Jul 18, 2017 | Recipes, Sides
Nothing says summer like grilling. That said, I found a recipe for Grilled Pineapple Salsa, that goes with not just chips, but Chili Lime Chicken Tacos. The grilled pineapple adds a smokey flavor and the jalapeño adds the perfect spicy bite. I chose to make this on...
Jul 17, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour
Even today, I am surprised how I can just “happen” upon something pretty cool in Key West. The island isn’t that big and you would think there isn’t much to discover after many, many trips. But, once again, I am wrong. The Key West Historic...
Jul 16, 2017 | Appetizers, Breakfast, Happy Hour, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
When in Key West do you try new restaurants… or stick to your tried and true ones? I admit, I have my favorites, but I try to “discover” a new place on each and every visit. This time it was Bagatelle located at 115 Duval. Why Bagatelle? We were in...
Jul 14, 2017 | Shopping, What to Do
There is a new rum player in town. Papa’s Pilar opened recently at 201 Simonton Street. The Hemingway Rum Company offers a peak into everything Hemingway loved about Key West. Here you will take a journey into the history of rum, the life of Ernest Hemingway...
Jul 6, 2017 | Must See, Off the Beaten Path, What to Do, Where to Drink
Located on Simonton Street, in a former Coca Cola bottling plant you will find Key West First Legal Rum Distillery. The rum is made on site in custom-made copper pots. What’s cool, is you can tour the plant, talk to the owner (if he’s on site), and, of...
Jul 3, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour, Inns, Where to Stay
I love how you can combine history with a really cool place to stay. The Weatherstation Inn combines my two loves. Located at 57 Front Street, you are in the heart of Truman Annex. One of the quietest, most centrally located places in town. Centrally located to...
Jun 27, 2017 | Appetizers, Happy Hour, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
In Key West, Happy Hour is a nightly event and everyone can get into a rut. Same place, same food, same drinks, you get the idea. So, to step out of our routine, we checked out the Half Shell Raw Bar’s Happy Hour. We have been inside the Half Shell Raw Bar...
Jun 20, 2017 | Off the Beaten Path, Where to Drink
Every visitor to Key West has their favorite spot. A spot that feels like Key West to them. A spot they dream about when not in Key West. My spot? Louie’s Backyard. This place is a true slice of Key West paradise. My screen saver on my work computer is the...
May 24, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour, Land Excursions, Must See, What to Do
Anyone who visits Key West realizes how much history can be found here. This history is preserved in the many museums found around town. This Key West Museum Trail offers a way to explore the Island, and learn more about Key West’s history and its people. No...
May 22, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
I was inspired by the recipe on the back of the package of white chocolate chips to make this version. The original recipe, I thought, considered the Island to be Hawaii and I wanted my Island cookies to reflect Key West. So… I created this White Chocolate...
