Dr. Nury Rodriguez, Owner, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes
“Every year I have to have Pan de Jamon (ham bread),” Dr. Nury Rodriguez said in Spanish. “[Also] sweet potato casserole for Christmas is non-negotiable.”
Samantha Rodriguez, Front Desk, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes
“[My holiday tradition is] gingerbread houses,” Samantha Rodriguez said. “Just one house.”
Liz Rivero, Front Desk, Lakes Dental, Miami Gardens
“For my holiday tradition, I always bake cookies with my family [and] my grandma,” Liz Rivero said. “[We bake] sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies.”
Viviana Valdes, Owner, Moda by Pasarela boutique, Miami Lakes
“Definitely champagne to celebrate another year, good health, definitely dessert. That is a must,” Viviana Valdes said. “I really like my mother-in-law’s flan. It’s delicious. I don’t cook, but I love to go to her house. She cooks for the entire family, a lot of food, a lot of leftovers, which is great. And my sister-in-law’s side dishes I love, too. I have to work because it’s the season for retail, but I look forward to being there.”
Kristin Stroleny, Realtor, The Keyes Company Miami Lakes, Miami Lakes
“My holiday tradition always starts with Noche Buena (Christmas Eve),” Kristin Stroleny said. “It’s a big thing for our family. Even though I am German, I was born and raised here and my boyfriend Bryan is Cuban. I’ve adopted a Cuban tradition. We definitely have the Caja China (Chinese box) and do the pig roast, so that’s a must. ... For Christmas, we do the usual. We wake up and exchange gifts. My boyfriend has three kids -- Tyler, Levi and Leia -- so usually Santa comes and delivers presents. The “Elf on the Shelf” is also a must. I also participate in the Jhoslen Angels toy drive at the Keyes office.”
Alexandra Herrera interviewed our Town Topics Talkers and photographed everyone except for Kristin Stroleny, who shared her picture. We thank you all!