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Thrifty Florist is a family owned and operated floral design firm. Since starting business in 1989, Thrifty Florist has blossomed under the direction of CEO and Owner, Chris Rea, to include 16 locations throughout metro Detroit and surrounding areas. It is Michigan’s largest retail florist and one of the nations leading retailers of flowers and related floral gifts.

We offer beautiful, farm fresh flowers, plants and occasion themed gifts. Our floral design team is one of the best in the state of Michigan. We offer free floral consultations for customers seeking to have our team handle floral design and decorating for their home or office.

The first store was started on the Westside of Detroit at the corner of Grand River and Telegraph Road. We started by bringing in flowers by the truckload and selling them at unbeatable prices. We eliminated the middleman and passed the savings on to our customers.

When we bypassed the middleman, we found that we were selling fresher flowers than other florists in town; and much to our surprise, our flowers were even fresher than the local wholesalers in town. Customers, to this day, come in and comment about the freshness.

Our stores are customer-focused and customer-friendly. We offer quality products at affordable prices situated in convenient locations at major intersections across the Metro area. Accessibility and convenience are important to Thrifty customers, that is why our stores are open before rush hour until bedtime; even on most major holidays, including Christmas.

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Holiday Treat Favorites

Christmas season offers so many delicious foods and sweet treats. Do you remember your mom or grandma making a batch of fudge, divinity or those yummy little wedding cookies with pecan pieces and coated with powdered sugar? It is so heart warming to give a gift of holiday treats to someone and see the excitement on their face. I began to wonder, what are some of the favorite holiday treats in other parts of the world. Doing a little research yielded some interesting results.

Eggnog – If you live in the USA, chances are that someone will hand you a tasty cup or glass of Eggnog during this season. It has been referred to as the nectar of the Gods! Often it is accompanied with a touch of brandy, rum or bourbon. The main ingredients are milk, cream, whipped eggs, sugar and spices. Not a low calorie beverage but it is enjoyed by many and sold in estimated quantities of 130 million pounds each year.
Buche de Noel – The French translation is ‘Yule Log’. A yummy dessert of sponge cake filled butter cream icing and covered with decadent chocolate icing. Sometimes it is even dusted with powdered sugar.
Stollen – This sweet bread, a favorite holiday treat in Germany, is eaten during the entire Christmas season. It is full of sweet raisins, dried fruit, chopped candied, nuts, cinnamon and cardamom.
Panettone – This Italian sweet bread originated in the city of Milan. It comes in cylindrical shape and has candied orange or lemon plus raisins. Sometimes people add chocolate to the recipe.
Mince Pies – These desserts are made from dried mixed fruit, brandy and spices. Kind of like the American Fruit Cake, these small Mince Pies are not a favorite in their home land of Australia.
Pavlova – This New Zealand holiday treat is actually enjoyed at other times in the year as well as Christmas. It consists of a meringue-based cake that has a delicate, flaky and crunchy crust but inside is a delicious cream filling. Many times it is topped with strawberries and kiwi fruit.
Apple Cider – Not a much better holiday treat to get you in the Christmas spirit than a warm cup of Apple Cider. In Canada folks are serious about their Apple Cider. They also have versions served with the addition of cinnamon, orange peel, nutmeg, cloves and other spices. These are referred to as Mulled.
Christmas Pudding – Sometimes topped off with a sprig of holly, this boiled cake with dried fruit and spice is a favorite in Britain. Ingredients in the recipe date back for generations and include treacle, molasses, citrus juice or brandy.
Turron – When in Spain for Christmas you will find a traditional treat called Turron. The Spanish translation is nougat. This confectionary treat is made up of honey, sugar and egg whites, mixed with toasted almonds, pine nuts or hazelnuts. You can get it hard and crunchy or soft and chewy. It is a favorite Christmas confectionary treat in Spain and actually other parts of Europe. The bite size pieces make it a favorite for popping in your mouth while you celebrate.
Natilla – Similar to flan, which most of us are familiar with, Natilla is sweet and little bit spicy. Popular in Colombian, this Christmas pudding gets native Columbians in the spirit of Christmas. The custard is eaten fried dough balls and pastry filling or in Columbia they are called bunuelos and manjar blanco.
Allahabadi Cake – Named after the city of Allahabad, this Indian cake is similar to the American fruitcake. Although similar to fruitcake, it differs in that it has the addition of marmalade, nuts, ginger and fennel. The Christian population cooks and serves Allahabadi Cake during Christmastide.
Makowiec – Some people compare this traditional Polish treat to a poppy seed Swiss Role. It is a Sweet yeast bread that is wrapped around a dense, bittersweet poppy seed or walnut filling
Gingerbread – A delightful and well know tradition, Gingerbread is so awesome. In Sweden it is a favorite Christmas treat. The Gingerbread there comes in the form of biscuits that are thin and crispy. They are spiced with ginger, cinnamon and cloves and often cut into basic shapes such as love hearts or stars.