Icelandic Spooky Folklore: The Deacon of Dark River Djákninn á Myrká (The Deacon of Dark River) is a favourite spooky Christmas Icelandic folk tale. “A deacon who lived on a farm called Myrká (Dark River) had a girlfriend named Guðrún. She lived on farm called Bægisá located on the other side of a big river […]
Vinarterta: Radiant Love Big Hug. Is that what you want? Perhaps what we share is a desire for family love simply baked up in a cake? Are you a champion of traditions that feel like a warm embrace, and what being home means to you? Do you like to create timeless memories, especially for Holidays, […]
Vinarterta. You used to say Live and Let Live. (You know you did. You know you did. You know you did.) Was life easier when you were young and your heart was an open book? And now in this ever-changing world do you yearn for time to stand still, or slow down for just a […]
Many cakes! We’re making them for you! Vinarterta Icelandic Cake Delivered To Your Door! The unique and different part of our bakery business is that we specialize in the online purchase of Vinarterta The Delicious Striped Icelandic Cake delivered to your door where ever you are! Our premium handmade cakes are shipped in our custom […]
Adventure, discovery, necessity, creativity and love brought you here. To a place and a cake that wins the heart. Magnificent humans before you, and for you, transformed ingredients from around the world into edible love. A whispered secret recipe was blown across the ocean into the womb of New Iceland. A deep history of sea […]
You can’t buy happiness but you can buy Vínarterta and that’s kind of the same thing. We’re feeling very happy thanks to our beloved customer. Happiness is getting this card in the mail. “Wishing you a big slice of happiness.Thought of you when I saw this card. You make the best Vínarterta.” – Lovingly, Gladys […]
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. It still happens. Vinarterta is that good. It is a coveted, protected, personal and family tradition. It is brilliant at connecting with the heart and feeling exclusive yours. It […]
The Royal Society published research on August 8, 2018 that backs up Nancy Marie Brown’s theory about the importance of walrus ivory to the Greenland Norse, and ‘Now proves beyond doubt that much of the ivory traded to Europe during the Middle Ages really did come from Greenland.’ Author, historian Nancy Marie Brown’s latest book, […]
In North America, you go to the home of someone of Icelandic descent, and she asks you if you want a cup of coffee. ‘Tíu droppar’, you say. Just ten drops. (And of course that means you really want much more than ten drops, especially when it’s made with a bag.) It’s coffee time! Kaffitími! […]
Women are the Influencers bringing a new future into time. They are a powerful force for change. They are out there acting on their dreams. They are believing in their power to shift attention from the ordinary to the extraordinary. They are thriving through collaboration, generosity, love and empowerment of others. (And the support of […]