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POINSETTIA

The "flower of Christmas."

Introduced from Mexico, it is widely 

propagated for indoor use during

the holidays.   

The bright red bracts are often

mistaken for flower petals,

but are actually leaves.

Despite its earlier reputation,

no part of the poinsettia is poisonous.

Pic Today 12/4/19

TIS THE SEASON

Time for a holiday latte.

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THE SMELL OF 

FRESH BAKED COOKIES

Visited Joy Stinger's house yesterday.

Picking up jars of her fall crop

raw honey for holiday gift giving.

As I entered her kitchen, 

the unmistakable aroma of 

fresh baked cookies filled the air.

She grabbed a still warm 

chocolate cookie, and said

"open wide."

What a treat.

What great timing to visit the 

Stinger household.

Thanks, Joy.

Pic Today 12/2/19

79th ROGUE UNDERGROUND DINING

23 lucky "first respondents" attended

the 79th Rogue event last evening,

and were treated to a decadent

"7 Deadly Sins" themed menu.

Lots of butter, and more than

one dish smothered in cream

and foie gras.

OMG.

Perfectly paired with the 

themed decadent beverage.

For the holidays.

Pic Today 12/1/19

ST. LOUIS GINGERBREAD ARCH

Gingerbread houses are a traditional

Christmas time favorite.

The Chase Park Plaza hotel

pastry chef created a unique

version of one,

featuring a 6-foot high St. Louis arch

and the surrounding neighborhood

for this grand old hotel.

Stop by and see this gingerbread 

work of pastry art

in this recently refurbished hotel,

in midtown St. Louis.