Secrets of the Sprakkar
Melinda Bargreen writes about Eliza Reid, Iceland’s first lady and author of the book Secrets of the Sprakkar (extraordinary women).
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Icelandic sheep wool and the lopapeysa sweater
Ester writes about Icelandic sheep, wool, lopapeysa sweaters, and other woolen items used in every Iceland home and sold all over the world.
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Icelandic Noir on a dark, windswept island
Crime Corner’s Jerry Holt recommends three Icelandic crime novels by authors Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, Ragnar Jónasson, and Arnaldur Indriðason.
Norway House Musikk Fest celebrates Edvard Grieg!
The 2022 Norway Musikk Fest showcases the music of Edvard Grieg and more, all part of the blow-out Norway Block Fest celebration.
Cocktail: Thor’s Forest
Enjoy a taste of Iceland with a refreshing Thor’s Forest cocktail from the award-winning cookbook from Sister Cities International.
Eurovision Song Contest
Nick Rogness reviews the film Eurovision Song Contest, which stars Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams as zany contestants from Iceland.
Secrets of the Sprakkar
Melinda Bargreen writes about Eliza Reid, Iceland’s first lady and author of the book Secrets of the Sprakkar (extraordinary women).
A sister city friendship making a difference
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall writes about Sister Cities International and the special relationship Seattle and Reykjavik, Iceland share.
Iceland’s president outlines a clear vision for his country
Guðni Jóhannesson, Iceland’s president, speaks about innovation, independence, and interdependence at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle.
Icelandic sheep wool and the lopapeysa sweater
Ester writes about Icelandic sheep, wool, lopapeysa sweaters, and other woolen items used in every Iceland home and sold all over the world.
An easy version of a traditional Icelandic favorite
Taste of Norway Editor Kristi Bissell shares a recipe for Icelandic rúgbrauð, a dense rye bread that goes well with crisp summer vegetables.
A powerful Icelandic-American art force
Mary Jo Thorsheim writes about Icelandic-American Holger Cahill, who had a great career working in the arts in New York and New Jersey.
Viking vocabulary
An article compares similar words in five languages: Old Norse, Icelandic, Nynorsk, Bokmål, and English to showsimilarities and differences.
