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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
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
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
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat
Swedish fika is not complete without these historic treats, mazariner, individual tarts filled with almond paste and topped with icing
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616
This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Easy chocolate mousse
This easy chocolate mousse can turn a simple midweek meal into something special
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 6, 20242 min read
Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition
Trollkrem is a Norwegian dessert with lots of tradition. It's also delicious and simple and makes the most of a beloved Nordic ingredient
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)
A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)
Sørlandsboller are a speciality from southern Norway. A soft cardamom bun is filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate icing.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)
Raspberries, soft sponge, meringue and cream - what's not to love! A slice of cake outside in the summer is the perfect hygge experience
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Fiona McKinna
May 29, 20242 min read
Drønning Maud fromasj (Queen Maud's dessert)
This delicious, creamy dessert was created for the late Queen Maud. It's both elegant and simple and perfect for any day of the week.
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Fiona McKinna
May 20, 20244 min read
What is Norwegian brunost or brown cheese?
Brunost or brown cheese is a Norwegian icon, but it can be an unusual flavour when you first try it.
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Fiona McKinna
May 3, 20242 min read
Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark
These little know cookies from Hedmark in Norway have become a firm favourite of mine. They are light, crispy, delicate and buttery.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)
Kladdkaka is a Swedish favourite. It's a deliciously gooey rich chocolate cake that is really easy to make but won't last long!
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 13, 20243 min read
Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes
These decadent Danish treats have a really interesting history. Layers of macaron, and chocolate truffle are covered in dark chocolate
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard
Every year as the sun appears over the horizon the residents of Svalbard celebrate in a unique way
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 14, 20243 min read
No-Bake Bringebær & Sjokolade Ostekake (No-Bake Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake)
Cheeescake is one of Norway's most popular celebration desserts. This no-bake recipe is creamy and delicious and just a little decadent
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)
Honningkake recipes are well known and loved in Norway. I like this one because it's from a town in Telemark and is simple and easy to make
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)
Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies
Havrekjeks or Norwegian oat cookies are easy to make and very tasty. They are perfect with a slice of Norwegian brown cheese or some jam
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