Living a Nordic Life

Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.

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.

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Fiona McKinna

Nov 132 min read

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Swedish fika is not complete without these historic treats, mazariner, individual tarts filled with almond paste and topped with icing

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Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)

Fiona McKinna

Jun 283 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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Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)

Fiona McKinna

Jun 143 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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Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark

Fiona McKinna

May 32 min read

Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark

These little know cookies from Hedmark in Norway have become a firm favourite of mine. They are light, crispy, delicate and buttery.

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Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)

Fiona McKinna

Mar 273 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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Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes

Fiona McKinna

Mar 133 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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Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard

Fiona McKinna

Mar 14 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

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

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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Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

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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Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Fiona McKinna

Apr 6, 20233 min read

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats

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Fiona McKinna

Mar 17, 20233 min read

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.

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Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20223 min read

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

Once Halloween is over, you don't need to throw your pumpkin out. This 5 ingredient recipe will make a star out of your pumpkin again.

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Fiona McKinna

Oct 28, 20223 min read

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!

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Fiona McKinna

Sep 23, 20223 min read

My Secret Apple Cake Recipe

Autumn is apple season and time to fill the kitchen with the warm smells of baking cakes and cinnamon for Norwegian Epledagen (apple day).

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Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 14, 20223 min read

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Lingonberries and honey are a treasure of early autumn in Scandinavia and this cake combines a Norwegian favourite and these seasonal treats

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Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

Fiona McKinna

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 28, 20224 min read

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.

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Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Fiona McKinna

Dec 10, 20213 min read

Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.

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Fiona McKinna

Sep 26, 20213 min read

Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen

28 September is Epledagen (Apple Day), a celebration of the Norwegian apple. Apple tart is a simple classic that showcases this humble fruit

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