How to Hygge by Signe Johansen

How to Hygge by Signe Johansen

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. It's 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 Hygge by chef and author Signe Johansen is a fresh, informative, lighthearted, fully illustrated how-to guide to hygge. It's a combination of recipes, helpful tips for cozy living at home, and cabin porn: essential elements of living the Danish way--which, incidentally, encourages a daily dose of "healthy hedonism." Who can resist that?

Ian and Wendy, two English friends, abandoned their corporate careers to follow their dream of bringing Swedish-inspired crispbread to the United Kingdom. They persuaded Peter that his crispbread deserved to be shared with the rest of the world, and thus Peter's Yard crispbread was formed, inspired by Peter, his magnificent home, and his yard with a wooden gate on the outskirts of the beautiful Swedish countryside.Signe Johansen holds a degree in archaeology and anthropology from the University of Cambridge. She went on to study at London's Leiths School of Food and Wine and work at some of the country's best restaurants before completing a master's degree in food anthropology at SOAS. Following that, he contributed to 12 other books on food and restaurants, including two critically acclaimed 'Scandilicious' books on Scandinavian cuisine. Signe has also contributed to the Financial Times and delectable, as well as The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Stella, and Marie Claire.