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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
Apr 242 min read
Ramsløk majones (wild garlic mayonaise)
Ramsløk or wild garlic is in season in April and it's a ingredient in Norway. My simple recipe make the most of this delicious ingredient
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 154 min read
What is a bålpanne?
What is a bålpanne? You'll see these tripod grills all over the place in Norway and people will happily use them in public spaces
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 104 min read
The Norwegian Hotdog
Hotdogs are unexpectedly popular in Norway and are topped with an exciting array of unusual toppings. Which one would you choose?
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 14 min read
Ja vi elsker camping (yes, we love camping)
Camping is an incredibly popular activity in the Nordics in the summer and it has so many things going for it. Let me inspire you to try it
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 13 min read
Velkommen april, Welcome April
The days are getting longer in the Nordic and it's time to think about how to make the most of the warmer weather to come.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 273 min read
Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)
Kladdkaka is a Swedish favourite. It's a deliciously gooey rich chocolate cake that is really easy to make but won't last long!
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 245 min read
Why not use a pretty basket
Baskets are not only practical to use, but are pretty. They bring some nostalgia and romance to our lives. So why not use one?
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 184 min read
Nordic Easter traditions you may not have heard of
Easter is a time for slowing down a little in the Nordics and enjoying the arrival of spring with some more unusual traditions and habits
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 133 min read
Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes
These decadent Danish treats have a really interesting history. Layers of macaron, and chocolate truffle are covered in dark chocolate
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 104 min read
The Norwegian love of cross-country skiing
Everyone knows that Norwegians love to ski and they seem to be born to it. There are some things about it that might surprise you
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 44 min read
Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style
Fredagskos is the unique Nordic way of celebrating the end of the week. It's simple, intentional and cosy and it's an easy habit to embrace
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 13 min read
Velkommen mars
Velkommen mars! Welcome March and the first spring month. There is lots to look forward to in the Nordics this month as we embrace spring
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 283 min read
Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway
Småsuppe is a rustic and hearty soup from southern Norway. It's incredibly easy to make and is perfect for those cold evenings.
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 254 min read
New skills to learn for a creative year
Learning new skills gives us a wonderful feeling of achievement and fulfillment and even better if they are useful and traditional crafts
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 194 min read
Ut på tur, Getting Outside on Sundays
Getting outside once a week is a wonderful Nordic habit to adopt and you will be in good company - most of Norway is "ut på tur" too
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 143 min read
No-Bake Bringebær & Sjokolade Ostekake (No-Bake Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake)
Cheeescake is one of Norway's most popular celebration desserts. This no-bake recipe is creamy and delicious and just a little decadent
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 117 min read
How to dress for the winter
Being dressed right in the winter is essential for enjoying ourselves outside. Let me show you how we dress for winter outside in Norway
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 56 min read
Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredient
Nostalgia has been proven to raise our moods and make us feel good. Is this one of the Nordic countries' secrets to happiness?
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 13 min read
Velkommen Februar
February is a month of looking for signs of spring in the Nordics, but also enjoying some indulgences and making our homes cosy.
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