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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.

Featured Cook LINDALOU86 Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Keflavík, Suðurnes, Iceland Living In: Dayton, Ohio, USA

About me: I was born in Iceland because my father was stationed there in the Navy soon after my parents were married. I had dual citizenship until I was 18 but like most people living in the great United States, I am proud to be an American. I am happily married to a patient man who willingly eats my culinary experiments and we have 4 fur kids (a.k.a. cats) that we adore. My Profile | Reviews | Photos | Recipes | Menus Favorite Food Lists Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »