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Author
Publisher
Ryland Peters & Small
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
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 and 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...
Author
Publisher
Ryland Peters & Small
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"In the warmer months we crave food that is often naturally lighter and nourishing. Scandinavians do summer food so well--it is wholesome, flavoursome, simple to make and sumptuous to look at. In Scandinavian culture, eating well is all about 'lagom' or balance--everything in moderation. Try the tempting breakfast ideas such as Blueberry Porridge. Sharing plates such as Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Rye Crisps are ideal for grazing, while satisfying...
Author
Publisher
Ryland Peters & Small
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Anyone who has ever been in Scandinavian in December will know that Scandinavians really love Christmas. From huddling up in candlelit snowed-in cottages to consuming glögg at every opportunity, Christmas is peak-hygge season all over Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Everything reverts back to tradition once Advent Sunday has come along. From saffron scented bakes to "gingerbread spice in everything!," Christmas is the time to break the never-ending...
Author
Publisher
Pam Krauss Books/Avery
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Based on the practically perfect Nordic Diet, this gimmick-free and scientifically proven approach to eating will help you keep unwanted pounds off for good. Powerhouse experts Arne Astrup, Professor Jennie Brand-Miller, and Christian Bitz know that the Nordic Diet is the "best diet in the world" for getting healthy and staying lean, even into middle age and beyond. As leaders in obesity research, glycemic science, and healthy living, respectively,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The "Danish coziness" philosophy is fast becoming the new "French living" in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. There are countless viral articles comparing the happiness levels of Americans versus Danes. Their homes are more homey; their people are more cheerful. It's an attitude that defies definition, but there is a name for this slow-moving, stress-free mindset: hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga"). Hygge values the idea of cherishing yourself:...
Series
Publisher
Pilot Film and Television Productions
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
From the dregs of Viking feasts, to the finest restaurants in Copenhagen, Sweden and Denmark have evolved a totally unique cuisine. Roving chef Merilees Parker travels to Scandinavia to find out if there's more on the menu than smorgasbord and smelly fish. In Sweden she enjoys the Midsummer festival, tries some aquavit and samples some sausages. Across the border she tries Danish pastry, tours the Carlsberg factory and watches herring being fermented...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Charming, lovable, and a brilliant chef--that's Tina! Sweden's very own master chef, Tina Nordstrom, is here to stay with this lavish and delightful cookbook. It's a book to dip into, cook from, spill on, and keep forever. Forget all the dos and don'ts that take the fun out of cooking. Perfectionism isn't a word that exists in Tina's kitchen, and you certainly don't need a fancy set, unlimited time, or exclusive ingredients to succeed. Tina Nordstrom's...
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