Seeds from freshly-squeezed key limes dot the production area floor, and eye-catching paraphernalia from Mexico and Tarpin's native Florida hang from the ceiling.

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Key limes are yellow, and that is the colour of an authentic Key lime pie, which is nothing more than a custard of Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a cracker crust, then topped with meringue or whipped cream.

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Key to the womens collection were luscious limes, blush pinks, maritime stripes, bold prints and all kinds of blue azure, navy, cobalt.

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