Summer, Icelandic Style
Summertime in Iceland means 24 hour sun, frolicking lambs, and camping. Just as Icelandic lambs spend their summers roaming the highlands, many Icelanders spend their summer vacations camping all over the country. Spectacular natural beauty Iceland has the rare quality of having spectacular natural beauty that is easily accessible. You don’t have to venture far […]
Summer is finally here
June has arrived, which means that Summer is finally here! As the joyous lamb birthing season in Iceland draws to a close, every sheep farm is bustling with life. A pure breed ever since the Viking Age, local farmers share an exceptional bond with their sheep and their offspring, giving them the utmost care. Now, […]
Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Ingredients The meat 2 lamb shanks 3 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 3 tbsp. butter 1 red onion 2 garlic bulbs 4 carrots 3 tbsp. rosemary (or 3 rosemary sprigs) 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. black pepper 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2 dl water Set the oven to 170°C/338°F. Place the […]
Slátur Season Comes to an End
Take a peek into what it’s really like to participate in a réttir or sheep roundup in Iceland.
Seasonal Icelandic cuisine at VON Mathús og Bar
In almost any creative endeavor there is a methodology known as the Discovery Process. It occurs in the visual arts, culinary arts, writing and many more human endeavors. One of the best outcomes from this process is when you discover love. The Discovery Process is an operation which occurs, often unintentionally as part of the […]
Réttir – An Icelandic Slice of Life
Take a peek into what it’s really like to participate in a réttir or sheep roundup in Iceland.
Protected designation of origin
The European quality scheme for agricultural products (registry of protected product names along with product descriptions) is a good scheme and if a producer gets their product registered in the scheme then they can use EU origin labels. Participation and interest of producers to get their brand registered in the system has grown greatly: In […]
Pioneers in Gender Equality
With a new generation of outstanding chefs putting a new twist on traditional ingredients, the Icelandic culinary scene continues to flourish. Thanks to its clean nature, pure water, and geothermal energy, Icelanders have access to a variety of fresh produce all year round. Ever since the first settlement, Icelanders have survived on fresh fish from […]
Most People Don’t Understand Sheep
An interview with Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík of FarmlifeIceland “Sheep are fun animals and they are just as different from one another as we are. Some have big personalities, are leaders who always know what they want, while others are happy just following the crowd. Some are excitable, always looking for adventure, while others are just […]
Maroccoan lamb stew
Ingredients The meat 19 oz diced lamb meat 1/2 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp harrisapaste or spice 3 msk ras el hanut ½ Acorn squash 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 Cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 1 tbs tomato paste 1/2 can canned tomatoes Rind of 1/4 orange 8 dried […]