Amaranth Food’s Holiday Local Gift Guide
This holiday season, shop locally at Amaranth for unique and meaningful gifts for everyone on your list, and for fresh, healthy and delicious foods for holiday parties. Check out our top picks for locally-made, locally-sold products. All ideas are from Calgary, Edmonton, or Canadian owned (i.e. the Green's your Colour bottles).
Green’s Your Colour Water Bottles
Who doesn’t need a water bottle? These designed-in-Canada stainless steel bottles are the best. They’re made with non-toxic ingredients, and they keep hot drinks hot for 8+ hours and cold drinks cold for 36+ hours.
Why We Love It: It has all the features you need from a water bottle: a tea strainer, carrying handle and an ice cube-sized spout.
Where to Find It: Calgary locations (Arbour Lake, 130th Street and 4th Street)
The Gut Lab Organic Bone Broth
Stay healthy during the busy holiday season by keeping this Calgary-made, delicious chicken bone broth on hand. Heat up a bowl as a meal or early-morning drink and drink in the nutritional benefits and hearty flavour.
Why We Love It: There’s nothing better than a cup of warm bone broth on a cold day. Plus, it’s good for paleo and gluten-free diets.
Where to Find It: Calgary locations (Arbour Lake, 130th Street and 4th Street)
Routine Natural Deodorant Cream
What goes on your body is as important as what goes in it, and Routine’s natural deodorants are clean, safe and toxin-free. These little pots make the perfect stocking stuffer.
Why We Love It: With several different varieties of scents and ingredients, including a vegan option, there’s something for everyone and every preference. Plus, they’re made in Calgary.
Where to Find It: All stores in Calgary and St. Albert
Drizzle Honey
This raw honey is all you need to sweeten up holiday drinks and treats, and it makes a lovely gift for party hosts, teachers, co-workers, Secret Santas… anyone! The holiday spice blend is an extra-special seasonal treat to stir into hot drinks or add to your favourite recipe.
Why We Love It: The honey is locally farmed and sustainable, and the pretty packaging makes it a gift-worthy gourmet treat.
Where to Find It: All stores in Calgary and St. Albert
Adorn Infusions
Look and feel good, inside and out, with this organic, holistic line of beauty products made in Calgary. Products include bath scrubs, facial oils and mists, cologne, hair care, and more.
Why We Love It: A lower-than-the-big-box-products price point, perfect for stocking stuffers, gift exchanges with friends, or as a treat for yourself when prepping for holiday parties.
Where to Find It: Calgary Arbour Lake and 4th Street locations
Natural Kitchen Delight (NKD) Bars
Slip these raw, organic, fair trade and dairy-free chocolate bars into stockings, or gift to colleagues during an office party.
Why We Love It: A sustainable, made-in-Edmonton treat that satisfies a sweet tooth? Yes, please.
Where to Find It: Calgary Arbour Lake and 4th Street locations; St. Albert Enjoy Centre
Sherpi’s Mittens
These super cute, warm mittens come in a variety of colours and patterns and sizes, making them great gifts for children or adults.
Why We Love It: Made in Calgary with repurposed sweaters, they’re good for the environment, too!
Where to Find It: Calgary Arbour Lake and 4th Street locations; St. Albert Enjoy Centre
Nabati Foods’ Mini Pumpkin Pies
Make your party guests’ smile when you serve these bite-sized pumpkin pies -- they’re made in Edmonton, so it’s the closest thing to bringing a homemade treat.
Why We Love It: They’re vegan, gluten-free and absolutely delicious.
Where to Find It: Calgary Arbour Lake and 4th Street locations; St. Albert Enjoy Centre
Revolution Ice Cream
Add a sweet ending to your holiday dinners with this Edmonton-made ice cream in a variety of flavours like peanut butter heat and key lime pie.
Why We Love It: Revolution’s ice cream is made with local dairy, cane sugar, no artificial flavours or preservatives, and there are vegan options, too.
Where to Find It: St. Albert Enjoy Centre
Whatever you need this holiday season, our in-store team can help you find the perfect gift, from hostess gifts to Secret Santa exchanges, or the perfect holiday meal. Visit any of our four locations today.