During the 2019 Christmas season, parents of students enrolled at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and parishioners of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church built a Nativity scene and set it up in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall. The church held a blessing ceremony that year, which has become a tradition. On Dec. 10, Father Luis Flores sprinkled holy water on the display. It holds figures that represent the Holy Family, an angel,...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee revealed the winners of the 4th Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards in December, after more than 2,700 voters made their choices. The contest results include some new winners as well as fan favorites from around town. First time winners include The Nail Garden, in the Best Beauty category. The salon is at 13969 NW 67th Ave. in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center. ...

Hi! I’m Chef Verónica Mauri, the “Healthy Eating Chef” and since 2010, your neighbor in Miami Lakes.      For a feast on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve); Christmas, New Year’s Eve or during Kwanzaa, a pork tenderloin is easy to make and is good to present to the fewer guests we are all having during the pandemic.      I serve it with Rainbow Roasted Vegetables and a Cranberry...

Kwanzaa, a celebration of African American culture, will be observed from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, 2021.     A 54-year tradition, Kwanzaa is a week filled with enjoying good food, exchanging gifts and decorating with the colors red, black and green.      The National Museum of African American History & Culture, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., lists seven principles for Kwanzaa.    They are: Umoja (unity); Kujichagulia...

Holiday Red Mimosa This holiday season, why not try a festive and refreshing twist on the Mimosa cocktail? In this version, swap orange juice for the fruit juice of the season. • In a flute glass, pour 2 ounces of cold, red cranberry juice in the bottom.• Fill the glass with chilled Champagne. • Float three or four fresh cranberries on top and add a rosemary sprig. Don’t worry, the sprig is just a garnish and it won’t change the...