Carol Shaughnessy

WHAT’S COOKING, KEY WEST? START THE NEW YEAR WITH FORTUNATE FOODS

It’s called Hoppin’ John, and serving the strangely named dish is a cornerstone of southern New Year’s Day traditions. Eating the concoction of  black-eyed...

BALE IN THE CLOSET: AN EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS IN KEY WEST 1981

Maybe I could say Santa Claus left the bale of pot in the living room closet. My middle-class Midwestern parents would believe me if...

KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: CALICO JACK AND THE TUPPERWARE PARTY

Key West is not a Tupperware town.  That fact shouldn’t come as a surprise. Especially nearly 50 years ago, Key West and Tupperware were as...

WHAT’S COOKING KEY WEST? CELEBRATING NATIONAL SANGRIA DAY

Although the refreshing treat known as sangria can be enjoyed all year long, it’s also honored with a libation lovers’ holiday. This year, keep...

KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: THE JALAPENO FIASCO

Working as a Key West food and cocktail waitress in the late 1970s, I learned several important life lessons. They weren’t about waitressing techniques,...

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EXPLORE PETER VEY’S TRIBUTE TO THE TROPICS AT GALLERY ON GREENE

Gallery on Greene’s latest exhibit, “Peter Vey: Laureate of...

SINGLE-LANE CLOSURES START FEB. 17 IN MARATHON FOR DEEP WELL DRILLING

The city of Marathon is starting a court-mandated deep...

WOMEN TELL TRUE TREASURE TALES ON FEB. 17 AT MEL FISHER MUSEUM

Five women involved in uncovering, recovering and interpreting two...