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Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats [A Baking Book] Hardcover – April 7, 2015

by Anna Brones (Author), Johanna Kindvall (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 647 ratings
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An illustrated lifestyle cookbook on the Swedish tradition of fika--a twice-daily coffee break--including recipes for traditional baked goods, information and anecdotes about Swedish coffee culture, and the roots and modern incarnations of this cherished custom.

Sweden is one of the world’s top coffee consuming nations, and the twice-daily social coffee break known as fika is a cherished custom. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or at home. 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. In this adorable illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share nearly fifty classic recipes from their motherland—from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread—allowing all of us to enjoy this charming tradition regardless of where we live.
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"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."
—Lindsey Tramuta, 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. "
—Anne Bramley, Paste Magazine

"Operating as both a noun and a verb, the finer points of the fika are sometimes lost on outsiders—until now. Writer Anna Brones and illustrator Johanna Kindvall compiled the history and practice of the fika along with a collection of recipes for Swedish baked goods in their release "Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break. [...] 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. The visual component of the recipes especially comes in handy for more elaborate specialties like lussekatter (saffron buns). Beyond the classic sweet-baked goods associated with fika, the book gives recipes for savory smörgåsbords, jams, drinks and more contemporary recipes like the ultra-rich chokladbollar (chocolate balls that are, admittedly, mostly butter)."
 —Hans Aschim, Cool Hunting

About the Author

ANNA BRONES is a Swedish-American freelance writer based in Paris. She is the editor of the online food magazine Foodie Underground, and is a contributor to a variety of publications including BBC, Guardian, Sprudge, GOOD, and PUNCH.
 
JOHANNA KINDVALL is a Swedish illustrator who divides her time between Brooklyn and Skåne in the south of Sweden. Her work has been featured in various books and magazines. She also writes an  illustrated cooking blog, Kokblog, which was named a Saveur “site we love".

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; First Edition (April 7, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1607745860
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1607745860
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.77 x 0.87 x 8.26 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Johanna Kindvall is an illustrator and cook. She is the author of Smörgåsbord: The Art of Swedish Breads and Savory Treats (Ten Speed Press, September 26, 2017) and co-author of Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break (Ten Speed Press, 2015). Fika has been translated into Chinese and Korean.

    Her illustrations and recipes has been featured in various magazines, such as New York Times TMagazine, The Telegraph, Martha Stewart, The Gannet, Cool hunting, Saveur, and Art of Eating. Since 2005, she is the editor and illustrator of the illustrated cooking blog, Kokblog. Johanna is based in both Brooklyn and the very south of Sweden.

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    Anna Brones is a writer, artist and producer. She is the author of several books including Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, The Culinary Cyclist and Hello, Bicycle. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications including The Kitchn, Adventure Journal, Bicycling, Sprudge, Fresh Cup, and many more. She is based in the Pacific Northwest.

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Customers find the cookbook's recipes super good and simple to follow, with delightful history behind them. Moreover, the illustrations are cute, and customers appreciate the cultural information about Fika and Swedish traditions. Additionally, they enjoy the narratives, and one customer notes that the recipes include both English and Swedish names with pronunciation.

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64 customers mention "Recipes"64 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in this cookbook, finding them super good and simple to follow, with helpful diagrams where needed. They appreciate the history behind the recipes and how they can be used for get-togethers with friends.

"...I'll turn the oven on and make a stab at some of these gorgeous cookies. All around, a bad influence, but one I'm glad to have." Read more

"...Great recipes to enjoy." Read more

"...Swedes top the list of global coffee consumers. The the recipes follow for coffee gatherings —from cinnamon buns to cardamon cake...." Read more

"...history and cultural meaning behind fika, while also presenting all of the important recipes, with clear, easy-to-follow directions...." Read more

29 customers mention "Illustrations"24 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, describing them as cute and beautiful, with one customer noting the interesting photos throughout.

"...Another book where everything looks quite yummy...." Read more

"...Book is well-illustrated and recipes are diagramed where needed. There are a bunch of summer recipes, all sound delicious...." Read more

"Cute book, but the introductory section explaining the concept of fika is a bit belabored and even tedious...." Read more

"...does not include 'photographs' of the bakes, the whimsical illustrations were sufficient enough in my opinion to demonstrate techniques used to shape..." Read more

28 customers mention "Information quality"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cultural information in the book, particularly the history of fika and insights into Swedish traditions.

