So you’re finally coming to Miami? Great! Let me give you the Insider’s Tour – you know, the “must do’s” that will let you say you really saw Miami, along with some “we do’s” so you can say you know Miami like a native. Photo by Muzammil Soorma on Unsplash Image courtesy of Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Insider Tip #1: “Miami” includes Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Homestead and a whole hunk of places that aren’t technically in the city. But they’re most definitely what we mean when we say “Miami.” Insider Tip #2: You need a car. You can park when you want to walk or to ride the Gables Trolley or to hop on the Metromover to get a bird’s eye view of Brickell Avenue or Downtown. Otherwise, trust me, you won’t see much of Miami. Our definition (see Tip #1) sprawls over an area the size of Rhode Island, and includes everything from models and manatees to mangoes, mangroves and murals. Coral Gables Classy, chic, trendy and historic all in one. The Gables (see, you’re already talking like a native) is one of the oldest neighborhoods – actually, a city all unto itself – where you can come for the architecture, enjoy the fine dining, and stay for a stroll through some of the finest art galleries in the area. Image courtesy of The Biltmore Hotel~ VISIT FLORIDA Start early if you think you might want to do more than just ogle the outside of the Biltmore Hotel or the Venetian Pool. The Biltmore’s 93-foot copper-clad tower may be the Gables’ most recognizable point. It’s modeled after a 12th-century Moorish tower in Seville, Spain. Everyone from Judy Garland to Al Capone has stayed there, including “Tarzan,” Johnny Weissmuller. It’s got a spa, a 22,000-square-foot marble swimming pool and one of the most elegant and challenging – but not daunting – golf courses around. Venetian Pool started as a quarry providing the rock to build the first Coral Gables homes. City founder George Merrick fancied it up as a “Venetian” lagoon with loggias and towers, added waterfalls, a cave and “cliffs” for the kids to jump off (you, too, if you want), and opened it as the “Venetian Casino” in 1924. The 820,000-gallon pool, fed by artesian wells, is drained and refilled nightly. When you’re done, drive down just about any street to see some of the exquisitely maintained original Mediterranean Revival 1920’s homes with their Old World arches and columns. Merrick’s coral stone home (tours available) is on Coral Way. A statue of him stands next to City Hall, a limestone palace topped by a 90-foot clock tower and bronze belfry. It sits at the head of Miracle Mile, the center of the shopping and fine eating district. It’s hard to go wrong here. There’s cuisine from around the world. Gallery night (first Friday) brings showings of fine contemporary and Latin art, including talented new artists and Cuban art you won’t find anywhere else. Take the trolley. Insider stop: Books & Books. It’s kind of the unofficial epicenter of the South Florida literary scene, with frequent author readings and signings, as well as a weekend gathering place for good jazz and Latin fusion. Coconut Grove This used to be the starving artists’ district, and the site of some of the nicest old Miami houses overlooking the bay. Now, folks like billionaire developer Jorge Perez (the guy whose name is on the art museum downtown) call it home. Some of the houses are newer, too, but still just as nice. You’ll see great examples heading along South Bayshore Drive. Or, you can cut in a block to Tigertail Avenue for more. Keep an eye out for the Grove peacocks. They wander into the road along narrow neighborhood roads, seemingly indifferent to the cars that have to stop while the birds meander. (Why did the peacock cross the road in the Grove? He didn’t. He just stood there with his peacock buds while the cars backed up.) Then it’s time to park and wander. There are plenty of boutique-y shops, and lots of restaurants boasting Brazilian fusion, middle eastern inspired American, Key Westy seafood, and more. Peacock Park looks out over a marina and allows an easy bayfront stroll to the Dinner Key Marina and Miami’s historic city hall. The Art Deco building once served as the “Air Gateway Between the Americas,” back when it was the biggest and most modern seaplane base in the world and the international flight terminal building for Pan American Airways, with its giant and luxurious “Clipper” flying boats lined up on the water outside. (An insider note to impress your friends: FDR flew there in 1943, the first time a U.S. president traveled by air while in office.) Inside, there’s a marvelous zodiac mural on the ceiling of the commission chambers and photos from the building’s heyday, including one of Charles Lindbergh in his leather aviator’s helmet, stepping into a seaplane cockpit. The Grove is a great jumping off point. If you head south, you can take a magnificently scenic tree-lined drive along Old Cutler Road to Matheson Hammock and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The garden has a world-recognized collection of palms, orchids and tropical fruit trees. Locals come out in droves for the art exhibits and annual