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Pure Joy Teams up with SBC Food Rescue Program
"Dear Lynee, You gifted Sarah House close to 200 lbs in love and kindness. All of which came to us in different types of meats, veggies...
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Epic Rainy Day Wedding
Rain, we’re so glad you didn’t go away because you made this an absolutely EPIC wedding day! Seriously, look at the smiles on their...
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Gianna & William's Thank You Thursday!
“You guys did an incredible job! We went to another wedding in Malibu the weekend after getting back from our honeymoon- It really shone...
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Meet the Joy Maker: Arthur
UPDATE March 30th, 2018 After a two month battle with heart disease, Arthur passed away at five ½ years old. He will be forever missed by...
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Extract Notes
I just made pineapple extract out of the peeling, core, top & bottom of a super delicious locally grown, nice, ripe pineapple - basically...
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Kalpana & Matthew's Thank You Thursday!
"We just got back from our honeymoon so sorry this is a little delayed, but wanted to tell you how much we appreciate everyone’s hard...
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Oriana & Patrick's Thank You Thursday!
“Pure Joy came highly recommended through our wedding planner as well as our venue and we are SO glad they were! From our first tasting,...
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Glam Greenhouse Wedding
You’re bound to be green with envy at this gorgeous and glam greenhouse wedding. These cool kids have done up their wedding right and...
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Postcards From Fiji
Roti lessons on Matangi. The food & flavors of India dominate the Fijian menu. I’m not gonna lie, we skirted a very large part of the...
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You're Engaged! Now you Need the Catering Lowdown
If you’re like anyone else on this planet, in your spare time you’re a foodie at heart, a restaurant critic, professional food...
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Postcards From Ireland
Getting my Rave on in Lehinch, a seaside town on the northwest coast of County Clare Ireland’s always been on my wish list! We get a...
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Pure Joy, Mixed Metals & Burgundy Bliss
Burgundy Bliss Florals October is the perfect month for wonderful wedding weather. It’s beautiful, sunny, predictable and the Fall Season...
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Postcards From Charleston
If Y’all haven’t been to Charleston I can whole-heartedly recommend it. The south is rich with American history and low-country cuisine....
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Sherry Sweet Potato Souffle
Posh up the sweet potatoes with this rich & deeply flavored twist. Easy, much loved & requested recipe that also turns out great with...
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Passion for Passion Fruit
A dear lil' friend of mine grows passion fruit in her garden and asked me to help her make passion fruit cupcakes. She had an inspired...
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Postcards From Tokyo, Noodles & Tempura
My sons, Cougar, here, and Luc, couldn't get enough ramen, WARNING: eating ligit ramen will completely alter your perception of what it...
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Kale & Caramel Recipes for Body, Heart & Table
CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH SAGE CAULIFLOWER BREADCRUMBS BREAKFAST PLUM CAKE ORANGE BLOSSOM PISTACHIO MILK JASMINE NECTARINE COCONUT...
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Shimika & Lance Thank You Thursday!
“Ellen, the beautiful memories you and the Pure Joy Team helped create on our wedding day will always be treasured. you have truly...
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