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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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Why keeping your distance matters more in Nordic culture
Giving one another space in the Nordics is a really important part of the culture. It shows respect and thought for others.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 234 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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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
Fiona McKinna
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Mar 10, 20244 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Feb 25, 20244 min read
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What are Norwegian ski resorts like?
Norwegian ski resorts are rather different to the famous resorts of the European Alps. What can you expect at a Norwegian ski resort?
Fiona McKinna
Jan 28, 20245 min read
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Lille Lørdag, Celebrating the Middle of the Week
Appreciating the simple things we have in our lives can raise our level of happiness. Lille Lørdag is one of those ways of celebratiing
Fiona McKinna
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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Weird food that is eaten in Norway
Weird food is a matter of opinion, right? One person's weird is another's delicious. So what unusual food can we find in Norway?
Fiona McKinna
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)
Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats
Fiona McKinna
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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My Nordic Belgian Waffles
Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!
Fiona McKinna
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals
You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.
Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food
You don't always think of Scandinavia when you think of street food, but it's a BIG thing. Join me on a journey through Scandi streetfood
Fiona McKinna
Jul 20, 20224 min read
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Elderflowers The Swedish Way
Elderflowers are a summer treat for the forager. Elderflower fritter and elderflower cordial are Swedish classics that I know you will love
Fiona McKinna
Jul 2, 20224 min read
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Gardening for Wildlife
Gardening for wildlife is great and benefits your garden in huge ways. It's fun for us as gardeners and can be done in the smallest space.
Fiona McKinna
May 3, 20225 min read
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Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial
Christmas crackers are fun, but this unique and creative table gift idea will delight and enchant your guests.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 28, 20213 min read
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Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe
Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you
Fiona McKinna
Oct 26, 20215 min read
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Fårikål, Norway's National Dish
Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage
Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 20213 min read
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How to Holiday Like a Norwegian
Many Norwegians will be spending 2021 holidaying in Norway. I have some tips to inspire you to holiday like a Norwegian
Fiona McKinna
Apr 21, 20213 min read
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