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Discover the best recipes Scandinavia has to offer and learn more about how the uniquely Nordic culture influences everyday life throughout the year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe beautifully photographed book takes the reader on a journey from January to December, sharing seasonal recipes plus exploring cultural events and traditions, and offering entertaining (and educational!) insights into the people, places, weather, and language.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305485218165,"sku":"9781788797184","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788797184_1ceb3212-a72a-4b77-a72e-bf241a3f604c.jpg?v=1786027338"},{"product_id":"9781788796453","title":"Smorrebrod: Scandinavian Open Sandwiches","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn expert guide to making and eating real Scandinavian-style open sandwiches.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRAND NEW BOOK from popular Scandinavian food writer and owner of ScandiKitchen Café \u0026amp; Deli in London, BRONTE AURELL.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the GOODNESS OF NORDIC FOOD with this delicious collection of recipes. Uncover the secret to making the most delicious open sandwiches and easily whip up a light and healthy lunch or snack at home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis indispensable guide will provide everything you need to know to create the best open sandwiches and inspire you to find new and delicious flavours to try out. Chapters are divided into Fish, Cold Cuts, Veggie, Sweet \u0026amp; Cheese, and Breads, Sides \u0026amp; Toppings, featuring the likes of Herring, Skagenrora, Danish Meatballs, Roast Pork, Beet \u0026amp; Egg, Mushroom Paté, and Blue Cheese with Ginger, to name just a few. 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Dishes and ingredients link all the regions together, bringing a uniquely Nordic food experience to life that was created by thousands of years of heritage and shared culture. Scandinavian food is simple. Natives call it ‘husmanskost’ (farmer’s fare). It’s natural and honest. When you work with the very best produce, there’s no need to overcomplicate it. Its appeal lies in the fact that it is healthy, wholesome, flavorsome, simple to make and beautiful to look at. This book features recipes for all occasions and times of the day, ranging from morning buns, lunchtime savories, hearty dinners and indulgent desserts, to bakes and other foods for special celebrations. Enjoy fresh and simple open sandwiches, healthy Nordic salads, delicious traditional hot dishes and indulgent cakes. 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According to Brontë, 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 and then how to embrace it. Essays include: Hygge and Happiness; Hygge and Baking; Hygge and Time; Hygge and Stress; Hygge and Soul; Hygge and Nature; and Hygge and Your Home. Hygge is a completely psychological and emotional state of being. Whether it’s going for a walk or sharing a cake with friends, when you carve a pocket of time in your day to appreciate and experience the moment, hygge can be found.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56306675155317,"sku":"9781788793452","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788793452_764cfcff-2f92-4536-aaec-ea86559f64c3.jpg?v=1786027156"},{"product_id":"9781849759328","title":"ScandiKitchen Summer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBrontë Aurell, owner of the ScandiKitchen Café in London, brings her famous flair to over 65 Scandinavian-style recipes that perfectly capture the joy of summer eating.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrontë Aurell, owner of the ScandiKitchen Café in London, brings her famous flair to over 65 Scandinavian-style recipes that perfectly capture the joy of summer eating.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn the warmer months we crave food that is often naturally lighter and nourishing. Scandinavians do summer food so well—it is wholesome, flavoursome, simple to make and sumptuous to look at. In Scandinavian culture, eating well is all about ‘lagom’ or balance— everything in moderation. Try the tempting breakfast ideas such as Blueberry Porridge. Sharing plates such as Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Rye Crisps are ideal for grazing, while satisfying larger plates include Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Hasselback Potatoes or Danish Plaice with Remoulade. The all-important cake and fika recipes include a Midsummer Strawberry Cake and Skinny Lemon Muffins. A classic Sourdough Rye Loaf and Seeded Crispbread with Dried Nettles are on offer in the breads chapter, and tempting desserts include a Swedish Mess with Cloudberries, plus there are some refreshing summer drinks to sip, such as a traditional aquavit cocktail. Also included are Brontë’s fascinating insights into Scandinavian summer traditions and celebrations.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308474020213,"sku":"9781849759328","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849759328_920551f3-289c-4ba1-8a9e-4f8a387d9285.jpg?v=1786029325"},{"product_id":"scandikitchen-christmas","title":"ScandiKitchen Christmas","description":"'A festival of beautiful bakes and stunning photos.'  Review of ScandiKitchen: Fika \u0026amp; Hygge, Good Housekeeping Magazine.   Let Brontë Aurell of The ScandiKitchen Café show you how to celebrate your Christmas Scandi-style by sharing her delicious recipes and family traditions with you.   Anyone who has ever been in Scandinavian in December will know that Scandinavians really love Christmas. From huddling up in candlelit snowed-in cottages to consuming glögg at every opportunity, Christmas is peak-hygge season all over Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Everything reverts back to tradition once Advent Sunday has come along.   From saffron scented bakes to ‘gingerbread spice in everything!’, Christmas is the time to break the never-ending darkness with edible treats and joyful feelings. Scandinavians visit friends and families taking along something home baked to share. They have Jul-Smörgåsbord parties where old and young celebrate with a spread of traditional dishes and delicacies. Everything they do for Jul is centred around food, tradition and home comforts. Join Bronte and feel the warmth, even when it’s cold outside with this collection of over 80 recipes! First published in 2018, this a new edition.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57487848374645,"sku":"9781788797689","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788797689.jpg?v=1786355071"},{"product_id":"scandikitchen-christmas-1","title":"ScandiKitchen Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eLet Bronte Aurell of The ScandiKitchen Café show you how to celebrate your Christmas Scandi-style by sharing her delicious recipes and family traditions with you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who has ever been in Scandinavian in December will know that Scandinavians really love Christmas. 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From a batch of buns to a show-stopping Othello layer cake, Brontë’s recipes inspire the feelings of pure delight that baking at home can bring. Try Brontë’s Daim Cookies – wonderfully gooey and filled with pieces of chocolate-coated almond toffee. The Trays and Rolls chapter includes super-soft Rye Flat Rolls and Lemon and Blueberry cake. Try one of the Everyday Cakes such as Mamma Lena’s Apple Pie or Tosca cake, a love story between almonds and buttery caramel. Brontë introduces Fancy Fika and Celebration Cakes including a truly delicious Rye Layer Cake with Cherries or the indulgent Mini Liquorice Pavlovas, Cremelinser and Éclair with Marzipan. 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