Iceland review - 2016, Qupperneq 94

92 ICELAND REVIEW
Icelandic nature inspires and nourishes.
OFF THE LAND
Lava stones are polished and worn as jewelry, the unique
wool from Icelandic sheep has kept people warm for cen-
turies, wild berries mixed with whey (a dairy byproduct)
make for a refreshing beverage, tea made from wild herbs
soothes and rejuvenates, and angelica syrup surprises and
sweetens.
Organic grains and vegetables are grown in the fertile coun-
tryside, sheep roam freely in highland pastures in the sum-
mer—making Icelandic lamb practically game—and the sea
surrounding the island supplies consumers with abundant fresh
seafood. Geothermal heat is used to make sea salt and pure
Icelandic water is the key ingredient in locally-brewed beer.
Icelandic nature is bountiful and an endless source of inspira-
tion for food producers, designers and artists. Here we present
a selection of just a few.

COMPILED BY JENNA GOTTLIEB AND EYGLÓ SVALA ARNARSDÓTTIR. INTRODUCTION BY EYGLÓ SVALA ARNARSDÓTTIR.
COVER PHOTO OF THE STOOL FUZZY, DESIGNED BY SIGURÐUR MÁR HELGASON. PHOTO THIS PAGE OF THE 2014-2015 HOLUHRAUN ERUPTION BY PÁLL STEFÁNSSON.