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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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

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

This summer I had a wonderful trip with the International Caterers Association Educational Foundation; the ICAEF, to Portland, Oregon &...

Let's face it. We love parties! So we have teamed up with the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute to help them make a splash!...

Point Reyes National Seashore area is a culinary mecca. It is a National Wilderness Preserve, a protected farming treasure chest and the...

Summer is officially upon us! We would like to celebrate the season by sharing a yummy pure joy recipe with you: Penne with Asparagus &...

Corporate events are taken to another level when we get to work with Releve Unlimited; Santa Barbara's ultimate destination management...