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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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
Jan 292 min read
Motti, a traditional dish from Finnskogen
Motti is a very traditional dish from Finnskog in Norway. It is a combination of Finnish and Norwegian food culture from a uni region
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 30, 20242 min read
5 Recipes for Flavoured Butter to Elevate Every Meal
Flavoured butters are a wonderful, easy way to elevate a simple meal into something special. We can make them ahead and freeze them too.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)
Porridge has always been a favourite dish in the Nordics from the time of the vikings until now.
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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
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
Nov 15, 20233 min read
The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt
Making your own yoghurt is simple and rewarding and can be done with just 2 ingredients.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875
Let me introduce you to the most delicious, decadent cup of Norwegian hot chocolate you are ever going to find
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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
Oct 23, 20213 min read
Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl
Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 14, 20213 min read
Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt
Sommerdag, or Summers Day on 14 April, is considered to be the first day of the start of the Nordic summer half of the year and is a...
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