The art of the open-faced sandwich
Scandinavians love their open-faced sandwiches and smorgasbord - and it’s not all pickled herring and shrimp. Eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and cucumber all have a place at the table. Here’s our guide to making your own version of the traditional spread, with one rule only - just one slice of bread per sandwich, please.
The Shared Culture of Scandinavian Design
In our little part of the world, form doesn’t have a choice but to follow function. As such Scandinavians create goods that are natural and durable, functional, and simple at heart, using natural materials like wool, wood, glass, and ceramics.
So here’s the thing about hygge - it doesn’t have a direct translation to English. It’s really a cultural idea that describes a feeling of comfort, coziness, and contentedness all in one. My idea of hygge is curling up on the couch with a nice warm blanket after a long day on skis, but yours can be different.