April 7 wasn’t merely a Tuesday, it was the much-anticipated publication date for spring book releases and an exciting milestone for many authors’ writing careers. So in the spirit of new book season, I thought I would take stock of the newer-to-me books in my collection and compile a few of my favorites. May you devour these as I have!
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Fika: the Art of the Swedish Coffee Break
If there is any tradition that authors Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall have carried with them throughout their travels- Brones, (a Swedish American) from Portland to Gothenburg to Paris, Kindvall (Swedish) from Stockholm to Brooklyn – it’s their abiding love of Fika, a word that literally means “to drink coffee” but that symbolizes an entire set of cultural values. It’s also the focus of their new book “Fika, the Art of the Swedish Coffee Break”.
As a concept that goes far beyond a love for coffee, Fika is about slowing down – alone or with friends, family or coworkers – to take a break each day; a committed moment to relax. With over forty illustrated recipes, the book provides the launchpad for integrating the practice of Fika into your own life. Translation: coffee break…
