Table of contents Holiday Happenings 1-4 Buena Noche Buena 5-12 Trending Treats 13-16 Tamale Lady Tells All 17 -24
Season’s Eatings 25- 28 Kid Friendly Guide Art Basel 29- 36 Top Miami Spas 37- 40 Girft Guide for the Trendsetter 41- 50 Hottest cocktails of the season 51- 53
A Letter From The Editor To start, let me say that I am a magazine enthusiast, a junkie who from my earliest school days has been obsessed with flipping though the pages of magazines, first absorbed in their images and stories, later assigning and editing my own. I really believe that no matter whether a magazine is delivered to your doorstep or to your computer, printed on glossy stock or on cheap tabloid paper, appearing on your iPad or your cell-phone screen, it is still and foremost the work of an editorial team for a discerning audience, a beautiful and meaningful— we hope—package of ideas, words and images that a group of experts prepares for its readers. While technology efficiently delivers news stories to our desktops, laptops and mobile devices, magazines are all about context—how ideas and images are presented in relation to one another and within a larger point of view. Magazines are about trust and partnership: We, the editors, will strive always to keep you engaged; you, the readers, are free to engage with us or to reject us. But enough theory: Let me tell you about this Winter issue of Tertulia These pages contain the best kept secrets of Wynwood and the local spots and deals for the holiday season. Don’t have too much fun,
Natalie Schneider Editor in Chief
Don't miss these family-friendly holiday events in Miami. December is a time when the Magic City really shines. While most of the nation is downright frigid, here in South Florida, it’s all about warming up your holiday spirit—with more than just the weather.
The Nutcracker Spend a few hours with the Sugar Plum Fairy this holiday season. Catch a show at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center on Dec. 45, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Dec. 11-13 or the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Dec. 27.
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Miami Outboard Club Holiday Boat Parade Close to 100 decorated boats are expected this year at the Miami Outboard Club Holiday Boat Parade on Dec. 19 and your’ e invited! One of the best spots to watch is at Bayfront Park. There will be food trucks, music and a bounce house for the kids, too.
Santa will be at Dolphin Mall on Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, and 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for pet photos. Or, visit The Falls on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. For both locations, pets must be on leashes or in crates and all shots up to date.
The Ice Palace at Dolphin Mall Within this 30-foot ice dome, you can play in the snowfall, sing along to your favorite songs and watch scenes from a popular family movie. A new theme is featured each year - what will be unveiled for 2015? One thing’s for certain, you can leave a handprint in ice at The Icy Hand Print experience before you leave. This free event at Dolphin Mall runs daily through Dec. 24.
Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival
Experience the culture, arts, entertainment and food of Native Americans from across the county on Dec. 26, 2014 through Jan. 1, 2015. Miccosukee Indian Village is easy to find, just head west on SW 8th Street until Mile Marker 70.
Santas Enchanted Forest
This is the grand daddy of holiday displays. The towering trees that line the midway at Tropical Park are covered in three million twinkling lights. The lights alone are worth the price of admission, but carnival rides from toddler-friendly carousels, to extreme drop towers, are included. Did we mention the food? If you want a taste of Miami, come hungry. Santa’s Enchanted Forest is open from 5 p.m. to midnight until January 3, 2016. Admission is $30.84 for adults (10-64), $21.49 for kids (3-9), and $21.49 for seniors (65+). 3
Strawberry Picking
Tis the season for red and green, and in South Florida that means it’s time to pick strawberries. There are several places to U-Pick, including Knaus Berry Farm, Burr’s Berry Farm, Sam and Philly’s, and U-Pick Kendall.
