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And if it’s your Birthday we will celebrate you on your special day during Fika. We also use this as an opportunity to nourish and hydrate with a snack and drink.

It is our reminder to gather with friends and just be. She is the author of several books, including Fika and Hello, Bicycle. Fika is a Swedish term that loosely translates to coffee break. Delicious coffee and a wonderful view over the seaside: the Swedish way of life in a nutshell Drop Coffee. She is the editor of the online food magazine Foodie Underground, has been featured in the New York Times, and is a contributor to a variety of publications including BBC, Guardian, Sprudge, Women’s Adventure, GOOD, and PUNCH. The best thing is to go to see one of the temporary exhibitions, then make your way to the top floor to enjoy your fika break at one of the tables near the bay windows.

The authors share nearly fifty classic recipes from their motherland, from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread, giving all of us a taste of this charming and civilised tradition.Īnna Brones is a Swedish-American freelance writer based in Seattle. 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. The baked goods run the gamut from breakfast fantasies to hearty breads and delicate sandwiches. Sweden is one of the world’s top coffee-consuming nations, and the twice-daily coffee break known as fika is a cherished custom. 'Fika' (the book) offers recipes for some of the most classic snacks eaten during this Swedish coffee break. Arrives by Thu, Jun 16 Buy Fika : The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats A Baking Book (Hardcover) at. Placing an emphasis on quality, locally-sourced ingredients and baking methods that preserve the ingredients inherent tastiness, this book will not disappoint the baker looking for unique, approachable Swedish recipes.

A delightful little baking book extolling the virtues of both the coffee break and the sweets that are as much a part of the break as the coffee is.