Our event menus are usually bursting with local organic tomato love, they define our messy-sexy style so juicily. Like check out this...

Kitchen Quarantine: Lemon Braised Fennel & Oranges

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...

The Wedding Standard Santa Barbara Styled Shoot published on the Wedding Standard, Sarah Strausser Inspired by the romance of...

Foraging for shellfish is a super fun and delicious outdoor activity. Mussels are easier to get, I think. A low tide, just a garden glove...

A perfectly rewarding quarantine task, fresh raviolis. I've wanted to do this forever, just clean, fresh, local crab meat with a bit of...

This Northern Italian rice dish is quick, cheap and versatile. It's also the last rice standing in a grocery store that is heavily...

This recipe is super easy for a first time bread maker and there's no long ferments. Start it in the afternoon and you'll be eating fresh...

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

In Loving Memory: September 14, 1992 - February 24, 2024 Name: Dane M. Angus Title: Production & Design How long have you been with PJC?...

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....