Jungle Island
Go wild with an assortment of family-friendly experiences during Wild Holidays at Jungle Island. Your kids will love the holiday-themed animal shows, animal parade with holiday music, crafting station, and more. Enjoy Wild Holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 19, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016. Admission is $39.95 for adults and $32.95 for kids
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It is the night before Christmas, and all through the “towns� of Miami, in the hamlets of Hialeah, Sweetwater, Kendall, and Westchester, in backyards large and small, Cubans are carrying on the oldest and most cherished tradition of their homeland: the Noche Buena feast. For many, the biggest celebration of the year takes place on this Christmas Eve night, still celebrated in the traditional way with a huge party, dozens of friends, an extended family, and the main attraction: a whole roasted pig. Here is a brief history and special recipes for your noche buena
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The Caribbean Nochebuena pig roast is a departure from the traditional Christmas Eve fish supper that prevailed in Spain and much of Christian Europe. Just how did the pig roast rise to popularity in the islands? Presilla—who is not only an award-winning chef and author but also holds a Ph.D. in medieval Spanish history—explains that the pigs Christopher Columbus brought from Europe to Hispaniola (the island that now comprises the Dominican Republic and Haiti) on his second voyage to the Americas not only thrived but multiplied. The pigs flourished on nearby islands, as well, with more than 30,000 pigs roaming Cuba by the early 16th century
As the wild hogs became a menace to farming, the Spanish settlers wasted no time making a sport out of hunting. The pigs were either salted and smoked to preserve the meat for storage, or marinated and spit-roasted for immediate consumption. At 40 to 60 pounds, a whole roasted pig could provide enough juicy meat and crisp, crackling skin to feed plenty of family and friends, so it’s natural that pig roasts turned into big celebrations. Meanwhile, Mexico and some other countries in Colonial Latin America stuck to the more subdued religious tradition of a Spanish-style Christmas Eve dinner, since the Catholic Church, following the path of the Spanish conquistadors, exerted a greater influence in the larger and richer countries in the New World. “The whole apparatus of the church was established in the big centers of power, like Mexico,” Presilla says. “Christmas Eve is the last day of Advent, so people don’t eat pork [if they are strictly observing religious custom for the holiday]… The Caribbean was a looser society. It didn’t have as much of the ecclesiastical apparatus. That’s why we have a gigantic feast surrounding pork.”
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The best thing to come out of Puerto Rico since Menudo, coquito is the nectar of the holiday gods. It’s the Hispanic version of eggnog, except with way more rum and way less egg. So, the better version, obviously. If you’ve never tried it, grab the first boricua that crosses your path and get your drank on. Salud!Coquito is a Puerto Rican version of Egg Nog. It is to die for. I experienced this for the first time last year and I can not get enough. My friend gave me the recipe and she makes it only at christmas, she fills wine bottles with it and then makes them look pretty and gives them as gifts. One taste and you will want more and more.
Ingredients 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup white rum 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks and evaporated milk. Stirring constantly, cook over lightly simmering water until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F 7 ( 1 degrees C). The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Transfer mixture to a blender, and add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend for about 30 seconds. Pour into glass bottles and chill overnight. 9
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In Colombia, natilla is the most popular Christmas dish and is eaten along with buĂąuelos and manjar blanco, and it resembles a flan or pudding. Some of the ingredients include milk, panela (blocks of brown sugar), cinnamon sticks, and flour or cornstarch. Occasionally people like to add grated coconut or raisins but these are optional ingredients. To garnish it, powdered cinnamon is spread on top of the finished natilla. Natilla is found all throughout the Christmas season and usually stores sell pre-made natilla; but one of the best known Christmas traditions in Colombia is making natilla in an improvised campfire in the streets or home patios.
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Superstar Gloria Estefan shares her recipe for natilla, a traditional Spanish custard served at the holidays. Ingredients 8 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 cups whole milk 1 cup evaporated milk 1 strip of lemon zest 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Cinnamon Preparation 1. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch and mix until completely smooth. Set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine milks, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, watching closely and stirring occasionally to avoid scorching milk. As soon as milk boils, remove from heat and let cool about 5 minutes. Remove lemon zest and cinnamon stick. 3. Gradually pour heated milk into egg mixture, stirring constantly with wooden spoon (or using paddle attachment of stand mixer set on low). Return custard mix to same saucepan used to heat milk, set over medium heat, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, then cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until pudding thickens to desired consistency. Add vanilla, stir and remove from heat. 4. Using ladle, fill 8 custard cups. Let natilla cool at room temperature, about 45 minutes. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 hours. Serve with dusting of cinnamon.
