The concept of hygge in Danish, or koselig in Norwegian, literally translates as ‘cosiness’, but it means so much more – it’s a meal, a meeting, an event, and a way of simply enjoying life that makes your heart glow as you relish simple comforts. With the brief, unpredictable Scandinavian summers, koselig can create inner warmth all year long, and sharing wholesome food together is a key way to nourish this state of mind.
Claus Meyer, author of The Nordic Kitchen and co-founder of the restaurant Noma, in Copenhagen, infuses his accessible family cookbook with koselig, offering seasonal dishes and advice on preparing, cooking, storing and foraging.
Meyer describes his book as the result of his ‘desire to communicate what the values of the Nordic Kitchen Manifesto could mean to home cooking’. The Manifesto aims to promote Scandinavian cuisine in a way that does not compromise on purity, seasonality, ethics, health and quality. If you want to discover more, The Nordic Kitchen is truly an inspirational place to start.