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Employees Love When You Throw Them Parties

Need a little inspiration for your next Corporate event? We have a range of venues that will surely strike your fancy. These 5 venue...

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Engagement Ring Trends

I’m a foodie and a jeweler. I love the little tasty bites that Lynette and Pure Joy Catering are constantly coming up with to surprise...

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Flora Golora

This wedding season you’re going to notice a variety of floral and other organic elements mixed in together for a stunningly natural and...

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Whispering Sweet Wedding Nothings

This couple married fun & funky with elegance. Their care free nature shines through with their bright colors and bohemian style. Their...

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Tuscan Table Decor

We love Tuscan alfresco style table decor. The herbaceous aromas coming from the table will delight your guests. We scatter small...

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Pure Joy Catering Cocktail Recipes

Pure Joy Fresh Squeezed Margaritas Makes about 2 pitchers. 1 cup and 2 tbl. sugar 1 cup and 2 tbl. water 4 ½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon...

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Venues for Your Viewing Pleasure

Santa Barbara is full of the most amazing event venues in the country, which is why we are consistently one of the TOP wedding...

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PJC Top 23rd Catering Blog on the Internet!

The photo above is part of a series called postcards where Lynette talks about all things traveling; places to go, culinary experiences,...

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Wedding Trends 2016

We don’t just bring the chicken. We’re a full service catering company and can help you plan, organize and connect you with the the best...

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One of our Most Requested Recipes

The Curried Cheese Torte A rather humble but unique member of the Pure Joy Menu gets rave reviews and recipe requests. It’s a host's...

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Quilt of Appreciation

A picture is worth a thousand words. Yes, there are literally thousands of words in this “quilt of appreciation” and it blankets us at...

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Holiday Wine Country Recipes

At Pure Joy we take the holidays off! I know, it’s crazy, but we work hard all year - especially through wedding season, so when it comes...

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Modern Day American Gothic Wedding

This bride and groom had “warm feet” from the beginning. They knew in their heart of hearts this was love. It was real. And there were no...

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Caramelized Onion, Pinot Noir & Cranberry Filled Brie en Croute

Classic winter fare, easy to make several at a time & freeze them for the holiday season. 1 red onion, quartered and sliced Olive oil 4...

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Mulled Local Organic Apple Cider

Santa will smell this a mile away & know just where to go! Any of our Santa Barbara Farmer’s Markets will have fresh pressed local apple...

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Maggie & Andrew Sittin' by the Sea K. I. S. S. I. N. G.

All senses were engaged at this beautiful wedding reception. The scent of the fresh sea breeze. Bold pops of tangerine flowers against...

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Santa Barbara Blooms & Edible Flowers for Entertaining

Stunning flowers can truly be the ultimate compliment for any sort of event, be it large or small. When you have the perfect array of...

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Grandeur at The Granada

Classy. Elegant. Impressive. Grandeur. Yee & Joe are all those things. They simply exuded love and were completely and utterly gracious....

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Super Easy, Super Food! Bone Broth

After a spectacularly delicious wedding season I’m cleaning house! And that means a nutritious bone broth fast. I've gotten so many...

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5 Twists on Classic Holiday Party Ideas

Whether you’re planning a small Christmas party or your company’s holiday mixer, here are 5 ideas to get you started from the...

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