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Panther Coffee
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Wynwood (not South Beach) is the epicenter of contemporary Miami cool, and the neighborhood’s hippest kids have kicked it at Panther since the very beginning. Now with three Miami locations, Panther isn’t just great by Florida standards; the roaster is one of the country’s best, roasting globally sourced beans on site. While there is almost always a line, don’t be deterred—it moves quickly. The original location in Wynwood has become a go-to for hipsters who want to check out the surrounding galleries and murals. PRO T IP: Chat up your Panther baristas: They know what’s happening in Miami in the world beyond Alter, Art Basel, and Wynwood Walls. T HE DETAILS: All three locations open Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. 13
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Zak the Baker
Using Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) to hook him up with local farmers, Zak set the goal of learning something about making bread, cheese, and wine. The toast craze is at an all-time high at this casual lunchy spot, with savory offerings like herring with horseradish aioli, or beet toast with tahini and dill. Throughout the day the bakery turns out loaves like Jewish rye or sunflower, which you will most likely find on your table that evening at various restaurants around Miami. Whether your’ e having just a snack or fullon meal, ZT B is an easygoing option that is sure to charm everyone. PRO T IP: Toast with scallion and chive veggie cream cheese might seem like a “basic” choice, but trust us, it’s not. T HE DETAILS: This spot is closed Saturdays as it’s kosher. Otherwise, it’s open 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Doggi’s Arepas
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Even Venezuelans living in Miami will tell you they’ve never had better arepas than at the casual sit-down restaurant Doggi’s (that is, if their mothers aren’t nearby). The friendly, unassuming, always-packed spot isn’t near anywhere your’ e headed, but it’s worth a detour to try the crisp fried corn-flour cakes filled with more than 20 combinations of bikini-body-busting, flavor-packed surprises. Our favorites include the Pabellon (fried plantain, shredded beef, black beans, and cheese) and the Santa Barbara (marinated churrasco with avocado, tomato, and cheese). Theyr’ e best paired with a fresh tropical juice, such as soursop, passionfruit, or pineapple. PRO T IP: Skip the line and order takeout or delivery. Arepas travel surprisingly well. We recommend devouring them poolside right out of the Styrofoam container and making everyone jealous/nervous. T HE DETAILS: Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–midnight; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
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Alter
in splashy, colorful, artsy Wynwood, Alter is so cool it doesn’t even have to try. The industrial-chic space is where everyone books ahead to try chef Bradley Kilgore’s experimental cuisine, made with locally sourced ingredients (which are harder to come by in Miami than youd ’ imagine). Think heirloom tomatoes with eggplant “ pastrami,” or the mahi “cassoulet” with smoked white beans and rye breadcrumbs. And don’t skip dessert—Kilgore’s wife Soraya masterfully combines sweet and savory, like caramel, nori, and parsnip. This buzzy newcomer is a great place for a date or to impress daring parents who appreciate a refined/rowdy scene. While the food is presented elegantly, your presentation doesn’t have to be: Jeans are A-okay. PRO T IP: Request the Chef’s table, where you can observe the foam and dehydrating gastro-magic firsthand. If there’s a wait, check out the locals’ go-to bar, Gramps, just around the corner. T HE DETAILS: Closed Sunday and Monday
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Virginia Ramos is better known to the people of Wynwood as the beloved Tamale Lady.
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In early 90s Virginia realized that her day job as a domestic worker cleaning houses was not earning enough money to send her 7 children to college. Virginia learned to make Tamales from her Grandmother when she was growing up in Mexico – so to make extra money she began cooking tamales in her kitchen after her house cleaning work was done. During the evening she would fill an insulated cooler with her delicious tamales and travel from bar to bar selling a hot home cooked meals to hungry folks all over San Francisco. Virginia is often referred to as an angel, a saint, or our Lady of the Tamales not just because she seems to miraculously appear when nightlife patrons need something to eat the most – but because she is known for her hugs, a shoulder to cry on, and her role as a surrogate grandmother to the people of the Mission – in fact she often wears a t-shirt that says “I don’t know you but I love you . More than 100 hipsters and Critical Massheads were on their feet cheering. Standing at the back of the outdoor beer garden was the object of the crowd's affection: a 49-yearold Mexican immigrant known to late-nighters simply as the Tamale Lady. Zeitgeist's jaded regulars don't get on their feet too often. Marveled one long-timer who goes by the name Jose X: "The last time that happened here was when some woman took off her top." But they stood for Virginia Ramos, a.k.a. the Tamale Lady, one of those transcendent characters that Wynwood nurtures best. 18
