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FRESH CRANBERRY RECIPE SIMPLY DELICIOUS! November 21st, 2012

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE RECIPES OF ALL TIME IS CRANBERRY RELISH SINCE IT HAS FEW INGREDIENTS, MOSTLY FRESH FRUIT.   IT IS SO 'DELISH' AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT FOR TURKEY AND STUFFING ON YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE. OR, SET A SMALL AMOUNT ASIDE TO PLACE AT THE DESSERT TABLE TO SERVE OVER VANILLA ICE CREAM.   FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH (USE YOUR FOOD PROCESSOR) 1/2 LEMON, SEEDED AND HALVED 1 ORANGE, QUARTERED AND SEEDED 1 PACKAGE FRESH CRANBERRIES, RINSED & DRIED 1 YELLOW DELICIOUS APPLE, PEELED,CORED & QUARTERED 1 CUP SUGAR 1...

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Miami’s Real Estate Market Booming Post-Election November 21st, 2012

Negative 'Vote 2012' Over--Local Housing Market Remains Positive Because there's a chance you are as fed up as I am from all of the unpleasant campaign ads and debates of the 2012 elections, I am glad to report that now is a good time to shift your focus away from the negativity and direct attention to something more positive, honest and certain: Miami's real estate market, for instance, which has been on fire and it's not burning to the ground anytime...

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Pilates in the Grove – Tone Your Core, Relax Your Mind November 15th, 2012

'Pilates in the Grove' Offers More Than Core Exercise While enjoying Pilates as a terrific source of exercise both for my body and mind for several years now, I can attest to its wonderful benefits such as developing good body tone, having better balance and increased flexibility.  My studio of choice is Pilates in the Grove, which is owned by some very terrific instructors (also owners of Pilates on the Beach).  Since I live in the center of Coconut Grove, I was thrilled when I...

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Shopping at Miami’s Farmers Markets: featuring Zak the Baker November 13th, 2012

The temperature is finally dropping (to a staggering low of 68 degrees tonight!), and while sweaters are still optional, spending my weekends outdoors is not. I’ll take any excuse to be outside these days, and what better excuse than checking a weekly task off the list? At the local farmer’s markets, stocking up on groceries doesn’t feel like a chore—in fact, it’s a great opportunity to support local businesses. The Coconut Grove Organic Farmer’s Market, located on 3300 Grand Avenue, is...

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Fairchild Ramble: A Farmer’s Market, Art Fair and Music Festival In One Place November 13th, 2012

This weekend, Fairchild Tropic Botanical Gardens is hosting their 72nd Annual Ramble. There is quite literally something for everyone there—and it really does bring out everyone, from cotton candy loving kids to bromeliad-collecting adults. The yearly festival, set in the expansive garden, makes for the perfect, leisurely day outdoors. If you go, it’s always a good idea to bring cash, as there are numerous vendors, and not all accept credit card. And while you can have a great day listening to...

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Yoga Takes Over the Streets: Lululemon’s Sunset on Sunset November 13th, 2012

This Sunday, November 11, one of my favorite fitness brands, Lululemon, is hosting a yoga street party in  on Sunset Drive in South Miami. Sunset on Sunset will have hundreds of people, yoga pros and curious newbies alike, practicing their downward dog at an outdoor yoga session at sundown. This free event is a great way to meet other fitness enthusiasts--all you need to bring is a yoga mat! The yoga session begins at 5 pm, followed by a block party...

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