In 1980, we visited Key West, Florida and had our first taste of Key Lime Pie. We enjoyed it, and Carol obtained a recipe so she could bake it at home. The limes grow wild in the Florida keys.
It was scrumptious and continued to be a treat for special occasions. Carol would also bake it for a neighbor lady and her husband.
The neighbor lady also savored the pie and was enthralled by its unique taste. It was not the only reason, but the pie was a major incentive for her to give us her automobile, which had less than 17,000 miles on the odometer! (Moral: Be kind to your neighbors!)