Over the past decade, Ramos has become an icon of the city on the order of the fabled Brown twins. But while the prim identicals in matching outfits prowl Union Square, the underground hero Ramos roams the working-class environs of the Mission and the shirtless gay bars South of Market -- an itinerant chef who peddles her homemade feasts out of plastic coolers. After years of dishing out love and tamales to bar patrons, Ramos is getting a hefty dose of affection in return. Tonight, Zeitgeist will swell again for Ramos' 50th birthday party. There, San Francisco filmmaker Cecil B. Feeder will premiere his mini-documentary "Our Lady of Tamale," featuring 30-second songs submitted by dozens of San Francisco musicians. In a city filled with misfits and refugees searching for understanding, Virginia the Tamale Lady exudes apron-string warmth -- which she often serves with a side dish of homespun tough love. These morsels are legendary to a legion of fans to whom Ramos refers plurally as m " y people," and singularly as "hey, honey." "Hey, honey," she says to a tipsy thirtysomething man awaiting a pork tamale at Zeitgeist. "Have a drink, but don't drink away all your money. You have to get the alcohol before the alcohol gets you." And then she hugs him, a frequent punctuation to many Tamale Lady conversations. It was a familiar scene to those who know Ramos, a house cleaner by day who started selling tamales at night to raise money to put five of her seven children through college. 19
"The most surprising thing she told me," said documentarian Feeder, "is that she never knew love -- straight up love -- until she started selling the tamales. She does this because she gets as much love out of this as she gives. "A lot of people find her very maternal in the way that she feeds people," said Feeder. "It's the culture she dwells in -- it's all working class," said Andy French, a patron for four years (favorite tamale: pork with the red sauce). Pointing to the knot of people around Ramos at Zeitgeist recently, French said, "Look around. She's the hub of the wheel." "She's just damn friendly -- and she makes damn good tamales," said Will Rose, a graduate student at San Francisco State University (favorite tamale: "always the pork"). Ramos receives these laurels in midlife after years of heartache. She was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and never met her father. He was a candymaker in town, Ramos said, much older than her mother. Shortly after her mother became pregnant, he disappeared. Raised mostly by her grandmother, Ramos got pregnant at 14 as a way to get out of the house, she told Feeder. She emigrated to the Bay Area in 1980, seeking a better life. Four years later, she brought four of her children here, and three years later imported the rest. Her late husband, she said, w " as an alcoholic. He was always messing with me. The only way I could get away from him was to come here." She started making tamales 10 years ago. They're created from her original recipe, culled from the gods, fans say. On her first night out, she sold 15 tamales at a long-gone bar near 19th and Folsom streets. These days, Ramos, often with the help of one of her grown children, will dish out as many as 150 a night, a couple times a week, staying out past bar time until the $2 treats are gone.
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Several times a week, Ramos and one or more of her children rise at daybreak to make a new batch before she begins her housecleaning jobs at 8 a.m. After she returns, Ramos hits as many as 18 nightspots, beginning at happy hour. "So many people have told me the same thing," Feeder said. "She shows up at just the right time." Several people echoed that one recent night at Zeitgeist. With her gray-flecked, wavy blond hair cascading behind her, Ramos weaved through the crowd, accepting hugs and taking orders. Her son, Sanchez, trailed behind, pulling her wares in three small plastic red-and-white coolers. The night's choices were chicken, cheese, pork or veggie. Occasionally, she'll mix in squash or other ingredients. But the advice always is served straight up, especially when it comes to the favorite topic of her people: their relationships. She may not remember their names, but she recalls their issues. "I tell my people that life is short, you have to get on with your life," she said. "Who is going to be your friend is who is going to be your friend." Some Tamale wisdom may not make the cover of Ms. Magazine. "Hey, honey," she tells one patron, " you know what I tell my men about relationships? Take care of two things: Take care of yourself and," she said, pausing to pat the man's hip pocket, "take care of your wallet. Don't let these women spend it all." The Tamale Lady doesn't spare anyone her wisdom. "I see these men pushing a cart," Ramos said. "I say to them, ' What are you doing pushing a cart? I'm 50 years old, and I'm working hard.' " True to her own advice, Ramos takes care of her wallet. "I never give them money," she said. "I just give them a tamale." And now it is time for her fans to give back to her. After seeing Feeder's documentary on San Francisco's parking woes, "Meter Maid Me Mad," which was just accepted to the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival, Ramos asked him to do a documentary on her. The reason, she said, was simple: "It's my first birthday party, honey." 22
Among them is Carrie Hourihan, a bartender at Haight Street's Noc Noc (favorite tamale: anything with hot sauce). She previewed the homage submitted from her band, the Wendy Kroys:
I spend my dreary nights working down at the bar/ Pulling lots of pints where the sloppy drunks are/ Oh I need a cheese tamale with extra hot sauce/ Before I gnaw my pint-pulling arm off. Song is but one of the many flavors of Tamale Lady odes. Another is this haiku, offered by longtime patron French: Summer's corn transformed Absorbing beer into fun Is soul food for punks
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1. Cabbage
Time to head to the cabbage patch, kid! This super-healthy, budget-friendly vegetable is a close cousin to other cold-weather favorites like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and broccoli . Cabbage is loaded with vitamins and minerals (Vitamins C and K and folate, in particular), fiber, antioxidants, and anti-carcinogenic compounds called glucosinolates. Some studies claim that the spherical vegetable can even reduce cholesterol and lower risk of cancer and diabetes . • Peak Season: While some strains of cabbage are available starting in July, most varieties love cool weather and are ready for harvest through the fall and winter. • Storage Tips: Tightly wrap individual heads of cabbage in plastic and stash in the refrigerator to keep ‘em fresh for up to a week. • How to Eat It: Cabbage’s nutritional benefits are most pronounced when raw, so slice up a few leaves to add crunch to salads or stir fries.
