Jul 5, 2016 | Desserts, Shopping, What to Do, Where to Eat
When you think of Key West, key lime pie certainly comes to mind. One of the best places in Key West to taste key lime pie is Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe. Just imagine a shop not only selling single slices of key lime pie, but full pies too...
Jul 4, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
Have you ever bought a large bag of limes with the intentions of making something really great? I seem to do this a lot. After all the bag of limes is much cheaper than buying just a few. But, then I am forced to find something to do with all of those limes…....
Jul 4, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Celebrate the Holiday with a layered red, white and blue shot. Step 1: Layer grenadine, white creme de cacao and blue curaçao in a shot glass. This may take some practice, but once you master layering drinks, then you can really impress your friends!...
Jul 4, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
Located at 336 Duval (Corner of Eaton and Duval) is the Oldest Schoolhouse also known as the Patterson Baldwin House. It started as a modest one and half story cottage with a front and side porch. It was moved to this location after the devastating hurricane in 1846....
Jun 27, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
Sometimes a cake is all you really want or crave. A soft moist cake full of flavor and topped with a really, really good frosting. This is that cake. Perfect for a summer afternoon. This Key Lime Cake is easy to make and tastes yummy. It is kid and adult...
Jun 27, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Best way to combine the flavors of sangria with a slushy. Great drink on a sunny afternoon. Step 1: Freeze sweet red wine in a ice cube tray. Step 2: Combine the frozen sweet wine, orange juice, pomegranate juice and a handful of blackberries in a blender. Blend...
Jun 26, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
Located at 500 Simonton Street is the Oldest Drug Store. This is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Key West. Dr. John Maloney opened the Key West Drug Company in 1903. He purchased the adjacent building, at 532 Fleming, in 1908 opening the first public...
Jun 25, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
A Peach Strawberry Wine Slushy is is the perfect sunny afternoon drink. It combines the great flavors of strawberries and peaches with, of course, wine… where could you go wrong? Step 1: Make the peach part. Mix 1/2 cup frozen peaches with 1/2 bottle sweet...
Jun 20, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
This historic stop is located at 314 Simonton Street between Eaton and Caroline. Originally built as the Trev-Mor Hotel, it was one of Key West’s first hotels. When built it had a Ford dealership on the first floor and the second and third floors were the...
Jun 11, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
The 1886 fire missed this home by 20 feet. This home is located at the corner of Fleming and Simonton streets. James Haskins, a butcher, decided to remodel his home in 1889 and make the first floor a “Gent’s Goods” store. Since then, a number of...
