The Little Book of Fika : the Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break

While the Danish concept of hygge as caught on around the globe, so has lagom—its Swedish counterpart. An essential part of the lagom lifestyle, fika is the simple art of taking a break—sometimes twice a day—to enjoy a warm beverage and sweet treat with friends. This delightful gift book offers an introduction to the tradition along with recipes to help you establish your own fika practice. * THE SWEDISH SECRET: Scandinavian lifestyle, cuisine, decor, and strategies for happiness are extremely popular, especially in the US and UK. * ON TREND: Hygge and lagom—two virally popular lifestyle trends—are closely linked to fika. Publications like Vogue, Huffington Post, and Elle are covering these topics, as well as they are gaining popularity with companies and retailers such as IKEA, Crate and Barrel, Peach & Lily, and other fashion brands. Discover the Swedish tradition of fika— the twice-daily coffee break—in this illustrated guide with facts, quotes, tips, and twenty sweet and savory recipes. Swedes are among the happiest people in the world—and for good reason. They know how to savor life's little pleasures. And there's nothing they enjoy more than taking a break—sometimes twice a day—to spend with friends over a delicious treat and a rich cup of coffee. The Little Book of Fika is your introduction to this time-honored ritual. With these traditional Swedish recipes, insightful quotes, and more, you'll know why the Swedish love to say "Lagon ar bast" (Just the right amount is best).