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.

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

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

Bread is one of life's simple luxuries and no more so than homemade bread straight from the oven. Simple is best just like this recipe.

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How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier

Fiona McKinna

Aug 18, 20236 min read

How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier

That's one of the craziest things I have ever written, but it's also very true. It motivated me to change my lifestyle for the better.

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20232 min read

The Norwegian Breakfast

What do you normally eat for breakfast? Maybe it's more Nordic than you realise. Would you like to see what we eat for breakfast in Norway?

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Less Vanilla, More Salted Liquorice

A recent blog post about weird foods that are eaten in Norway got me thinking about how we shouldn't strive to be the same as everyone else

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5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine

Fiona McKinna

Jun 30, 20233 min read

5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine

If you are looking to add a bit of Nordic routine to your life, then these 5 simple and easy ways are for you

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10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

Fiona McKinna

Jun 2, 20234 min read

10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

When I moved to Norway I had no idea that simple Nordic habits would change my life forever. These are the 10 ways my life has changed

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5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

Fiona McKinna

Apr 25, 20233 min read

5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

The Nordic countries are famous for good health so how can we welcome that into our own lives?

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20233 min read

Hanging Egg Shells, Simple Easter Decor

I love simple crafts and I especially love Easter decor. This simple Easter decor is such a pretty & sustainable way to reuse your eggshells

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Fiona McKinna

Mar 17, 20233 min read

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.

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Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20233 min read

Is Nordic Living Right for me?

Is Nordic living right for me? That's a pretty broad question, but a perfectly valid one and one I'd like to help you answer...

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 25, 20235 min read

It's been a HELL WEEK, and here's why

It's been a Hell Week! All thanks to mental trainer and author Erik Bertrand Larssen. Let me tell you why...

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Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022

Fiona McKinna

Dec 30, 20221 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022

2022 has shown me just how important Nordic living and simple living is to my readers and so I want to share my most read posts of the year.

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Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)

Fiona McKinna

Dec 29, 20223 min read

Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)

Why I needed to learn to love winter even though at times I just wanted to hibernate.

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Fiona McKinna

Nov 7, 20223 min read

Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal

Our bespoke Norwegian chicken coop reveal from start to finish. From our initial concept, design and build to the finished coop.

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Fiona McKinna

Sep 6, 20223 min read

The Art of Hygge Lighting

Hygge starts at home. Making a cosy home can bring so much peace in our lives and lighting plays a huge part in that. Read more...

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Love Autumn Like You're Nordic

Autumn is beauty itself, but I haven't always felt like that. It was not an instant love affair, I had to learn it. Do you feel the same?

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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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A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food

Fiona McKinna

Jul 20, 20224 min read

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

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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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