2. Brussels Sprouts
These trendy sprouts are finally getting their turn in the spotlight. The Brussels sprout, aka cabbage’s minime, boasts some of the same health benefits as it’s big bro. Like other cruciferous veggies, Brussels sprouts have high levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants that can protect DNA from oxidative damage . • Peak Season: September through February • Storage Tips: Brussels sprouts will keep in the fridge for a few weeks. The outer leaves will shrivel, so remove them just before cooking your sprouts. • How to Eat It: Toss halved sprouts with olive oil and roast until crispy and brown. Top with a light coating of brown butter and sage for a decadent (but still healthy) side dish.
3. Beets
Sweet, earthy, and deep red, beets are pretty unique in the vegetable aisle. Beets contain antioxidants called betalains, which can help fight cancer and other degenerative diseases . Theyr’ e also rich in vitamins A, B, C as well as potassium and folate . Theyr’ e also a natural source of sugar (about nine grams per serving), so those looking to cut down on sweet stuff should take note. Not bad for a bright-red bulb, right? • Peak Season: Beets are available early spring through late fall. • Storage Tips: Store beet roots in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a month. • How to Eat It: Toss roasted beets and carrots with lentils and plenty of fresh herbs and spices to make a hearty, healthy vegetarian main dish.
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Your Guide to Eating Local and with the Season 4. Parsnips
These (white) carrot look-alikes are packed with nutritional goodness. The long, pale, tapered root veggies are loaded with fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and folate. Like carrots, they have a slightly sweet, earthy flavor that goes well with nearly any winter soup, stew, or casserole. Half a cup of cooked ‘snips contains 17 percent of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and just 55 calories . • Peak Season: Parsnips are at their best in the late fall and early spring. • Storage Tips: Store parsnips in a bag in the refrigerator for three to four weeks. • How to Eat It: Combine roasted parsnips with Granny Smith apples (and a few other essential ingredients) for a smooth, fall-flavored soup.
5. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes might win the award for “Most Versatile Tuber.” These orange-hued delights are loaded with fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants . Plus, since theyr’ e fairly low on the glycemic index, theyr’ e great for filling up without getting weighed down . • Peak Season: Sweet potatoes are available year-round, but theyr’ e best in the fall. • Storage Tips: Keep sweet potatoes in a cool, dry place outside the refrigerator for up to two weeks. • How to Eat It: It wouldn’t be fair to pick one of these 45 sweet potato recipes and not try the rest. Pro tip: Sweet potato brownies are a thing.
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6. Winter Squash
Get ready to taste the gourdy goodness! Acorn, butternut, kabocha, and delicata squash are all at their prime during the fall and winter. Golden squash flesh is loaded with healthy goodness like carotenoids, Vitamin A, and potassium . • Peak Season: Winter squash hit the markets around late September and stick around through early March. • Storage Tips: Even though they seem pretty solid, squash continue to ripen once theyr’ e picked. Slow down the process by storing them in a cool, slightly humid environment (like, say, a basement or cellar). Under the right conditions, squash will keep for up to three months. • How to Eat It: Since squash is healthy, fairly inexpensive, filling, and darn tasty, it’s no wonder there are thousands of awesome recipes for them. Get started with these five delicious dishes. ato bar. Twice-baked spuds stuffed with kale, broccoli, and cheddar make for a tasty and comforting meal.
7. Pomegranates
Pomegranates are one of the world’s oldest fruits (Greco-Roman mythology, anyone?) as well as one of the most nutritious . The ruby-colored seeds are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that can help treat heart conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attack, and congestive heart failure. Studies show that drinking pomegranate juice can reduce build-up of fatty deposits in arteries, which is a culprit behind many heart conditions . Extracting the seeds from a pomegranate can be tricky, but the heart-healthy, sweet-sour pods are well worth the effort. For a less laborious option, add a splash of no-sugar added pomegranate juice to a glass of seltzer. • Peak Season: The globe-shaped fruits are in season from October through January. • Storage Tips: Keep pomegranates in the refrigerator for up to two months, or at room temperature for one to two weeks. • How to Eat It: A sprinkling of pomegranate seeds adds some tart, bright flavor to a winter kale salad.
