Holiday Centerpieces

A wonderful tradition that has been around for many years is to have flowers and candle light on the dining table. During the Holiday when guests come for dinner, it is an essential part of the table decor. You could bring in your own base for the flowers to be placed in, or pick one from us. The candles will add a romantic feel to the fragrant pine. Make your Christmas Merry and Bright this holiday season with a lovely centerpiece from Schaaf.

Pointsettia Plants are a Christmas Tradition

Many people give pointsettias for gift during the Christmas season. While picking out your pointsettia here are a few things to look for.

•Choose plants with dark green, healthy looking leaves and bright (un-faded) bracts.
•The little yellow flower (cyathia) in the middle of a bract should be tight and show a little color.
•And most important, if the outside temperature is below 40 degrees, the plant should be wrapped or sleeved.

Poinsettias thrive on indirect, natural daylight, at least six hours a day. Protect plants from cold drafts or excessive heat. Keep moderately moist, but never allow to sit in water.

Many people believe pointsettias are poisonous, they are not. Many tests have been run on the plant and prove the old wives tale false.

Enjoy your pointsettia and have a Merry Christmas.

Spruce Tips, Winter Decor to Beautify the Home

What a wonderful way to have a beautiful front step all winter long! Spruce tips are placed in dirt with other greens and berries or decorations. For thoes of us that love to garden or decorate this is a nice way to keep the spirt alive for another season. We can enjoy our winter decor while searching flower shops, garden centers, and the internet sites for ideas for summer pots. Let us know if we can help you "spruce" up your front steps for the season.

Great recipes from our open house

Here are the recipes from our open house. We hope you enjoy all the yummy ideas listed here.


Blue Cheese & Chive Pinwheels
1 jar blue Cheese & Chive Dip
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4-6 oz crumbled blue cheese
Soft Tortilla Shells
Mix 1st 4 ingredients together and spread on
tortillas - roll up and chill

Meatballs
5 lb bag of meatballs
1 1/2 bottles of Chipotle Sauce
(Blackberry or Raspberry)
Heat meatballs & drain grease - add sauce
and put in crock pot

Pineapple Habenaro Dip
4 oz Pineapple Habenaro Dip
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
diced red onion
mix ingredients together & chill
serve with crackers

Corn Relish Dip
3 tbl spoon of sour cream for every 8 oz
Mix together & chill

Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Relish
Mix 8 oz cream cheese with 1 jar (12.5 oz)
roasted red pepper onion relish
chill - serve with crackers

Blueberry Fruit Dip
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz cool whip
7 oz jar marshmallow crème
1 jar of Maine Blueberry Preserves (can substitute
other kind of preserves)
Serve with grapes, strawberries etc.

Artichoke & Spinach Crab Dip
1 jar Robert Rothschild Artichoke & Spinach Dip
8 oz Crab Meat drained
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Place all ingredients in bowl and mix thoroughly


Mushroom Marsala Potatoes
5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, boiled and
12 bottle Robert Rothschild Farm Mushroom
Marsal Sauce
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 tsp Sea Salt
6 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded
4 tblsp butter
Mash potatoes - add butter and salt (can add a
little milk if potatoes are too stiff) Add remaining
ingredients. Mix well. Serve as side dish

Garlic Herb Pinwheels
1 pkg Wind & Willow Garlic & Herb Mix
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4-6 oz mozzarella cheese (finely shredded)
4-6 oz cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
finely chopped onions
Soft Tortilla Shells
Mix 1st 6 ingredients together
Spread on tortilla shells (can top with turkey or ham - Optional)
roll up and chill
Slice after chilled & serve

Spiced Pumpkin Bisque
1 cup Pumpkin Puree, 12 oz can
1 jar Robert Rothschild Farm Spiced Maple Pumpkin Dip
1 stick butter
1 cup Onion, diced
1/4 cup flour
1 cup heavy Whipping Cream
3 cups Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Brandy
1 each Bay leaf
salt and pepper
1/4 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seed (optional)
Sweat onion with butter on low heat. Add pumpkins degrees
Continually stir to prevent browning. Add flour gradually
stir to coat the vegetables. Add cream, Brandy, broth
and spices. Bring to a soft boil. Add Robert Rothschild Farm Spiced
Maple Pumpkin Dip, stir. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove bay leaf.
Serve hot with a spoonful of toasted pumpkin seeds.
Optional: Puree the soup in blender, food processor or with hand blender.

Spirited Peach Cobbler
1 stick butter pinch of salt
1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder
1 stick butter 3/4 cup milk 32 oz Spirited Peaches
1/2 cup sugar
Put stick of butter in 9 x 13 baking dish
and place in 350 degree oven. Mix all
ingredients except peaches together.
When melted & hot, pour batter into
center of pan and spread toward edges.
Spoon sliced peaches evenly around dish.
Pour any juice over the top. Bake at 350
degrees for 30 - 45 minutes. (until golden
brown).

