Icelandic AM

It's been a rough few weeks.  Some days, Icelandic yogurt is what gets me through.

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Taste of Iceland

Greta turned me on to Sirius Icelandic chocolate (sold at Whole Foods). I bought it in part for the packaging, designed in 1933, which is refreshingly simple and lovely (and -- surprise! There are two bars in there, rather than one), but it's really about the flavor.

I chose 45% semi-sweet and wasn't sorry I didn't go darker. There is a rich, warm sweetness to this chocolate, with a hint of cinnamon and a little something dark lurking in the background. Each square tastes milky and smooth and true. The package description suggests this chocolate will melt well and even includes directions for making this into hot chocolate. That's my next stop.

Baby Food

I stumbled upon Sindri Bloggar, an Icelandic+Swedish baby's blog. The kid has a good sense of humor, writes well, photographs like a dream, is a pretty decent swimmer, and knows how to snack. Besides, if anyone should be allowed a little "navel gazing" in an online post, it's an infant.

Seriously. Current favorite blog.