Glossary S

Svið refers to Iceland's singed or boiled sheep’s head. In Melabúðin, a popular local supermarket in the West End, usually makes Svið at lunchtime, as do many of the Nóatún shops. The Cafeteria at the central bus station or BSÍ is also famous for their Kjammi og Kók, that is half a head of Svið accompanied by a bottle of coke.

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Svinina (???????) is the Russian word for "Pork"

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Svyokla (??????) is the Russian word for "Beetroot"

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Swa refers to Erithea's beer that is brewed from a local grain

Swankie is another name for "lemonade" in Cayman Islands. Drinks based on corn, sorrel, and pineapple are also some of the traditional drinks during the holiday seasons. The three (3) islands Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac lie in the Caribbean Sea about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Jamaica. The capital, George Town, was named after King George III of England.

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Sweat is a culinary term which means to cook an item, usually a vegetable, in a small amount of fat in a covered pan so it releases moisture and cooks in the steam.

Deutsch: Schweden / Español: Suecia / Português: Suécia / Français: Suède / Italiano: Svezia

Sweden is known for its rich and diverse culinary heritage, characterized by the use of fresh, local ingredients, traditional recipes, and a balanced approach to flavours and nutrition.

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Deutsch: Schwedisch

In the food context, "Swedish" refers to the cuisine of Sweden, which features a wide range of ingredients and dishes that vary by region.

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Deutsch: Süß / Español: Dulce / Português: Doce / Français: Sucré / Italiano: Dolce /

Sweetness is a basic taste most commonly perceived when eating foods rich in sugars. Sweet tastes are generally regarded as pleasurable, except when in excess. In addition to sugars like sucrose, many other chemical compounds are sweet, including aldehydes, ketones, and sugar alcohols.

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Deutsch: Süß-saurer Lapu-Lapu / Español: Lapu-Lapu agridulce / Português: Lapu-Lapu agridoce / Français: Lapu-Lapu Aigre-doux / Italiano: Lapu-Lapu agrodolce

Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu is a Filipino dish that features Lapu-Lapu fish (grouper) cooked in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce. This dish is a fusion of Chinese culinary techniques with local Filipino ingredients, embodying the interplay of sweetness from sugar or pineapple juice, sourness from vinegar or citrus juice, and the savoriness of the fish. The sauce often includes vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and onions, enhancing the dish's flavor and adding a colorful presentation.

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