Written by Shayna Cogan Handcrafted Spirits by Goleta Red Distilling Company Recently our staff had the special opportunity to visit...

Business Manager How long have you been in the events business? I have worked in hospitality and events since I was 17 years old, drawn...

Keep it simple & easy & fun for you too With the holiday season officially upon us, we thought it would be fun to dig up one of our...

The cat's out of the bag--we've been named "Best Caterer in Santa Barbara" by the Santa Barbara Independent for the 14th year in a row....

Sadly, October marks the end of fig seasons, which is one of our favorite times of the year at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. During...

Photo Credit: Lucas Oswald This summer I did what most practical women who love to shop for fashion and dine out do when their...

Pure Joy's Lavender Lady is one of our most popular specialty cocktails, so we thought we would share our recipe. Lavender flourishes...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Researching and selecting a venue for your wedding can be a time-consuming and stressful process. The experience you have at a venue can...

How one couple figured out a beautiful structure for their wedding's cocktail hour The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Imagine you're...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

I wish this was a scratch & sniff! You're going to just have to take my word for it, this stuff is really exceptional and makes the whole...