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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
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 28, 20243 min read
Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway
Småsuppe is a rustic and hearty soup from southern Norway. It's incredibly easy to make and is perfect for those cold evenings.
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)
Two classic Nordic ingredients combine in this simple salad to create a Norwegian favourite, sildesalat
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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 30, 20247 min read
How to eat a healthy Nordic diet
The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.
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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 19, 20242 min read
Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)
This simple and delicious toma soup has an unusual addition that Norwegians find familiar and I know you will love.
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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 30, 20231 min read
Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023
Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?
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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 29, 20232 min read
Furulysalat (Norwegian Winter Salad)
This unusual Norwegian salad is really popular in the winter ad gives us a wonderful hit of freshness and vitamins
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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
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
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)
Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark
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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
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Simple Bread Roll Recipe
Bread is one of life's simple luxuries and no more so than homemade bread straight from the oven. Simple is best just like this recipe.
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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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