Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Christmas Eve Supper: 70 Simple Recipes for Year-Round Hy gge

Enjoy holidays the Scandinavian way with seasonal, family-friendly food and crafts! Whether you're a fan of whimsical modern Scandinavian style or have Scandinavian heritage yourself, you'll love this hygge handbook for creating cozy celebrations with family and friends.

Organized around seasonal festivities including Lucia Day and Christmas Eve Dinner, as well as everyday gatherings like Afternoon Fika, this book includes simple recipes, handmade decorations, and tips for entertaining.

Here, the creator of the popular website Lulu The Baker offers up traditional recipes using easy-to-find ingredients. Warm up your home with sweet treats such as Lucia Buns, Mom’s Maple Pecan Rings, and Hot Chocolate with Homemade Cardamom Marshmallows, as well as savory favorites such as Swedish Meatballs with Gravy and Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce. Bring home the flavors and traditions of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland–a region regularly reported as the happiest place on earth! A gorgeous coffee table book as well as a cookbook, it makes a wonderful gift.

Gatherings include:

Nordic BrunchWoodland Tea PartyMidsummer FeastAfternoon FikaSummer Seafood CelebrationHeritage DinnerLucia DayChristmas Cookie ExchangeChristmas Eve SupperBirthday Treats

Publication History:PB reissue

About the Author

MELISSA BAHEN started Lulu the Baker in 2008, a popular online source for recipes, projects, and snapshots of modern country life. She lives with her husband, four children, and many animals on her farm in western Oregon.

Author Residence: Eugene, OR

Author Hometown: Eugene, OR