Dec 18, 2025
This week on the ALF Boss Podcast, I talk
with Elizabeth
Valadez from Living Well Menus,
carrying on the 30-year legacy started by her
mother, Ana Alvarez—a true legend in ALF
dietary services. 
We dive into:
The right way to handle menus,
portion sizes, and documentation
Proper puree preparation that keeps you
compliant
How to avoid common AHCA dietary
citations
Simple tools every ALF kitchen should be
usingIf you run an assisted living facility in Florida, this episode is a must-listen.