Dear Alizabeth, Ben and I have our catering choice narrowed down between you and another company, so we have a couple (well, more than a...

Because she loves lavender…it is oh so Santa Barbara; fragrant and beautifully blooming year round just like in the south of France. And...

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…...

Everyone enjoys a picnic, and they make memorable surprises. The very word evokes visions of a lazy lounging meal eaten out of doors amid...

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...

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...

James Beard described crab as a ‘meal the gods intended only for the pure in palate.’ Everyone loves eating these bizarre ten legged...

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...

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...

“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...

With a nod of gratitude to the sun for shinning gently & the paparazzi for staying at bay this unique wedding was just flawless. Rustic...

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...

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...