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Alaina's Berries News Letter October 2008 - Cafe Open!


Spiritual Knowledge

<2 Corinthians c2/v8 <Now, if anyone has made somebody sad, he has not done it to me but to all of you-in part, at least. (I say this because I do not want to be too hard on  him.)  It is enough that this person has been punished in this way by most of you.  Now, however, you should forgive him and encourage him, in order to keep him from becoming so sad as to give up completely.  And so I beg you to let him know that you really do love him. v10 When you forgive people for what they have done, I forgive them too.  For when I forgive-if, indeed, I need to forgive anything-I do it in /Christ's presence because of you, in order to keep Satan from getting the upper hand over us; for we know what his plans are.


*Our Holiday Menu is available, click on Home Page, click on Catering Menu, and click Holiday Menu. Print and bring to Cafe for processing, 1537 Howe Ave, #116 *Look for Chicken and Waffles Sign!

Alaina's Berries $5.00 Campaign, supports Kids Backpack & Bike Ministry, Shriner's and St. Jude Hospital for Children <You are Invited to our Back to School Private Fundraiser, When: Saturday August 29, 2009, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm, Donation: $10.00 and a Backpack or Kids Bike for Girl or Boy - Ages 4 yrs. and up... Where: 1537 Howe Ave #116, <Free Refreshments and Music, For Kids:  Balloons, Face Painting and Ice Cream 

<5 - Chocolate Dipped Strawberries $5.00, <5 - Assorted Chocolate Dipped Cookies $5.00, <2 - Chocolate Dipped Red Apples, $5.00 <5 - Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Stem Roses <$5.00, plus <$5.00 for Delivery. Offer ends Soon!

* Promotional Campaign cannot be combined with any other offer, used for Business or Catering a Events, and cannot be used 14 days before or 14 days after the following Holidays: Valentines, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the months of May and June. When placing your order please mention the person or organization you are sponsoring.

             Calendar of Upcoming Events!

<Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner, Thursday November 24, 2008

<Christmas Dinner Party, Sunday December 21, 2008

<New Year’s Celebration, Wednesday December 31, 2008

<Mardi Gras, New Orleans Fat Tuesday Celebration, TBA

<Valentine’s Brunch & Dinner, Saturday February 14, 2009

<Easter Brunch & Dinner TBA

<Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday May 10, 2009

<Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner, June 2009 TBA

<Back to School Private Fundraiser, Saturday August 29, 2009 

           Our Independent Helpers

<Special Entrees, by Executive Chef Valerie

<Creative Cakes, by Toi

<Promotional Advertisement & Marketing, by Janice Brown


<Are you Having a Special Occasion, Convention, Conference, Corporate Event or Wedding and Need a Kids Program/Childcare Services?

<Kidz First Events and Services, offers Nationwide, Professional Kids Program/Childcare while you attend your event. Now your clients can bring their kids to your next Conference.  Directors  Joann and Stephanie professionally consults and plan personalize services to fit  your Event needs. Ms. Jo Ann has been directing Childcare and Kids Program Events for 18 years, with companies such as: Black Enterprise, A&W Food Convention, Atlanta Gift Market, American Academy of Pediatrics, Southern Legislative Convention, Sysco Food Convention, American Animal Hospital Association, Eshonna & Andre's Wedding and the list goes on.  Contact Ms. Jo Ann or Ms. Stephanie for your next Event @ 281-865-5411


PISTACHIO-ORANGE TILAPIA <Serves 4 - Preparation Time: 20-30min

INGREDIENTS

<4 tilapia fillets

<2 tbsp. Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

<Durkee Grill Creations Citrus Grill Seasoning

<3 tbsp. pistachios, chopped

<2 oranges, peeled and chopped

<4 cups fresh spinach

1.  Head olive oil in skillet over medium head. 2. Dust tilapia on both sides with Citrus Grill Seasoning and place in skillet. Saute for 3 minutes on each side and place on serving plates. 3. Add pistachios, oranges and spinach to the skillet, stirring well. Place cover on skillet and allow to sit for 3 minutes. 4. Spoon spinach mixture over fish fillets. 5. For an extra touch, add 2 oz. white wine when adding the pistachios, oranges and spinach.


<Alaina's Berries Banquet Room, 1537 Howe Ave #116 (Century Plaza Shopping Center), Our Banquet Room occupies about 100, with Cafe about 50. Rentals for Weddings, Meetings, Networking, Company Gatherings, Poetry, Birthday Party, etc., Reserve your space today! 916-920-5900                                       

<The Stafford House 9031 Elk Grove Blvd.,<A Beautiful Home for Private Parties, Meetings, Office and Service Center <Contact Patricia @ 916-686-7661 

<Do you Need Vendors for Your Next Event? Contact Jerel to Make it Happen! @ 916-395-0395   

<For the latest in Urban Entertainment www.sacculturalhub.com

<BlackRefer.com www.blackrefer.com   707-567-1640 <African Amercan Business Directory

<The Choice Awards Coming Soon! February 2008 @ The Crest Theater Downtown Sacramento, A Red Carpet Affair... 

                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                       

 


Health Tips -Consult with your doctor before taking any supplements

<Did you have a C-Section Birth and would now like to have a Natural Birth? Contact Dr. James Brode of Sacramento, Ca., accepts Medi-cal and other Insurances @ 916-427-5881 Ob-Gyn MD

<A Great Dentist, Dr. Carl Herrera, D.M.D, Dr. Herrera gives you quality Dental and Comestic services in his comfort office setting. 3311 Watt Ave, <Contact Ann @ 916-483-3213

<Potassium - The vitamin Potassium can help eliminate vaginal itching. Not enough levels of Potassium can cause cramping in legs and muscles.

