Jan 15, 2017 | Lunch and Dinner, Where to Eat
This is by far one of the best family-friendly Cuban restaurants in Key West. It’s one of our favorites too. What is our go-to food on the menu at El Siboney Key West? Well, of course, it’s #1, the roasted pork. Located in the heart of Old Town, it is...
Jan 5, 2017 | Cocktails, Recipes
Did you buy a bottle of peppermint vodka and now wonder how in the world you are going to use it? Well, here are four yummy ways you can enjoy peppermint vodka all year round. Peppermint Cooler For those warm summer days, try this cooler at your next picnic! In a...
Jan 5, 2017 | Appetizers, Beer Joints, Lunch and Dinner, Top Bars, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
Everyone who comes to Key West stops by the iconic Sloppy Joe’s bar for a drink (or two) and possibly a snack. Sloppy’s is an institution in Key West and has been in its current location, on the famous Duval Street, since May 5, 1937. But, what’s...
Jan 3, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
I crave oatmeal cookies; specifically the Quaker Oats Oatmeal cookie recipe. But, I have a small, tiny oven which only lets me make 12 cookies at a time. So a batch can take some time. I figured out how to solve this, make pan cookies! These pan cookies make the...
Jan 2, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour
Located at 323 Whitehead Street, between Eaton and Caroline Streets the Cosgrove House is a must see stop on the historic walking tour. But, not so much for the house, but the beautiful banyan tree located out front. The Cosgrove House is part of the Banyan...
Dec 23, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
This was built originally as a grocery store for the neighborhood. As in most towns, it was very common to find a laundry, drug store, billiard hall, dry good store, coffee shop, ice cream parlor and bakery in the many neighborhoods in Key West. These places were...
Dec 6, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
I love spritz cookies. They are the buttery cookies that are made with a cookie press. I have the Pampered Chef version (actually who doesn’t?) of the cookie press and it really is easy to use. But, these cookies are not just for Christmas… you can make...
Dec 5, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
William Wall, was an Englishman, who came to Key West in 1824 as a shipwreck victim. In seven short years, he amassed a large fortune as a pioneer in the cigar industry. As a matter of point, he is credited with starting the cigar industry in Key West in 1831. Mr....
Nov 3, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Nothing says Alabama more than an Alabama Slammer. Legend says it was first shaken at the University of Alabama in 1975. This sweet concoction made of SoCo, sloe gin, amaretto and orange juice is the signature drink of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. This...
Nov 2, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes, Sides
I love pumpkin bread. It tastes like fall… the cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg … yum, yum. Served warm with butter or a little bit of cream cheese and you have a great snack. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray two loaf pans with a light coat of...
