Fika, or the Swedish coffee break, is popping up on menus across the world, thanks in part to a growing global interest in Scandinavian cuisine, first spearheaded by chefs Rene Redzepi (Noma) and ...

Traditionally, fika is enjoyed over seven types of cookies, a "concept so ingrained in the culinary heritage of Sweden that it has its own dedicated cookbook," Haraldsson says, referring to "Sju ...

It’s a staple in Swedish cupboards today too. My cousin Karin Forsberg, daughter of my grandfather’s brother Emil, tells me, “When I was little girl spent my summer holidays with my grandparents Emil ...

Living in one of the world's top coffee consuming nations, Swedes enjoy a twice daily social coffee break called "fika." Anne Brones and Johanna Kindvall detail the cherished tradition in their book ...

Fika does not have a literal English translation; rather, it’s a concept of getting a coffee, having it with cake or cookies, enjoying it with friends or co-workers, and chatting about topics ...

Fika dates back to the 19th century.It directly translates to "coffee break," and while it's hardly anything new or groundbreaking, I admire the principle of carving out time specifically to sit ...

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The concept of ‘fika’ is a natural part of everyday life in Sweden. It's a coffee break, but with a more deliberate interruption of the day with an emphasis on connection.

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The Swedish tradition of a fika coffee break can help stave off burnout and promote creativity, according to mental-health experts. Published Oct 22, 2021 Written by ...

I first heard about fika on a cooking website where participants were discussing a new cookbook: “Fika, The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break.” Those who owned the book were so enthusiastic that ...