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

by Lynda Balslev (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

Discover the Swedish tradition of fika—the twice-daily coffee break—in this illustrated guide with facts, quotes, tips, and twenty sweet and savory recipes. 

Swedes are among the happiest people in the world—and for good reason. They know how to savor life’s little pleasures. And there’s nothing they enjoy more than taking a break—sometimes twice a day—to spend with friends over a delicious treat and a rich cup of coffee.

The Little Book of Fika is your introduction to this time-honored ritual. With these traditional Swedish recipes, insightful quotes, and more, you’ll know why the Swedish love to say “Lagon ar bast” (Just the right amount is best).

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  1. Print length
    157 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
  4. Publication date
    February 6, 2018
  5. File size
    13.9 MB
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About the Author

Lynda Balslev is an award winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer. A New England native, Lynda attended Le Cordon Bleu Ecole de Cuisine in Paris and remained in Europe for 15 years, working as a food editor, culinary instructor, and personal chef in Switzerland and Denmark. Lynda currently lives in Northern California where she continues to cook, teach and write about food and travel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0792P52JV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC (February 6, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 13.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 157 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

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Customers find the book enjoyable as a light, easy read that provides information about Swedish coffee culture and includes coffee-related quotes and sayings. They appreciate the recipes and consider it a great gift option, with one noting it's particularly suitable for someone traveling to Sweden.

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15 customers mention "Recipes"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in the book, with one mentioning it includes information about Swedish culture.

"Enjoyable light read on fun subject. Many good recipes and relevant quotes...." Read more

"Very cute! Little recipes and notes. I love it!" Read more

"...Includes recipes . Might have given 5 stars if it included photographs ...." Read more

"...Love the book and the practical recipes inside!" Read more

12 customers mention "Information"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative about Swedish coffee culture, with one customer highlighting interesting facts about coffee and sweets.

"...Many good recipes and relevant quotes. Great explanation of Swedish custom and the model for the American short form of it." Read more

"Expanded my knowledge of Swedish culture . Lots of quotes from famous people about the value of the coffee break . Includes recipes ...." Read more

"Classic little gem of a book on the simple pleasures of tea and coffee. Informative. Expressive of the Scandi view of valuing life’s simple pleasures." Read more

"...and quotes about coffee and the other half is comprised of snippets about drinking coffee and taking breaks and more quotes...." Read more

9 customers mention "Quotes"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's coffee-related quotes and sayings.

"Enjoyable light read on fun subject. Many good recipes and relevant quotes...." Read more

"Expanded my knowledge of Swedish culture . Lots of quotes from famous people about the value of the coffee break . Includes recipes ...." Read more

"Literally a small book in size. The second half is recipes and quotes about coffee and the other half is comprised of snippets about drinking coffee..." Read more

"It's just a cute little book with a bunch of coffee related quotes and sayings, as well as information on Sweden's coffee culture...." Read more

8 customers mention "Gift value"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, with one mentioning it works well in a gift basket, and another noting it's appropriate for someone traveling to Sweden.

"...Enjoyed the text though & would be appropriate gift for someone traveling to Sweden who enjoys coffee & pastries . Cute stocking stuffer ." Read more

"Basket bonus gift with afternoon coffee treats. Great friendship gift." Read more

"This book is adorable. Great to use as a gift to go along with coffee. I am Swedish, so we love Fika!..." Read more

"Fun read for coffee lovers. Very giftable. Nice artwork. Soothing colors.....very Scandanavian." Read more

4 customers mention "Enjoyment"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it provides fun insights into Swedish culture.

"Enjoyable light read on fun subject. Many good recipes and relevant quotes...." Read more

"Informative and entertaining. The book has great quotes about fika, And a few recipes in the back of the book to boot!" Read more

"Fun insight into another culture...." Read more

"It adds enjoyment to your Fika...." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read.

"Easy read that explains the Swedish concept of Fika. Love the book and the practical recipes inside!" Read more

"I love the information about Swedish culture and recipes. This is an easy read. The book is smaller than I thought, but I enjoy reading it." Read more

"Cute Lil book. Can be read in one sitting tho. Goes great on my coffee shelf." Read more

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I guess I should have read the description better as I didn't realize it was actually a "little book". It's adorable though! Would have been nice to have it bigger for the recipes.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
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    Enjoyable light read on fun subject. Many good recipes and relevant quotes. Great explanation of Swedish custom and the model for the American short form of it.
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  • Marilyn Belinda Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Little Cook book is so sweet!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
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    Very cute! Little recipes and notes. I love it!
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  • Heather
    4.0 out of 5 stars Celebrates the Swedish concept of FIKA
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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    Expanded my knowledge of Swedish culture .
    Lots of quotes from famous people about the value of the coffee break . Includes recipes .
    Might have given 5 stars if it included photographs . Enjoyed the text though & would be appropriate gift for someone traveling to Sweden who enjoys coffee & pastries . Cute stocking stuffer .
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  • northern lass
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic on the Scandi “zen” of tea and coffee
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
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    Classic little gem of a book on the simple pleasures of tea and coffee. Informative. Expressive of the Scandi view of valuing life’s simple pleasures.
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  • Tomi Stone-Davidson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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    It’s he perfect little book. I’m buying a couple of more to give as gifts
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  • Sarah Ochoa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fika
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
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    Sent this to my sister along with a Dala horse ornament for Christmas as she is part Swedish and she loved it!
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  • ShawneeMama
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this little book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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    Easy read that explains the Swedish concept of Fika. Love the book and the practical recipes inside!
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  • Francois Pettier
    3.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelming
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
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    Literally a small book in size. The second half is recipes and quotes about coffee and the other half is comprised of snippets about drinking coffee and taking breaks and more quotes. I was looking for something that went deeper into the culture. I would recommend this to anyone who has superfluous cash to spend because it is charming, some might say cute. At the end of the day, nothing you couldn't just look up on the web.
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  • Jolie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2025
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    I love this book!
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  • Rosemary Kammer
    1.0 out of 5 stars When they say little they are not kidding
    Reviewed in Germany on August 31, 2024
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    A complete waste of money! Useless information in big print in a “tiny” book.
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  • Juliemill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2023
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    Bought as a gift great little book
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  • M. Esther Calvo Sodric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una cucada de libro para los aficionados al fika
    Reviewed in Spain on May 4, 2022
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    Es pequeñín pero tiene bastantes recetas para acompañar el café e información sobre la cultura sueca y su forma de vida (está en perfecto ingles, a tener en cuenta)
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  • Barbarah d.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cultural e Culinário
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 22, 2022
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    Comprei sem saber exatamente do que se tratava o livro. Apenas para ter algo em sueco e da cultura. É um COOKBOOK. Começa com fatos culturais, sociais e depois vem as receitas de cookies, bebidas, tortas... O livro capa dura, bem elaborado, design muito fofo.
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    Cultural e Culinário

    Reviewed in Brazil on August 22, 2022
    Comprei sem saber exatamente do que se tratava o livro. Apenas para ter algo em sueco e da cultura. É um COOKBOOK. Começa com fatos culturais, sociais e depois vem as receitas de cookies, bebidas, tortas... O livro capa dura, bem elaborado, design muito fofo.
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