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vorkál

[Icelandic]

Spring greens

vorlauk

[Icelandic]

Spring onion (US: scallion, salad onion).

vorsalat

[Icelandic]

Lamb's lettuce (US: corn salad).

ylli(ber)

[Icelandic]

Elderberry. A tree which produces berries that are used for making syrups and wines, while the flowers are used for wine or cordials or may be dipped in batter and fried. Elderflowers are also a traditional accompaniment to gooseberries in crumbles. In France the flowers may also be used to flavour a confection. Folklore has it that elderberries gathered on St John's Eve (23rd June) protect against witchcraft. I am not sure I have ever seen an elderberry ripe for picking so early in the year. The dried berries can be used as a substitute for raisins.

ýsa

[Icelandic]

Haddock

ystingur

[Icelandic]

Curd. Curdled milk.