Lynette La Mere of Pure Joy Catering is always ready with some helpful planning ideas for just about any special occasion. Always generous with her talents and her recipes–be sure to check out the Pure Joy blog for more delectable and decadent, DIY treats for Super Bowl 2013! Here are just a couple of the [...]

When planning to celebrate with family and friends, why not eat what you love?  This all-comfort food menu by Pure Joy Catering, is a fun change from more traditional wedding fare. Caterer: Pure Joy Catering Photography: VINSON Photography

Cucumber Cocktails By: Gabrielle Moes, Chef/Owner, Seasons Catering With spring in full swing and the busy Santa Barbara wedding season soon approaching, I took some time Friday afternoon to get the last of my summer vegetables planted in the garden. Tomato, squash, pepper, and cucumber all ready to go – and after a day gardening, [...]

Photography: Melissa Musgrove Floral, Event Design/Styling : Mindy Rice Wedding Cake: Montecito Confections Lighting/Fabric: Ambient Event Design Invitation/Menus/Place cards: Lazaro Press & Design Specialty Linens: La Tavola Linen This drool-worthy event design was created for a large showcase event at the Santa Barbara Polo Club produced by Colette Lopez of La Fete Weddings. I just love [...]

Jump into Fall with Seasonal Cocktails No matter what time of the year, signature cocktails are always a hit at gatherings. As the weather chills down the cocktails heat up, and with Fall finally here, we have a variety of warm flavors to choose from. Pears, pomegranates, apples, quince, tangerines, blood oranges, grapefruit, cranberries, persimmons, [...]

Fabulous Summertime Fare from Pure Joy Catering Watermelon is truly a gift of Summer.  Who doesn’t have fond childhood memories of seaside picnics, bountiful platters of watermelon wedges? There is something so pleasurable about joyfully devouring it’s icy cold flesh, as the sweet juices coat your cheeks and drip down your chin.   Summer just [...]

We love this new design idea for unique invitations sent to us by Tracy of Lazaro Press.  It’s sort of a sophisticated twist on carving your names into the side of a tree – and a little friendlier.  These beautiful wooden cards are custom designed and then laser cut on individual slices of fresh, fragrant [...]

As a true cheese fanatic, I survived two months traveling around Europe on a diet based around cheese. In Italy I enjoyed cured meats with my Taleggio, Montasio, and Asiago.   In Switzerland it was Appenzell, Emmental, and Bagnes melted into some delicious pasta dish.  In Spain I indulged in fresh figs with Zamorano, and in France anything creamy [...]