Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many reasons, but the fact that it’s celebrated around the world in one form or another makes it extra special. Many families have their own customs and traditions they perform during the… Read More about 8 Quirky Holiday Customs from Other Countries »
It’s that time of year again! The Holiday Season is here and it couldn’t have come soon enough! Here at Walter Knoll Florist, St. Louis’ #1 florist, we love this time of year with all of the Christmas lights,… Read More about 🎄 Walter Knoll’s Holiday Gifts & Flowers Guide »
One of the best ways to inject some holiday spirit into the workplace or among a group of friends is to set up a Secret Santa. This group gift swap is popular in the West, where it goes by many names and several iterations, but always operates on the same principle: the gift giver's identity is kept secret from the recipient.
At Walter Knoll Florist, we love any and all gift-giving scenarios, and Secret Santa is no exception. On the other hand, it's the kind of exchange that presents a particular challenge. Namely, the fact that you may not know the tastes and preferences of your recipient. Read More about Bountiful Baskets for Secret Santas »
The festival began in the 1st century, known in Rome as Fat Tuesday. The day was set aside for hedonistic feasting before the fasting and penitence of Ash Wednesday and the Christian Lenten season. The tradition spread across Europe… Read More about Mardi Gras Festivities in Saint Louis »
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| Last Updated: February 17, 2017
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I’m a fan and subscriber to the King Arthur Flour newsletter – every recipe I have ever tried has been wonderful. Lately a ginger snap recipe came thru and since I had some around, I finely diced some candied ginger… Read More about Gingery Ginger Snap Cookies »
Oh my neighbor kids and parents all have the swine flu, croup and/or ear infections! Poor mama! Yesterday while I baked off cookies for the holidays I thru together some chicken soup for them. I gathered together celery, onions, carrots,… Read More about Toxic Neighbor Soup & Grammy’s Chocolate Waffies »
Three Little Pigs What could be better than salty buttery puff pastry wrapped around a little sausage or hot dog? These are easy to make, there will be very few left over and if there are leftovers, they… Read More about Mini Pigs In Blankets »
This tree is in the Lobby of the Metropolitan Square building in downtown St Louis (Located at 1 Metropolitan Square). This year the tree has been transformed to tell the story of the history of St… Read More about The Prettiest Christmas Tree In Saint Louis »
