Pure Joy Blog

The Wedding Standard Santa Barbara Styled Shoot published on the Wedding Standard, Sarah Strausser Inspired by the romance of Shakespeare's classic A Midsum...

Foraging for shellfish is a super fun and delicious outdoor activity. Mussels are easier to get, I think. A low tide, just a garden glove and a bucket & you'...

A perfectly rewarding quarantine task, fresh raviolis. I've wanted to do this forever, just clean, fresh, local crab meat with a bit of lemon zest in a vey t...

This Northern Italian rice dish is quick, cheap and versatile. It's also the last rice standing in a grocery store that is heavily shopped through. Risotto....

This recipe is super easy for a first time bread maker and there's no long ferments. Start it in the afternoon and you'll be eating fresh baked bread with wh...

As we brace for quarantine we can find order in the kitchen. Hello everyone! My name is Justin West and I am the new Chief of Culinary Operations here at Pur...

A cooking class with Pilar Cabrera begins with the most important step in all varieties of cooking, choosing the right ingredients. Cabrera appears to abide ...

Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? You can still eat like a king with these fantastically colorful King Cakes! Beware of the baby though, because i...

First off, congratulations on your engagement! After you proposed or “said yes,” the thrill of being newly engaged begins and you shout it out from the rooft...

Walk through the streets of downtown Santa Barbara and you'll find Spanish influences everywhere. The streets are lined with white stucco buildings adorned w...

You’ve been dreaming of your big day for years, and it’s finally going to happen. With a few key ingredients, you can make the day special for you, your futu...

Here's a great tip to save money for your upcoming event: Avoid the 26 hot wedding Saturdays; May through October, when everything costs more. Book one locat...

At Pure Joy, we take the holidays off. I know, it’s crazy for a caterer, right?! but we very work hard all year making dreams come true like little elves - e...

The word omakase is "to entrust" in Japanese, or, "I'll leave it up to you", much like any chef's tasting; where the chef serves you and you do not order. R...

Stunning photo at the Santa Barbara Historical by Heirlume Photography

Name: Dane M. Angus Title: Production & Design How long have you been with PJC? I have been working for PJC since June of 2016. Describe your role with Pure ...

Everyone loves foraging don't they? What's to not like?! A great walk or hike with benefits, I love eating my way through my exercise lol. The Coastal Rang...

What is it about a peach pie? Man, they just send me....as in last-meal-menu-item sent. My grandparents had an orchard and the peaches would, of course, sta...

"Ellen and her team are absolutely terrific. They took care of every detail, helped manage the entirety of the wedding, cocktails and reception, and were so...

Vivacious blooms bubbled over the second story terrace and set the cheerful tone for Kelly & Bill's backyard wedding. Bright pops of floral color became the ...