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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
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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Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Pepperkaker, Nordic gingerbread cookies
Pepperkaker are a classic Nordic gingerbread made at Christmas. They are sweet and spiced and fill the kitchen with Christmas scents
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies
If you like Danish butter cookies, you are going to love these buttery, crumbly Norwegian cookies, serinakaker
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)
Blueberries are one of the most beloved foods in the autumn in the Nordics and this Finnish blueberry tart is rich, creamy and delicious
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 15, 20233 min read
Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend
Apricot frangipane tart is a delicious sweet tart with a crisp pastry case, almondy filling and soft, glazed apricots. Simple luxury!
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)
Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20225 min read
Key Equipment in the Nordic Kitchen
If you are preparing yourself for some rewarding Nordic baking you will love my list of key items for the Nordic cook and kitchen
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 1, 20223 min read
5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd
Once Halloween is over, you don't need to throw your pumpkin out. This 5 ingredient recipe will make a star out of your pumpkin again.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 28, 20223 min read
My Nordic Belgian Waffles
Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 23, 20223 min read
My Secret Apple Cake Recipe
Autumn is apple season and time to fill the kitchen with the warm smells of baking cakes and cinnamon for Norwegian Epledagen (apple day).
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)
Lingonberries and honey are a treasure of early autumn in Scandinavia and this cake combines a Norwegian favourite and these seasonal treats
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals
You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 20, 20224 min read
A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food
You don't always think of Scandinavia when you think of street food, but it's a BIG thing. Join me on a journey through Scandi streetfood
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Surmelkfromasj, A Traditional Norwegian Dessert
Surmelkfromasj is a traditional Norwegian recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients that are found so often in Nordic cooking.
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 28, 20224 min read
Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper
Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 10, 20213 min read
Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite
Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 26, 20213 min read
Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen
28 September is Epledagen (Apple Day), a celebration of the Norwegian apple. Apple tart is a simple classic that showcases this humble fruit
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel
Blueberry season means lots of berries and lots of ways to enjoy them. This recipe combines blueberries and the freshness of wood sorrel
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 9, 20212 min read
Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic
Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)
Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee
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