“Don’t ask Icelanders how to make their traditional Christmas cake” is the title of the Macleans Magazine article by Matt Kwong written in 2012 and is a ‘still true’ story worth repeating here: “Ask a Canadian: vinarterta has become a holiday staple in the homes of icelandic expats. Few Christmas traditions are as culturally sacred […]
What I know is that there is a large dynamic group of people who are passionate about Iceland, Icelandic Heritage, the Arts, Community Building, Traditional Icelandic Food, Vínarterta, and love Icelandic Lamb. Integrity, authenticity and quality in all those things are of high importance. In particular, individuals evaluate food experiences and products as much for […]
Amma: Keeper of the Heart, Keeper of Home Here is a saga. It’s a story of thanksgiving honouring those special people in our lives who are Keepers of the Heart, Keepers of Home, and the magnificence of unconditional love. Is there anything that creates more longing than the loss of a loved one? How is […]
Land of the Midnight Sun : A Cultural and Culinary Experience in Hillsburgh, Ontario at The Friendly Chef Adventure Restaurant Thursday, August 4, 2016 Chef Pam Fanjoy, Winner of Chopped Canada, and Guest Chef Arden Jackson forge a new connection to bring you a taste of the Icelandic heart as they create a culinary and […]
Check out this article in The Toronto Star including some thoughts from me about Skyr. Skyr is wonderful and we’re very happy that Shepherd Gourmet Dairy is making it just the way we love it. – Arden Jackson See the article here : The Toronto Star Photo Credit: Todd Carol – Toronto Star
“You’ll be given love You’ll be taken care of You’ll be given love You have to trust it Maybe not from the sources You have poured yours Maybe not from the directions You are staring at Twist your head around It’s all around you All is full of love All around you All is full […]
Canada AM CTV last show is Friday June 3 after 43 Seasons. Thanks Canada AM for many entertaining mornings! Including my Throw Back Thursday to April 10,2015. It was a fun segment sharing Traditional Icelandic Food and Vínarterta! I had cut my hand badly the day before and had stitches and bandage to deal with, […]
“Wisdom is welcome wherever it comes from.” Hafa skal heir ráð, hvaðan sem koma. -Icelandic Saying Take good advice! Sending love, Arden Jackson Vinarterta.ca ArdenJackson.com Photo: Arden Jackson Hótel Flatey
Ever sneak a little slice that you thought no one would notice? Were you in a house where the Vinarterta was treasured and tasted so much like home you couldn’t resist? And on the most special of occasions where it sat wrapped and tauntingly tasty; did you ever NOT slice a paper thin sliver, again […]
Culture is all the ways we remember, tell and celebrate our stories. This photo is of a print that was on the wall at Lónkot in Skagafjörður, Iceland (a beautiful Guest House) near where vagabond artist and poet Sölvi Helgason (1820-1895) was born. An interesting character, he called himself ‘Sólon Íslandus’ and believed that he […]