‘There are seven different kinds of weather on one autumn night.’ – Icelandic Saying This past weekend was full of stormy thunder and wind, and I’m feeling the cold rain under the grey sky and longing to stay in for a warm gathering of friends and coffee. I’m even game for celebrating with another Thanksgiving [...] The post Seven Different Kinds of Weather first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Grateful for the Women Who Bravely Love Us and Themselves Enough to Show Up for Equality. ‘Improved situation of women improves the situation of her family and of the nation as a whole.’ – Helvi Sipilä Here’s a speech from October 24, 1975 by Ávarp Bjargar Einarsdóttur : “Konur! Women! What has happened? Why do we stand [...] The post Women’s Day Off 50th Anniversary October 24 1975-2025 first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement. In 1875, Icelanders left their turf houses for the shores of Lake Winnipeg, where they pioneered the settlement of New Iceland. Let's celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement together with Vinarterta! The post Celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Remembrance of Jóhanna, Hálfdán and Solveig and why my life is a feast.  Posted at icelandicroots.com  My family is blessed with few war casualties. The significant people we remember are our courageous ancestors who sacrificed so much and left their beloved country because they had to. They were not running from war; they were running [...] The post Pioneer memory: ‘Torrential storm like an endless Icelandic waterfall.’ first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Can you see a culture’s cravings in a recipe. Can you see the symbol of Icelandic Culture in a single serving of Vinarterta? The secret isn’t found in a recipe or a piece of cake. Treasured food experiences that shape our cultural identity are not founded in recipes, ingredients or methods. Why and how a [...] The post Can you see a culture’s cravings in a recipe. first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Not just volcanoes: The light of the soul throws sparks. There is a secret to creating beautiful memories with family and friends. We remember the days with friends and family that healed our hearts and fueled our inner fire. And we want more….(It’s about more than cake. 🙂 The secret to creating and repeating those [...] The post Not just Volcanoes: The light of the soul throws sparks. first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Vinarshock, n,; – The unexpected or astonishing realization that almost every family of Icelandic descent in North America, and all their friends, know and love Vínarterta Icelandic Cake. It still happens. Vinarterta is that good at remaining a coveted, protected, personal and family tradition. It is brilliant at connecting with the heart and feeling exclusive [...] The post Vinarshock first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Glaze Amazes Guest at Toronto Picnic Event – Technology Meets Outdoor Fun – is an article by Icelandic technology company Glaze.is. It’s about the latest Arden Jackson and Vínarterta adventure. We beta-tested the fabulous new Glaze Order and Payment App for food service management for our ‘Taste of Iceland’s Independence Day Picnic in High Park’ [...] The post Glaze Amazes Guest at Toronto Picnic Event – Technology Meets Outdoor Fun first appeared on Arden Jackson.

What you need to know about Iceland’s Celebration of Independence on June 17. The Anniversary of Þjóðhátiðardagurinn will be celebrated by Icelanders everywhere. Join us in Toronto on June 17! Gleðilega þjóðhátið! Happy National Independence Day! Do you know that Iceland’s Pride, Sword and Shield is a man named Jón? It’s Jón Sigurðsson Birthday on June 17, and also [...] The post Taste of Iceland’s Independence Day Picnic in High Park first appeared on Arden Jackson.

As you like it – Connection to Laura Goodman Salverson “And this our life exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brook, sermons in stones, and good in everything”. –    Shakespeare, ‘As You Like It’ Act 2 Scene 1 Forest of Arden    My full story about my connection to [...] The post As you like it – Connection to Laura Goodman Salverson first appeared on Arden Jackson.