8. Dark, Leafy Greens
Trendy kale and flavorful collards have their moment in the sun (ironically) during the winter. These veggies are rich in vitamins A, C, K, and E, as well as iron, calcium, manganese, potassium, and phytochemicals and antioxidants . Plus, theyr’ e low in calories and versatile enough to fit nearly any dish. Kale and collard greens are members of the super-healthy brassica vegetable family, which means they aid in digestion, help lower cholesterol, and protect the body against cancer . • Peak Season: Kale is grown in warmer climates and the Pacific Northwest throughout the winter months. • Storage Tips: Wrap washed and dried greens in paper towels, then put the whole shebang in a plastic bag in the fridge. Greens will stay fresh for one or two weeks. • How to Eat It: Swap kale, chard, or collards for lettuce to make a nutrient-rich salad.
9. Turnips and Rutabagas
These purple-and-white bulbs might look like potatoes, but theyr’ e actually related to cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Confused yet? Perhaps because of this oh-so-confusing identity crisis, turnips and rutabagas are often (unfortunately) overlooked in the produce aisle. But they boast the same nutritional perks as other cruciferous veggies (namely cancer-fighting glucosinolates, vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, fiber, and calcium), plus their slightly sweet taste is a boon to nearly any dish . • Peak Season: Available all winter long. • Storage Tips: Keep turnips and rutabagas in the fridge for a few weeks or in a root cellar for several months. • How to Eat It: What’s cheesy, gooey, and surprisingly good for you? A lightened-up simple turnip gratin! Rutabagas can be subbed in for any dish that calls for turnips.
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Kid-friendly guide to Art Basel Miami Beach Make Art Basel a family affair with our kid-friendly guide to the big event. Notes: Some of the events are affiliated with the official fair, others are not. All are happening between Dec 1-7 in South Florida
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Useful Info for Art Basel Miami Beach Art Basel Miami Beach has seven sectors: Galleries, Nova, Positions, Kabinett, Public, Video and Magazines. Galleries, Nova, Positions, Kabinett and Magazines are housed in the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach), Public (outdoor sculpture) is at Collins Park (2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach) and Video is in the convention center & at SoundScape Park (500 17 St, Miami Beach) • Hours: Dec 4 from 3-8pm, Dec 5-6 from 12-8pm, Dec 7 from 12-6pm • Tickets: $45 per day, kids under 16 are free with adult (buy at the door or online here) •
• Explore Art Basel while your munchkins get crafty with Miami Children’s Museum courtesy of Art Kids. Parents can browse the art while kids 4-12 participate in on-site activities organized by the Miami Children’s Museum.
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Drop the kids off while you browse munchkin-free at Play In’s Art Basel drop-off (click here for Thursday, here for Friday) • Join a community art project with with muralist Serge Toussaint @ Geek Art at Miami Beach Public Library • Feast on Basel, bagels & MenorArt at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation • Browse sculpture and outdoor art at Art Basel Public at Collins Park. Free, click here for details Insider Tips for Art Basel Miami Beach • Pack a stroller for the Convention Center. The space is big & crowded – strollers are allowed, but carriers or slings are even better • 33
Outdoor arenas are best for the kids – check out Videos in SoundScape Park & Public in Collins Park • Pack snacks. A little sugar can go a long way
Fun Facts • Over 250 galleries will be represented • 75,000 people visited Art Basel 2013
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Dont let the holidays get you down...