Stop in for more great gourmet food ideas and wonderful gift basket ideas!

Holiday Open House November 5th & 6th

Our open house is this coming weekend the 5Th & 6Th! Marcia has been in business for 41 years and would like to invite you to a party! There will be food tasting, recipes, and decorating tips.
A new line of roses called Exquisite Roses will be on display in an array of colors. MN grown Alstroemeria, gerbs and lilies are so lush and beautiful, you won't believe your eyes.
There will be 41 drawings throughout the day (you need not be present to win).You will receive a vase with a snowflake on it with a certificate to have pine and holly arranged in it at a later date! Wow, you won't want to miss all the fun! Spend $40 and you will get a $10 gift card, PLUS.... there will be two special drawings, win a dozen roses every other month for a year! Hope to see you there!

Happy Holidays to Everyone!!

In 1970, forty short years ago - Marcia Schaaf opened her store
It was just 1000 square feet - At the time it seemed like much more
She worked hard and it began to grow - So she moved to a bigger space
She kept working and growing - In 1983 she moved to the current place
She had a thriving, floral business - When in 1987, Bud came on the scene
He jokes about their first date - And he's not saying this to be mean
But Honey showed up with a map book - With "5" addresses penciled in red
"Let's see how long it takes you to find them" - As I listened in dread
Hey! I'm just kidding - But you have to admit it makes sense
Now 24 years later - I can find any address with the utmost of confidence
Honey and I have been talking - And both of us feel pretty good
How long should we be working - Retirement is something we never understood
Do you retire and do volunteer work - Or get a job to fill in the time
Neither of us feels like - We're really much past our prime
Oh, we've gotten older - Just take a look at this old pic
The time slips by slowly - Then the years go by with a click
First, we'd like to thank you all - For your support throughout the years
We have many fond memories - As we've watched many of you grow in your careers
We wish you all a very happy holiday season - And may you have many more
As we say good-bye to 2010 - And welcome 2011 in with a roar
As for Honey and me - Schaaf Floral is where we'll be hanging out
Stop in and see us - We'll be working there without a doubt
As far as retirement goes - We'll keep you posted as well
We're going for at least ten more years - May "20" more, "Who" can tell
But "Who" isn't talking - So just stay tuned till next year
We'll send out another Holiday Missile - Until then, Happy New Year!!

Lion Ron Ackerman

A Lion That Roars!!

Here’s to a Fridley Lion – Who has truly helped this club
He’s active, fun loving and funny – At home or in a pub
Lion of the year he’s won – At least two times or more
When it comes to spread sheets and numbers – His ability you can’t ignore!!

He’s presently head referee – Of the State High School League
In charge of the wrestling officials – A job with much intrigue
He started out at the bottom – After his college wrestling career
Always eager to lend a hand – He’s truly a Lion, he’s made that clear!!

But first let’s share some stories – About this well rounded guy
He’s literally a local legend – Not quiet, laid back and shy
On a trip to the wrestling finals – Lion Ron had a left handed car
That’s a car that wouldn’t turn right – I know this sounds bazaar!!

So down and back to Ames Iowa – Left hand turns were all he made
Dawn Meyers was riding along – So the truth in this case is hard to evade
Now back in his high school days – He wrestled for the state championship
If the match had lasted 5 seconds longer – Ackerman would have won, he had more zip!!

Told by a local wrestling coach – Who witnessed our man at the scene
Wrestlers are a funny breed – With a couple in our club, you know what I mean
Lion Ron has chaired the softball tournaments – That are run with precision and grace
Everything is on a spreadsheet – With every “I” dotted and in place!!

When the Fridley Lions ran into trouble – Not knowing what a budget was
How much we’d given to whom – And the club members were all a buzz
Up stepped the man with the spreadsheet – With a plan we all embraced
Set aside what you’ll need for the future – So we don’t end up broke and disgraced!!

Oh there’s just one more story – Lion Glaser and I heard this first hand
Lion Ackerman after a softball tournament – Picked up a hitchhiking, homeless man
He then took the guy bar hopping – There was just one hitch in this scene
Ron’s buddy who had ridden along – Had to call his wife who was not so serene!!

Lion Ron has also streamlined our new web site – To quote Lion Wiborg, we’ve gone green
What a beautiful job he’s done – You should all take a look on your computer screen
Lion Golden perhaps said it best - When summing up what he’s seen over the years
“This guy is so smart he makes it look simple” – Lion Ackerman never looks for cheers!!

So Lion Ron we thank you – You’ve been a great role model for all to see
Whatever you’re strength is, use it – I think each of us would agree
Next year you’ll be our President – So I’m sure there will be more to come
I’ll leave you all with this last thought – Always, I mean always, move away from the thumb!!
Lion Bud Dauphin 10/2009