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.

Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)

Fiona McKinna

Nov 152 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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Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Fiona McKinna

Oct 4, 20232 min read

Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark

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Fiona McKinna

Nov 11, 20223 min read

Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)

Bollefrikasse is a traditional and comforting autumn dish in Norway and one that is easy to make with seasonal autumn produce.

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 10, 20222 min read

Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)

Rødbetesalat or Norwegian beetroot salad is a fresh, unusual salad that makes the most of the late summer harvest of beets.

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Fiona McKinna

Jul 14, 20223 min read

Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)

Are you ready for a super-simple summer dish? Potetsalat (potato salad) is a classic on every Norwegian summer table.

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Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Fiona McKinna

Dec 10, 20213 min read

Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.

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Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Fiona McKinna

Dec 8, 20213 min read

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Medisterkaker are soft juicy pork meatballs that are a favourite in Norway at Christmas. This recipe is from Telemark and is easy and quick

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Fiona McKinna

May 7, 20214 min read

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Fyrstekake, or prince's cake is a classic almond tart that is seen on most celebration tables in Norway.

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20213 min read

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Norwegian suksessterte is a rich almond tart with a creamy, buttery topping that is so popular at parties and celebrations

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Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Fiona McKinna

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Boller are a sweet cardamom bun that is seen all through Scandinavia. They are a favourite for snacks and trips.

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Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Fiona McKinna

Mar 5, 20212 min read

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Tebrødstenger is a traditional Norwegian cake recipe from the east of Norway. It's a soft cake filled with jam, perfect with coffee

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Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Fiona McKinna

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Apples and cardamom are natural friends and these classic Norwegian snurrer are delicious warm or cold Get the recipe her!

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Lefse are such an iconic Norwegian food, but these tjukklefse are less well known. They are thicker than other lefse. Here is the recipe

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 7, 20213 min read

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

Lågen Valley bread is a hearty and rich loaf from the Lågen Valley in Vestfold, Norway. It's perfect for cold days. Here is the recipe

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 2, 20213 min read

The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem

Riskrem is a comforting and easy Nordic recipe that is perfect hot or cold.

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Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day

Fiona McKinna

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day

Lussekatter are a traditional Nordic saffron bun eaten on 13 December on St Lucia's Day. They are light and delicious

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Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)

Fiona McKinna

Dec 4, 20203 min read

Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)

Skolebrød is a sweet bread filled with vanilla custard and topped with icing and coconut. It's a favourite in Norway.

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Fiona McKinna

Nov 14, 20202 min read

Raspberry and Brunost Muffins

Raspberries and brunost (brown cheese) are two favourite ingredients in Norway. I have combined the two into a delicious and unusual recipe

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Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf

Fiona McKinna

Nov 6, 20202 min read

Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf

Julekake is a classic Norwegian Christmas cake fragrant with cinnamon and raisins. You can't enjoy a Nordic Christmas with trying my recipe

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