Chocolate, Orchid, Edible Garden and Mango Festivals. That last one has sparked more than one lifelong love-affair with the many flavors and feels of this international fruit. Matheson is a unique man-made atoll, with a tranquil lagoon ringed by palm trees. It fronts Biscayne Bay at a favorite place for kite-boarders to zip along the water’s edge. The Vizcaya House~ Image by Peter Cross for VISIT FLORIDA If you head north from Dinner Key Marina, you’ll drift past joggers, walkers and roller-bladers at Kennedy Park, and soon reach Vizcaya, the bayfront winter home of International Harvester heir James Deering. Designed to look like a fully restored 400-year-old Italian estate, it’s now a museum with 34 rooms filled with sumptuous antique European art and furnishings, amid a lavishly landscaped labyrinth of gardens. It’s next to the Ermita de la Caridad (there’s an English name, but no local would ever use it) the Catholic church that now holds the original statue of Cuba’s patron saint, smuggled here in 1961. Just past that is Alice Wainwright Park, a family-friendly gathering place with tremendous views of Key Biscayne, nestled on the quiet and exclusive street where both Madonna and Sylvester Stallone once had homes. Key Biscayne That puts you next to the Rickenbacker Causeway and the entrance to Key Biscayne. The drive goes over the water, with one of the best views of Miami’s skyline, past the public beaches, the Miami Seaquarium, the Crandon/Key Biscayne golf course (one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the area), the site of the Sony Open tennis tournament and along the main street of the Village of Key Biscayne. Turn down just about any of the side streets to spot some of the most stunning multimillion dollar homes around, or continue straight to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. That’s at the end of the island, with its bike trails, beach and the oldest structure in the county, the Cape Florida lighthouse. Look south to glimpse what’s left of Stiltsville. It was a community of 27 shacks mounted on pilings out on the shallows of Biscayne Bay, established in the 1930s. There are only seven left. It’s also a good spot for manatee-sighting. Insider stop: If you’re feeling adventurous and have access to a boat, the Neptune Memorial Society Reef, just over three miles due east into the bay, is truly unique. It’s an underwater mausoleum for cremated remains, 40 feet below the surface, designed as an “artistic representation” of the Lost City of Atlantis. It’s also a living man-made reef eventually expected to spread over 16 acres. Financial District and Downtown The way back from the Key dumps you on Brickell Avenue for a drive through Miami's financial district, to the Christopher Columbus statue on the bridge at the mouth of the Miami River. There’s another insider stop there: Rooftop soccer, with games played nearly a dozen stories up atop an office building where Brickell meets the river. It’s mostly lawyers and bankers shedding their wingtips on weeknights, but just about anyone is welcome to watch and yell, “Gooooooool!” The Perez Art Museum, Image by Patrick Farrell From there you can continue along the waterfront edge of Miami's downtown. That takes you past the Perez Art Museum Miami; Bayside Marketplace – a decidedly touristy outdoor mall, but with enough unique shops and such a great view that locals like it, too; the magnificently restored (and breathtakingly lit at night) Freedom Tower; and the American Airlines Arena, home of the Miami Heat. A great side trip to one of the best restaurant zones in the area and to a storied bar that’s a favorite for locals is just a one-block jog west to Miami Avenue, starting at Coral Way. Miami Avenue is effectively 0 Street, the dividing point between East and West roads, and it takes you through Mary Brickell Village (Eat anywhere; you can’t go wrong.) That also puts you right by the east end of one of Miami’s best-known streets, Calle Ocho –Eighth Street, in English – in the center of Little Havana. Access to Miami Beach is next to the arena. The MacArthur Causeway takes you past the striking Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami Children's Museum and Jungle Island, then drops down to water level for an incomparable view of cruise ship row on one side and the exclusive island houses of the stars that the likes of Al Capone, Shaquille O'Neal, and Gloria Estefan have all called home. Miami Beach The road ends at South Beach, where movie stars, millionaires, models and regular folks like you and I can get a ground-level view of Ocean Drive, and the beach and the Art Deco hotels that have served as the iconic backdrop for ”Miami CSI,” “Miami Vice,” and just about every televised sporting event in a 25-mile radius. Photo by Ryan Spencer on Unsplash Every north-south street has a distinctive flavor, and is packed with restaurants and shops. East-West spots not to miss are tiny Española Way with its Mediterranean flair, and Lincoln Road, a chic, pedestrian-only mall lined with shops and eateries, most of which offer shaded outdoor eating under clusters of umbrellas. The stunning Holocaust Memorial