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...
Jun 7, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
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...
Jun 7, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
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...
Jun 7, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
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...
Jun 6, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour
The house is located at 429 Caroline Street between Duval and Whitehead. Originally built as a two-story house in 1839 a third floor was added in 1870. The new design featured a mansard roof and gable dormers. The mansion is now a mix of Bahamian, New England, and...
May 23, 2016 | 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...
