skyr
Chef Gunnar Gíslason Shows Us How Iceland Does Late Night Snacks
He's a big fan of the open-faced sandwich.
This Is What the World’s Cleanest Martini Tastes Like
London bartender Joe Petch’s martini uses vodka from the volcanic springs of Iceland, specially imported ice, and just a few sprays of Lillet Blanc vermouth. “Clean water is essential for clean-tasting spirit,” he says.
Skyr Yogurt Is Part of a Balanced Protest in Iceland
Tubs of the stuff were used in an anti-government protest yesterday. Massive civil disobedience never tasted so good.
How Iceland's Delicious Yogurt Is Endangering Its Rare Cows
Due to increased global consumption of skyr, some producers are thinking of importing Norwegian Red cattle and crossbreeding them with Icelandic varieties.
Iceland's Yogurt Industry Has an Acid Whey Problem
As production of the country’s popular skyr yogurt expands, can the disposal of a harmful byproduct be kept clean?
Whale Balls Don't Belong in Beer
In early March, I flew into Reykjavík with my friends from Connecticut's Two Roads Brewing Co. to make an Icelandic beer. I quickly learned that fermented shark meat does not belong in beer, and that hot springs should be avoided altogether.
Iceland, I Love You—But Your Grocery Stores Are Weird
I came to Iceland expecting animals heads, and I found animals heads. But is that prune-flavored milk I see sitting on the shelf? And why is all of the candy overwhelmingly infused with licorice? Well, at least your skyr is delicious.