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Written by Shayna Cogan Handcrafted Spirits by Goleta Red Distilling Company Recently our staff had the special opportunity to visit...
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- Feb 6
- 2 min
Meet the Joy Maker : Shayna Cogan
Business Manager How long have you been in the events business? I have worked in hospitality and events since I was 17 years old, drawn...
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- Nov 4, 2022
- 6 min
Holiday Entertaining Tips from Lynette
Keep it simple & easy & fun for you too With the holiday season officially upon us, we thought it would be fun to dig up one of our...
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- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Jumping for Joy: PJC Named Best Caterer in SB!
The cat's out of the bag--we've been named "Best Caterer in Santa Barbara" by the Santa Barbara Independent for the 14th year in a row....
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- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Make it at Home: Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Sadly, October marks the end of fig seasons, which is one of our favorite times of the year at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. During...
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- Oct 4, 2022
- 6 min
Pride in Joy: A Day in the Life of a PJC Chef
Photo Credit: Lucas Oswald This summer I did what most practical women who love to shop for fashion and dine out do when their...
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- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Make it at Home: Lavender Lady Cocktail
Pure Joy's Lavender Lady is one of our most popular specialty cocktails, so we thought we would share our recipe. Lavender flourishes...
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- Aug 25, 2022
- 4 min
Meet the Joy Maker: Marguerite Cerredo
Pure Joy Executive Chef Where did you grow up? I grew up in Auvers sur Oise, a small town on the outskirts of Paris. It’s best known for...
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- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
Fresh Ginger Scallop Recipe
I want to put this in your mouth... You’ve got to taste it. The scent and flavor of fresh ginger is so bright and inspiring it has me...
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- Aug 12, 2022
- 5 min
Meet the Joy Maker: Adriana Salcedo
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Santa Barbara, with four older brothers. My mom was a single mom, who managed to raise all five of us...
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- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
C&N's Classic SB Historical Museum Wedding
We felt so lucky to collaborate with C&N, as well as their terrific vendor team, on this wedding at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum....
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- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
Thank You Thursday
We love clients who appreciate our awesome staff members! We're grateful for our couple, M&N, who sent this lovely thank you note: "My...
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- Jul 6, 2022
- 4 min
Four Tips for Choosing & Designing Your Wedding Venue
Researching and selecting a venue for your wedding can be a time-consuming and stressful process. The experience you have at a venue can...
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- Apr 27, 2022
- 4 min
A Brilliant Place Card Idea Transforms the Cocktail Hour
How one couple figured out a beautiful structure for their wedding's cocktail hour The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Imagine you're...
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
10 Questions With Lynette La Mere
As we wrap up Women's History Month, we couldn't let this month pass by without a proper shoutout to Pure Joy Catering's Owner + Founding...
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- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Salmon with a Sun-Dried Tomato Crust & Preserved Lemon Gremolata
Goodbye, Winter! Spring is in the air and there's no better way to celebrate a new season of sunshine than with this gorgeous salmon dish...
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- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
Preserved Lemons
Thank you, Morocco! These are a great way to add a hit of acid and fresh flavor, and, IMO, a must-have in your culinary arsenal. I mince...
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- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
We Love Music – any kind of music!
From a ten-piece band to a solo harpist and all the jazz trios, string quartets, and DJs in between we love music and believe it to be...
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- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
Artisanal Fruit Vinegars
“This might be the best salad I’ve ever had in my life” I was given a beautiful book on fermenting; The Noma Guide to Fermentation, full...
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- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Blood Orange + Port Wine Marmalade
I wish this was a scratch & sniff! You're going to just have to take my word for it, this stuff is really exceptional and makes the whole...
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