THURSDAY JANUARY, 29

Imagine yourself in your grandmother’s kitchen, watching intently as she chops onions and peppers, measures mysterious spices, and expertly sifts them into a pan sizzling on an old-fashioned stove.

Her voice rises and falls in rhythmic cadence as she explains that she learned the recipe she’s preparing from her mother — that it has special meaning to your family and your culture, that one day you’ll share its secrets with your own children and grandchildren. 

The kitchen is warm with enticing aromas, with a sense of timeless comfort and tradition. You lick your lips in anticipation, eager to taste this dish that’s seasoned with such a rich heritage. 

And that, in essence, is what the Key West Cooking SchoolTM is all about.

It’s about the way food tells the story of a culture, connects past and present, and strengthens multigenerational family ties. It’s a tantalizing introduction to the diverse flavors of the southernmost city in the continental United States.