stands a few blocks north, behind the convention center. Continuing north by car, Ocean Drive turns into Collins Drive and, just a few minutes later, to where it seems like you're going to smack into the back of the Fontainebleau hotel. You won't. Just follow the road for a drive between the hotels and the Intracoastal Waterway into the condo canyons of mid-beach. Design District and Wynwood Or follow the signs toward Arthur Godfrey Road. That'll take you back to the mainland to two of the hippest neighborhoods in the area, the Design District and Wynwood. Photo by Bruce Warrington on Unsplash Wynwood is best known for casual eats, including clusters of food trucks, and as the heart of the new art scene. There are galleries galore, but no trip to South Florida is complete without a visit to the Wynwood Walls, a world-class display of graffiti by some of the top artists in the urban art field, such as Os Gemeos and Shepard Fairey (you know, the guy who did the famous Obama “Hope” poster). That’s just a few blocks from one of Miami’s most impressive structures, the Bacardi Buildings at 21st and Biscayne. They very deliberately merge art and innovative engineering, with massive murals of traditional Spanish blue and white tiles on one and walls made of one-inch thick hammered glass tapestries on the other. Restaurants in the Design District are equally trendy, but more upscale, with fusion menus and fancier décor. There’s art here, too. A whole crowd of jury-selected resident artists work and show at the Bakehouse Art Complex, and Swampspace Gallery regularly presents innovative Miami art. North County You can go back to the beach or take I-95 north to Bal Harbour Village and THE luxury shopping mall in the county, the Bal Harbour Shops; past an elevated look at the Sun Life Stadium where the Miami Dolphins play; amid the soaring condo-scrapers of Aventura and the Aventura Mall; and to the Oleta River State Park. It proudly pronounces itself Florida’s largest urban park, but we like it for its miles and miles of bike trails (novice to blistering expert paths) and its peaceful canoe and kayak river routes between the mangroves. You can rent what you need for a ride on land or water, and you can even spend the night in one of the rustic (but blissfully air-conditioned) cabins. Homestead and Redland One more area, at the opposite end of the county, has the exact opposite feel. Homestead and the neighboring Redland (which everybody calls The Redlands even if it’s wrong), is still largely rural, with a mix of Mexican and Old Florida. It’s got rodeo and narrow roads sided by plant and tree nurseries, mango groves and horse farms. El Taco Toro is probably the best authentic Mexican restaurant in the area, and Knaus Berry Farm (open only from November to mid-April) is a tradition. Folks gladly stand in line for a couple of hours or more for their oven-fresh pecan and cinnamon rolls. Robert is Here has some of the fattest and freshest veggies and fruits you’ll ever find, including carambola, mamey, lychee, atemoya, papaya, and plump and juicy mangoes. There’s a petting zoo out back, and do not leave without trying one of his smoothies. (You’ll thank me for that one.) Schnebly Redland’s Winery, just a little farther west, boasts of being the southernmost winery in the country and “crafters of the most exotic wines and beers in the world.” With flavors like lychee, mango, guava and avocado wine, it’s hard to argue with them. Everglades National Park Trolley, Image by Greater Miami CVB Head west, and a little south, if you want to visit the “river of grass.” The Florida Everglades National Park offers walking and biking trails, as well as canoe and kayak routes. Or stop at the Everglades Alligator Farm, where you can get up close and personal with some 2,000 of the reptiles, or take an airboat tour into the swamp. Coral Castle Image by Christina Rutz Two more stops, east of there. The Coral Castle is a quirky roadside attraction everybody ought to see at least once. That should leave you with enough questions to last a lifetime. Like, how did a skinny little guy barely five feet tall move slabs of coral rock weighing 58 tons each into place – using only hand tools? And how did a guy with a fourth grade education balance them so neatly that you can move a nine-ton coral gate with the push of a finger? Homestead Bayfront Park, Image by Greater Miami CVB The other place to see is Black Point Marina and Key Biscayne National Park. Black Point is a popular weekend spot on the water for music and beer. It’s next to the national park, a mostly underwater expanse big enough to hold Detroit and Atlanta with room to spare and containing a pristine coral reef and some of the best shallow diving grounds in the state. Too much to see in a single trip? Well, yeah! We know that. That’s why we live here. And why so many others know to find a fave or two, and explore others as they come back again and again. Face it, we haven’t talked about the Keys yet. Text and images courtesy of Visitflorida.com, Florida's official tourism non-for-profit corporation. It is the official source for travel planning to visitors across the world.

