Loaded questions, right?? That’s what I thought, I also thought there are not many professions that obsess with ethics as much as communicators and therefore I was intrigued to know more. Get some insight and real thoughts and ideas of people working in the sector. Therefore, this blog post will be about my journey while … Continue reading Are corporate communication leaders the corporate conscience? : How can they contribute to corporate ethics? Part One, Setting the scene
Keeping on a brave face while job hunting
I have a friend who is a musician. He’s quite well established in Iceland. He once told me about the process of writing, recording etc. the whole production circle. Now that I am looking for a job his words keep popping up in my head as he described the whole process as: “You are putting … Continue reading Keeping on a brave face while job hunting
Chickpeas, Ricotta and Spinach bake
I got this recipe from a magazine in 2014, called "One pot". However, the original has BBQ chicken and lasagna sheets in it. The reason I changed it is two fold. Firstly, as mentioned before, we are trying to eat more vegetable dishes and secondly, as the lasagna plates were supposed to be torn down … Continue reading Chickpeas, Ricotta and Spinach bake
Honey-glazed Chicken breasts with couscous
We had this for the first time late last year. I was a little nervous about introducing couscous to my kids. To my surprise my (then) 8 year old son really enjoyed it! I think he liked the change from potatoes or rice. I do have to admit though, I didn't use plain couscous, I … Continue reading Honey-glazed Chicken breasts with couscous
Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry
We are trying to increase the number of vegetarian dishes we eat. Therefore, I have created "Vegetable Tuesdays". This way we don't only talk about it but have to do it. I love trying out new things and finding exciting vegetarian dishes. My partner likes his meat, but when he had this dish he said … Continue reading Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry
Apricot and BBQ Chicken
This dish is very popular by most family members as it's both smokey due to the BBQ and sweet from the jam. I love it as it's really simple and very quick to throw together! I always serve this with rice so I can soak up the lovely sauce and I love a salad on … Continue reading Apricot and BBQ Chicken
“What is it you’ll be doing then??”
While I studied, I frequently got asked questions such as: “What does a Corporate Communicator do?”, “What does one do with such a degree?” etc. First off, one searches for a job. A daunting, longwinded process that I am going through at the moment. I keep telling myself the dream job is just around the … Continue reading “What is it you’ll be doing then??”
Bacon Lasagna with Cheese Sauce
Meat, meat and cheese! What could go wrong? Absolutely nothing! I like to serve this course with garlic bread and fresh salad. Don't let the big list of ingredients scare you as this dish is not complicated once you start putting it together. You will need the following ingredients: Meat mixture: 500 gr. Minced beef … Continue reading Bacon Lasagna with Cheese Sauce
Bread Course with Ham and Asparagus
As previously mentioned, Icelanders love their bread courses. Ugly but delicious food! We tend to have these at most parties. Due to how easy they are to make one might even put one together on a whim just because.. I have also posted a recipe for a Camembert bread course, which can be found here. … Continue reading Bread Course with Ham and Asparagus
Camembert Bread Course
In Iceland there is a tradition to serve bread courses when there is a party, birthday, confirmation, christening etc. This is often aimed at the grown ups or those who don't like cakes and sweet stuff. These are also served hot which makes them delicious. They may not look nice but I promise, the taste … Continue reading Camembert Bread Course
