Sunday Supper

Dress up salmon with cranberry compote

If there is one fruit that says “holidays,” it's the cranberry, but the tangy crimson berries...

Wine

From vegan quaffs to and ice wines, here are matches for your Christmas feast

A friend of mine says he once was given a bottle of wine so wonderful the only occasion on which he could t...

Craft beer

Beer of the week: Samuel Adams Winter Lager

Light meals

A quiche that keeps the carbs and fat at bay

For those holiday-season nights when you need something light, I give you this simple, low-carb, high-flavo...

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Insecurity over her boyfriend’s intentions

Dear Carolyn: OK, I'm dating someone I really like, but he and most of his friends are super high achievers...

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Common sense, courtesy keep bicyclists safe on the road

Dear Abby: As the education director of the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, I work hard to encourage safe and ...

See it Like a Native

Sunny side up: Miami-Dade options for breakfast, brunch

Miami-Dade has plenty of options for a quick weekday breakfast or a liesurely Sunday brunch.

Seven-day menu planner

Plan your meals a week at a time or pick and choose your favorites. Each meal comes with a shopping list.

Chew on this

At breakfast, think outside the (cereal) box

Diabetes

Early intervention is key for diabetic foot issues

In January, Jose Mella, 55, of Miami noticed a blister on the bottom of his right foot.

Skin Deep

How to care for your nose this flu season

When you come down with the flu or a bad cold, the coughing, congestion, aches and pains are usually the ma...

Health and fitness calendar for Dec. 10

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, best-selling author of “The Power of Self Healing;” 7 p.m. Thursday; Ba...

Educators at Our Pride Academy in Kendall set high standards for their special needs students

The educators behind Our Pride Academy in Kendall have set high standards for their students, who are athle...

MEDICAL RESEARCH

Face transplants are thriving two years after operations

Medical imaging shows new blood vessel networks have formed, a finding that may help improve future face tr...

Experts urge feds to measure, pursue our happiness

Happy or sad? Content or bored? And how many times did you smile yesterday? A panel of experts thinks Amer...

Chew on this

Hints for healthful holiday eating

If something is repeated often enough, it is regarded as true. Case in point is the 8- to 10-pound holiday ...

Wedding booked for bacon festival in Des Moines

Organizers behind the annual bacon festival in Des Moines say they’ve booked their first reservation...

Storm snarls travel; power outages persist

Snow and bitter cold snarled traffic and prompted another 1,650 U.S. flight cancellations on Monday, and te...

Dead of winter? Not in Northern Europe.

Northern capitals like Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm offer quiet pleasures and seasonal deals in winter

New Zealand

Rugged cruise to an active South Pacific volcano

The travel troubleshooter

Am I responsible for underside damage to my Enterprise rental?

Q: I recently rented a car from Enterprise. When I picked up the car, a representative and I did a walk-aro...

Egypt's antiquities fall victim to political chaos

The home of Egypt's mummies and King Tutankhamun's treasures is trying to make the best out of the worst ti...

Airport security

Exit portals: Security on the way out

Now you have to pass through security to leave the airport.

Showtime: Maine

Oh my! Flying monkey among ‘Oz’ exhibit draws

Far from Kansas, far from any yellow brick road and all the way to Maine, fans of The Wizard of Oz can cat...

At Art Basel Miami Beach, show-stopping fashion beckons along with the art

VIP patrons dress to impress at Art Basel Miami Beach

Fashion and Art Basel

Fashion designers add to the glitterati at Art Basel this year

GAY SOUTH FLORIDA

Event planner from Plantation writes ‘Getting Groomed: Ultimate Wedding Planner for Gay Grooms’

An event planner from Plantation writes a gay-wedding guide

Tapas art exhibit makes first U.S. stop in Miami’s Design District

Boutique

Boutique: Blush opens women’s wear shop in Coral Gables

The lowdown: With six shops under its belt, consider Miami-based Blush boutiques a fashion tour de force. T...

Designer Betsey Johnson bounces back from adversity

fashion

Bold, resort-quality fashions define Miami Beach Swim Week 2013

Swim Week sizzled in Miami Beach as designers’ swimwear and resort wear collections promised plenty ...

Midtown

Midtown boutique brings retro-style menswear to Miami

A pop-up boutique in Midtown sells menswear for guys who look askance at flashy labels.

