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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
Aug 193 min read
Ever Tried a Triathlon in Norway? Get Ready for a Wild Ride!
Norwegian triathlons are considered the most challenging in the world. Taking place in amazing scenery and with tough courses.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 142 min read
Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)
A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 115 min read
A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love
A story of love, sisterhood and lifelong friendship between the most unexpected of creatures.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 52 min read
Grilled zucchini in oil
A glut of zucchini? This is the perfect way to make the most of those tender zucchini and enjoy them for months to come
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 13 min read
Velkommen august, Welcome August
Velkommen august, welcome August! Let's look forward to what the month has to offer in its gentle way here in the Nordics
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 241 min read
Italiensk Salat, a taste of Norway
Despite it's name Italiensk salat does not come from Italy. It's a Norwegian classic that most people in Norway eat at least weekly.
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 152 min read
Vi elsker iskrem! We love icecream
You might not associate ice-cream with the Nordics, but it's a treat that's been enjoyed here for more than 100 years.
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 144 min read
Life on the Water
From the time of the vikings Nordic people have had a connection to the water and it's part of everyday modern life
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 102 min read
Agurksalat (Norwegian cucumber salad)
Norwegian cucumber salad is a popular side dish in the summer. It's just a handful of ingredients that make the best of this delicious veg
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 12 min read
Velkommen juli, Welcome July
Welcome to July in the Nordics and all the wonderful things we can expect to enjoy in the heart of summer
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 16 min read
Velvære, Nordic mental wellbeing
The Nordics is well known for promoting a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally, but how can we bring that into our own lives
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 234 min read
5 Reasons to visit southern Norway
Visitors to Norway often rush straight to Oslo, bergen or Stavanger. But southern Norway is a special place of history, culture and scenery
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 176 min read
Midsummer traditions in Scandinavia
Midsummer in Scandinavia is magical to say the least and each country celebrates in a slightly different way
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 124 min read
Spekemat, the Norwegian charcuterie board
Spekemat is the Norwegian version of the charcuterie board, but it's been around a lot longer than the latest fad.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 94 min read
An unexpected passing....
There are moments in life when we feel loss more than others, but we can look at it in a different way to simply a huge loss.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 34 min read
The Konfirmasjon (the confirmation)
In April, May and June the churches are full of people in national dress celebrating confirmations. This old tradition is a coming of age
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 12 min read
Velkommen Juni, Welcome June
Welcome June, the most beautiful of the months in the Nordics. The flowers are out, there are endless celebrations and the sun is shining
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Fiona McKinna
May 292 min read
Drønning Maud fromasj (Queen Maud's dessert)
This delicious, creamy dessert was created for the late Queen Maud. It's both elegant and simple and perfect for any day of the week.
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Fiona McKinna
May 265 min read
The Seter (Norwegian summer farm)
Seters are Nordic summer farms are a unique piece of Nordic tradition that is sadly dying out.
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