"...The history of Swedish coffee is an interesting chapter. Swedes top the list of global coffee consumers...." Read more

"...This book explores some of the history and cultural meaning behind fika, while also presenting all of the important recipes, with clear, easy-to-..." Read more

"...The history of fika was also fascinating to read about, making this not only a great collections of recipes, but a good read on it's own, as well...." Read more

"...and I love the backstories that the authors include and the history of fika. I made mandelkaka med björnbär today and it turned out amazing!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Narrative quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the narrative quality of the book, finding the stories delightful and fun to read.

"...are straightforward but sound delicious, and I love the backstories that the authors include and the history of fika...." Read more

"...are multiple Scandinavian cookbooks out there— I’d suggest using this fun, friendly little volume to launch your cooking from one of those more..." Read more

"...is that it's not just a collection of recipes, but also a compilation of stories and cultural insight...." Read more

"...Needless to say, the kids loved it and we all learned a lot about the culture, traditions and cooking...." Read more

6 customers mention "History"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's historical content, with one describing it as a charming cultural voyage.

"This book is both a great baking book. Author Anna Brones ties in so much history and cultural information about Fika and with the whimsical..." Read more

"Wonderful book full of history and recipes!" Read more

"Well-written and illustrated, this is both a cookbook and a charming cultural voyage." Read more

"Good history and information regarding fika, but the recipes are not so great." Read more

4 customers mention "Language"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the language features of the book, with one mentioning that recipes include both English and Swedish names with pronunciation, while another notes it provides a list of Swedish ingredients and alternatives.

"...It gives a list of Swedish ingredients and alternatives, and baking tools. The history of Swedish coffee is an interesting chapter...." Read more

"...are accurate and I like that the recipes give the English and Swedish name with pronunciation. This is a cute gift...." Read more

"I bought this cookbook because I wanted a beautiful book of Swedish traditional pastries...." Read more

"It has so many of the great Swedish bakery included with the ingredience in English which is good for sharing with my American friends" Read more

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Great for beginner bakers!
The recipes are straightforward but sound delicious, and I love the backstories that the authors include and the history of fika. I made mandelkaka med björnbär today and it turned out amazing! I can't wait to try more of the recipes! As a new baker, the way a recipe is written out is important to me, and I feel like the writing in this book is easy to understand.While I would love real pictures of the recipes, I find myself the illustrations to be cute and they are helpful too. For example, when I made the mandelkaka med björnbär today, the picture showed me how the blackberries sink into the cake, so I knew to expect that.Overall, this is a great addition to my growing collection of cookbooks!
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  • peg2
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a bad influence... in a good way!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019
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    I read through this book in an afternoon, and, while I haven't tried the recipes yet (I will, trust me), there's a lot to like about this book.

    First is, I've struggled with weight all my life. While I've got something going now that seems to be working well, there's that difficulty passing up sweets. Sigh. The idea, though, that you're allowed a small sweet a couple times a day... seems to have solved that problem. The result is that after a couple weeks of embracing the idea of fika, I can look at a tub of malted milk balls and think, no, I really don't want that, not right now; I'll have one or two at my coffee break, and not think about them all day like I used to. (Oh, yeah, and I'm making coffee again. Shoveled the dust off my coffee maker, and, wow, I'm enjoying that, too.)

    Second is, the recipes leave me wanting more. The authors talk about another book, Seven Kinds of Cookies (sorry, I don't speak Swedish, so I can't remember the Swedish title), and I thought, this must be a remarkable book. I poked around, found the English translation (sadly, it doesn't have the Swedish names, but you can't have everything) Swedish Cakes and Cookies, and bought that right here on Amazon. Another book where everything looks quite yummy.

    Third, there's the knobby Swedish rolling pin. OK, bought one of those, too. And another textured pin from a Lithuanian outfit, again right here on Amazon. Knowing me, I'll probably end up buying the rest of the Lithuanian pins eventually.