The American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a large species of flamingo closely related to the greater flamingo and Chilean flamingo. It was formerly considered conspecific with the greater flamingo, but that treatment is now widely viewed (e.g. by the American and British Ornithologists' Unions) as incorrect due to a lack of evidence. It is also known as the Caribbean flamingo, although it is also present in the Galápagos Islands. It is the only flamingo that naturally inhabits North America. Flamingos in Florida The American flamingo was also found in South Florida and the Florida Keys, both of which were likely the northernmost extent of its distribution. The existence of flamingo eggs in museum collections labeled as collected from Florida indicates that they likely nested there as well. Since the arrival of Europeans, the population started to decline, up until the 1900s, where it was considered completely extirpated. During the 1950s, birds from the captive population at Hialeah Park frequently escaped, thus leading to the conclusion that all modern flamingos in Florida were escapees, although at least one bird banded as a chick in the Yucatán Peninsula has been sighted in Everglades National Park, and others may be vagrant birds from Cuba. However, a study published in 2018, involving an abandoned young flamingo named Conchy found in Key West, indicates that the occasional flamingos seen in the present throughout Florida are in fact natives, with some even permanently staying in Florida Bay year-round. The study also indicated that these flamingos may be increasing in population and reclaiming their lost range, slowly but steadily returning home. Large flocks of flamingos are still known to visit Florida from time to time, most notably in 2014, when a very large flock of over 147 flamingos temporarily stayed at Stormwater Treatment Area 2, on Lake Okeechobee, with a few returning the following year. From a distance, untrained eyes can also confuse it with the roseate spoonbill. Top gif image courtesy of Jeca Martinez. The Toronto-based animator and illustrator provides custom creative content for social media. For more info visit jecamartinez.com. Follow Jeca. Illustrations courtesy of Wix/Icons. Special thanks for Wikipedia for textual inserts. To ensure that Wikipedia continues to ensure that everyone has the right to free and open knowledge, please donate.

For those with the new year's resolution to eat more brunch this 2023, The Deck at Island Gardens is bringing back Miami's most iconic Sunday brunch buffet to kick off everyone's fresh foodie cravings. Guests can experience the treasured waterfront restaurant's revamped Sunday brunch starting January 8. From noon to 4 p.m., the gastronomic affair features a variety of mouthwatering stations which include omelets, grilled skewers, seasonal salads, hot dishes, passed pizzas, charcuterie, paella and more. Seafood lovers can dive into an all-new Chilled from the Sea station with unlimited fresh oysters, shrimp and seasonal options. Those with a sweet tooth can head to the dessert station, which will feature signature house favorites such as the Chocolate Nemesis, Salted Caramel Mille-Feuille and other specialty creations. Brunch cocktails include Mimosas, Bellinis, Aperol Spritzes, Grapefruit Spritzes, White Sangria and Red Sangria. This unparalleled setting for waterfront dining will also feature live beats by rotating DJ’s, singers and bands. As brunch winds down in the late evening, guests are enticed to stay for the sunset vibes with DJ Christophe Lacroix to match the panoramic views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. Pricing starts at $75 per person, which includes one welcome mimosa or Bellini. A $135 per person package includes two hours of brunch cocktails, select wine and beer. The first 50 guests to reserve for the opening day will additionally receive a complimentary round of the restaurant’s signature Passion-ista cocktail. Guests can enjoy brunch by reserving a table, cabana or bar seating via The Deck at Island Gardens Brunch Booking Page, calling the restaurant directly at 786.627.4949 or emailing thedeck@islandgardens.com.

