The art of the Swedish coffee break Fika

Fika! In case you aren't immersed in the Swedish culture, the Swedish word for coffee is kaffe, but coffee plus something to eat is fika.  This book, fika! the Art of the Swedish Coffee Break with recipes for pastries, breads and other treats is just as it says! This book provides a great introduction to the cultural significance of fika as not only a way to drink coffee and eat something, but as a cultural way of experiencing life's everyday and exceptional moments together - whether as a break from work, celebrating a birthday, catching up with old friends, or gathering friends and family together for another reason. "Should we fika?" means "Let's take a break, spend some time together, slow down".

In five chapters, readers are introduced to modern-day fika, the outdoor season, celebrating more than the everyday, and bread, sandwiches and fika as a snack.  Half of the book is filled with great recipes that will make your mouth water. Try some Svenska Scones, Pepperkakor (swedish gingersnaps), or mix up a Rabarbersaft Rhubarb Cocktail. Everything looks great! 

Should we fika? I say YES!