Spice up your bake-at-home days with this semi-tropical cake from the Azores (a group of slands off Portugal!) Perfect as both an after-meal dessert or coffee cake, this moist delicacy is filled with bursts of pineapple, vanilla, and almond (from the almond flour!), and it's sure to please!
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INIS THE STORYTELLER'S HERITAGE SHOPPE AND WORLD FOOD BLOG, OFFERING HOME-MADE CRAFTS, ICELANDIC SHEEP, BOOKS, RECIPES, HERBS, TEAS AND MORE!
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Taken from the name of Inis's beloved broadsword, Arfur or Arfr is the Old Norse word for heritage; encompassing at its heart and core all of the traditionally made crafts here in Inis's shoppe. As both a storyteller and craftsman, a deep focus upon tradition and heritage, and a passion for her chosen arts is the personal touch that Inis puts into each and every product here at Arfur. Whether it is her beloved Historical Fiction Adventure book series, hand-woven pine needle baskets, hand-spun wool or beautifully home-tanned skins and hide products, her desire and inspiration is to celebrate ancient traditions, the skills of bygone generations, and the beauty of nature. All of the materials are harvested from Inis's rugged mountain homestead, and the beautiful flocks and herds that are raised there.
As it was once said...the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step...so Inis L. Fal wishes you all a fair journey as you explore this site...may the road rise to meet you...may you complete your quest...and may you find what your heart desires! Welcome to ARFUR!
As it was once said...the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step...so Inis L. Fal wishes you all a fair journey as you explore this site...may the road rise to meet you...may you complete your quest...and may you find what your heart desires! Welcome to ARFUR!
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Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to a creative new use with these Russian-inspired stuffed dough pockets!
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Put those plump, juicy garden tomatoes and fresh basil to use in this fabulous Moroccan salad layered with spices, fruit, roasted chicken, couscous, feta and a tangy, spiced vinaigrette!
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During the summertime, indulge in an easy-to-make, light, ultra flavorful soup of beef, coconut milk, lime leaves and spices, complete with a side of steamed, chewy, yummy rice flour buns!
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This Purim, indulge in "a feast and a good day (Esther chpt. 9)" with mouth-watering recipes from Persia, Israel and India! Check out links to recipes from some of the BEST international kitchens and accomplished chefs!!!!! (Not to mention a few from your humble servant!) En-JOY!!!!!!
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These flavor-packed muffins are a one-of-a-kind invention blended from oats, South African Red Rooibos Chai tea, apricot nectar and dried apricots for a lightly spicy and sweet (and did I mention healthy?) breakfast, lunch or any-time delicacy fit for a Zulu chief, Boer noble or British lord!
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Rock your world with this ruby-red spin on home-brewed kombucha that will send you dancing a hot little jig
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Enrich your Chanukah season with mouth-watering (healthy and decadent) recipes and the true history of an amazing ancient people who over millenia kept the torch of religious freedom lit in the face of overwhelming odds! (Includes links from other amazing food bloggers!)
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Around the World in 80 Foods: England and the BEST Beer-Battered Fish (and Chips) You Will Ever Eat!
Channel your inner Brit with the best beer-battered fish you will ever eat in your life! Seasoned flavorfully with GOBS of spices and bathed in a decadent batter...there's nothing else to say other than...RULE BRITTANIA!
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Another character from The Kurgan's Secret delves into her Dutch/Afrikaans heritage with this creamy soup brimming with red potatoes, leeks, celery, bacon and Dutch cheeses!
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Bake a tender, velvety loaf of bread from the famous land of Saint Bernards, the Matterhorn, alpine cottages, milk cows with bells, Heidi and Hannibal and his elephant-riding warriors!
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Meet another character from The Kurgan's Secret and learn how to make her favorite sweet and spicy oriental chicken!
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How To Order Items In This Shoppe Via Paypal's Online Invoicing
For the convenience of her customers, Inis has provided several options for purchasing any product listed in her shoppe.
In order to purchase one or multiple items using paypal's online invoicing, please contact Inis here on this site (see the CONTACT page) and request an invoice to be sent directly to your email. Be sure to include the description and number of items you wish to order, your name, email, phone number and shipping address in your message to Inis.
Once Inis has received your request with the required information, an invoice will be sent directly to your email from paypal with a "pay now" link embedded into it. From there you can click on the link, sign into your paypal account and purchase the items. Upon receipt of the funds Inis will immediately ship your order out in the mail.
In order to purchase one or multiple items using paypal's online invoicing, please contact Inis here on this site (see the CONTACT page) and request an invoice to be sent directly to your email. Be sure to include the description and number of items you wish to order, your name, email, phone number and shipping address in your message to Inis.
Once Inis has received your request with the required information, an invoice will be sent directly to your email from paypal with a "pay now" link embedded into it. From there you can click on the link, sign into your paypal account and purchase the items. Upon receipt of the funds Inis will immediately ship your order out in the mail.