Craft beer

Beer of the week: Samuel Adams Winter Lager

Light meals

A quiche that keeps the carbs and fat at bay

For those holiday-season nights when you need something light, I give you this simple, low-carb, high-flavo...

See it Like a Native

Sunny side up: Miami-Dade options for breakfast, brunch

Miami-Dade has plenty of options for a quick weekday breakfast or a liesurely Sunday brunch.

Dessert

Easy entertaining with a flourless chocolate cake

The problem with holiday potlucks is the travel factor.

Seven-day menu planner

Plan your meals a week at a time or pick and choose your favorites. Each meal comes with a shopping list.

Holiday Sweets

Chef teaches class on decorating gingerbread houses

The $50 fee includes a gingerbread house and decorating materials. The next class is Saturday.

INDULGE MAGAZINE / ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2013

The holiday spread

On the shelf

Versatile spreads

The culinary team at The Gracious Gourmet does a classic tapenade of olives, capers and olive oil. But we ...

Go for colorful, customary and cozy this holiday season

Step up your holiday decorating with these sparkling ideas

Condo Line

Members want to speak before vote

Q: Our community is a resident mobile home park owned and run by the members. Our board of directors meets ...

What’s new

Beanbag unzips for storage

Mimish Designs’ Storage Beanbag is a clever place to stash stuff.

Fairchild’s tropical garden column

The right garden will draw painted buntings

Christmas trees

Little trees don’t have to look like Charlie Brown’s

Decorated tabletop trees can add a whimsical, glamourous or rustic note to your holiday decor without takin...

Pets

Are dogs carnivores or omnivores?

Q: I’ve been researching diets for my dog, and some are high in animal protein while others seem to ...

Renting

Renting your place? How to make it special

You can find ways to personalize your decor even if you have a touchy landlord.

Hot property: L.A.

‘Parks and Recreation’ comedian takes his act to new Los Feliz home

Keeping it in the entertainment industry, Aziz Ansari of Parks and Recreation has bought a house in Los F...

Pet Vet: Dog's weight issues could be metabolic

"Why is my dog so fat?" Allison is becoming very frustrated as she has watched Rufus, her 8-year-old dachsh...

How to make holidays safe for pets

Ornaments on the Christmas tree, popcorn and cranberry strings and, of course, sweet, sugary treats.

Animal Island: Where all the house finches went

Q: I have been feeding wild birds in my backyard for 50 years now. I always enjoyed the goldfinches and hou...

Prepare for the unexpected by protecting your pets before they go missing

Pardon me for preaching about dog licenses _ again. A license is your best defense against losing a dog and...

Pit bull overload floods shelters, strains rescuers

CHICAGO _ At Chicago's main animal shelter, a pit bull mix wags his tail and licks a visitor's hand through...

Pets

Are dogs carnivores or omnivores?

Q: I’ve been researching diets for my dog, and some are high in animal protein while others seem to ...

'Poo-petrators' beware: Dog waste-scooping business takes page from 'CSI'

CHICAGO _ Steve Heldenbrand stood beside the crime scene in southwest suburban Plainfield, Ill., with a tin...

Pets

It’s surprisingly easy to mistake male kittens for females

Q: I brought in a stray kitten for neutering that my vet thought was female. She made an abdominal incision...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: I flunked Christmas Decorating 101

So there I am, sitting at the dentist’s office, browsing through glossy magazines brimming with lavi...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Books, the gift that keeps on giving

I give books. For birthdays. For Christmas. For baby showers and retirement parties. Even for those you-nee...

In my opinion

Thanksgiving is for family and friends, not for shopping

I won’t. Never will either, and you have my word printed here in black and white. I don’t car...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Who’s winning the battle of the bugs?

The Hubby complains that I’m waging an unwinnable war. Every time I sally forth in armor, he grumble...

In my opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: In Florida cyberbully case, where were the parents, teachers, friends?

There is perhaps no more heartbreaking story in the news these days than the suicide of a bullied 12-year-o...

In my opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Adults have hijacked Halloween

Halloween is a dangerous holiday, and I don’t mean dangerous in a witchy-ghosty way. Halloween equal...

In my opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Do we pamper our dogs too much?

White Sox holds a special place in my heart. An important part of the family, star of both funny and poigna...

In my opinion

#DearCongress: You appall me

#DearCongress,