The art of swedish coffee break3/8/2023 I have lost track of the many times I experienced fika last summer. In Swedish, fika simply means “to drink coffee,” but it is much more than that. Besides fantastic furniture design, beautiful landscapes and friendly natives, during our three weeks in Sweden I discovered a new love of a daily Swedish ritual, fika. My family and I were thrilled to find ourselves in Sweden this past summer. From Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break But the essential thing is that you do it, that you make time to take a break: That’s what fika is all about. You can do it at home, in a park or at work. You can do it alone, you can do it with friends. It is the moment that you take a break, often with a cup of coffee but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with it. In this adorable and illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share more than 45 classic recipes from their motherland-from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread-while also examining what fika means to Swedes and how we can all integrate its values into our daily lives."- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or while at home, and Fika is full of inspiration to elevate these daily coffee breaks. A time to take a rest from work and chat with friends or colleagues over a cup and a sweet treat, fika is part of the national identity and a marker of the Swedish ideal of taking time to appreciate life's small joys. Sweden is one of the world's top coffee consuming nations, and the social coffee break known as fika is a cultural institution. "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. In this adorable and illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share more than 45 classic recipes from their motherland-from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread-while also examining what fika means to Swedes and how we can all integrate its values into our daily lives. Seller Inventory # AA99781607745860īook Description Hardcover. 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. 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. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or at home. 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. 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. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardback. Scoop tablespoon-size portions of the batter onto the baking sheet and shape them into peaked mounds.īake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are a light golden brown. Fold in the coconut and salt and the slightly cooled butter. In a bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and sugar. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat ⅔ cup (4.67 ounces, 132 grams) natural cane sugarĢ¼ cups (6.75 ounces, 191 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger or dipping the tips in dark chocolate. This is a recipe that works well with many variations. Kokostoppar are the Swedish version of a classic coconut macaroon and most certainly a staple on the fika cookie platter.
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