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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 5, 20212 min read
Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold
Tebrødstenger is a traditional Norwegian cake recipe from the east of Norway. It's a soft cake filled with jam, perfect with coffee
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 26, 20213 min read
Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)
Apples and cardamom are natural friends and these classic Norwegian snurrer are delicious warm or cold Get the recipe her!
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 12, 20213 min read
Fastelavnsboller, the Norwegian Shrovetide Speciality
Fastelavnsboller are a sweet cardamom bun filed with jam and cream that are served at Lent in Norway. I have shared my recipe for them here
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 5, 20214 min read
Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew
Sami national day on 6 February is celebrated by Sami through Scandinavia and Russia. Why not celebrate too with "finnbiff, a Sami classic
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat
Lefse are such an iconic Norwegian food, but these tjukklefse are less well known. They are thicker than other lefse. Here is the recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes
Honningkaker (honey cakes) is one of Norway's oldest recipes. They are soft and light and fragrant with spices. Here is the recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 13, 20213 min read
Rømmegrøt and Tjuendedagen on the Primstav
Rømmegrøt is a delicous sour cream porridge that is very typical of Norwegian cuisine. It is usually served with cured meats.
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 11, 20213 min read
Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse
Bløtkake is a light sponge cake filled with cream and berries that is seen on almost every Norwegian dessert table at celebrations
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen
LÃ¥gen Valley bread is a hearty and rich loaf from the LÃ¥gen Valley in Vestfold, Norway. It's perfect for cold days. Here is the recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 2, 20213 min read
The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem
Riskrem is a comforting and easy Nordic recipe that is perfect hot or cold.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 11, 20202 min read
Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day
Lussekatter are a traditional Nordic saffron bun eaten on 13 December on St Lucia's Day. They are light and delicious
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 11, 20202 min read
Krumkaker, a Nordic Christmas Treat
Crispy and light, krumkaker are a classic Norwegian Christmas treat. Make you Christmas truly Nordic with my krumkaker recipe.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)
Skolebrød is a sweet bread filled with vanilla custard and topped with icing and coconut. It's a favourite in Norway.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Homemade Nordic Polarbrød
Polarbrød is a versatile, soft bread that is popular in the Nordic region. It's easy to make and my recipe will prove that
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 14, 20202 min read
Raspberry and Brunost Muffins
Raspberries and brunost (brown cheese) are two favourite ingredients in Norway. I have combined the two into a delicious and unusual recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf
Julekake is a classic Norwegian Christmas cake fragrant with cinnamon and raisins. You can't enjoy a Nordic Christmas with trying my recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat
Tilslørte bondepiker is a delicious Norwegian dessert with apples, cream and sweet crumbs. Get the recipe here
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 26, 20202 min read
Nordic Risgrøt (rice pudding)
Risgrøt is a delightfully easy Nordic treat that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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