Make Everything ...from CONCH FRITTERS to KEY LIME PIE at home!

The uniqueness of Key West cooking stems from various influences, and through the kitchens of Key Westers can be traced the history of the island. there is the Conch style, which is a blend of the English background of the Conchs who migrated here from the bahamas, and their necessity. Thus they developed recipes like "duff" which is a tropical plum pudding using fruits like papaya and guava. It's been said that the Conch deit has been "grits and grunts," but actually they have invented scores of interesting dishes.

The Cuban population is another marked influence. Their style comes from Spain, of course, and makes a rich blend with native Key West foods. Bollos, guava shells and cream cheese, molletes, parella (which is like arroz con pollo but more elaborate) and the good, strong Cuban coffee are just a few of the things one ought to try in Key West. Key Lime pie is the most famous local recipe, and it seems to have "just grown." Nobody knows who started it, but EVERYBODY loves it. This tropical island city is rightly proud of its flavorful culture.

So give a call and get a great recipe to try for that next dinner party or just a treat for the family.

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