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SOY FOR YOUR HAIR WANTING A MORE natural line of hair care products, Soya System Professional Hair Care Products were developed for the Grabber School of Hair Design and its five salons in St. Louis. Created in 1981, Soya System hair products were the first hair products in the world to use hydrolyzed soy protein. When owners Dennis and Chris Matteuzzi received notice that a national research corporation was looking for a small company to test a new protein with the aim to naturalize hair products, they were thrilled. Using hydrolyzed soy protein, Dennis worked with researchers to make the hair care products free of animal proteins, waxes, and harsh chemicals. Call 1-800-533-9599 to find the nearest Soya distributor, or order online. —Emily Adams www.soya.com
St. Louis
Twisted Pretzels JUST LIKE CARDINALS baseball and toasted ravioli, Gus’ Pretzels is a St. Louis tradition. A third-generation business, Frank Ramsperger started twisting pretzels in 1920. His son-in-law, Gus Koebbe Sr., purchased the business in 1956. Now, Gus Jr. and his brother Dave have been managing the pretzel shop since 1980. Customers visit daily to indulge in Gus’ fresh pretzel sticks and twists, which are made in the open for visitors to see. The soft pretzels are served with Gus’ Pretzels own mustard and dip line, featuring flavors like honey, horseradish, German, and pub beer mustards. The pretzels can also be shaped into special designs such as stars and footballs for special events. Find Gus’ Pretzels in the frozen section at several grocery stores in the St. Louis area. Gus Koebbe Jr.
—Lauren Schad www.guspretzels.com • 314-664-4010
Camdenton
Design the Dress ERIN COLEMAN, owner of Design The Dress in Camdenton, strives to help brides find the perfect dress. Her company specializes in custom-made wedding dresses. Erin not only makes dresses for brides in Missouri, but also for brides across the country and around the world. Brides can submit dress designs that they would like to be replicated or altered via Design The Dress’s website. Custom changes can be made to the designs if the bride wishes. —Lauren Young www.designthedress.com
COURTESY OF SOYA, GUS’ PRETZELS, AND HAZEL BROWN & BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY
St. Louis
WARRENSBURG RESIDENT FRED BRUENJES DISCOVERED A NEW COMET IN FEBRUARY.
IN MISSOURI
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