. ...
16/09/2023

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month. The past few years I've been trying to learn more about myself and my family's journey. The older generations never liked to speak about the past unless it was chisme. One thing to keep in mind is that we all have different stories. Some of us didn't migrate here. This is why I love this flag. It represents my heritage and my culture very well. I'm proud to be who I am and proud of the family I come from. Over the past 48 years I have countlessly been told I'm not a real Mexican, or Mexican enough by who I would consider my own people and time and time again being treated poorly or harassed for being Mexican by my fellow Americans. I've lived a life of being shamed by both sides but never ashamed of who I am. I'm me and that's all I need to be. I know it's nothing compared to what the generations before me experienced and I'm very blessed to be here today and I don't take that for granted. Today I celebrate everyone's journey and where they come from and appreciate my own.

It's been a while and there's a lot of new faces here so I'll catch you up on who I am and what I'm all about.  I'm Erns...
08/09/2023

It's been a while and there's a lot of new faces here so I'll catch you up on who I am and what I'm all about. I'm Erns but you can call me Ernie but never Ernest. What you see is what you get 😜 No personas, no over the top hype or gimmicky content. I don't fit into very many categories or definitions and nor do I try to be anything more than what I am. My content is mostly food related. Cooking videos, restaurant features, coffee making ,product reviews and anything else that I find interesting and want to share. I'm married, have 3 kids. I'm a professional photographer, videographer and content creator for businesses and other influencers. I work from home so I'm pretty much a stay at home dad and that's been the most rewarding part of my life. I am not a southern California native but have been living here for 15 yrs now.
Any questions?

Because the most important meal of the day should put a smile on your face.     Fresh coffee beans from  to make a nice ...
06/09/2023

Because the most important meal of the day should put a smile on your face. Fresh coffee beans from to make a nice espresso with a warm co**ha from
I've been keeping my meals simple lately. When I get burned out from creating and working it shows in my cooking. I start to appreciate simplicity. Stick to quality ingredients and you can't go wrong.

Have a wonderful day!

I'm still thinking about this amazing feast cooked by   it's been a minute since I've had an impressive meal such as thi...
04/09/2023

I'm still thinking about this amazing feast cooked by it's been a minute since I've had an impressive meal such as this. Beautiful presentation and flavors that covered the full spectrum of yum. Thank you to for hosting this event at

15/08/2023

Go to Northgate Gonzalez Markets for back to school deals!

The view out the kitchen window.  I'm really enjoying the scenery here in Utah.
18/07/2023

The view out the kitchen window. I'm really enjoying the scenery here in Utah.

Woke up early and made breakfast burritos and coffee. Being on vacation but feeling at home is the best. Ingredients: To...
18/07/2023

Woke up early and made breakfast burritos and coffee. Being on vacation but feeling at home is the best.
Ingredients:
Tortilla toasted
Eggs
Potatoes
Cheese
Sour cream
Green

Simple, easy and filling. Time to go start the day!

This was my daily chill session while camping. There's nothing more relaxing than chilling in a hammock and letting the ...
25/06/2023

This was my daily chill session while camping. There's nothing more relaxing than chilling in a hammock and letting the breeze rock you. Shout out to !! These alpaca wool socks are amazing! Soft, comfortable, kept my feet dry, warm and odor free. Whenever I'm feeling stressed I think about being at check out for awesome pics and videos and park updates. To volunteer at the National Parks go to Volunteer.gov and type in the park you want to volunteer at.

Probably one of my favorite moments while camping at  I spent the day driving around to different spots of both parks. D...
24/06/2023

Probably one of my favorite moments while camping at I spent the day driving around to different spots of both parks. Drove to Hume lake for a morning meditation, lunch at Big Stump (pictures) and over to Wolverton in Sequoia in the afternoon to walk the meadow. I walked, I sat and took in the views. Alone, peaceful, appreciative of my surroundings.
I captured the different locations in photo and video and I can't wait for you to see it.

I'm spending a lot more time outdoors this year so I've been investing in new products that are made for that active lif...
18/05/2023

I'm spending a lot more time outdoors this year so I've been investing in new products that are made for that active lifestyle. These alpaca wool socks by have been awesome! The fit and feel are amazing along with breathability and moisture wicking make these a pleasure to wear. Add in their mission and good they do as a company and I'm a happy camper. I just ordered a few more pairs.

The best part of the Super Bowl for me is creating a super plate of food 😂 If your hosting or need to bring a dish go ch...
11/02/2023

The best part of the Super Bowl for me is creating a super plate of food 😂 If your hosting or need to bring a dish go check out the Cocina at they have all this and more ready to go!

Let's get this day started right!  is one of my faves. Cool vibes, cool peeps and the coffee and food is always on point...
10/02/2023

Let's get this day started right! is one of my faves. Cool vibes, cool peeps and the coffee and food is always on point.

Support your local coffee shops!!

I still can't post any reels so here's a pic of today's breakfast. It's all about enjoying the process. This is for me. ...
23/12/2022

I still can't post any reels so here's a pic of today's breakfast.
It's all about enjoying the process.
This is for me.
I grind my own beans.
I baked my own bread.
I took time to style and stage the shot.
It's practice so I can get better at my craft.
It's art.
It's nourishment.
It's tasty.
It's a life skill.
It's a real moment taken from my life.

I really enjoy styling these shots and capturing them. Not only did I stage this but I made the pozole from scratch whic...
22/12/2022

I really enjoy styling these shots and capturing them. Not only did I stage this but I made the pozole from scratch which adds to how proud I am of this layout. It's also very saddening because I created this whole spread to only film a few 3 second video clips 😭 everything in this shot including the dishes was purchased at The've been the biggest blessing not only as a partner but as a resource and inspiration.
The last shot is all the fresh ingredients used to make the pozole. Staging, styling, cooking and capturing is what I love to do. I look forward to creating more and going bigger in 2023.

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Life with Erns

It’s been a long journey that’s lead me to where I am today. This new page is for me... and for you. It’s to share all the great places and people who are doing great things and making our world a better place. Those who make my life amazing. This is life with Erns.