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The Little Book of Fika: The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break

by Lynda Balslev

A Swedish coffee-break ritual, with recipes

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A Swedish coffee-break ritual, with recipes

Fika is presented here as a recurring pause for coffee or another warm drink, something sweet, and company, linked in the book to the Swedish idea of lagom. The compact guide combines an introduction to those concepts with quotes and 20 sweet and savory recipes, from cardamom buns and apple cake to open-face shrimp sandwiches. Its subject brings together everyday food and the social ritual around it, while the book also frames fika as an intentional break in the day. The recipe selection and cultural overview make this a small-format introduction to a practice that can be adapted into personal routines.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Those curious about Swedish food traditions and the idea of fika.
  • Home cooks interested in Scandinavian sweet and savory recipes.
  • People exploring small daily rituals around mindful breaks and social connection.

Themes

Swedish food cultureEveryday ritualsMindfulness and relaxationSocial connection

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Book overview

A pocket-sized guidebook on the Swedish tradition of fika--the twice-daily coffee break --with recipes, fun facts, and quotes to enrich your relaxation time and encourage you to slow down with intention.

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 that has significant benefits for your energy, contentment, and even productivity.

A delightful, compact-sized gift book, The Little Book of Fika offers an introduction to the fika tradition with wisdom and recipes to help you establish your own practice and rituals.


  • A delightful bite-sized overview of the concepts of fika and lagom, as well as quotes celebrating joy and mindfulness
  • 20 sweet and savory recipes, including elderflower cordial, cardamom buns with almond cream filling, apple cake, Swedish butter cookies, open-face shrimp sandwiches and more
  • Small format makes The Little Book of Fika easy to carry in a purse or give to others as a stocking stuffer
  • A lovely gift or self-purchase for anyone looking for simple stress relief, connection, and mindfulness in their daily life

Grab some coffee, gather with your friends, and engage in a mindful practice that helps you slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.
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