Sep 11, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
I am a lazy baker. I don’t like to make cookies that have a lot of steps, or have to be rolled out. I know, they are usually the best looking, but, what can I say? I like to make cookies that go up quickly and easily and are yummy and delicious. That said, I...
Sep 8, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
I love this Three Olives Loopy Vodka Colada. The Three Olives Loopy Vodka tastes just like liquid fruit loops… yes, it really does bring back those childhood breakfast memories (of course those memories of the cereal, not the vodka…). When the vodka is...
Sep 8, 2016 | Appetizers, Beer Joints, Happy Hour, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Top Bars, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
“Hogs breath is better than no breath at all” is of course the saying of the world famous Hog’s Breath Saloon in Key West. It has been a popular spot in Key West with a history of good times for over 25 years. Located at the corner of Front and...
Sep 5, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
I don’t know why this cake is connected to Elvis, but this is one of his favorites, I can see why. I found several different versions, but, in the end, I tweaked one and simply made it better; or shall we even say The Best Elvis Presley Cake Recipe Pineapple?...
Aug 30, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
The warm spices found in a chai latte are complemented by a shot of spiced rum. Really, think about it, the warmth of rum and the spices found in the chai are the perfect combination. Now, the question is which spiced rum? The obvious choice is Key West...
Aug 30, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
It’s fall and zucchini is in season. I bet you can find a lot of fresh wonderful zucchini at the farmer’s market. What can you do with all of this zucchini? How about a yummy loaf of glazed lemon zucchini bread? It has a freshness from the lemon and...
Aug 28, 2016 | Breakfast, Coffee, Where to Eat
I have an addiction to cuban coffee. But it’s a healthy addition… or so I think. If I am out of town, I crave it, when I am in town I crave it… you get the point. That said, I have my favorite places to go, but at the top of the list is the Cuban...
Aug 22, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
These Key Lime Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies started out as regular Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, but I just couldn’t resist adding a lime touch. When you think of Key West, your first taste is always Key Lime. Then your tastebuds will take you back to a...
Aug 21, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
The Armory is located at 600 White Street on the corner of White and Southard. In 2006 the Key West Armory became the initial home of the Studios of Key West. The Studios have now relocated to 533 Eaton Street, but the Artists at the Armory is a group of...
Aug 8, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour, What to Do
Fire Station No. 3 is located at 1026 Grinnell between Virginia Street and Truman Avenue. It was built in 1907. When it opened, Key West had 12 paid firemen and 200 volunteers. Some believe it to be the oldest working fire station until it closed in 1998. The...
