Hygge

You may have sunk your teeth into a flaky Danish before, hearing the crisp layers crackle, sensing the butter melt just so, and tasting the sweetness that sneaks in without ever feeling heavy, but how much do you really know about this pastry and its origins? You might think it must have been born in a cozy Danish bakery at dawn, crafted by generations of bakers who perfected the art of hygge in dough form. But here’s the twist: this beloved “Danish” pastry isn’t entirely Dan

There’s a Danish word that describes a feeling more than a thing: hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’). It’s a well-known Danish concept — the subject of countless books, articles and conversations — and yet, many still struggle to define it. After living in Denmark for a few years now, I like to think I’ve got the idea figured out and I even like to distinguish between Winter Hygge  and Summer Hygge . At its core, hygge is referred to as the essence of coziness, warmth, and contentm