Victoire de Castellane’s new collection, celebrates her love of stones by presenting pieces with singular and surprising shapes. Each creation, inspired by Couture and Mr. Dior’s colorful fabric samples, is made up of asymmetrical and angular sections set side by side like mineral strata. Click below to launch slideshow > Pink Gold, Diamonds and White Mother-of-Pearl Gem Dior - $47,000.00 27 mm case in pink gold, bezel set with 37 diamonds. Water resistant up to 30 meters (98 feet). White mother-of-pearl, pink gold polished Dauphine hands. Pink gold asymmetric links set with 84 diamonds, end link set with six diamonds. Quartz movement with hour and minute functions. Sizes: 13.5 cm / 5.5 inches and 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches may be ordered at the boutique. Click below to launch slideshow > Seel, Diamonds and White Mother-of-Pearl Gem Dior - $9,900.00 Stainless steel asymmetric links, end link set with six diamonds. Additional black calfskin bracelet with stainless steel finish, set with six diamonds. This time-piece has the same specifications as the Pink Gold, Diamonds and White Mother-of-Pearl Gem Dior. For more info visit: www.dior.com/en_us/womens-fashion/watches/all-watches

Insurance is essential to running a successful trucking company. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires a certain amount of commercial truck insurance for a trucking company to operate legally. There are a few basic tips for getting the very lowest rates on your Insurance. Only Do Business With a Company That Knows the Trucking Industry When you do an internet search for trucking insurance, about a million companies will come up. However, you should only do business with a company that actually knows the trucking industry. You should find an insurance company that specializes in trucking. You should always ask the agent that you deal with how many years of experience they have in the trucking industry. An even better idea is to go through a trucking compliance company that also offers insurance or has a relationship with an insurance company. People who run compliance companies will be able to tell you exactly how much insurance you need for your particular business. A compliance company will keep you apprised of any changes to trucking laws. They will be able to tell you if you need to change something about your policy. Hire the Best Drivers Truck drivers and drivers of passenger cars have one thing in common, their insurance will go up when they have an accident. If you hire drivers with stellar driving records, you will get a better insurance rate. You can also sleep easier at night. The FMCSA requires you to run all of your driver's records for the last 12 years. You must do this in every state in which they have lived. You must keep their driving records on file for at least two years after they have left their employment with you. You are also required to contact all of their job references before hiring them to verify employment on them. What their previous employers tell you about them can inform you as to whether or not they are a driver that is worth hiring. Bundle Your Insurance Trucking companies need more insurance than most other businesses. In addition to the FMCSA’s legal requirement that you carry liability insurance, you will also need to have cargo insurance, physical damage insurance, reefer truck insurance, and general liability insurance. Therefore, it is best to bundle your insurance with one company. They will be able to get you the best rates possible. Map Your Trucking Routes The United States is a very diverse place. You can travel on the roads of one state and be quite a bit safer than you would be driving in another state. When you plan your trucking routes, you should take the safety of the roads in the states you will be traveling through into consideration. It helps to have someone on your team who can figure out how to get things from one place to another in a way that is the most cost-effective and safest. A professional route planner will be able to look at all the different factors that go into the cost of the trip. Not only will they look at the mileage of a trip, but they will also look at the trucking taxes in the states you pass through and the safety of the roads. Consider Updating Your Fleet Just like new cars, new trucks have more safety features and newer parts. Therefore, insurance companies will give you a lower rate on both liability and physical damage insurance when you own newer trucks. You should weigh the cost of buying a new vehicle against how much insurance will cost as well as the cost of repairs. Nobody likes shopping for insurance or having to pay for it. However, a good insurance package will ensure the safety of your drivers in the general public. You will have much smoother audits with the FMCSA and you will have a great reputation in your industry. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Pixels.