How To Order Items In This Shoppe Via Paypal.me
For the convenience of her customers, Inis has provided several options for purchasing any product listed in her shoppe. In order to purchase any item DIRECTLY FROM THIS SITE, you may click on the paypal.me link found here! If any of you are unfamiliar with paypal.me, instructions are here below for your convenience!
When using paypal.me, all customers must calculate the TOTAL COST of their purchase(s) themselves, and enter in that amount where indicated (the reason for this is that paypal.me does NOT calculate the total cost for you, EITHER when purchasing one or more items OR more that one of a single product.)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALWAYS ENTER THE NAME(S) OF THE ITEM(S) YOU ARE PURCHASING AND AMOUNT OF EACH IN THE INFORMATION/MESSAGE BOX PROVIDED WITH PAYPAL.ME, AS WELL AS YOUR FULL NAME AND SHIPPING ADDRESS!
NOTE THAT CUSTOMERS DO NOT HAVE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS THEMSELVES. THE SHIPPING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF EACH ITEM.
EXAMPLE OF PURCHASING MORE THAT ONE OF A SINGLE ITEM: HERE AT THE ARFUR SHOPPE, ONE TURKEY FEATHER COSTS $1.00. IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE 10 FEATHERS (FOR $8.00), THE TOTAL AMOUNT THAT YOU MUST ENTER YOURSELF IS $8.00. IN THE MESSAGE BOX YOU WOULD THEN LET INIS KNOW WHAT YOU WERE PURCHASING (i.e. wild turkey feathers) AND HOW MANY (10).
EXAMPLE OF PURCHASING SEVERAL ITEMS: IF YOU WISHED TO PURCHASE ONE BASKET, ONE BOOK, AND ONE JAR OF TEA, YOU WOULD CALCULATE THE TOTAL COST OF ALL THREE AND ENTER THAT AMOUNT WHERE INDICATED ON PAYPAL.ME, PROVIDING THE NAMES/FLAVORS OF EACH ITEM IN THE MESSAGE BOX.
When using paypal.me, all customers must calculate the TOTAL COST of their purchase(s) themselves, and enter in that amount where indicated (the reason for this is that paypal.me does NOT calculate the total cost for you, EITHER when purchasing one or more items OR more that one of a single product.)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALWAYS ENTER THE NAME(S) OF THE ITEM(S) YOU ARE PURCHASING AND AMOUNT OF EACH IN THE INFORMATION/MESSAGE BOX PROVIDED WITH PAYPAL.ME, AS WELL AS YOUR FULL NAME AND SHIPPING ADDRESS!
NOTE THAT CUSTOMERS DO NOT HAVE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS THEMSELVES. THE SHIPPING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF EACH ITEM.
EXAMPLE OF PURCHASING MORE THAT ONE OF A SINGLE ITEM: HERE AT THE ARFUR SHOPPE, ONE TURKEY FEATHER COSTS $1.00. IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE 10 FEATHERS (FOR $8.00), THE TOTAL AMOUNT THAT YOU MUST ENTER YOURSELF IS $8.00. IN THE MESSAGE BOX YOU WOULD THEN LET INIS KNOW WHAT YOU WERE PURCHASING (i.e. wild turkey feathers) AND HOW MANY (10).
EXAMPLE OF PURCHASING SEVERAL ITEMS: IF YOU WISHED TO PURCHASE ONE BASKET, ONE BOOK, AND ONE JAR OF TEA, YOU WOULD CALCULATE THE TOTAL COST OF ALL THREE AND ENTER THAT AMOUNT WHERE INDICATED ON PAYPAL.ME, PROVIDING THE NAMES/FLAVORS OF EACH ITEM IN THE MESSAGE BOX.
How To Order Items In This Shoppe Via Checks And Money Orders
For the convenience of her customers, Inis has provided several options for purchasing any product listed in her shoppe.
Inis WILL accept money orders and checks sent to her via snail mail. Please send Inis a message here on this website (see the CONTACT page), letting her know the exact item(s) you wish to purchase from her, and how many. Please remember to include your name and/or phone number. Upon receipt of your message, she will provide the shipping address for the check or money order to be sent to. Requirements for payment with a check or money are very specific: send it to the provided address with your name and return address clearly legible upon the envelope and/or on the check/money order. Upon deposit of the money order or check, Inis will immediately place your purchase(s) in the mail.
Inis WILL accept money orders and checks sent to her via snail mail. Please send Inis a message here on this website (see the CONTACT page), letting her know the exact item(s) you wish to purchase from her, and how many. Please remember to include your name and/or phone number. Upon receipt of your message, she will provide the shipping address for the check or money order to be sent to. Requirements for payment with a check or money are very specific: send it to the provided address with your name and return address clearly legible upon the envelope and/or on the check/money order. Upon deposit of the money order or check, Inis will immediately place your purchase(s) in the mail.
