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

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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 Brunch Woodland Tea Party Midsummer Feast Afternoon Fika Summer Seafood Celebration Heritage Dinner Lucia Day Christmas Cookie Exchange Christmas Eve Supper Birthday Treats

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Make your holidays more chic.
ELLE Decor

"Really lovely... gorgeous photography. If youre into the Scandinavian lifestyle, which I know everybody is, this is a great one!"
Design Mom

A collection of seasonal entertaining, craft and food projects drawing from Scandinavian style and traditions.
Oregon Public Broadcasting

Great Nordic-style recipes and crafts.
Sweet Paul Magazine

[The] go-to guide for a Scandinavian gathering.
425 Magazine

Equal parts entertaining, crafting, and cooking.
The Norwegian American

Get inspired by Scandinavian design.
Domino

I immediately swooped [the book] up and began drooling over the contents.
Lisa Congdon Blog

A sweet treat.
Foodista

Cozy the Scandinavian way.
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Melissa Bahen writes Lulu the Baker, a food and lifestyle blog focusing on fresh recipes, simple projects, and modern country life. She lives in western Oregon.