    So... once the weather cools a bit (heat index has been running over 100F this week), I'll turn the oven on and make a stab at some of these gorgeous cookies. All around, a bad influence, but one I'm glad to have.
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  • DHY
    5.0 out of 5 stars I leave it out and refer to it constantly
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
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    To try something new and remember to enjoy the concept of fika at least once a day. I learned about fika from Swedish relatives last summer -- never heard of it, although grandparents emigrated from Sweden -- and it's almost a necessity in a fast-paced schedule. Great recipes to enjoy.
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  • Ginny Mapes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fika? Yaaaaa Sure, You Betcha!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015
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    Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break by Anna Brones is a great addition to the cookbook collection. The Scandinavians know how to celebrate and take a break with coffee and homemade fika or baked goods to go with coffee or tea. Book starts out answering the question, "What is fika?" It also shows Swedish words inspired by fika. It gives a list of Swedish ingredients and alternatives, and baking tools. The history of Swedish coffee is an interesting chapter. Swedes top the list of global coffee consumers. The the recipes follow for coffee gatherings —from cinnamon buns to cardamon cake. The most iconic Swedish recipes are given for the traditional fika. Book is well-illustrated and recipes are diagramed where needed. There are a bunch of summer recipes, all sound delicious. Celebrating more than everyday has recipes for Name Day, Fat Tuesday, Midsummer, Birthdays, Jul, or Christmas Season. A recipe or Swedish Rye Bread is also given. Index included. Wonderful book for those who love Scandinavian cooking.
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  • lilcreative
    5.0 out of 5 stars For the Love of Fika, Buy This Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016
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    Upon spending a number of months in Sweden, I fell in love - with the country, the culture, and FIKA! Fika is about so much more than just the food, it is a cultural thing, a way of life. Before heading there, we were organizing a workshop, and wanted to skip one of the Fika breaks, planning to let students go early. We didn't understand the ruckus made when we made this suggestion. But oh, spend a little time in Sweden, and you will quickly understand - you just don't mess with Fika, and I get it, and completely agree.

    What's amazing is that in this culture they have their Fika typically twice a day - that's two sweets daily - and yet the entire country seems trim, absolutely svelte. Part of it is due, I'm sure, to genetics, and part to the fact that it is a largely walkable country, however, I suspect too that the ability to look forward to Fika actually helps reduce one's urges to respond to food cravings. I mean, who needs to binge when you know that at 10:30 and 3:30 you're going to have your kaffe and treat? This book explores some of the history and cultural meaning behind fika, while also presenting all of the important recipes, with clear, easy-to-follow directions.

    Well done!
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  • mariolina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet, good but not great
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
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    Cute book, but the introductory section explaining the concept of fika is a bit belabored and even tedious. I had the impression that the authors didn't have quite enough material for a book and were stretching what they had. Even the typography and layout seem designed to fill out the pages. I own several Scandinavian baking books (along with a couple of general Scandinavian cookbooks and a host of other ethnic cookbooks) and this one is the least interesting to me. Still, if like your cookbooks short and sweet, this could be a good choice.

    If you want to delve deeper into Swedish baking, try:

    Swedish Cakes and Cookies

    For Scandinavian baking (with an emphasis on Finnish recipes), I recommend:

    The Great Scandinavian Baking Book
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  • María Barba
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro
    Reviewed in Spain on June 8, 2015
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    Incluso para los que saben cocinar muy bien con masas. No decepciona y las recetas están muy bien! Merece la pena totalmente.
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  • natalia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple book
    Reviewed in Sweden on October 24, 2022
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    I wanted a book for fika as a small reminder of my time spent living in Sweden, so I got this book.
    I personally felt it was very simple and written as the target audience are children. there ar eno pictures of the baked goods only drawings of them. But all in all is a good collection of recipes.
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  • あるすらん
    5.0 out of 5 stars 日本語で似たような本が出ているが内容は、全く違う。
    Reviewed in Japan on August 10, 2018
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    行事と本格を求めるならこちらがオススメ。
    日本語バージョンは、日本人が書いているので日本人から見た観点がいい。
    本当は、2種持って比べると面白いのだけど、高いのよ、お値段が。
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  • Aurélie D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in France on August 28, 2024
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    The perfect book for those who miss Sweden and its incredible desserts!!
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  • R. U. Hollenbenders
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dieses Buch war ein Geschenk
    Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2017
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    für meine Schwiegertochter, die mit meinem Sohn für zwei Jahre nach Stockholm gezogen ist. Und sie liebt es... Sie hat bereits etliche Rezepte nachgebacken und erzählte mir, dass sie für den Rest ihres Lebens (sie ist 28) FIKA (=schwedische Kaffeepause mit einem Stück süßen Gebäck) machen wird.
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