Is Shipping Included In The Price For Each Item?
Yes, for the convenience of her customers, all shipping is INCLUDED in the price of each item(s) for orders WITHIN the United States. International orders WILL incur an extra cost of shipping, depending on where the product(s) is being shipped to.
Policy On Days Orders Are Processed
Due to Inis's deep belief in these age-old words recorded in the ancient book of Genesis, "And God rested the seventh day and hallowed it." and the equally age-old command, "Remember the 7th day to keep it holy," ANY ORDERS PLACED ON SATURDAY WILL NOT BE FILLED OR RESPONDED TO UNTIL THE NEXT WEEK DAY (MONDAY)
Please also note that Inis lives in a very rural area where unforeseen/uncontrollable factors such as bad weather and/or bad roads can affect the timeliness of orders being processed and shipped out. Be assured, however, that come snow or sleet or blinding blizzards, Inis will make sure your package gets to you in as short a time as possible! THIS is the Viking pledge of loyalty!
Please also note that Inis lives in a very rural area where unforeseen/uncontrollable factors such as bad weather and/or bad roads can affect the timeliness of orders being processed and shipped out. Be assured, however, that come snow or sleet or blinding blizzards, Inis will make sure your package gets to you in as short a time as possible! THIS is the Viking pledge of loyalty!
How Are Items Shipped Out/When Will I Receive My Order?
I ship out all items using economy or standard shipping. Generally for books, this means MEDIA MAIL, and for other non-media items, I usually use USPS First Class. Per the USPS website, First Class Mail shipping time is 1-3 days, Media Mail is 2-8 days.
I kindly request all of my customers to allow 1-2 days for me to process their order before the items/products they have ordered are shipped out!
I kindly request all of my customers to allow 1-2 days for me to process their order before the items/products they have ordered are shipped out!
Is There A Price For Local Pickup Of A Product That Does Not Include Shipping costs?
YES! Certain products in this shoppe have a "LOCAL (NO SHIPPING) PRICE" given, in which shipping fees/costs are EXCLUDED from the price of the item. If an item in this shop does NOT have a "local (no shipping) price" given, THIS DOES NOT MEAN THE ITEM CANNOT BE PURCHASED AND PICKED UP LOCALLY. It simply means the item has a SET price that is not altered for shipping OR local pickup. (Example: if an item price in this shoppe is listed at $50.00, with no local pickup price, this means the item is set at $50.00. If it were to be purchased locally, the price would remain $50.00. If it were to purchased online and shipped, the total price would remain $50.00)
About
As a descendant of Vikings and Celts from heroic days of old, Inis (that's me!) is proud to raise the purest strain of sheep straight from the longboats of the Vikings themselves...The Icelandic Sheep Breed (which she has grown up alongside and shepherded since early childhood). When it comes to all things SHEEP (and Icelandic in general), Inis has had the honor and privilege of learning at the feet of the very best teachers...the Icelandic sheep farmers themselves. Every year she has made her "pilgrimage" to Iceland to work in the lambing season and beyond on farms with 500 to as many as 800 animals (mostly ewes!). Her work on both sheep and dairy farms has brought her in contact with the most knowledgeable individuals, who have graciously passed on some of their immense knowledge to her in regards to the characteristics of this unique breed, the best qualities to look for, the best techniques for assisting in birth, color genetics and patterns and so much more! Their time and patience, and what's more, willingness to share what they know has not only enriched her knowledge and skill as a shepherd of this beloved breed, but also deepened her love for the common heritage she shares with the animals she raises! It is a love that runs deeper than the deep blue sea surrounding this jewel of an island, faster and stronger than the highest waterfalls (and she's seen quite a few!) and more deeply rooted and immovable than the fierce determination and stubbornness of the unique Icelandic Leadersheep (Forystufé) (which she has also raised!) And it has given her the greatest gift of all...that of friendship, both human and animal!
On Inis´s homestead, she believes in smaller, more manageable herds where a greater emphasis can be placed on the overall health and well-being of the animals. With a smaller flock, Inis´s sheep are able to grow faster and healthier on rich, organic mountain pastures. Inis also believes in maintaining the all-natural (holistic) health of her flock as much as possible, and keeps them on a weekly worm-free program using tried and true Molly´s Herbals: https://mollysherbals.com/
along with mineral supplements and dried, powdered seaweed straight from Iceland (the sheep absolutely ADORE it!)
(Inis also uses Molly's Herbals for her dog and other homestead critters. When using natural de-wormers, there is a very noticeable difference in the hair/wool qualities of the animals...Inis has noticed her sheep develop much softer, suppler wool when using non-chemical treatments, and many people have commented on her dog's softer, sleeker coat compared to many other neighboring dogs.)
Inis specializes in purebred, unregistered Icelandic stock with the finest qualities and standards of the breed!