Master milliner Stephen Jones combines his legendary craftsmanship with the denim expertise of G-Star RAW to collaborate on an innovative headwear collection. The capsule will feature 5 Haute Couture hat pieces and 2 ready-to-wear limited editions including a bucket hat and baseball cap. Haute Couture meets crafted denim The G-Star x Stephen Jones collection features five couture denim designs. Each exclusive piece shows the exquisite craftmanship from both collaborators, all created in a responsible Cradle to Cradle Gold Certified® denim fabric. Taking inspiration from Jones’ earlier couture creations, the hats become supersized in denim without overlooking any of the intricate, luxury details. In addition, two ready-to-wear hats complete the collection, taking inspiration from classic streetwear styles that boast global popularity; the bucket hat and baseball hat. Both limited edition, ready-to-wear pieces will be available from December 1st via g-star.com. “Everybody around the world knows what denim is and what denim signifies. I took denim out of its comfort zone and made it what it wasn’t. G-Star gave me complete carte blanche,’' says Stephen Jones. Short documentary about Stephen Jones Additionally, a short documentary has been filmed in Jones’ atelier in Covent Garden, London. The film will not only give a rare insight into his atelier, creative process and ground-breaking designs but also gives a glimpse of his rebellious past and status within the high fashion world. And it seems that the anarchist attitude of Jones’ pushes the limits of denim design once again, turning denim streetwear into Haute Couture. Whilst the audience receives an insight into the designer’s life, learning how he became the legendary milliner he is today. The making of a milliner Stephen Jones (Cheshire, 1957) burst on to the London fashion scene during its explosion of street style in the late seventies. By day, he was a student at the well-known fashion institute Saint Martins; after dark he was one of the uncompromising style-blazers of the era at the legendary Blitz nightclub - always crowned with a striking hat of his own idiosyncratic design. Over the years, the designer’s creations have graced rock stars and royalty. His popularity has never wavered, with his hats remaining firmly at the forefront of fashion having been worn by multiple celebrities. From Rihanna to Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga to Diana, Princess of Wales. Stephen’s sculptural way of approaching headwear design has been embraced by the fashion world, which can be seen in his unconventional work for iconic houses like Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood and Marc Jacobs. Utilizing his background in womenswear design, Stephen will always think of a hat within a whole outfit and starts each new design with a line drawing of a person’s back. The prestigious designer continues to take the creative industry by storm, and it seems the famous milliner is certainly not slowing down. The G-Star RAW x Stephen Jones collaboration launches today, November 22nd, 2022. The two limited edition ready-to-wear hatpieces will be available from December 1st, 2022 at g-star.com. The G-Star x Stephen Jones Double Bucket hat is priced at $240.00. The G-Star x Stephen Jones Winged Baseball cap is priced at $220.00. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of G-Star RAW

This bubbling baked ziti is perfect for feeding a crowd, and it freezes well too. This baked ziti is a MAJOR family-pleaser. Loaded with Italian sausage, which packs a ton of flavor, it’s similar to meat lasagna but without the fuss; it’s easy enough for a weeknight but also special enough for company; and it makes a great prep-ahead potluck dish. To save time, go ahead and use pre-shredded mozzarella cheese from a bag; just be sure it’s made from whole milk (low-fat won’t taste nearly as good). While the baked ziti is in the oven, throw together a big Italian salad and warm some bread, and dinner is served! WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE BAKED ZITI WITH SAUSAGE Before we get to the step-by-step instructions, a few words about the ingredients: Ricotta cheese is a traditional addition to baked ziti, but I leave it out because it has a tendency to get dry and grainy when baked. I use heavy cream to add richness instead. For the mozzarella cheese, I recommend using whole milk mozzarella; it melts beautifully. You can purchase a plastic-wrapped brick of mozzarella (pictured above and sold in the dairy case) and shred it yourself. (To make it easier to work with, pop it in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes prior to shredding.) Or, to save time time, use pre-shredded mozzarella; just be sure it is made from whole milk. Avoid fresh buffalo mozzarella, which is best suited for salads. Many grocers sell bulk Italian sausage (pictured above), which is simply ground sausage without the casings. If you can’t find it, you can ask your butcher to take the meat out of the casings or do it yourself. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAKED ZITI Step 1: Boil the Noodles Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti according to the package instructions until a few minutes shy of al dente, about 7 minutes. (It will continue to cook in the oven, so you want to undercook it just a bit.) Drain and add the pasta back to the pot. Set aside. Step 2: Make the Sauce Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, and crumble the sausage into the pan. Cook the sausage, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage to a plate. