Mint & Heritage | Calgary Lifestyle + Food

3 crazy Stampede foods to try… if you dare

Every year the Calgary Stampede comes up with crazier, wilder and more outrageous eats on the midway. Do you dare to test your taste buds with these crazy Stampede foods?

Kangaroo pizza

This ain’t no regular pizza pie! Local food truck Avatara Pizza always makes great eats so it’s not a surprise that this kangaroo pizza hits the spot. It’s topped with kangaroo sausage along with banana peppers and basil. The kangaroo meat makes for a moderate alternative from the traditional pepperoni – especially if you like a more ‘game-y” flavour.

Kangaroo pizza from Avatara.

Cricket grilled cheese

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July 8, 2018

An Ode to the Calgary Stampede Mini Donuts

I love these little deep fried delights known as the mini donut.

Oh mini donuts, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

You are often imitated, but never duplicated. I ravenously covet the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede so I can make my way down to get my hands on your delicious scrumptiousness. As I wind my way through the Stampede grounds, I know not to get fooled by the other stands with their big buckets and other gimmicks. I only have eyes for “Those Little Donuts” as you stand out from all the rest.

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July 4, 2018

5 things to look forward to at Roundup MusicFest

Calgarians out enjoying the annual Roundup Musicfest

Festival season is gearing up for the summer and it all kicks off in a few weeks with the Roundup Musicfest on July 11th! The Roundup always delivers a boot-stomping good time for Calgarians who are ready to soak in the sun and enjoy some western hospitality. For those of you who have never gone, there’s a lot to enjoy. Here are a few things to look forward to at this year’s Roundup Musicfest.

Shaw Millenium Park

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June 25, 2018

Contests with @lifeincalgary

| TAKEOVER Day 1 by @heyseto | ___ Hi y’all! This is Irene aka @heyseto ✨coming at ya this week. I had so much fun doing this takeover last year that I decided to come back to share more #yyc fun with you guys! I am a born-and-raised Calgarian who loves all sorts of things about this lovely city. ___ Here I am on the Peace Bridge with my bike 🚲 Minty. You’ll be seeing more of Minty all week as you follow along this week on @lifeincalgary to see all my favourite spots around town (plus I have some

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June 19, 2018

Find your escape at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa

Say hello to the beautiful Kananaskis Nordic Spa.

Like any girl, I love to get pampered at the spa. There’s nothing like a little rest and relaxation to help you wind down from the daily grind of life, family, kids, work and more. But you’ve probably never had a spa visit like the unique alpine experience now being offered at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, just 45 minutes west of Calgary, the Kananaskis Nordic Spa is earning some rave reviews and for good reason. Focussing on a mix of hydrotherapy and massage, the spa offers View this Post

June 6, 2018

Mastering good skin with the XO Treatment Room

This lovely illustration about Good Skin is by Jenessa Drebnisky. Check out her work @jenoodles.doodles

Aging is often seen as a negative part of getting older, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to combat the effects of aging is to take care of our skin. Our skin holds our bodies together, provides an outer layer of protection from the elements and, most importantly, shows off the first signs of aging. At a recent Camp Hooha event (more on these events soon!), I learned all about the best ways to take care of my skin from View this Post

June 4, 2018

The most adorable pandas at The Calgary Zoo

Squee! I love, love, love giant pandas! These cuddly gentle giants have descended at The Calgary Zoo into their new home at Panda Passage. Calgarians are lucky to have these pandas call our city home for the next 5 years so there will lots of opportunities to check out these lovely bears. For those of you that can’t wait any longer, take a look through these photos of these adorable pandas and learn some fun facts too!

Giant pandas make their new home at The Calgary Zoo

PANDA FACT #1

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May 10, 2018

Four breads to try at The Loft Bakery

Who loves fresh bread as much as I do?

Who loves bread as much as I do? I’m a total fan of all things delicious and doughy. I like my bread soft and chewy. I like it warm and fresh out of the oven. I like it crispy and toasted. I like my bread sandwiched into savoury eats and I like my bread covered in jams and marmalades for a sweet treat. I like bread any which way you can have it!

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May 2, 2018

“I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.”

– Michelle Obama

- Monday Motivation: Be Like Michelle Obama -

An Evening with Michelle Obama

Wow, what an event. On behalf of #yyc, thank you @MichelleObama for your inspiring words on the importance of resilience, persistence, inclusion, and above all, positivity. pic.twitter.com/VmeZtOGhpA

— Calgary Chamber (@CalgaryChamber) March 24, 2018

It’s not often an international icon comes to Calgary. As part of a tour of Western Canada, Michelle Obama stopped by our fair city last week to do a talk with interviewer Cassie Campbell. I was beyond thrilled to be in the same room as the former First Lady of the United States! I’ve always had a deep admiration and respect for Michelle Obama and View this Post