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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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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Fiona McKinna

Apr 104 min read

The Norwegian Hotdog

Hotdogs are unexpectedly popular in Norway and are topped with an exciting array of unusual toppings. Which one would you choose?

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Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)

Fiona McKinna

Jan 242 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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Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

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

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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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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Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Fiona McKinna

Aug 27, 20212 min read

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Blueberry season means lots of berries and lots of ways to enjoy them. This recipe combines blueberries and the freshness of wood sorrel

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 6, 20213 min read

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee

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Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Fiona McKinna

Jun 11, 20213 min read

Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Ginger and Norwegian brown cheese are an unusual pairing but make for a delicious cake that will have your guests asking for more

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Fiona McKinna

May 28, 20214 min read

Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart

Jordbærterte (strawberry tart) is a marriage of a French classic and a favourite Nordic ingredient.

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Fiona McKinna

May 7, 20214 min read

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20213 min read

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Norwegian suksessterte is a rich almond tart with a creamy, buttery topping that is so popular at parties and celebrations

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Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Fiona McKinna

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Marimesse om våren (Mary's Message Day or Spring Mass, also known as the Annunciation) is a holy day on the primstav commemorating the...

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Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Fiona McKinna

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Boller are a sweet cardamom bun that is seen all through Scandinavia. They are a favourite for snacks and trips.

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Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

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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Fastelavnsboller, the Norwegian Shrovetide Speciality

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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Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes

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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