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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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Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Creamy Gratin Potatoes)
Fløtegratinerte poteter is a simple and delicious dish of cream, potatoes and garlic. It's really popular in the Nordics with good reason!
Fiona McKinna
3 days ago2 min read
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Why keeping your distance matters more in Nordic culture
Giving one another space in the Nordics is a really important part of the culture. It shows respect and thought for others.
Fiona McKinna
6 days ago4 min read
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Sisu: How to Have True Finnish Resilience
Sisu is the very essence of Finnishness. It conveys a resilience and bravery in the face of adversity that we can all benefit from
Fiona McKinna
Mar 173 min read
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Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
Traditional Finnish salmon soup is the ultimate fast food with melt in the mouth salmon, fresh vegetables and herbs in a creamy broth
Fiona McKinna
Mar 122 min read
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Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives
Scandinavian culture is not only important to those living in Scandinavia, but also in te US. Here are six cities in the US where it thrive
Fiona McKinna
Mar 95 min read
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Ready or Not, Here Comes the Nordic Spring
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and one we eagerly anticipate. Long winter days begin to warm up and the snow melts
Fiona McKinna
Mar 35 min read
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Velkommen mars
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and a time of joy, rebirth and growth
Fiona McKinna
Mar 13 min read
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Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Kanelgifflar are mini Swedish cinnamon rolls that are perfect as a little treat for fika or to grab for a trip out.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 262 min read
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Funny Norwegian Phrases to Brighten Your Day
Every language has it's own idioms and funny expressions, but Norwegian ones are some of the funniest. Can you guess what each one means?
Fiona McKinna
Feb 233 min read
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The Quirky Traditions of Scandinavian Fastelavn: What You Didn't Know
Fastelavn is a joyful and fun celebration throughout the whole of Scandinavia. It's a time to embrace joy before the start of Lent
Fiona McKinna
Feb 175 min read
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Jordskokk Suppe (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)
Simple, traditional and warming, Norwegian Jerusalem artichoke soup is quick and easy to make
Fiona McKinna
Feb 122 min read
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How to celebrate your birthday Norwegian style
Norwegians certainly know how to celebrate. Birthdays are organised in a special way, but we can do the same wherever we are in the world.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 95 min read
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Blåsmesse, a very strange day that marks windy weather
One thing I learnt when I first moved to Norway was that people here rally like to celebrate any special day that comes along. This has...
Fiona McKinna
Feb 32 min read
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Velkommen februar, Welcome February!
February is such a romantic sounding month. It has the promise of an early spring, longer days and the romance of Valentine's Day. In...
Fiona McKinna
Feb 12 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 292 min read
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PÃ¥lsmesse, a Special Day on the Runic Calendar
The Nordic primstav or calendar stick is a special part of Norwegian culture with important days still marked today
Fiona McKinna
Jan 263 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 204 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 152 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 124 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 63 min read
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