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A follow-up to the successful ' The Scandi Kitchen' (published September 2015) this new book from Bronte Aurell features over 60 recipes for cakes bakes & treats from all over Scandinavia From indulgent cream confections to homely & comforting fruit cakes & traditional breads sweet buns & pastries FIKA is a Swedish word meaning to meet up for a cup of coffee or tea over something delicious It is also the word for the delicious treats themselves Swedes traditionally stop twice a day for fika taking a much-needed break from the daily grind People fika with family colleagues friends children & even go on fika dates HYGGE (pronounced hue-guh) is a word that originated in Norway but is now mainly used in Denmark It means 'a sublime state of cosiness you feel when you are with loved ones & nothing else matters' Hygge can be enhanced by the addition of a log fire a good film a cup of something warm & a sweet treathence the ideal combination of the two terms Chapters are divided into Biscuits & Cookies Tray & No bakes Everyday Fika Little Fancy Cakes Celebration Cakes & Bread & Batters This beautifully illustrated authentic guide is a celebration of Scandinavian baking in all its glory It is evocative of cosy days shared with friends slowing down & taking the time to enjoy simple homemade wholesome pleasures
- encouraging a lifestyle to aspire to With features on special Scandi winter celebrations their baking traditions & how to bring fika & hygge into your life
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Here are authentic Scandinavian recipes with a modern twist shot on location in Scandinavia The book is suffused with 'hygge' ...

In Scandinavia the whole period of Christmas from the first Sunday in Advent to New Year's Day is marked by festivals & celebrated in traditional but beautifully contemporary style Hygge the Danish word for cosiness is about being inside with candles great comfort food & lots of cakes & sweets The first week of December is baking week
- enough has to be made to last the whole Christmas period Jars of decorated cookies gingerbread houses & clogs filled with little presents rub shoulders with simple wreaths trees & tables decorated with white candles & fresh greenery Brunches cocktail & tea parties lunches & dinners are celebrated with a mixture of traditional goodies & delicious modern recipes Duck & pork rule on Christmas Eve fish ham & seasonal vegetables on Christmas Day Sweets biscuits puddings & other treats abound
- all washed down with gluwein & fruity cocktails In this glorious book illustrated with evocative photographs Trine Hahnemann provides a cornucopia of 70 Christmas recipes showing us how we too can decorate our homes & make delicious dishes to celebrate Christmas the Scandinavian way

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The Scandinavians excel in comfort
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In Scandinavian Modern Magnus Englund & Christina Schmidt of design store Skandium trace the development of the Scandinavian style introduce key designers & take a look at some of the most stylish homes in Scandinavia The first section Elements takes a lively look at Scandinavian designers & design in the context of materials wood glass textiles ceramics & so on The second section Living offers an in-depth visual survey of 12 outstanding homes in Denmark Sweden & Finland ranging from modern country houses to sophisticated city-centre apartments The accompanying text provides a fascinating insight into each home describing its design planning & evolution ...