<Natural Juicing of Vegetables and Fruit - along with prayers, and faith may cure cancer and other diseases. 

<Fresh Carrot Juice - Fresh Carrot Juice has been known to cure Colon Cancer. 

<Herb Echinacea - Echinacea is an excellent supplement that strenghtens the immune system, which is needed to fight off colds, flu, infections and diseases. Can be purchased over the counter at your local Drug Store or Health Food Store.

<Omega Fish Oil Capsules - Eating Salmon, less fatty fish and taking Fish Oil Capsules will sharpen your memory and prevent short term memory loss.


Good and Bad Comments... Know where you are spending your money?

<Donut Star, 2122 El Camino Ave, Sacramento Ca.  <I went to Donut Star to purchase some donuts.  The attendant was mopping the floor.  She came over to assist me and immediately picked up the tongs without washing her hands.  I asked her if she was going to wash her hands?  She said I did not touch your donut, I'm using the tongs.  I explained it was proper hygiene and Health Department regulations to always wash your hands.  The attendant got an attitude and said other customers never complained.  I said I'm not other customers, I'm a customer asking you to wash your hands.

<Taco Expressway, 4200 N. Freeway Blvd, Sacramento Ca. <I felt like eating some Mexican food.  I went into Taco Expressway, which is clean and quite. The cashier suggested the 99 cents tacos with your choice of meat.  I selected chicken and waited to receive my 2 Tacos. Well, to my surprise the Corn Tortilla was the palm size of an average size hand with  scattered bite size of chicken.  I thought, I won't be eating here anymore.  At this time I'm the only one in the Cafe watching TV, trying to enjoy my palm size Tacos. Rachael Ray is about to come on.  The cook came from behind the counter and grabbed a Honey Bun and Soda.  He grabbed the TV remote and sat at a table not far from me and changed the channel. I thought, that's very rude of him.  He never once asked if I was watching TV or was it okay to change the channel.  If this is the type of service that I received as a customer, this place will never get my money again.  Common Courtesy is for all Nationalities and all American money is Green with no Discrimination.


Private Chef Alaina Catered to The Stars!

<A Personal Call and Thank you, by Comedian Michael Coyler

<Rachelle Ferell

<Najee

<Mercy Me Band

<Heather Headley

<Michael Hamilton

<Rudy Dee – Broadway Actress

<Kenny Leon – Broadway Actor

Acknowledgements and Directory

<Kidz First Events and Services <Jo Ann, Director of Kids Programs/Childcare for your Special Event <281-865-5411

<BlackRefer.com www.BlackRefer.com  <African American Business Directory <707-567-1640

<Pleshette Robertson CEO  www.sacculturalhub.com  <916-470-2337

<Michael Craft <Manager of The Garrett Perkins Project <916-670-2932

<Teresa Smith <Executive Sales and Marketing 103.5 The Bomb <916-806-1314

<Velma Sykes <Exc. Director of Marketing <Sacramento Black Observor Newspaper <916-271-2286

<Allen W. Warren <President/CEO New Faze Development <916-929-6402

<Karen Moss <Exc. Director of Del Paso Boulevard Partnership <916-923-6200

<The Cornerstone Group  <CEO/Realtor Debra Lewis-Grimes <916-928-2556 or 916-628-2480

<Denell Ellison <Sacramento Urban League, VP of Fund Development & Marketing <916-286-8600

<Omar Johnson <Sacramento Urban League Director <916-286-8622

<EZ Graphics & Signs, 3731 Stockton Blvd., <Lonnie, Isabel and Dave <916-455-5737

<Patte Cardosa <Natomas Magazine <916-921-9410

<Debra Allen-Phipps <Gospel Radio Host, 139 The Fish <916-924-0710

<Jennifer Green, Owner of First Friday Sacramento www.firstfridaysacramento.com

<B&B Clothing <Kelvin Powell <916-564-9300

<California Black Chamber of Commerce <Delorese E. Thompson <916-463-0177

<Metro Chamber <Janet Taylor <916-319-4269

<@AT Last… <Bra & Lingerie <Benita Kimball <916-480-9501

<Dr. Ronald Blanchette <Dentist <916-392-7373

<Dr. Vernon and Dr. Stephanie Walton - Peditric MD <916-422-6635

<Kevin Johnson The Corp <916-456-1777

<Attorney Bunmi Awoniyi <916-925-9180

<Pastor Goudeaux of Calvary Christian Center <916-929-9722

<Goree & Zoritha Thompson <Realtor <916-393-3000

<Andre Henley <Radio Media Entertainment <916-648-6037

<Tommie Gospel <Gospel Express <916-648-6000

Clients

<103.5 Radio Advertisement

<V 101 Radio Advertisement

<Y 92.5

<Sacramento & Co. Channel 10

<UPN 31

<Smud 60th Anniversary

<Mrs. F. Winslow <30th Anniversary Party

<Mr. J. Burke <50th Birthday Party

<Mr. M. Harris <Mother’s Birthday Party

<Mr. and Mrs. B. Bolden Christmas Party

<Eshonna & Andre’s Wedding <Oct. 21

<Kristi and Blair’s Wedding <June28

<Black Chamber of Commerce <1st Annual Scholar Dance

<103.5 The Bomb Winter Cool Down

<Teresa’s Smith Christmas Eve Gathering

<Dr. Karen Webster <Birthday Party

<103.5 The Bomb Super Bowl Party