COMMUNITY & CULTURE
IN AND AROUND KIRKWOOD
Global Foods Market Ready for a grocery store adventure? Every trip
to Global can guarantee it! The produce aisle alone introduces you to
such exotic greens as bitter melon, bottle gourd, malunggay leaves, and
at least four kinds of eggplant. There are enough spices from southeast
Asia to create a sculpture of the Taj Mahal, an expansive selection of
teas from across continents, a cornucopia of sausages from Eastern
Europe, and packed aisles displaying delicacies and other curiosities
from more than two dozen countries. globalfoodsmarket.com
Plowsharing Crafts Every little decision counts when it comes to making
a difference. This local enterprise, a ministry of the St. Louis Mennonite
Fellowship, mostly staffed by volunteers, provides meaningful income to
skilled artisans all over the world by selling only fair-trade products, many
of them made with sustainable or recycled materials. This is where you’ll
find handcrafted jewelry from the far reaches of Asia, home décor from
South America, sandals from Uganda, holiday ornaments from around the
world and more. This is our kind of store! plowsharing.org
Andy’s Frozen Custard We realize this may be construed as sacrilege,
but hear us out: Andy’s is a top-notch treat! We recall the days when
the only place to get Andy’s was in Osage Beach, Missouri, where it was
founded in 1986. And while the brand has expanded to other parts of the
country, the quality has remained consistent, with ingredients like real
fruit (no syrups or sauces), fresh roasted nuts, and shortcake, brownies,
cookies and pie for concretes baked fresh each day. You have to try the
blackberry concrete in the summertime. Made with Ozark blackberries,
this is the menu item that keeps us coming back for more. eatandys.com
THE GINGERBREAD SHOPPE
(mid-November to December)
A 2,000-square-foot space where you’ll find
locally grown poinsettias in different varieties,
hand-tied bows, ornaments and other Christmas
and holiday décor. It’s also a fun stop for old-
fashioned molasses puff, peppermint bark,
Christmas tree pretzels and more.
FRESH CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
(Nov. 18 to Dec. 22)
Fresh trees, wreaths and other greenery
Powder Valley Walkers, joggers, hikers, bird watchers, nature lovers,
rejoice! These 112 acres of oak hickory forest in the middle of the suburbs
is a great escape from the daily grind. Three paved trails of varying
difficulty offer glimpses of wildlife, as well as hilltops, valleys, a pond
and creek. Binoculars are available to borrow at the Nature Center to
maximize your bird-watching enjoyment. 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood,
MO 63122; (314) 301-1500
KIRKWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(November and December)
downtownkirkwood.com
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