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan and set over low heat (if you don’t have enough fat in the pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil). Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the heavy cream, 1/3 cup of the pecorino Romano, and basil to the pan. Then stir in the cooked sausage. Carefully pour the contents of the sauté pan into the large pot with the pasta and gently stir to combine. Step 3: Assemble & Bake Spoon half of the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the remaining pecorino Romano. Spoon the remaining pasta mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and pecorino Romano. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the cheese has melted and browned, 15 to 20 minutes. HOW TO MAKE BAKED ZITI AHEAD The dish can be assembled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days in advance, or frozen for up to 3 months. If frozen, defrost in the refrigerator overnight, and bake, covered tightly with aluminum foil, in a 425°F (220°C) oven for 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is lightly browned and the pasta is hot throughout. Baked Ziti with Sausage By Jennifer Segal This bubbling baked ziti is perfect for feeding a crowd, and it freezes well too. Servings: 8 to 10 Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes INGREDIENTS 1 lb ziti noodles 1.5 lbs ground spicy or sweet Italian sausage (or removed from casings) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1½ teaspoons sugar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup heavy cream ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano (or Parmigiano Reggiano) cheese, divided ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving 8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti according to the package directions for very al dente, about 7 minutes. (It will continue to cook in the oven so you want to undercook it just a bit.) Drain and add the pasta back to the pot. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 425°F and set the oven rack in the middle position. Heat a large sauté pan (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat. Crumble the sausage into the pan and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage to a plate. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan and set over low heat (if you don't have enough fat in the pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil). Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the cream, ⅓ cup of the pecorino Romano, cooked sausage, and basil to the pan; stir until evenly combined. Carefully pour the contents of the sauté pan into the large pot with the pasta and gently stir to combine. Spoon half of the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella and half the remaining pecorino Romano. Spoon the remaining pasta mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and pecorino Romano. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the cheese has melted and browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with more basil and serve. Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The dish can be assembled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days in advance, or frozen for up to 3 months. (If frozen, defrost in the refrigerator overnight.) Whether refrigerated or frozen and defrosted, bake, covered tightly with aluminum foil, in a 425°F oven for 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is lightly browned and the pasta is hot throughout. NUTRITION INFORMATION Per serving (10 servings) Calories:613 Fat:38 g Saturated fat:18 g Carbohydrates:43 g Sugar:6 g Fiber:3 g Protein:25 g Sodium:913 mg Cholesterol:111 mg Special thanks to Jennifer Segal, for the recipe and images. 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Dutch yacht manufacturer Feadship is positioning itself as a supplier of the next generation of architectural superyachts with the 81.75-meter Pure. Minimalist at first glance, Pure reveals a remarkable sculpture of simple and modern design that is instantly recognizable from a distance. Pure is also an innovation in fuel efficiency. In modern yacht building, the term ‘hybrid propulsion’ usually refers to a combination of direct diesel propulsion and diesel-electric propulsion. Pure, on the other hand, is an energy hybrid in which the diesel-electric drive is powered by energy from batteries and liquid fuel. Three scenarios are envisioned for a Pure-like Feadship: initial delivery in 2024 and two upgrades in 2027 and 2030, respectively. To learn more, visit www.feadship.nl By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Feadship

Cubavera’s women’s collection delivers luxurious linens that make you look and feel good. Ideal for the confident and charismatic woman who knows what she wants from life. For more visit www.cubavera.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Cubavera

Now - Feb 15, 2023 Urbanspace’s iconic New York City holiday market is making its first national expansion in Lincoln Road District in Miami Beach. Enjoy popular national and local vendors who are offering festive gifts and goodies from nationally-renowned names like Luke’s Lobster, MozzArepas, and Oyster Party including items from retailers like Squishables (plush toys), New York Puzzle Company, Gabriela Ceballos (jewelry), and Hera + Hermes (kids clothing and accessories) and more. Happening now until February 15th, Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free). Special thanks to Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau for content republishing and image.

