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When visitors think about traditional Icelandic food, dishes like lamb soup, fish stew, and skyr often come to mind. But there's another Icelandic specialty that has been enjoyed for centuries and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of locals: hangikjöt, or Icelandic smoked lamb. Rich, smoky, and deeply rooted in Iceland's history, hangikjöt is much more than just a meal. It's a symbol of family gatherings, Christmas celebrations, and a time when preserving food t

Unlike many other countries our Christmas starts on Christmas Eve and not on Christmas day. Christmas eve dinner is the most cherished meal that Icelanders have in the year. This is when the families bring out their finest china and open their wallets the widest to treat themselves to the best food they can think of. Popular Christmas eve dinner appetizers include Lobster, langoustines, lobster soup, smoked salmon & cured salmon, while popular main courses include smoked ham

Kjötsúpa is the native Icelandic term for lamb meat soup: “kjöt” means meat and “súpa” means soup. Some customers refer to it as a lamb...