“[Johanna Kindvall’s] first solo book is ‘beyond beautiful. She’s a wonderful artist and illustrator. It’s got all the elements of hygge in it, and it offers a new way of thinking about small plates.'”
—Lisa Gozashti, Brookline Booksmith (Publishers Weekly)
Praise for Fika:
“The book is a delicious compendium of nearly 50 illustrated recipes inspired by Brones and Kindvall’s childhoods, equally fueled by Fika. The cookies, cakes and breads (including savory variants) tap right into a growing, universal quest to achieve a more laid-back European lifestyle.”
—New York Times T Magazine
“As accessible as it is insightful, Fika is a baking book mixed with etiquette how-to and cultural know-how, iced with a calendar of holidays and expressed as a work of illustrated art.”
—Paste Magazine
“For those looking to bring fika vibes to their lives, the book is a wealth of Swedish recipes and cooking tips. Swedish classics like kanelbullar (cinnamon buns spiced with cardamom) and hasselnötsflarn (simple cookies best dipped in a fresh cup of coffee) are easily explained and aided by Kindvall’s upbeat illustrations.”
—Cool Hunting
contents
INTRODUCTION
the meaning of smörgåsbord / 1
CHAPTER 1
swedish breads / 25
CHAPTER 2
the everyday smörgås / 61
CHAPTER 3
outdoor seasonal spreads / 89
CHAPTER 4
smörgåsbord celebrations / 111
CHAPTER 5
condiments & sides / 137
