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Alexander Event Caterers

I wanted to talk to you about the most professional catering service in all of South Florida and that is Alexander Event Caterers. You can open up the phone book and find more caterers than you will know what to do with. Most of these businesses are just a side project by someone trying to earn a little money. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if your event is a wedding or a corporate dinner, than you need a professional service that is going to provide an amazing experience. You don’t want to blow it by using the services of a rookie business that doesn’t really know how to do it correctly. I’m going to show you why you should use Alexander Event Caterers for your next event.

The most important aspect of this business is Chef Felix Alexander. He is the brain behind this business and he can create amazing food. What you may not know is that he has over 25 years of experience as a chef. This is the most pivotal characteristic of any catering company. You need an experienced chef running the show because you’re never going to be able to feed all the guests without one. Chefs can cook, but they can cook for hundreds of people without having food backed up and that is important.

Alexander Event Caterers is also great because they have been in business for over 25 years. That gives them a huge advantage over their competition because they have done so many different types of events that nothing can cause a big problem. They’ve done everything from weddings, to VIP dinners, to grand openings. That means you will get the experience of a well-rounded business that will get the job done right and that’s hard to find in this day and age.

Alexander Event Caterers also has an event planning aspect of the business. People that are planning some sort of event like a wedding hire most caterers. Keeping the planning and the catering under the same business, they could more effectively work together. If you’ve ever hired a planner before, you’ve probably noticed that there is a lot of conflict with the caterer to get them to do what you want. Since the planning is done with the caterers it will run perfect.

Alexander Event Caterers are the best you’ll find in South Florida. They have experience and talent to make your event run perfectly.

Whether is Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton or West Palm Beach, whether is a corporate grand opening, birthday party or a full blown gala, the pros at Alexander Event will gladly assist you.

For a free consultation, please contact one of our sales associates at

(561)-243-ALEX or (561)-502-6168.

We look forward to working with you.

Fats Oils and Sweets Food Group Guide

Using fats, oils and sweets sparingly would be a smart health choice. In the food guide pyramid, fats, oils, and sweets live in the penthouse. And how many of us can afford to reside in the penthouse with them? Not many! We all wish we could, but we can’t. Sometimes, we even visit too often, but it is just too expensive healthwise to stay for very long.

However, in moderation, these foods aren’t terrible for most people. Some fat in the diet and the body is necessary for life. Fat is a source of energy, it insulates the body and protects the internal organs, it helps regulates hormone production, and is critical for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A,D, E, and K). Thus, a cookie now and then is fine (believe me!), but some of us have a problem with moderation (believe me again!), so you must be conscious of how and what you eat. Many foods pretend to be “low-fat” or “reduced-fat,” like certain peanut butters or salad dressings, but they are only “low” or “reduced” in relation to their very, very high-fat versions, so be careful. ”Low-fat” desserts often add extra sugar to replace the small amount of fat taken out, so the total calorie count is about the same. Make sure you read the labels carefully.

Always be careful with “add-ons” like cream sauces, gravies, jellies, margarine spreads and butter. They add calories quickly, so beware. As an alternative, use non-fat yogurt or applesauce on your toast instead of butter and jelly. Use non-fat salad dressings.

Although the American Heart Association recommends that 30% or less of your daily calories should come from fat sources (less than 10% from saturated fat), I would recommend an amount closer to 20% of total calories from fat. Everyone is different, however, so find what works best for you. But if you are currently gaining weight and want to lose excess body fat, you may be spending too much time in this penthouse, especially if you aren’t taking the stairs!
My recommendation is that if you’re eating foods in the fats, oils, and sweets food category too often, you’d better make up for it by doing regular exercise.

Bread Cereal Rice and Pasta Food Group Guide

I love whole wheat bread, French bread, Italian bread, you name it. I love pasta of all types and shapes. In fact, I don’t think I’ve met a type of pasta I didn’t like. Rice and cereal are also delicious!

Each of these foods consists mostly of carbohydrates, though many contain varying amounts of protein and fat. Although my own meals are made up primarily of carbohydrates (typically 50-70%), they haven’t made me gain body fat, despite the fact that some people say they will. Don’t listen to those people! Remember this important principle when trying to lose weight. Too many calories ingested and too few calories burned are what make people overweight.

Some of the foods from this category are calorie-dense, however. Store-bought muffins or cookies, for example, are often outrageously high in fat and calories, so they would be a poor choice for a weight-conscious individual. Many so-called “low-fat” choices are still very high in calories. Make sure you read the labels! And it is often what you add to these foods that creates a calorie problem. Too much butter on bread, thick cream sauces over pasta, and lots of syrup on pancakes are huge calorie culprits. So be careful!

Try to emphasize whole-grain products over refined products. Whole grain products typically contain more dietary fiber and nutrients. Besides, most white sandwich breads taste like whipped air!

Although six to eleven daily servings are recommended, the actual number you eat will depend on your body size. Smaller people need fewer calories, thus, they need fewer servings. And always watch your portion sizes.

My recommendation is to eat a variety of choices from this food group to get balanced, well-rounded, satisfying nutrition. Just watch your portion sizes and be careful what you add to these foods in terms of high-fat and high-calorie toppings.