The artistry of distilling all kinds of unique tastes: That’s the name of the game. And they know how to play it. Today, the Faroese restaurant KOKS has been awarded a Michelin star. Congratulations! Let’s approach the art of KOKS by taking a closer look at three stunning KOKS signature dishes – and some of the Faroese stories behind them …
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A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound
Are you familiar with John Irving’s story A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound, originally found within his novel A Widow for One Year? Little Ruth wakes up in the middle of the night. In her dream, her bed has been shaking. My version of A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound is Faroese …
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The poetic architecture of Eyðun Eliasen
To my mind, that’s exactly what makes Eyðun’s architecture so special: its poetic diction. The house Eyðun has designed for himself and his family is overlooking much of the Faroese capital Tórshavn. A project that, from the very beginning, forced him to deal with much more than cardinal directions, floor plans, material selection and cost control. Step inside …
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Video: This year’s first fall storm. Essence: Intense
Imagine waking up in the morning, because of that sound. Gusts of wind shaking walls, full tilt. Your neighbor’s tree and bushes troubled. Blessedly, you are prepared. The day before you have done all the shopping in the supermarket. Right after you heard about the gale warning …
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Funny Cottages, Wet Cookies And A Concert With Teitur
At present, my car looks as if I’d moved in. Not because I’m a messy person, but rather because I need to be one-hundred percent prepared. Gumboots. Ugg boots. Camera tripod. My new foldable camping chair, with armrests and cupholder. Rubber pants. Lined jacket. Iphone recharger cable. Buff headwear. Faroese sweater. Pocket knife …
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