Don't let our eternal sunshine fool you; Miami is one stressful city. But where there is strife there are solutions, and Miami's steam pool of luxury spas tops that list. These aren't your average relaxation grottos though; a simple Swedish massage set to an ocean sounds soundtrack won't cut it. No, these are some of the finest spas Miami has to offer, with services like private butlers, multi-room thermal suites, Champagne massages, and personal iPads so you can adjust your own playlist. From The Miami Beach Edition to the Biltmore, scroll through our list of Miami's best luxury spas and book your next life detox, stat. Pst, looking for couples massages? Here are our top picks. 37
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Lapis Spa
Martha Stewart stamps this as "the most beautiful spa in America," so if you're gonna book a treatment at Lapis Spa, then you might as well go big and reserve the Bleau private spa suite. There are two treatment beds, a jetted tub and a private bathroom and shower that accompany your oceanside view. Oh, and once you're done with your Aroma Detox therapy, you can bequest a personal bath butler to cater to your bubbling needs. If you're on a budget like most, though, check online for Lapis's many monthly specials, which include access to the spa's myriad water journey rooms. 4441 Collins Ave Miami Beach, F L 33140 (305) 674-4772 38
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The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
With a dramatically glamorous hammam (which is like a turkish bath, for those not in the know), an aroma steam room, a monstrous sound pool and retreats and workshops for mental wellness, it's no wonder this "spa hotel" has been ranked tenth on Conde Nรกst Traveler's list of Best Spas in the U.S. The Standard's got a boatload of treatments for any issue. Broke? Step in to the mud lounge for $30. At odds with your circadian rhythm? Dive into the arctic plunge pool. Feeling a bit frisky? Get an extra rub down there with a Foot Fetish pedicure. The Standard delivers the serenity of a true spa experience, albeit always with a twist. 40 Island Ave Miami Beach, F L 33139 (305) 673-1717
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The Edition Miami Beach
The Spa at The Miami Beach Edition is the latest addition to Miami's roster of luxury spas. Opened this past December, includes a state-of-the-art fitness studio, an epically stocked retail shop, a beauty lounge, and a draped, candlelit relaxation room that's so serene, you'll be tempted to never leave. Get this though: the spa's massage, skincare, detox, scrub, and couple's rooms are all equipped with their own iPads, so you can handpick your own music to drift off to. 2901 Collins Ave Miami Beach, F L 33140 1 (800) 466-9695
4. The Spa at Viceroy Miami
The Spa at the Viceroy boasts a 5,000-square-foot water lounge with a floating library, hot and cold plunge pools and a breath-taking view of the bay. Besides the gorgeous Philippe Starck designed interior, the Viceroy has world-class treatments you can enjoy in one of its ten spa treatment rooms, like its collagen-filled Dr. Babor facial or its medical-grade HydraFacial MD treatment. If you're itching for something full-body, they have everything from sports massages to a Jet
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' Tis the season for gifting and giving, and this year we're taking the shop small, support local theme to a whole new level. We're introducing you to some of our favorite local designers and makers in Miami. There's something for the mystic hippie in your life and something for your bestie with a Pinterest perfect pad. We have a few ideas for your favorite men, and a little something for that friend who's always on vacation. Gather round, gifters, because there are over 50 products to go through, and you're bound to find a few you love. 42
Miami has a budding small batch beauty market and taking the effort to source out a cool new brand for the organic junkie in your clan definitely beats a last-minute run to Sephora. Bird & 98th's products are as epic their packaging and feature all natural ingredients like lavender or matcha, no preservatives, and really do make your skin feel new. If you're not sure about her skincare preferences, Sakura Soap Co. makes the richest, most delicious soaps you've ever smelled. With scents like patchouli lime and rosemary lavendar, the Miami-made bars can appease even the most discerning noses. Were fans of the soap and sugar scrub gift set, which features a pumpkin spice brown sugar scrub that smells so good, you might be tempted to eat it.
My Inner Master intention cards, $20 It doesn't get cuter than My Inner Master's intention cards, which are great for just about anyone on your list. Designed by local artist Claudia Calle, the cards features some of the world's most influential icons like Frida, Steve Jobs, Gandhi, and John Lennon. Each represents a specific quality– just pick up a card and write down your intention on the back. She also has prints and notebooks, and they're available online and at The Bodhi Tree House. 43
Swim to the Moon ' Rey' ring, $40; Swim to the Moon ' Psarrou' ring, $40; Swim to the Moon ' Perissa' ring, $45; Swim to the Moon 'Santi' necklace, $105; Swim to the Moon ' Dorea' necklace, $115; Swim to the Moon 'Sarakiniko' necklace, $80 Stefani Stoyanof crafts her earthy jewelry line, Swim to the Moon, straight out of her living room in Miami Beach. Her pieces are bold without being over-the-top, nature-driven without losing their boho glamour. From stackable rings to fringe and seashell-inspired necklaces, this is one up-and-coming label that makes a gift-worthy statement. SCW Designs ' Marea' silk scarf, $185; Artesano 'Clasico' hat, $188; Wynwood Letterpress Cuba letterpress notebook, $20 No beach accessory is as versatile as a scarf, and those from SCW Designs are perfect to tie around your body or float behind you in the wind. Inspired by the idiosyncrasies of her native Venezuela, local designer Sigal Cohen Wolkowiez ensures that every one of her 100 percent silk, Italian-made scarves is uniquely bold and ready for the next getaway. You also can't go wrong with a beach hat, and Artesano offers an array for both men and women, each handwoven by an artisan in Ecuador and finished right here in Wynwood. But sometimes it's the simple gifts that mean the most, and Wynwood Letterpress's house-made Cuba notebook will give your friend 72 pages of uninterrupted space to sit on the sand and scribble away. Cavilani ' Lala' gold flatform espadrilles, $150; Maheli Heli ' Zaya and Cali' bikini, $161; Gee Beauty lipstick, $28 Why not introduce your travel companion to a new local swim brand? Handmade right here in Miami, Maheli Heli is a label that fuses bold colors and prints that you can mix and match. Find it online or at many of your favorite boutiques around town. If your friend is more of an adventurer, then there's no better travel shoe (besides sneakers) than espadrilles, and Cavilani's Spanish-made, leather versions are perfect for meandering through beach town streets, even if she's just sticking to South Beach. 46
Earthy Chic mini satin star necklace, $30; Earthy Chic opaline hamsa necklace, $45; Earthy Chic diamond and sapphire evil eye bracelet, $130; Earthy Chic red silk string hamsa bracelet, $24; Nocturnal Press monogrammed notebook, $12; Earthy Chic elephant bead bracelet, $58 But of course, you can't go wrong with jewelry that taps into her inner spirituality. Earthy Chic has quite the array of options, from simple hamsa necklaces to evil eye bracelets, that you can find both at the store and online. And finally if you're looking to top off the gift, Nocturnal press makes great mini notebooks for under $12.
