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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
Oct 13, 20243 min read
How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy
The Nordics is place filled with gentle and powerful energy and positivity. We can bring that into our lives wherever we are in the world
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Why you should have friends of all ages
Friendships between different age group and different generations can bring special gifts to our lives that last with us forever.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 4, 20243 min read
Lutefisk, love it or hate it
Lutefisk is a typically Nordic food, but can be a great divider. In Norway you either love it or hate it. But what is it??
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!
Welcome to the heart of autumn in the Nordics!
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616
This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 20244 min read
Do you ever feel like you're being watched?
Have you heard of social cooling? It's all about that horrible feeling that you are being watched when you are on social media or online....
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 20, 20244 min read
Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free
The simplest pleasures are often the best and autumn is a time to make the most of some activities that are simple or free (or both!)
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Why do Norwegians celebrate food with special days?
In Norway it seems like each food has its own day of celebration from apples to fårikål. It's a simple way to enjoy seasonal produce.
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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
Sep 8, 20243 min read
Is Procrastination Actually a Good Thing or Just a Time Waster?
Is procrastination one of life's terrible enemies, or can it actually be beneficial to our health?
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 6, 20242 min read
Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition
Trollkrem is a Norwegian dessert with lots of tradition. It's also delicious and simple and makes the most of a beloved Nordic ingredient
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20243 min read
10 Revolutionary Norwegian Inventions That Changed the World
Norway has more to offer the world than vikings, lutefisk and brown cheese. Here are some of the most amazing Norwegian inventions
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 1, 20243 min read
Velkommen september, Welcome September
Velkommen høst, welcome autumn! September is really the first official autumn month in the Nordics. For a few weeks, the weather has...
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Fiskegrateng (fish gratin), a nostalgic taste of Norway
Fiskegrateng is a true taste of Norwegian nostalgia. It's remembered fondly by many as a taste of their childhood.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 25, 20243 min read
How Norway Has Quietly Become the World Leader in Electric Cars
Norway is the world leader in electric cars with more per capita than an other nation. But why are they so popular?
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 23, 20245 min read
Skolestart - Back to school in Norway
It's skolestart (school start) in Norway and time to get ready for some new routines and changes. What can you expect at school in Norway?
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 19, 20243 min read
Ever Tried a Triathlon in Norway? Get Ready for a Wild Ride!
Norwegian triathlons are considered the most challenging in the world. Taking place in amazing scenery and with tough courses.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)
A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 11, 20245 min read
A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love
A story of love, sisterhood and lifelong friendship between the most unexpected of creatures.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)
This unusual sparkling Finnish drink use blackcurrant leaves for a delicious and refreshing flavour that is a reminder of summer days
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