Scandikitchen: The Essence of Hygge

By Brontë Aurell

Book Overview

Discover the essence of hygge as revealed by Bront Aurell, Danish owner of London's ScandiKitchen in this honest and thoughtful guide, which also features some of her favorite recipes from her books, The Scandi Kitchen and Fika & Hygge, to help you enjoy a hyggelig time.

Discover the essence of hygge as revealed by Bront Aurell, Danish owner of London's ScandiKitchen in this honest and thoughtful guide, which also features some of her favorite recipes from her books, The Scandi Kitchen and Fika & Hygge, to help you enjoy a hyggelig time.

Hygge is in the zeitgeist, but what is it, how do we bring hygge in our lives and why are we so captivated with this Danish word? According to Bront it is really not complicated and doesn't involve spending vast amounts of money on candles or blankets... in its purest form it is simply about appreciating life.

Explained in 12 entertaining chapters interspersed with recipes, you will learn first about the origins of the word hygge (old Norse) and then how to embrace it with essays on: Hygge and the Basics, Hygge and Happiness, Hygge and Sharing, Hygge and Baking, Hygge and Darkness, Hygge and Light, Hygge and Time, Hygge and Stress, Hygge and Soul, Hygge and Nature, Hygge and Stuff, and Hygge and Your Home.

Hygge is a completely psychological and emotional state of being. Whether it's going for a long walk or baking and sharing a cake with friends, when you carve a pocket of time in your day, hygge can often be found. Remembering to appreciate and experience the moment will help you find your very own hygge.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849758743
• ISBN13: 9781849758741
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 5.6"

Customer Reviews

Compact. Cute. Simple read with lots of information.

I've only read a couple books on Hygge and several blogs, etc. online. This is a small coffee table how to (which IMO is sometimes the best kind). In this this case it is really all you need to get you going. Lots of yummy recipes and descriptions about the actual meaning of the word