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.

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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Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic

Fiona McKinna

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic

Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs

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Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

Fiona McKinna

Jul 29, 20213 min read

Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

29 July is a day when we commemorate the Viking King Olaf the Holy. To celebrate I have a light and delicious raspberry dessert to share

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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

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Fyrstekake, or prince's cake is a classic almond tart that is seen on most celebration tables in Norway.

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 14, 20213 min read

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Sommerdag, or Summers Day on 14 April, is considered to be the first day of the start of the Nordic summer half of the year and is a...

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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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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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Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse

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 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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Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat

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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