A look at Paco Rabanne's Resort 2023 – bold, sexy and sophisticated. Photos courtesy of Paco Rabanne

Hotels are upping their game in guest offerings – here are some favorites coming in 2023 Heli Skiing with Bode Miller EYOS, the leader in private yacht expeditions, will launch a thrilling new heli-skiing voyage, April 23-30, 2023, hosted by US Olympic alpine ski racer Bode Miller (the most decorated male alpine skier in U.S. history). Guests will head to the island of Maniitsoq on the western coast of Greenland, widely considered one of the most remote places in the world to heli-ski. With the opportunity to book individual cabins on seven-cabin Nansen Explorer (versus chartering the full vessel), this exclusive voyage will be more accessible than ever before. Custom Grecian Perfume xenodocheio Milos in Athens has partnered with neighboring local favorite, Naxos Apothecary, to offer a new experience exclusive for guests to create a signature scent. Hotel guests can choose to do this either in the chic, airy apothecary around the corner or in their own suite. An expert will conduct a “tasting” of scents to distill a perfect, custom perfume, often using local Greek herbs and flowers. High Tech Spa in the Hamptons Shou Sugi Ban House – the first wellness retreat in the Hamptons – will launch Shou Sugi Ban Lab in 2023, unveiling a next-generation wellness space that integrates state-of-the-art Western technologies – including biohacking technology and the latest in rehabilitative innovations like electro-magnetic field therapy – with traditional Eastern healing arts practices. Technologies and treatments target three primary issues: longevity and reverse-aging; performance optimization; and recovery and rejuvenation. To augment the existing healing arts practices and wellness treatments, Shou Sugi Ban Lab will offer a new suite of experiences and modalities incorporating high-tech equipment including red light therapy, cryotherapy, thermo-contrast therapy, pulsed electro-magnetic field therapy (PEMF), neuro-acoustic therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), as well as biometric testing and follow-up led by functional medicine experts. Marine Biology in Paradise Located in the Maldives' North Male Atoll, Gili Lankanfushi takes great strides to protect its rich marine diversity and safeguard its surroundings for generations to come. In early 2023, the resort will launch a new Marine Biology Center, with a dedicated research space and expanded coral regeneration program, where guests can participate in hands-on coral planting, reef cleaning, and study conversation alongside marine biologists. Back in time in Palm Beach Addison Mizner, American resort architect, left a stamp on Palm Beach, and most of South Florida with his Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial revival style. Today, his work continues to inspire the region's architects and designers. The 32-room White Elephant Palm Beach, housed in a landmark building from 1924, is now offering guests a glimpse into the architectural history of Palm Beach. As part of a new two-night package, guests can partake in a 1.5-hour architecture tour of the island led by a representative from the Palm Beach Foundation. Highlights include the 25-foot clock tower at the base of Worth Avenue, Villa Mizner, the architect's last home, and La Guerida, which was owned by the Kennedy family for more than six decades. A night at the theater in London Guests at The Bloomsbury can take advantage of the hotel’s new partnership with The Donmar Warehouse for tickets to the latest shows. When booking the “A night at the Donmar” package, guests get a night in a suite, a three-course dinner with champagne, and two tickets to the latest shows (right now it’s Watch on the Rhine, followed by Trouble in Butetown [a recipient of the Theatre Royal Haymarket Writers Award] from February 10 to March 25, then musical Next to Normal from August 12 to October 7). Also includes a la carte breakfast. Lobster Diving in Panama Nayara Bocas del Toro (the newest addition to Nayara Resorts known for its overwater villas and for having the world’s first aerial beach) is debuting a new experience for guests in 2023 unveiling the traditional way to catch a lobster. In a small wooden canoe called a cayuco, guests go out with a local into the nearby lagoon. Then the local guide dives way down to the ocean floor to pluck a lobster and bring it back to the surface. Upon returning to the property, the lobster is cooked in the traditional way – with lots of wood and smoke – and served for dinner in the over-water Elephant House restaurant. Champagne Wishes en francais In May 2023, Belmond will debut the three-cabin Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat, Champagne – the newest luxury river barge in the brand’s Les Bateaux collection. Coquelicot will take guests on a cinematic journey of Champagne in partnership with Maison Ruinart to offer exclusive access to the first established House of Champagne. Activities will include with a private tasting lunch by Chef In Residence Valérie Radou onboard the river – the first time Maison Ruinart’s Chef will be cooking a private ‘four hands’ lunch outside of Maison Ruinart – and guided tours of the historic Taissy vineyard to discover the brand’s latest sustainability initiatives. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of each mentioned hotel