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Beet and rosemary sorbet with almond cake

I suppose preserved, powdered duck breast condiment is no odder than dried shrimp powder. However, I think I'll stick with the shrimp version since it doesn't have to be made over a year ahead!

Crispy oats cooked in beer with malt cream.

How, you ask, could that be crispy? You must put it in a dehydrator for 12 hours.

Beer was banned in Iceland from 1915-1989. But not other alcohols. Odd.

Aabrystir pudding. I am not stealing colostrum out of the mouths of newborn calves! Mean.

Hmm, all these "frozen oils" are a new concept for me.

Tea-poached skate

Lumpfish Roe, Smoked Mayonnaise, Beer Vinegar Jelly, and Horseradish cream. I'm actually willing to try all those things, although maybe not mixed together.

As if making ice cream out of herring wasn't enough, the herring is pickled.

Iceland, are you punking me?

Geothermal ovens, Myvatn

Did you know that people smoke food over manure? I have questions regarding the hygienicalness of this technique, but am told it tastes fine.