The following is a definition of Fika according to Wikipedia….
Fika is a social institution in Sweden it means having a break, most often a coffeebreak, with one’s colleagues, friends, date, or family. This practice of taking a break, typically with a cinnamon roll or some cookies, or sometimes a smorgas or a fruit on the side, is central to Swedish life, and is regularly enjoyed even by the government.
I must say that I am really starting to like the Swedish Fika…specially the cinnamon roll (kanelbulle), chocolate cake and cookies. I used to think they are very simple and not like the sort of cakes you get in our Singapore High Tea. But the swedish deserts really grow on you. ….literally as you can get addicted to it and put on weight from eating too much of it. But I love it!
We attended Elín’s confirmation during the weekend and there was a really great party after that ending with swedish fika (all homemade) at its very best! It was truly amazing!
