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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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From my home in southern Norway I'd love to share my Nordic lifestyle, cooking and surroundings with you, and show you how I have discovered that you don't need to live in Norway to enjoy and embrace a Nordic lifestyle and way of living.
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Fiona McKinna
2 days ago4 min read
Uncovering the Secrets of Scandinavian Winter Wellness for a Healthier You!
Enjoying winter also means being healthy through it regardless of the weather. Let's look at how Nordic people embrace winter wellness
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Fiona McKinna
7 days ago2 min read
Perfect Norwegian Pancakes
Norwegian pancakes are the ultimate in Nordic comfort food. This 4 ingredient recipe is what you need for a typical Norwegian warming dish
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 124 min read
10 Unusual Facts About Oslo (To Make Your Trip More Memorable)
Oslo is a beautiful city to visit at any time of year with an abundance of culture, history and green space. It's small but mighty
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 104 min read
10 Ways to Make Life Lovely
What if I told you that you didn't need to spend time wishing your life was like someone else's? You already have a lovely life right now
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 63 min read
You Don't Need to be Perfect
Life is not perfect and you don't need to be either. Despite what we see on social media you are enough as you are. Let me tell you why
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 22 min read
The Top Living a Nordic Life Podcasts of 2024
Welcome January and 2025!! At the beginning of the month I usually write an article for my VIP membership readers that focusses on the...
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Romjul, a very Nordic Post-Christmas tradition
Romjul is the relaxing and slow time after Christmas, but before New Year. In the Nordics it's marked in a special way
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 25, 20241 min read
Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish
As delicious as gravlaks is on it's own, this mustard sauce really elevates it to something special and memorable
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 22, 20242 min read
The Icelandic Yule Cat - not as fluffy as you might think!!
The Icelandic legend of the yule cat is not the cosy Christmas fireside tale you might hope for. It's a piece of scary Nordic noir
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 16, 20243 min read
A Koselig Jul, A Cosy Nordic Christmas
I know that as soon as I mention Christmas in the Nordics it conjures up a picture of snow-covered wooden houses, long evenings, crisp...
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine
A Nordic Christmas is not complete without a delicious warming cup of gløgg or mulled wine. It's so easy to make ourselves.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Sjokolademousse med Polkagris (Chocolate Mousse with Polkagris)
Sjokolademousse med polkagris is a simple, luxurious treat What could be a more delicious treat than a smooth and creamy chocolate mousse...
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 8, 20245 min read
The lovely simplicity of Nordic Christmas Decor
I've noticed a move in recent years from the shiny plastic, glittery Christmas decorations to the more natural, simple, Nordic style. ...
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 2, 20243 min read
The Secret of Lagom: The art of Embracing Just the Right Amount
Lagom, how to have not too little, but not too much. The Swedes seem to do it effortlessly, and so can you wherver you are in the world
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20242 min read
Velkommen desember, Welcome December!
Welcome to the cosiest of cosy months in the Nordics. December is all about Christmas, snow and cosiness.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware
Linen table ware is a beautiful simple luxury that we can enjoy everyday and can elevate our daily dining to something special
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Silppu, a very traditional comfort food from Finnskogen
Silppu or silpo is a traditional dish from Finnskogen in Norway. Bacon, potatoes, onion and milk are cooked together for best comfort food.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Uncover the Enigmatic Origins of Norwegian Rosemaling: A Colorful Journey Through History
The beautiful art of rosemaling is so typically Norwegian. This unique style of painting on wood has a rich and exciting history
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 18, 20244 min read
10 Unusual Facts About Stockholm You Never Knew!
Stockholm, Sweden's shimmering capital, is more than just beautiful views and rich history. It hides fascinating facts that many tourists...
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)
Make the most of autumn with this comforting dish of sausages, apples and cider, gently cooked until meltingly tender.
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