Sweetened, condensed milk was introduced to the Florida Keys 150 years ago ... except at the Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory. They base their pie on a flaky cornmeal crust, use Nellie ...

But there's another local treasure that you can't miss: Key lime pie. This tangy, sweet dessert is an icon — and Florida's official state pie — especially in the Florida Keys, where it originated.

The dish became a huge hit and an overnight sensation after it beat 17 other varieties in a Key West contest. Soon, Madeira and Beguinati renamed the store "Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory." ...