Chef's Cook Backwards
Yesterday at an event a group of guests asked what some of my favorite recipes are when I’m cooking at home and it got me thinking…...
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Spring Picnic Ideas
Everyone enjoys a picnic, and they make memorable surprises. The very word evokes visions of a lazy lounging meal eaten out of doors amid...
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Oh So Santa Barbara WeddingTacos
Say no more! We get it. We know exactly what you have in mind & we can make it happen & you're right, the crowd will go wild. Hand made...
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Rustic Santa Barbara Ranch Wedding Cocktails
What a gorgeous evening & a spectacular wedding that we were oh so happy to be a part of. Delicious Specialty Cocktails such as the Spicy...
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Let Them Eat Crab!
James Beard described crab as a ‘meal the gods intended only for the pure in palate.’ Everyone loves eating these bizarre ten legged...
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Pro Superbowl Recipes
Super Bowl Parties are stress free, unfussy and an easy way to enjoy January with friends. When it comes to the buffet at these bashes...
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Postcards From Venice, Italy
Venice is a very delicious, magical place I keep going back to. It’s all about seafood there - and fresh, fresh, fresh food. The silly...
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Fig Lovers Only
“When time who steals our years away Shall steal our pleasures too, The mem’ry of the past will stay And half our joys renew.” ~Thomas...
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Santa Barbara Estate Wedding with a Southern Family Style Menu
With a nod of gratitude to the sun for shinning gently & the paparazzi for staying at bay this unique wedding was just flawless. Rustic...
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The Professional Wedding Coordinator vs The Well Intentioned Amateur
As a native Santa Barbaran and one who has been in the area as a Santa Barbara wedding planner for 15 years, we have seen our share of...
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The Winning Gumbo Recipe
The Coral Casino Beach Club I originally wrote this article for Food & Home Magazine more than 20 years ago, before I’d started Pure Joy...
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