Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies

Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies

I have a new love… mini desserts.  You know single servings.  You get your own pie, cake… they are so wonderful.  This recipe is perfect because it combines Key Lime Pie and mini serving sizes (my two favorites).  Plus, they are frozen, so you can keep...
Homemade Magic Shell

Homemade Magic Shell

I love ice cream… I love sundaes…. I love… well you get the point.  When I found this recipe, I thought I definitely needed to try it. You can make this with milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch or dark chocolate...
Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cookies

Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cookies

I love simple and easy recipes, but sometimes, they don’t turn out the way you think they should.  These cookies are case in point.  They should set up and be beautiful, after all, that’s the way they looked on the internet…. Well, after a little...
The Oldest House – Historic Walking Tour

The Oldest House – Historic Walking Tour

The Oldest House is located at 322 Duval Street.  The house and gardens are open to the public from 10am to 4pm daily.  There are very friendly staff and volunteers on the property to answer questions and give great tours.  Not only is this considered the Oldest House...
Key West Woman’s Club – Historic Walking Tour

Key West Woman’s Club – Historic Walking Tour

The Key West Woman’s Club is located at 319 Duval Street between Eaton and Caroline Street. This red brick home was built by Captain Martin Hellings in 1892. Captain Hellings was the manager of the International Ocean Telegraph Company. The importance of his job...
John Dewey House – Historic Walking Tour

John Dewey House – Historic Walking Tour

The John Dewey house is located at 504 South Street.  Although, Mr. Dewey never owned his own home in Key West, he did spend much time in town and lived in three different homes.  His last home is part of the Southermost Resort. John Dewey was a world renowned...
E. H. Gato Cigar Factory

E. H. Gato Cigar Factory

The E. H. Gato cigar factory is located at 1100 Simonton Street at the corner of Simonton and Amelia Streets. This is the second Gato cigar factory located on this site. The first factory was a three-story wooden building constructed in 1871. The first floor of the...
Best Key West Season?

Best Key West Season?

The Island really does change with the seasons and you must experience it during all times of the year.  Key West isn’t just Mallory Square or Fantasy Fest.  It’s quiet mornings, sunrises, warm salt air, morning bike rides and lazy afternoons. Each season...