‘There are seven different kinds of weather on one autumn night.’ – Icelandic Saying This past weekend was full of stormy thunder and wind, and I’m feeling the cold rain under the grey sky and longing to stay in for a warm gathering of friends and coffee. I’m even game for celebrating with another Thanksgiving […]
Grateful for the Women Who Bravely Love Us and Themselves Enough to Show Up for Equality. ‘Improved situation of women improves the situation of her family and of the nation as a whole.’ – Helvi Sipilä Here’s a speech from October 24, 1975 by Ávarp Bjargar Einarsdóttur : “Konur! Women! What has happened? Why do we stand […]
Celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement. In 1875, Icelanders left their turf houses for the shores of Lake Winnipeg, where they pioneered the settlement of New Iceland. Let’s celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement together with Vinarterta!
Remembrance of Jóhanna, Hálfdán and Solveig and why my life is a feast. Posted at icelandicroots.com My family is blessed with few war casualties. The significant people we remember are our courageous ancestors who sacrificed so much and left their beloved country because they had to. They were not running from war; they were running […]
Can you see a culture’s cravings in a recipe. Can you see the symbol of Icelandic Culture in a single serving of Vinarterta? The secret isn’t found in a recipe or a piece of cake. Treasured food experiences that shape our cultural identity are not founded in recipes, ingredients or methods. Why and how a […]
Not just volcanoes: The light of the soul throws sparks. There is a secret to creating beautiful memories with family and friends. We remember the days with friends and family that healed our hearts and fueled our inner fire. And we want more….(It’s about more than cake. 🙂 The secret to creating and repeating those […]
Vinarshock, n,; – The unexpected or astonishing realization that almost every family of Icelandic descent in North America, and all their friends, know and love Vínarterta Icelandic Cake. It still happens. Vinarterta is that good at remaining a coveted, protected, personal and family tradition. It is brilliant at connecting with the heart and feeling exclusive […]
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’ […]
Winter Rhubarb Vinarterta is made with Forced Rhubarb that looks like lava, grows in the dark and tastes like summer. Winter Rhubarb Seasonal Vinarterta is here! Rababara (Rhubarb) is such a fun word and a wonderful treat. It’s a historic favourite of Icelanders and Western Icelanders alike, it’s locally available in Iceland and North America, […]
Do you know how to create great Future Memories of Thanksgiving, Jól and Christmas? Memories hold a great deal of power over us. When we remember the good ones, we experience the positive high of wonderful feeling as if they had just occurred. The less good memories do the same and make us feel negative […]