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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
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Grilled zucchini in oil
A glut of zucchini? This is the perfect way to make the most of those tender zucchini and enjoy them for months to come
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 1, 20243 min read
Velkommen august, Welcome August
Velkommen august, welcome August! Let's look forward to what the month has to offer in its gentle way here in the Nordics
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 26, 20244 min read
Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure
Hygge is something we can bring with us everywhere we go, even on camping trips. I have some tips to make your next trip extra cosy
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Italiensk Salat, a taste of Norway
Despite it's name Italiensk salat does not come from Italy. It's a Norwegian classic that most people in Norway eat at least weekly.
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Happy World Ice Cream Day!
Today, Sunday 21 July 2024 is world ice cream day and so I thought it would be perfect to share some fun and slightly pointless fasts...
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Vi elsker iskrem! We love icecream
You might not associate ice-cream with the Nordics, but it's a treat that's been enjoyed here for more than 100 years.
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20244 min read
Life on the Water
From the time of the vikings Nordic people have had a connection to the water and it's part of everyday modern life
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20244 min read
What can I do with all these zucchini!!!!
Zucchini are not just for leaving on your neighbours' doorsteps in the night! I have 3 fab reasons why you should grow and eat them
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Agurksalat (Norwegian cucumber salad)
Norwegian cucumber salad is a popular side dish in the summer. It's just a handful of ingredients that make the best of this delicious veg
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Velkommen juli, Welcome July
Welcome to July in the Nordics and all the wonderful things we can expect to enjoy in the heart of summer
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20246 min read
Velvære, Nordic mental wellbeing
The Nordics is well known for promoting a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally, but how can we bring that into our own lives
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)
Sørlandsboller are a speciality from southern Norway. A soft cardamom bun is filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate icing.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 23, 20244 min read
5 Reasons to visit southern Norway
Visitors to Norway often rush straight to Oslo, bergen or Stavanger. But southern Norway is a special place of history, culture and scenery
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 17, 20246 min read
Midsummer traditions in Scandinavia
Midsummer in Scandinavia is magical to say the least and each country celebrates in a slightly different way
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)
Raspberries, soft sponge, meringue and cream - what's not to love! A slice of cake outside in the summer is the perfect hygge experience
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 12, 20244 min read
Spekemat, the Norwegian charcuterie board
Spekemat is the Norwegian version of the charcuterie board, but it's been around a lot longer than the latest fad.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 9, 20244 min read
An unexpected passing....
There are moments in life when we feel loss more than others, but we can look at it in a different way to simply a huge loss.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 3, 20244 min read
The Konfirmasjon (the confirmation)
In April, May and June the churches are full of people in national dress celebrating confirmations. This old tradition is a coming of age
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Velkommen Juni, Welcome June
Welcome June, the most beautiful of the months in the Nordics. The flowers are out, there are endless celebrations and the sun is shining
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Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20245 min read
7 reasons to keep chickens
Hens are not only producers of eggs but great pets to share our lives with. Here are 7 great reasons to keep hens yourself
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