Jonsi (Sigur Ros) and Alex Make a Cookbook

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For years, artistic partners Jonsi, singer for the Icelandic band Sigur Ros, and Alex have been collaborating their talents. One of their more recent projects is a raw foods recipe book titled, Good Heart.

The book, available for viewing and download on the couple’s website, JonsiandAlex.com, features an eclectic compilation of curries, dressings, soups, libations, and desserts that all have one thing in common: none of the ingredients are cooked.

From the website:

“The book holds a small collection of our home-made, Good Heart recipes. These recipes gather fresh and beautiful ingredients and are simple and easy to make. We hope this book will encourage improvisation and experimentation… so feel free to substitute your favorite ingredients in and out as you like.”

Though the food photos are less than stellar and the handwritten notes can be a bit hard on the eyes, after years of offering up their creative souls to the public, Jonsi and Alex are now serving their personal lives as well. Clicking through the recipe book, it becomes startlingly clear just how open and inviting the two are. Fans will undoubtedly appreciate this intimate look into the domestic side of Jonsi and Alex.

Interested in healthy cooking? Author of The Adventure Cookbook Sofia Brandon wrote her book after quitting her stressed corporate lifestyle to travel the world and focus on her health again.

Want to learn more about Iceland? Filmmakers Thomas and Tim had the fortune of being shown around Reykjavik by a local everyman. You can catch the video here.

Earlier this month, MatadorTrips Editor Hal Amen reported on Iceland being named the #1 economic tourist destination of 2010.

Additionally, Matador editor Paul Sullivan documented his trip to the fascinating country in this beautiful photoessay.

Interested in Icelandic culture? Want to show some love to Jonsi and Alex? Leave your comments below!


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Juliane Huang

Juliane Huang currently writes for Matador from the beautiful city of San Francisco. With a laptop in one arm and a travel bag in the other, Juliane is rarely at home, though always online. Catch up with her on her blog.

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  • Michelle replied on November 21, 2009

    Sigur Ros is fabulous writing music. Raw foods “un”cooking is awesome. Win-win. :)

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  • Nate replied on November 21, 2009

    As i began reading this I had the usual sad reaction to ‘cook’ books: “Oh well, I won’t be eating anything out of that one!”

    And then lo and behold, it’s a RAW book! Amazing!

    Feeling Michelle’s comment above: rawfood plus Sigur Ros = top notch!

    Thanks for this info, I have funnily enough been thinking a lot about Iceland recently (probably because all I’ve been listening to IS Sigur Ros, especially Svefn-g-englar off their Ágætus Byrjun album, it’s sooo drifty floaty dreamy)

    Thanks again Juliane!

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  • Candice replied on November 21, 2009

    Super cool idea, I love it.

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  • Joannaline Young replied on November 22, 2009

    I love Sigur Ros ever since I heard that song on Prince of Persia. I’m an extreme advocate for slow food. Well Done!

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  • Nancy replied on November 23, 2009

    Sweet. I heart Sigur Ros and raw cooking. Thanks for the heads up.

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