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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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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
Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Jun 28, 20243 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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7 reasons to keep chickens
Hens are not only producers of eggs but great pets to share our lives with. Here are 7 great reasons to keep hens yourself
Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20245 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
May 3, 20242 min read
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The Easy Way to Make Beautiful Bunting (step by step tutorial with photos)
Colourful and beautiful bunting can make a summer space look cosy and inviting. Follow my tutorial to make your own
Fiona McKinna
Apr 26, 20244 min read
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Lapskaus, Norwegian beef and vegetable stew
Lapskaus is a firm favourite in Norway and a well loved comfort food. It's a dish that is simple but delicious and so easy to make
Fiona McKinna
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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A beginners guide to foraging
Guidance, tips and essential equipment advice for new and seasoned foragers alike. I share my best advice to get out and forage from nature
Fiona McKinna
Mar 29, 20248 min read
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PÃ¥skekrim! A Norwegian crime fest
PÃ¥skekrim or Easter crime is a strange celebration of crime in Norway that happens over Easter, but it's not what you think...
Fiona McKinna
Mar 15, 20244 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)
Two classic Nordic ingredients combine in this simple salad to create a Norwegian favourite, sildesalat
Fiona McKinna
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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How to eat a healthy Nordic diet
The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 30, 20247 min read
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Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)
This simple and delicious toma soup has an unusual addition that Norwegians find familiar and I know you will love.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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What can Nordic Habits Do for You?
There are habits that people in the Nordics use all the time to embrace a life of simple, happy intention that we can all do wherever we are
Fiona McKinna
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023
Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?
Fiona McKinna
Dec 30, 20231 min read
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Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023
Nordic living and the Nordic countries are as popular now as they have ever been. Let me take you on a recap of LANL top posts of 2023
Fiona McKinna
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)
The fjøsnisse or barn gnome is a secretive little creature that lives on Norwegian farms. At Christmas we show him we appreciate his work
Fiona McKinna
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies
If you like Danish butter cookies, you are going to love these buttery, crumbly Norwegian cookies, serinakaker
Fiona McKinna
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Liquorice everything
Liqourice is one of those flavours that you will find everywhere in Scandinavia, but you might be surprised to find it in more than candy
Fiona McKinna
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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What is a Norwegian Kindergarten Like?
Nordic kindergartens are something very different to many other countries. Would you like to know what makes them so unique?
Fiona McKinna
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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