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Meet the Joy Maker: Marguerite Cerredo
Pure Joy Executive Chef Where did you grow up? I grew up in Auvers sur Oise, a small town on the outskirts of Paris. It’s best known for...


Fresh Ginger Scallop Recipe
I want to put this in your mouth... You’ve got to taste it. The scent and flavor of fresh ginger is so bright and inspiring it has me...


Meet the Joy Maker: Adriana Salcedo
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Santa Barbara, with four older brothers. My mom was a single mom, who managed to raise all five of us...


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....


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Blood Orange + Port Wine Marmalade
Made the simple, old-fashioned way & loved by all I wish this was a scratch & sniff! You're going to just have to take my word for it,...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Blackberry Season
Blackberry Almond Scones & pies & some Jammin Jam & oh yeah, Pure unadulterated Joy! Problems of privilege are pretty much a nonissue...


An Elegant Wedding at the Santa Barbara Classic Chase Palm Park Carousel
as featured on GreenWeddingShoes February 22nd, 2020 Elizabeth and Dane designed a lush wedding celebration using the blank, slightly...
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