Gee Beauty lipsticks, $24-28 And if she's a total beauty junkie, then head over to Gee Beauty at Bal Harbour Shops and score her a few shades of the brand's signature lipstick. They really are the perfect matte shades, whether she's more of a nude and creamy or a pretty in pink.
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Eberjey 'Gisele' PJ set, $120 You don't spend a lot of time in your own apartment. Why? Because you're always at your friend's place. The candles are always on, the pastel artwork is arranged in perfectly symmetrical squares around her home, and the table is always set for good company and conversation. You'd do well to gift her something for her humble abode, or at least something luxe she could lounge around in, like a PJ set from local label Eberjey. It comes packaged perfectly and is so soft and delicious you might be tempted to buy one for yourself (in which case, you should definitely give in). Find it online and at one of Eberjey's two boutiques– in Sunset Harbour and in South Miami. Please Don't Tell French macaron limoges trinket box, $12; Foxtail Collection large glass candles, $70; Please Don't Tell marble cheese platter, $98; Architect of Style, NY Soho Girl, $15; Architect of Style ' Palm Leaves No.2', $30 If you're looking to get her something to spruce up her pad, then you can't lose with one of Foxtail Collection's hand-poured wax candles, available in scents like moss and cedar wood, or citrus blossom and açaí. More privy to wine and cheese nights? Please Don't Tell Shop's marble and foillined platters will definitely upgrade your tête-à-têtes, and a pastel macaron from the brand might makes the perfect stocking stuffer. But if she's been dying to finish off her collage of artwork on the wall, then frame her a set of endearing prints illustrated by local blogger Gissi Jimenez.
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INGREDIENTS Harvest Mulled Wine 1 bottle red wine 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brandy 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp whole allspice berries 4 star anise 1/2 tsp whole cloves 5 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed with the back of a spoon to expose the seeds • 1/2 vanilla bean, slit down the center (if you save pods this is a good time to reuse one) • a good grating of fresh nutmeg (about 1/4 tsp) • 8 clementines, cut in half (remove any seeds) • garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a star anise • Holiday Mulled Wine • switch out the clementines for 1/2 cup cranberry juice and 1/2 cup whole fresh cranberries • add 5 sprigs fresh rosemary • garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries • Get Ingredients Put the water and sugar in the crock pot and turn on high. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Juice 4 of the clementines and add to the pot. 1 Add the rest of the ingredients and heat until the wine just gets to a simmer. Then turn the dial to the 'keep warm' setting and let it sit for about 30 minutes before serving. For the Holiday version, the process is the same, omit the clementines and use cranberries and rosemary. • • • • • • • • • •
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INGREDIENTS 1 Granny Smith apple 1 Braeburn apple 1 heaping Cup Fresh cranberries 1 large Sprig rosemary 1 Bottle Pinot grigio ½ cup white grape juice ¼ cup sugar (more, for garnish) 1 Can club soda SERVINGS4 servings TOTAL T IME 15 minutes PREP 15 minutes 53
Sangria is a fairly simple recipe. Its’ pretty much chop, pour, stir, get drunk, and wake up next to someone you don’t know. The real work is in the wine selection and choosing which fruit to use. It is Christmas time so I was craving a cranberry sangria.