Aug 30, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
I love Famous Amos cookies. They were really small and came in a bag, filled with chocolate goodness. The best way to eat these tiny heavenly snacks was to pop them into a microwave for a few seconds, to soften them and warm the chocolate. Oh my, oh my… best...
Aug 29, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
Banana pudding brings back so many childhood memories. It’s layers of pudding, Nilla wafers and whipped cream. Let the pudding soften the cookies and, well, you are in heaven right? I thought the banana pudding of my childhood needed a little updating. You...
Aug 28, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour, Travel Tips and Insights
Walking around Key West, you can find so many interesting things. People, roosters and of course, the architecture. I often highlight interesting buildings to see, based on either its history or architecture, but don’t forget to look up. Roofs can, and are,...
Aug 17, 2017 | Cocktails, Recipes
I love spy stories. The history behind the Brass Monkey drink recipe is filled with intrigue and, well, spies. History The year is 1942 and inside the Brass Monkey Club, H.E. Rasske is smuggling Allied men and weapons into China. Japanese Secret Service connect the...
Aug 16, 2017 | Happy Hour, Off the Beaten Path, Top Bars, Where to Drink
Schooner Wharf is one of my very favorite places to go in Key West. It’s quiet, it’s old school, it’s Old Key West. The moment you walk into the place you feel at home. The beer is cold, the music is hot…. well, don’t I sound cliche!...
Aug 14, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
When it’s hot outside, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. But, when you want cake, what should you do? I suggest, making an icebox cake. The oven stays off and the end result is a yummy cool dessert that you will want to make all summer long....
Aug 10, 2017 | Cocktails, Recipes
The Fuzzy Navel brings back so many memories. It was a popular drink in the 1980’s and found a special place in my heart. In essence the drink is equal parts peach schnapps and orange juice. Pretty easy to make and honestly, pretty easy to drink. History The...
Aug 8, 2017 | Calendar of Events, July, What to Do
Each year, around the Fourth of July, a great festival takes place in Key West… the Key Lime Festival. One of the events of the festival is the Sip & Stroll. The idea is several establishments around town create a drink, featuring Key Lime, and a...
Aug 7, 2017 | Diet Friendly, Recipes
This recipe makes insanely hot or slightly hot meatballs. It just depends on how much honey you choose to add. I enjoy food with a medium heat level. The first time I made this, it was… well… too hot. My tip is taste the sauce prior to pouring over the...
Aug 6, 2017 | Beaches, Historic Walking Tour, What to Do
When you think of Fort Zachary Taylor, you think beach, snorkeling and sunset. But, did you know there is a Civil War Fort in the Park? Don’t miss this the next time you visit the park. The park is located at the end of Southard Street in Truman Annex. Fort...
