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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- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Meet the Joy Maker : Annie Rose Garjian
Name: Annie Rose Garjian Title: Sales and Event Planner/ Event Supervisor Describe your role with Pure Joy: My main role at Pure Joy is...
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- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
Pure Joy
Hi Lynette, We saw your catering office last time we were in Santa Barbara and I wanted to congratulate you on your wonderful and well...
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- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Rustic Santa Barbara Ranch Wedding Cocktails
We are gearing up for roaring 2021 celebrations! It's going to be a magnificent year. To get the creativity flowing, we offer you a...
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- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
Meet the Joy Maker: Chef Carter
Title: Chef de Cuisine How long have you been a chef & where have you honed your skills; 15 years strong in the chef game. Still enjoy...
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- Oct 8, 2020
- 3 min
5 Personalized Wedding Gift Ideas
A wedding day is a memory that should be cherished always. When deciding what gift to give the special couple on their important day, the...
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- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
Blackberry Season
Blackberry Almond Scones & pies & some Jammin Jam & oh yeah, Pure unadulterated Joy! Problems of privilege are pretty much a nonissue...
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- Aug 26, 2020
- 1 min
An Elegant Wedding at the Santa Barbara Classic Chase Palm Park Carousel Building
as featured on GreenWeddingShoes February 22nd, 2020 Elizabeth and Dane designed a lush wedding celebration using the blank, slightly...
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- Aug 7, 2020
- 2 min
Love You From My Head Tomatoes!
Our event menus are usually bursting with local organic tomato love, they define our messy-sexy style so juicily. Like check out this...
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- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
Kitchen Quarantine: Lemon Braised Fennel & Oranges
Kitchen Quarantine: Lemon Braised Fennel & Oranges
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- Jun 24, 2020
- 4 min
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Local Organic Pistachio Cream
not too sweet or naughty, this is just right I miss traveling so much and this was a fun memory to share - and an amazing recipe - while...
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