Those were the words of Kermit “Shine” Forbes. It really didn’t matter what time of the year it was. Shine would walk up and down Petronia Street in Bamaha Village and in his manliest of all men’s voices, would say “Goombay’s Coming!” The Goombay Festival marks the beginning of Fantasy Fest, the island city’s 10-day […]
Living in the Florida Keys has it’s advantages when it comes to finding great seafood. Lobster season goes from August thru March. Stone Crab is October 15th thru April. Yellowtail and other seasonal affected fisheries can fluctuate depending on catch numbers for the Atlantic & Gulf waters as well as State and Federal defined areas. […]
September welcomes Football and cooler weather, and both of those play well with BBQ. Growing up tailgating was synonymous with cooking outside. One of our favorite ways to cook outside is to Barbecue. Barbeque aka BBQ is cooking long, low and slow. The way life should be, after all who’s got time to be in […]
If you were to ask someone to tell you their favorite season of the year, your most common responses would be summer, winter, spring or fall. Being the Southernmost island in the continental United States, some people say Key West doesn’t have seasons like everywhere else. You know they are right, we don’t. Instead we […]
A great combination! Ernest Hemingway and Key West are closely linked in the world of literature and history. Here are some interesting facts about Hemingway’s connection to Key West: Hemingway lived in the Old Island Inn (now known as the Marker Waterfront Resort) in Key West from 1931 to 1939. This was during his most […]
If Chicago is known for it’s hot dogs and New York City for it’s pizza, then Key West should be known for it’s delecetable pink shrimp. Wild caught Key West Pink Shrimp can be found in so many dishes from a gumbo to a paella, but one of our favorites is still the traditional peel […]
Key Lime Seasoning on chicken wings is an absolute hit!
All you need are the wings, Key Lime Seasoning and little oil.
You can use coconut oil, olive oil even butter.
We sprinkle them with the Key Lime Seasoning then you can cook them on the gill, in your oven or airfryer. They’re great by themselves or with your favorite sauce.
Enjoy!
Blackened seafood and fish dishes appear on many seafood restaurant menus from Louisiana along the gulf coast down to the Keys. Associated by most as a style of Cajun cuisine, it was made famous by the late great New Orleans’ chef Paul Prudhomme. Fish served blackened may appear to be burnt, but it’s actually just […]
Hummus is easy to love. What’s even more to love are all the different variations of hummus. Spinach Hummus gives you the texture of a not too creamy hummus with a nice green flavor from the spinach. It’s very nutritious, it can be a snack, a meal, or just something to share, and it’s also […]
Springtime is about getting outside and that also means the return to grilling season. It’s also a great time for grilling burgers with family and friends. It begins with good ingredients and proper preparation. Nothing wrong with purchasing already grounded chuck or pre-formed 1/4 lb. patties, just make sure you have Island Grill on hand. […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the Year! After saying goodbye to the holidays, it’s hello to a new year. With the New Year comes so many wonderful things and activities. January in Key West is wonderful. The weather is here and so are so many other people. If you live here or visit Key […]
What is Paella? Not everything can be defined, but here is the simple definition: pa-el-la /päˈāyə/ noun a Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan. Paella or the la paella is the name of the cooking pan itself and not the actual dish. Paella pans come […]