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.

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

Blueberries are one of the most beloved foods in the autumn in the Nordics and this Finnish blueberry tart is rich, creamy and delicious

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Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 14, 20223 min read

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Lingonberries and honey are a treasure of early autumn in Scandinavia and this cake combines a Norwegian favourite and these seasonal treats

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Fiona McKinna

Jul 2, 20224 min read

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

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 28, 20224 min read

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.

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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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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

Nov 20, 20202 min read

Homemade Nordic Polarbrød

Polarbrød is a versatile, soft bread that is popular in the Nordic region. It's easy to make and my recipe will prove that

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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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