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Glaze Amazes Guest at Toronto Picnic Event – Technology Meets Outdoor Fun

Glaze Amazes Guest at Toronto Picnic Event – Technology Meets Outdoor Fun – is an article by Icelandic technology company Glaze.is. It’s about the latest Arden Jackson and Vínarterta adventure. We beta-tested the fabulous new Glaze Order and Payment App for food service management for our ‘Taste of Iceland’s Independence Day Picnic in High Park’ […]

Taste of Iceland’s Independence Day Picnic in High Park

What you need to know about Iceland’s Celebration of Independence on June 17. The Anniversary of Þjóðhátiðardagurinn will be celebrated by Icelanders everywhere. Join us in Toronto on June 17! Gleðilega þjóðhátið! Happy National Independence Day! Do you know that Iceland’s Pride, Sword and Shield is a man named Jón? It’s Jón Sigurðsson Birthday on June 17, and also […]

Delicious Apples Are Coming

The waiting is almost over. You know the feeling. What is your cultural craving? What are you greatly anticipating this year?   The granddaughter of a dear friend shared a touching story at the memorial celebration for her Amma about her memory of waiting for a treat of deliciousness. She recalled looking forward to the […]

BE Easter – Be the love. Be the hope. Be together.

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!

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 […]

A Delicious Ghost (Kitchen) Story

Delivery has become the lifeblood of many businesses. Indeed it has always been ours. What is a Ghost Kitchen? This significant trend is also known as a dark kitchen or delivery-only or pick-up only kitchen is accelerating how food businesses are pivoting today. We’re not big, but we’re small…. We’ve been operating for ten years […]

Healing 2020

Healing 2020: I’m thinking about the importance of a healing mindset. Because 2020. Magnificence. No Matter What. “The mind knows alone what is nearest the heart and sees where the soul is turned.” – Havamal I know my soul is turned to you. I have a desire to help make Holiday and Christmas Celebrations even […]

Because 2020. Magnificence. No Matter What.

Because 2020. Magnificence. No Matter What. I’ve been noticing that great sunsets are happening now. And shorter days mean this year is almost done. The sun is setting on 2020. And, because 2020, more magnificence is absolutely mandatory. Since I’ve decided we’re making cake for Holidays and Christmas. (Já! Yes!) I’ve also decided to put […]

My idea of how to eat well

My idea of how to eat well……Is to decide that food creation can be exciting. As a professional designer, I transfer my passion for experiencing what I see and touch to the technical and creative assembly of something beautiful, functional and tasty in the kitchen. For everyday cooking, I shop in local grocery stores and […]

Some people buy lots of shoes

Life is a bit tricky and messy right now. In this uncertain time you’ll find me where? …In the kitchen, of course. How about you? Some people buy lots of shoes. I buy fresh fruit and vegetables…… Experiencing and working with what nature provides is my passion. Striving and thriving on massive amounts of three-dimensional […]

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