The Little Book of Fika - by Lynda Balslev (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A little book on the Swedish tradition of fika--the twice-daily coffee break--including facts, quotes, tips, and 20 sweet and savory recipes.

As the Danish concept of hygge has 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, creating a mindful and stress-relieving pause in your day.

This delightful gift book offers an introduction to the fika tradition with wisdom and recipes to help you establish your own practice and rituals.

About the Author

Lynda Balslev is an award winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer. A New England native, Lynda attended Le Cordon Bleu Ecole de Cuisine in Paris and remained in Europe for 15 years, working as a food editor, culinary instructor, and personal chef in Switzerland and Denmark. Lynda currently lives in Northern California where she continues to cook, teach and write about food and travel.