How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life Contributor(s): Johansen, Signe (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250122031 ISBN-13: 9781250122032 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Scandinavian - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Self-help | Personal Growth - Happiness |
Dewey: 646.700 |
LCCN: 2016059131 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.7" W x 8.8" L (1.65 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Scandinavian |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Booklist 01/01/2017 pg. 26 Publishers Weekly 01/02/2017 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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? |
Contributor Bio(s): Johansen, Signe: - 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 UK's top restaurants, and then completed a master's degree at the University of London. The author of the critically acclaimed Scandilicious cookbooks and contributor to a dozen other books on food and restaurants, her recipes have appeared in The Times, Sunday Times, and Marie Claire. Johansen lives in London. |
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