Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats
An illustrated lifestyle cookbook on the Swedish tradition of fika–a twice-daily coffee break–including recipes for traditional baked goods, information and anecdotes about Swedish coffee culture, and the roots and modern incarnations of this cherished custom. Sweden is one of the world’s top coffee consuming nations, and the twice-daily social coffee break known as fika is
An illustrated lifestyle cookbook on the Swedish tradition of fika–a twice-daily coffee break–including recipes for traditional baked goods, information and anecdotes about Swedish coffee culture, and the roots and modern incarnations of this cherished custom.
Sweden is one of the world’s top coffee consuming nations, and the twice-daily social coffee break known as fika is a cherished custom. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or at home. A time to take a rest from work and chat with friends or colleagues over a cup and a sweet treat, fika reflects the Swedish ideal of slowing down to appreciate life’s small joys. In this adorable illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share nearly fifty classic recipes from their motherland—from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread—allowing all of us to enjoy this charming tradition regardless of where we live.
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I’ve bought three copies so far… I bought in honor of my Swedish grandma. My grandma didn’t call it fika to me but she enjoyed coffee break nearly everyday. I’m embracing my inner Swede and want to help re-implement the tradition of fika in my family near and far. Fika is a great resource to get me started with this Swedish tradition.
Not just a collection of recipes, but also a compilation of stories and cultural insight What I love about Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break is that it’s not just a collection of recipes, but also a compilation of stories and cultural insight. I feel like I’ve learned so much about the Swedish Coffee break and now I have all the recipes I need to host my own! The illustrations are as delightful as the recipes, which I’ve found to be dependable and easy to follow- and beg to be made over and over again!
… for myself and a friend and both of us LOVE it! We have tried many of the cookies I have purchased this book for myself and a friend and both of us LOVE it! We have tried many of the cookies, tortes, and cakes and all have been delicious! Follow the instructions exactly as written and everything will turn out great. I love the simplicity of ingredients and the fact that I didn’t have to fully re-stock my kitchen in order to make any of the recipes. A basic background knowledge of baking and the science involved will also help tremendously, though I wouldn’t consider most of…