Jan 20, 2016 | Diet Friendly, Pork, Recipes
These are so much better than traditional egg rolls. They have a fresh taste and are very crunchy; even though they are not deep fried. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Step 2: Lightly spray (if needed) a nonstick pan and cook the turkey for 8 to 10 minutes,...
Jan 20, 2016 | Chicken, Diet Friendly, Recipes
I love sweet and sour chicken and this recipe let’s me enjoy it while still staying healthy. It is quick, easy and yummy! I serve these with baked egg rolls to make it a meal. Step 1: In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, 2...
Jan 14, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
After a long night wandering Key West looking for ghosts … this is the perfect drink for you. Even if you aren’t in town, this drink will bring you right back to your ghost hunting times. Step 1; Mix KeKe Key Lime Cream Liqueur, vodka and sprite in a shot...
Jan 14, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Cocktails taste so much better when made with great ingredients. Homemade grenadine syrup isn’t hard to make. Stop buying the pre-made stuff, full of sugar and try a refreshing cocktail made with your very own grenadine syrup. Step 1: Combine sugar and water...
Jan 11, 2016 | Diet Friendly, Meatless, Recipes, Sides
There is something about dipping vegetables into a creamy dip. But, that is not too great for the waistline. So, I came up with this healthy dip. It is my play on hummus. Traditional hummus calls for tahini, but I had a very difficult time finding it in my local...
Jan 11, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
I love gingersnap cookies. These take a little bit of prep time, but they are so easy and delicious!! Dunk these into a nice warm cup of hot cocoa. Step 1: Beat brown sugar, butter and salt until light and fluffy. Step 2: Beat in egg. Gradually add molasses; mix...
Jan 11, 2016 | Historic Walking Tour, What to Do
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is located at the end of Southard Street in Truman Annex. Fort Zachary Taylor construction began in 1845 and progressed during the 1850’s. Construction was slow due to the Yellow Fever outbreak, material shortages and hurricanes....
Jan 7, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
This simply is Key West in a glass. The hint of key lime from the KeKe Beach Key Lime Liquor mixed with the flavors of a margarita. Mix one up today and you will be transported back to Key West! KeKe Key Lime Liquor is sometimes hard to find. Outside of Florida,...
Jan 7, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
This is going to sound crazy … make your own Sweet and Sour Mix? All I can say is “yes”!! We were trying a few new cocktails and using store bought sweet and sour mix. The drinks tasted awful and worse yet, the sweet and sour mix was the problem....
Jan 5, 2016 | Desserts, Recipes
While wandering down Duval Street in Key West, you will stumble upon at least two different sweet shops. These shops have the most wonderful aromas and draw you into their cool, air conditioned parlors. There you can dive into warm chocolate chip cookies and, my...
