The Little Book of Fika

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

By Lynda Balslev

When it comes to simple pleasures, a cup of coffee and a sweet treat can't be beat. The Swedes embrace this pleasure with their daily ritual of fika, or coffee break, where the notion of slowing down and taking a moment to relax and sip a cup of coffee is essential to their culture, their daily rhythm-and quite likely their happiness. Learn more about this tradition and how to achieve the skill of simplicity, Swedish-style, with tips and recipes in the The Little Book of Fika.