Intergenerational Heroes – The Volunteer Team at Icelandic Roots Guest Article by Arden Jackson CVO (Chief Vinarterta Officer) These pioneers work for the world they will leave behind. They are the forerunners who know that the actions of one generation have consequences on those following. They are the intergenerational heroes of the Icelandic Roots Volunteer […]
Vinarterta for Thanksgiving and Christmas! We’re open and ready to take your orders! We’re excited to continue to deliver Vinarterta to you – wherever you are! We’re passionate about sharing our experiential culinary and cultural adventure with you in the form of our beloved Icelandic cake. And, the Vinarterta Kitchen is filled with all the […]
Mother’s Day Story: What do Margrets and Vinarterta have in common? Who can deny that Mothers, Margréts, Margarets, Maggas, Icelandic coffee made with a bag, and Vínarterta, have not added significantly to our way of life? On this Mother’s Day, I’m remembering an experience leading an amazing group of women who came together to support […]
What makes home one that you would never want to leave? Likely your answer has a lot to do with how your Mother, Amma or Grandmother created a culture of family around you through experiences. For me, home is not a place. Home is a feeling. Home is where they understand you. My Amma Anna […]
Three Questions to Ask Your Amma (Grandmother) Do you have memories of favourite questions that you asked your Mother, Amma or Grandmother and their answers? When we think about our nurturers we remember them mostly from the point of view of our younger selves. We get wistful about how they made us feel, and inspired […]
Our Celebrations today are about new and deep-rooted love. Something that shifts us subtly into hope and joy because it’s fresh and familiar at the same time. Something new but not too new is here. Easter Celebrations are paradoxical with the promise of the new and a reminder of the ancient love that binds us. […]
BE Easter – Be the love. Be the hope. Be together. Be more than chocolate and bunnies. Be a reminder of how much love and connection really count in our relationships and in the quality of our lives. It’s a traditional time for us to be with family and friends in celebration, appreciation and to […]
Vor = Spring! Time to Celebrate! It’s time to allow yourself to Celebrate!* Are you eagerly thinking about planning food for gatherings, Weddings, Birthdays, Easter, and Mother’s Day like I am? This week the new Vinarterta Kitchen (I call her Vinkona) is cooking up Vinarterta, Kleinur, Icelandic Brown Bread, Rullupylsa, Hangikjot, (and Svid Sheep’s Heads […]
We have Two Cosy Changes for Christmas Vinarterta Because you care about what’s in your Vinarterta, and because you want more than just any Vinarterta. Here’s where you can buy your Vinarterta for Christmas, Holidays, and Special Celebrations! Nothing is more delightful than baking for you and hearing your stories and experiences. Thank you! Order […]
A Real Viking Warrior has Powerfully Awoken. The Real Valkyrie. If you’re like me you’ve imagined being her. …Or Viking Queen, from time to time. This new book is a must-read: ‘The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women.’ In this compelling novel, Nancy Marie Brown makes Valkyries and shield-maids real through her […]