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The historic neighborhoods featured on our Historic West Palm Beach Neighborhood Food Tour used to be pineapple plantations. In that spirit, we are sharing a Pineapple Salsa Recipe from the best taco shop in town…Cholo Soy Cocina. On our food tour, this pineapple salsa is served on Cholo Soy’s Chancho (pork) Taco, but feel free to pull…

This is the best, most authentic Florida Key Lime Pie Recipe…not too tart, not too sweet, just a perfect slice of paradise. Key Lime Pie filling has just 3 basic ingredients – key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and eggs. So, why are some Key Lime Pies so much better than others? The best Key…

Mango Salsa Recipe Ingredients 1 large mango or 2 small mangos, diced small* 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped juice of 1/2 lime salt to taste Instructions Stir all ingredients together Serve with chips, fish or chicken tacos…

The Cuban Sandwich (a.k.a. The Cubano) is a staple in South Florida. Try this fun slider-style twist on the traditional Cuban Sandwich which makes it perfect to serve at a party. Cuban Sandwich Slider Recipe recipe adapted from Southern Living Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1, 12-oz package of King’s Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 4…

Johan’s Joe welcomes our West Palm Beach Food Tour guests everyday with a cup of Swedish Coffee and delicious Swedish treats. This Christmas, they are sharing their Pepparkakor Recipe (Swedish Gingersnap). Spicy, crispy, and cut into traditional Swedish shapes like pigs and hearts, nothing says “God Jul”, or “Merry Christmas” quite like Pepparkakor. While most…

As summertime approaches, Judith Olney always thinks light, vegetable dishes from Provence. Baby vegetables like zucchini lend themselves perfectly to “fan” making hence the inspiration for her recipe for  Zucchini Fans. This is not a recipe with exact amounts, so let the inner-chef in you shine! Recipe for Zucchini Fans Ingredients: Zucchini (summer squash or…

This chocolate mousse recipe is the same recipe used at Le Rendez-Vous...a favorite stop on the West Palm Beach Food Tour from our early years. If you’re craving chocolate, thank Chef Cory Willard for sharing this decadent recipe.  Update:  LeRendez-Vous is no longer in business, but every time I make their chocolate mousse, it brings back memories.…

Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day by making this easy 3-ingredient Brigadeiro recipe. Brigadeiros are delicious fudge balls that are immensely popular in Brazil, and a must-have at birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries or any celebration. Who can resist a chocolaty, caramely, bite-sized truffle? Not I. History of The Brigadeiro 1945 was the first year women…

When South Florida gives you mangos…make Mango Smoothies! This easy Mango Smoothie recipe starts with frozen chopped mangos, so no matter where you live, you can enjoy this tropical treat. If you live in South Florida, and you have more mangos than you can possibly eat, share with neighbors or take to the office…start chopping and freezing!…

Looking for a tropical cocktail that will make you feel like you’re on vacation? This Goombay Smash Recipe is a favorite in the Caribbean and South Florida, but beware…it’s stronger than it tastes. Goombay Smash is a cocktail that originated in the Bahamas, but it’s become quite popular in South Florida where many Bahamians live….

Craving chocolate? My Chocolate Kahlua Cake is sure to satisfy. It’s rich. It’s decadent. It’s over-the-top chocolaty! Chocolate craving cured!   Kristl’s Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe      Cake Ingredients & Instructions 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (substitute devil’s food cake mix if your store doesn’t carry chocolate fudge) 1 small box of instant…

Culinary Tourism: 10 Ways to Eat Like a Local on Vacation You want to see the sights, visit the famous landmarks and take the pictures—but you also want to taste the destination. That’s culinary tourism. What Is Culinary Tourism? Culinary tourism, also called food tourism, is traveling to experience a destination through its food and…