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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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