Beat the Miami Heat

Beat the Miami Heat

No, we are not discussing the basketball team. Sorry if that is disappointing. Instead, we are talking about a much more important topic– maintaining body temperature during the hottest months of the year, in Miami, Fl nonetheless. With the hottest month of the...
The Importance Of Wearing A Bike Helmet

The Importance Of Wearing A Bike Helmet

From a very early age, we are taught to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. However, some people choose not to wear their protective headgear for a variety of reasons ranging from feeling too hot to looking “uncool.” Statistics show that wearing a...
Miami’s Chocolate Shops

Miami’s Chocolate Shops

One of my favorite things in Miami’s food scene is the small, local, artisanal chocolate shops. Here’s some information on three of my favorites. CAO Chocolates CAO is a “bean-to-bar” shop. They import fine cacao and use only that and sugar to manufacture chocolate...
The Million Orchid Project

The Million Orchid Project

Everyone loves the flowery brilliance of orchids. In addition to decoration, they serve as edible garnishes at restaurants and are the source of vanilla to flavor our foods. Orchids are native to every state in the United States, even Alaska! When settlers first came...
Exploring the Restaurant Season in Miami

Exploring the Restaurant Season in Miami

Many come to Miami in the wintertime to escape the cold temperatures in the north. The thought of lounging on a beach while loved ones and co-workers back home are huddled in parkas brings a smile to many faces. Yet, there is more to Miami than its beautiful beaches....