Fika. It's a four-letter word. It is also a very Swedish way of life. You can take it outdoors or have it inside (if you so wish). It can be a very social gathering, or you can tailor it to your individual cravings. Just as long as there's food and drink, of course. Mine's a coffee, please.

The tasty pic comes courtesy of a little-known blogspot by an anonymous Swedish youth called Ms Fy. It's a somewhat lame attempt to combine Pancake day and International Women's Day in one post...

Whatever you do...have yourselves a Fat Tuesday.