06/10/2010

Culinary Dictionary: Letter S

Yesterday marked my last day with students this year. Things are pleasantly slowing down and coming to an end. Exams were graded, papers tossed, books returned. And I’m ready for a vacation. I anticipate a busy summer. I have looked for cheap flights, bought tickets and am ready for a big adventure.

In here, things are approaching the end too. Already letter S…

Sachertorte: {pronounced: zahker tort} Austrian chocolate cake with a chocolate glaze and multiple layers.

Saga Blue: Rich and creamy Danish blue cheese.

Salpicon: French term for a mixture of diced ingredients used for stuffing tarts, vol-au-vents…

Salsify: Root vegetable resembling a white carrot.

Silver skin: Shiny membrane found in certain cuts of meat that’s tough, curls up while cooking and is preferably removed from meats.

St. Honoré: Cake named after the French patron saint of bakers, made with puff pastry dipped in caramel and filled with cream. Click here for photo.

Stud: Insert aromatic aliments such as garlic, rosemary or cloves into meat before cooking.

Stollen: German oval-shaped fruitcake prepared during Christmas time.

Syrah: Prized red wine grape that grows in the Rhône region of France, aka shiraz.

Letters A, B, C, D, E , F, G, H , I , J, K, L , M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z.

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7 Responses to “Culinary Dictionary: Letter S”

  1. 1

    Nadji — 06/10/2010 @ 2:24 pm

    Déjà en vacances, quelle chance!!
    Nous, c'est pour début juillet.
    Qu'enseignes-tu?
    A bientôt.

  2. 2

    Nisrine Merzouki — 06/11/2010 @ 12:00 am

    C'est pour bientôt, alors!
    J'enseigne la langue de Molière:)

  3. 3

    Cinnamon-Girl — 06/11/2010 @ 12:27 am

    I'm sad to see this nearing its end! I've really enjoyed it. Enjoy your vacation! xo

  4. 4

    Angie's Recipes — 06/11/2010 @ 4:47 am

    Enjoy your vacation! Don't forget to take plenty of pictures!

  5. 5

    Joanne — 06/11/2010 @ 10:35 am

    go sachertortes! They were the first really crazy cake that I made.

    Happy vacation! Where will you be going?

  6. 6

    pierre — 06/12/2010 @ 6:34 am

    salut nisrine !
    les salpicons j'adore mais ça peut être long à préparer !! bonne journée sous le soleil de Floride
    bizz Pierre

  7. 7

    Nisrine Merzouki — 06/12/2010 @ 2:41 pm

    Well, the vacation has to wait another few weeks but I'm already in vacation mood:)

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