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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
1 day ago3 min read
Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun
A sweet cardamo scented bun, filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream, the semlor is a Swedish classic for Fat Tuesday
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 72 min read
Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs
Frikadeller are classic Danish meatballs made with pork and beef and are perfect for a simple lunch or dinner
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 243 min read
Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)
Yellow pea soup is a simple, traditional and firm favourite in Seden in Norway. It's a warm, comforting soup that is great in winter
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 104 min read
10 Ways to Make Life Lovely
What if I told you that you didn't need to spend time wishing your life was like someone else's? You already have a lovely life right now
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 22 min read
The Top Living a Nordic Life Podcasts of 2024
Welcome January and 2025!! At the beginning of the month I usually write an article for my VIP membership readers that focusses on the...
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Romjul, a very Nordic Post-Christmas tradition
Romjul is the relaxing and slow time after Christmas, but before New Year. In the Nordics it's marked in a special way
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine
A Nordic Christmas is not complete without a delicious warming cup of gløgg or mulled wine. It's so easy to make ourselves.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware
Linen table ware is a beautiful simple luxury that we can enjoy everyday and can elevate our daily dining to something special
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)
Make the most of autumn with this comforting dish of sausages, apples and cider, gently cooked until meltingly tender.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 1, 20246 min read
How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life
In this pressured and busy world, simple living is becoming ever more appealing. How do we start to live a simpler life? Let me show you
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)
Porridge has always been a favourite dish in the Nordics from the time of the vikings until now.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 4, 20243 min read
Lutefisk, love it or hate it
Lutefisk is a typically Nordic food, but can be a great divider. In Norway you either love it or hate it. But what is it??
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 20, 20244 min read
Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free
The simplest pleasures are often the best and autumn is a time to make the most of some activities that are simple or free (or both!)
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 6, 20242 min read
Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition
Trollkrem is a Norwegian dessert with lots of tradition. It's also delicious and simple and makes the most of a beloved Nordic ingredient
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 23, 20245 min read
Skolestart - Back to school in Norway
It's skolestart (school start) in Norway and time to get ready for some new routines and changes. What can you expect at school in Norway?
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)
This unusual sparkling Finnish drink use blackcurrant leaves for a delicious and refreshing flavour that is a reminder of summer days
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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 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
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 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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