Leadingsheep – Forystufé
Today, we would like to talk about a very special sheep breed in Iceland — one that is notraised for meat and yet has had a considerable impact on sheep farming in the country. We arespeaking of the so-called “Forystufé.” A leader with a long history Forystufé are known as the leader sheep. They are […]
It’s sheep-shearing time
It is sheep-shearing time in Iceland once again. The aromatic Icelandic lamb is not the only product our Icelandic sheep provide. Their wool is also an essential part of Iceland’s sheep-farming culture. On the island of fire and ice, most farmers shear their sheep twice a year. The first shearing takes place when the sheep […]
Colourful Icelandic Sheep Part 2
Since we talked in one of our last blog posts about the big colour variety of Icelandic sheep, we only got to introduce you to 3 of the many Icelandic sheep colours. The sheep coats in Iceland seem to mirror the changing light and textures of the island itself from the volcanic earth to the […]
Hangikjötcarpaccio, Horseradish Sauce and Herb Oil
On the weekend of the 13. and 14. December Icelandic Lamb has been at the Matarmarkaður – The Artisan Food Fayre, in the Harpa in Reykjavik. This year we did some showcooking. And this is one of our recipes: Ingredients Instructions Horseradish Sauce Mix together in a bowl and season with a little salt. Remember that […]
Hangikjöt tartar in Salad Taco
On the weekend of the 13. and 14. December Icelandic Lamb has been at the Matarmarkaður – The Artisan Food Fayre, in the Harpa in Reykjavik. This year we did some showcooking. And this is one of our recipes: starter dish for 4 pers. Ingredients 300 g traditionally smoked lamb (hangikjöt) 15 g flatbread 30 g […]
Lamb Schnitzel with Creamed Cabbage and Rhubarb Jam in Brown Butter
recipe by: Jakob Leó Ægisson On the weekend of the 13. and 14. December Icelandic Lamb has been at the Matarmarkaður – The Artisan Food Fayre, in the Harpa in Reykjavik. This year we did some showcooking. And this is one of our recipes: Lamb Schnitzel Ingredients: Instructions: Creamed Cabbage Ingredients: Instructions: Rhubarb Jam with Brown […]
Lamb steak with mushroom sauce and leftover vegetables
On the weekend of the 13. and 14. December Icelandic Lamb has been at the Matarmarkaður – The Artisan Food Fayre, in the Harpa in Reykjavik. This year we did some showcooking. And this is one of our recipes: Guðrún Helga Hafliðadóttir’s competition dish from “Köldmatur á korteri” (for 2 persons) Ingredients Instructions Lamb: Start by […]
Indian-style Curry with Icelandic lamb
On the weekend of the 13. and 14. December Icelandic Lamb has been at the Matarmarkaður – The Artisan Food Fayre, in the Harpa in Reykjavik. This year we did some showcooking. And this is one of our recipes: Stefán Sölvi Pétursson, finalist in the World’s Strongest Man competition was cooking at Matarmarkaður on the […]
Icelandic Lamb at Matarmarkaður – A Festive Weekend of Food, Craft and Community
On the weekend of December 13 & 14, we Icelandic Lamb had the great pleasure of taking part in Matarmarkaður – The Artisan Food Fayre. Which was held in the beautiful surroundings of Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík. Matarmarkaður is Iceland’s largest market for farmers, growers, and small-scale producers, and a true celebration of Icelandic […]
Colourful Icelandic Sheep Part 1
Colourful Icelandic sheep – Get to know the wool colours of the Icelandic sheep with us. We, Icelandic Lamb want to tell you the whole story behind your food and our product. Among Iceland’s windswept hills and moss-covered lava fields, flocks of sheep have grazed freely for centuries. Shaping not only the island’s landscape but […]