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Scandinavian Gatherings

From Afternoon Fika to Christmas Eve Supper: 70 Simple Recipes for Year-Round Hygge

Melissa Bahen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Blue Star Press

Published:5th Sep '23

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Scandinavian Gatherings cover

Organised 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 savoury favourites 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 you’re 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.”
—ParentMap

ISBN: 9781632174994

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

256 pages