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Iceland

Geysers, glaciers, lava fields, and steaming sea-green pools abound on this barren, mountainous island straddling the Arctic Circle between Greenland and Norway. Sitting atop the junction of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, Iceland is constantly moving as its many active volcanoes testify. Settled by Norwegian Vikings in 874, Iceland is noted for rich fishing grounds, hot spring-fed greenhouses, sheep, wool, and a remarkably affluent lifestyle. Given its Scandinavian pedigree and its farming and fishing heritage, Icelandic food is similar to Danish and Norwegian fare. Menus include cod, salmon, lumpfish, trout, and herring, plus boiled potatoes, lamb, mutton, and greenhouse-grown tomatoes and cucumbers. It’s also not unusual to find whale meat and walrus paw served at specialty restaurants in Reykjavik, Iceland’s sophisticated capital city. Skyr, a yogurt-like product brewed from fermented skimmed milk, is popular at breakfast or sweetened for dessert.

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Leah

Home Town: Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra, Iceland

Living In: Pace, Florida, USA

About me: I'm a vegetarian who likes to cook for other people, more than herlsef. I am an aspiring sous chef and plan to chase the dream after high school. I make things like chocolate cove…
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Living In: Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði, Iceland

About me: My name is Tinna and i live in Iceland. I have had a passion for cooking since i was a kid. I remember starting around 9 years old baking pancakes and burning holes in the kitchen…
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Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Keflavík, Suðurnes, Iceland

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Szechwan Shrimp

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by langbrok

I used peanut oil instead of veggie oil, 1/2 tsp fresh ginger instead of the powdered ginger and unsweetened tomato ketchup, result was delicious. Another thing I liked: supremely easy to make! :)

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Rolled Fondant

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Leah

I made this with a 13 year old, 9 year old, and 4 year old and it was great. We got powdered sugar EVERYWHERE! But the recipe was amazing and was easier to work with than I orginially expected. This tasted MUCH better than any other fontant I've tasted. Thanks!

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