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Icelandic Delicacies: Puffin, Whale, Foal and Fermented Shark

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

The Atlantic Puffin forms part of the national diet in Iceland, where the species does not have legal protection. Puffins are hunted by a technique called “sky fishing”, which involves catching low-flying birds with a big net. The meat is … Continue reading →

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Icelandic gourmet fares

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

Four days in Iceland were not nearly long enough to discover all the fine foods grown , raised or fished  locally. The island is a gourmet’s paradise providing  staples of very high quality and most unusual choices for the daring … Continue reading →

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Unusual duty-free items at Keflavik airport in Iceland

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

I had a quick connection in Keflavik, Reykjavik’s airport in Iceland on the way home from France. It is a very spacious and pleasant airport with bright halls and many shops. The variety is incredible and the offering quite surprising! … Continue reading →

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