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...
Nov 2, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
Fall is the time for pumpkins, cinnamon and pies. Lots of pies …. apple, pumpkin, berry… you get the idea. I have a love affair with the warm spices. Those like cinnamon. They have a wonderful aroma and can make you feel warm all over. I use this...
Oct 25, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
I love those cookies that come in the blue tin package. You know the ones…. we see them during the Holiday season and we eat all of them because they are so so good. This is the best copycat Royal Dansk Danish butter cookies recipe ever! Only using simple...
Oct 10, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Just the sound of this drink makes me think about pirates… arrrghhhh… drink your Rusty Nail! This Rusty Nail drink recipe is super simple. Just three ingredients and you will be sounding just like a pirate! Step 1: Add ice to a glass. Add 2 parts scotch...
Oct 9, 2016 | Grocery Stores, Where to Eat
Established in 1926, Faustos Key West is the oldest running business in town. For over 90 years, Faustos has supplied food to the tables of Key West. Today, Faustos provides a great selection of foods, cheeses, beer, and wines not only to the locals but tourists...
Oct 6, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
This creamy tropical eggnog with warm cinnamon and cloves, and my personal favorite, rum, is a must for any holiday event. You will find this Coquito Drink Recipe is really easy to make, so much so, you may want to make it all the time! Coquito, which means little...
