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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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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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 8
- 2 min
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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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 18
- 6 min
How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 11
- 4 min
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?
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 30
- 3 min
5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)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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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 16
- 3 min
Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast
Join me for a little Scandinavian escapism and a journey along the southern coast of Norway
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 9
- 3 min
The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture
I want to tell you about a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you have probably never heard of unless you live in Norway or Sweden. ...
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 2
- 5 min
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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Fiona McKinna
- May 26
- 5 min
What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?
Having a baby can be nerve-racking and especially if it's not your home country. Let me tell you about having a baby in Norway
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 25
- 3 min
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 15
- 4 min
Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend
Apricot frangipane tart is a delicious sweet tart with a crisp pastry case, almondy filling and soft, glazed apricots. Simple luxury!
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 6
- 3 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 2
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- Mar 10
- 3 min
5 Reasons to Live in Norway
For so long Norway has been somewhere many people would love to live. But why? Let me share my 5 big reasons
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Authentic Nordic living, your way
I love our FB Living a Nordic Life group and it's great if you want to explore a little, but if you want to delve deeper you will love this.
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Fiona McKinna
- Feb 8
- 3 min
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
- 5 min
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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