"Everything was absolutely perfect, the food was outstanding, all of our guests said it was the best they had ever had at a wedding, from...

Presqu'ile is a multi-tiered winery with a gorgeous tasting room that offers expansive floor to ceiling glass walls that open up...

You know the feeling when you come across unexpected and remarkable customer service? You are surprised and delighted. Almost euphoric....

This wedding was held at one of the most elegant ranch estates in the world. Unparalleled grandeur greets you from the moment you enter...

Paris has always been credited with excellent cuisine and fabulous gourmet food creations. But until you experience it yourself, you...

This Bar Mitzvah won all the style points. We've been tracking the event trends for this upcoming season and this event pretty much hit...

Paris in February. Doesn’t sound very romantic, does it? Well, it’s not. Paris is grey, drizzly, cold and bleak in February. No romantic...

We are smack dab in the middle of engagement season. November through February and even up until Spring, engagement rings are being...

California is what wedding dreams are made of. We have fabulous weather, the Pacific Ocean, gorgeous natural scenery and a plethora of...

We woke most days to a distant pop pop pop from way off in the wilderness surrounding our little eagle's perch high above the dense...

Civita is a surreal place, going there is going back 2,500 years in time. I consider it a must see, less than two hours drive from Rome....

Feeding folks, recipes and entertaining. It’s what Pure Joy Catering does best. Periodically we post delicious tried and true recipes to...

Crisp Baby Red Potato Skins with Salmon Tartar, and  Southern Belles; Juicy Slow Roasted Shredded BBQ Pork in Fresh Baked Mini Corn...

Four Tips to Look and Feel your Best on your Wedding Day When the word, “wedding” is mentioned in conversation, most people automatically...

We recycle or compost 96% of our trash here and were awarded a Green Star. The City of Santa Barbara Composting program rep came by...

photo by Amber Jean Your wedding caterer will probably be your largest expense, how do you qualify them? Making sure they are...

Glorious, deeply flavored Port Roasted Prime Rib This was the first article I wrote for a glossy publication, Food & Home’s first...

Shown here made by my son on a trip in South Africa with his love, Ali Friedman. This has always been his birthday treat & this year away...

Now that you’re engaged, you’re probably looking for the perfect Santa Barbara Wedding Venue. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled the best...

Microplane zesters are great when you want a small amount of citrus zest, but long before we had those snazzy household gadgets chefs...