How to Hygge The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life [Hardcover]

The Danish coziness philosophy is fast becoming the new French living in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. There are countless viral articles comparing the happiness levels of Americans versus Danes. Their homes are more homey; their people are more cheerful. Its an attitude that defies definition, but there is a name for this slow-moving, stress-free mindset:hygge(pronounced hoo-ga). Hygge values the idea of cherishing yourself: candlelight, bakeries, and dinner with friends; a celebration of experiences over possessions, as well as being kind to yourself and treasuring a sense of community.

How to Hyggeby chef and author Signe Johansen is a fresh, informative, lighthearted, fully illustrated how-to guide to hygge. Its a combination of recipes, helpful tips for cozy living at home, and cabin porn: essential elements of living the Danish waywhich, incidentally, encourages a daily dose of healthy hedonism. Who can resist that?

SIGNE JOHANSEN is a writer and cook who grew up in Norway. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, she trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine in London, worked in several of the UKs top restaurants, and then completed a master's degree at the University of London. The author of the critically acclaimedScandiliciouscookbooks and contributor to a dozen other books on food and restaurants, her recipes have appeared inThe Times, Sunday Times,andMarie Claire. Johansen lives in London.Discover the secrets of hygge--the Danish philosophy where coziness, warmth, and community is key.

Introduction
1 Nature & the Seasons
2 Outdoor Pursuits
3 The Joy of Fikap
4 The Nordic Kitchen
- Sweetness & Light
- Speedy Savoury Bites
- Greens & Grains
- Fish & Meat
- Pickles
5Healthy Hedonism
6 Life Skills
7 Design & Home
8 Kinship, Conviviality & Openness
Index
Scandi Stockists
Further Reading
Acknowledgements & Picture Creditsls´