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Soup Tuesday: Lötgrikkjasúpa, Lazy Greek Soup
If you paid attention to the economic problems in Greece, you’ll notice all the comparisons that were made between Iceland…
Soup Tuesday: Sveppa Og Sala Súpa, Mushroom And Dulse Súpa
All the soups I’m making in January are vegetarian (damn New Year’s Resolutions!). Cream of mushroom soup is a really…
Drunk Man Accuses Bus Driver Of Drunk Driving
A new arrival to Iceland made quite a first impression on visitors and locals alike late last night. Vísir reports…
Retailers Preparing To Sell Alcohol In Stores
While the private sale of alcohol is not yet legal in Iceland, some of the country’s largest retailers are already…
Soup Tuesday: Karrísúpa, Curry Soup (VEGAN OPTION)
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is sick. Some people reach for the chicken noodle soup. Other people swear…
Parliament Forgets To Lower Beer VAT
Perhaps in the rush to get things done before the holidays, parliament forgot to include one key point in their…
Soup Tuesday: Spergilkálssúpa, Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Walk through a Bónus (a grocery chain in Iceland) and you will find a cemetery of zombie vegetables. Iceland is…
Alcohol From Icelandic Whey? It’s More Likely Than You Think
Dairy farmers are exploring their options on how to make the most of their products, including making alcohol from whey….
Do Not Praise That POS Bjartur: Independent People, Reviewed
by Sam Knight
Six decades ago this year, Halldór Laxness was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for his vivid epic power which…
A Boy Becomes Less Of A Boy In Rúnar Rúnarsson’s Sparrows
Much buzz surrounded the Reykjavík International Film Festival premiere of ‘Sparrows’ (‘Þrestir’), director Rúnar Rúnarsson’s second feature film. It begins…
Soup Tuesday: Núðlusúpa, Simple Vietnamese Pho
Vietnam: the war with the best soundtrack and the country with the best soup. On a cold winter day, or…
The Encyclopaedia of Icelandic Holidays
Aðfangadagur (Ath-founga-dager) December 24, Aðfangadagur, is the day Icelanders celebrate Christmas (as opposed to December 25 in most countries). The…
A Guide To All Those Icelandic Yule Brews
Encouraged by the hoopla around the annual Tuborg Julebryg release, brewers all over have long since started crafting special seasonal…
Government “Too Big And Expensive” For Iceland
The Iceland Chamber of Commerce believes Iceland’s government is too large, and recommend combining or closing a number of agencies….
Soup Tuesday: Icelandic Christmas Soup, LEFTOVERS CURE HANGOVERS
You’ve probably heard the Icelandic Christmas is a little different: thirteen Santa Clauses, malt and orange soda Christmas punch and…
Customs Tax On Tampons And Pads Probably To Be Lifted
The Economic Affairs and Trade Committee has recommended that customs fees on pads and tampons be abolished, amongst other changes…
The Icelandic Christmas Buffet – Explained, Explored, Expanded
The Icelandic Christmas buffet is all about tradition. December is a time where you head out with your family or—more…
Soup Tuesday: Kakósúpa, Icelandic Chocolate Soup
Whoa! It’s the first winter storm here in Iceland. It’s the perfect day to make Icelandic Chocolate Soup: Kakósúpa. Actually,…
Soup Tuesday: Kræklingasúpa, Icelandic Mussels Soup
Blue Mussels have been harvested in Iceland for over 30 years, but it’s only been in the last six years…
Five Acquitted In Gang Rape Case
Five young men have been acquitted of charges of having raped a 16-year-old girl, based on witness testimony and video…
Soup Tuesday: The One That’s Not Really A Soup At All
Here at the Grapevine we’ve grown to dread Mondays less than usual. Sure, they’re still the day you have to…