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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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Vispipuuro - Finnish Whipped Dessert. Pink Food!
Vispipuuro is a traditional Finnish dish that is simple and delicious. It's comfort food in bowl for many Finns and uses just a handful of simple ingredients.

Fiona McKinna
4 days ago2 min read
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Norway's Must-Try Summer Salads
Summer in the Nordics is all about eating seasonally and making the most of what is at it's best. That means lots of delicious and fresh salads

Fiona McKinna
7 days ago2 min read
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Perennial Plants: A Game Changer for Your Edible Kitchen Garden
Perennial plants are a wonderful addition to an edible kitchen garden and make growing your own food tear after year fun and easy.

Fiona McKinna
Jul 119 min read
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Two Duvets: The Scandinavian Sleep Secret
There's a secret to good sleep and it's a Scandinavian thing!! Want to know what it is?

Fiona McKinna
Jul 74 min read
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Velkommen juli! Welcome July!
As I write this we are sweltering in heat that feels like something from the tropics. Although we do get warm summer days in Norway it's...

Fiona McKinna
Jul 12 min read
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Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)
Pickled herring is about as Scandinavian as you can get, but sometimes it's nice to have make it a little more exciting and flavour packed. Fennel and ginger pickled herrings takes just a few minutes to make and is delicious and unusual

Fiona McKinna
Jun 252 min read
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What Makes Nordic Noir the Go-To Genre for Cosy Nights In?
In recent years, the genre known as Nordic Noir has taken the world by storm. This stark and moody world of crime dramas has captivated...

Fiona McKinna
Jun 225 min read
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The Nordic Tradition of Midsummer Bonfires
All throughout Scandinavia at midsummer you see bonfires burning. It's a strange time of year to light a fire and it's been done for millennia, but why?

Fiona McKinna
Jun 162 min read
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How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party
Midsummer in the Nordics is a magical time of year with long days and an abundance of flowers. It's also a time for special celebrations

Fiona McKinna
Jun 134 min read
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Spruce Tips
Spruce tips are delicious seasonal treat. A few years ago I was given a beautiful German cookery book. It was one I had coveted for a...

Fiona McKinna
Jun 113 min read
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Unlocking the Secrets to Embracing a Simple Nordic Lifestyle
In our fast-paced, modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the clutter and chaos of daily life. The Nordic countries have long...

Fiona McKinna
Jun 85 min read
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Jonsokblom: The Red Campion Flower and Its Enigmatic Traditions in Nordic Cultures
Jonsokblom or red campion is a common flower in Norway. It holds lots of significance in Nordic cultures and especially at Midsummer

Fiona McKinna
Jun 24 min read
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Velkommen juni! Welcome June!
Welcome June in the Nordics, the first summer month and a month of joy, long days and beautiful traditions

Fiona McKinna
Jun 12 min read
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Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish
Bright, vibrant and incredibly Swedish, this recipe for pickled herring with beetroot and horseradish is simple and quick to make. It makes a perfect, healthy Swedish style lunch.

Fiona McKinna
May 302 min read
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Heavenly Swedish Strawberry Cake (Himmelsk Jordgubbstårta)
It's just not summer in Sweden without a taste of this heavenly cake. Light sponge is topped with fluffy cream and filled with sweet strawberries. A true taste of Swedish summer!

Fiona McKinna
May 283 min read
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What is Kristi Himmelfartsdag?
I don't usually like writing about religious and holy days but in Norway they are entrenched into normal day to day living. It's got...

Fiona McKinna
May 252 min read
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Why are Scandinavians so Happy?
Why are Scandinavians so happy? There are some key reasons why they are. Sone of the reasons are part of Scadinavian society, but many we can adopt in our lives right now.

Fiona McKinna
May 166 min read
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Spruce Tip Sugar (Granskudd Sukker), a Perfect Nordic Sprinkle
Spruce tip sugar is a delicious and unusual sweet sprinkle that you can make yourself from foraged pine shoots. It's easy and fun to make and adds a very Nordic twist to sweet dishes.

Fiona McKinna
May 142 min read
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What is slow living
Slow living is nothing new, although many people are only just realising how wonderful it is. It's a chance to make the most of our lives, reduce stress and enjoy moments of hygge in a fast paced and material focussed world.

Fiona McKinna
May 113 min read
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Escape Info Overload: Your Stress-Free Guide
I had quite the day a few weeks ago. I was working quietly doing some accounting and writing articles and I thought it would a...

Fiona McKinna
May 55 min read
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