A NEW NORDIC HOLIDAY STORY
For this year’s holidays, we have invited Swedish illustrator Julia Thorell to explore the modern traditions of the season. Based on the concept of a New Nordic Holiday Story, she has created a shared festive table for our family and friends – a scene inspired by childhood memories and imbued with the lively, sometimes chaotic energy of family gatherings. Julia Thorell lives in Stockholm and is the author of several books on coming of age, families and modern relationships, including two graphic novels and the children’s book ‘Julia’s World’.
For many, autumn is the most inspiring cooking time of the year. As the air becomes crispier and the days shorter, we create more room for warmth and cosiness in our kitchen and turn the rich pickings of the season into comforting meals. Celeriac, beetroots and winter potatoes bring earthy flavours to our dishes, while berries and apples add sweet notes to the desserts. Our new autumn menu celebrates the abundance of the Nordic harvest season with roasted mushrooms and root vegetables, crisp kale, pumpkin seeds and our own pickled carrots that assume centre stage in freshly made wraps, flatbread pizzas and sandwiches. Accompanied by indulgent crumble pies and a selection of warming drinks, the menu is available in ARKET cafés – also as perfect meals to go.
Get in the holiday mood with Julia's illustrations that will be on display in all ARKET shop windows from 26 November
