Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616
This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple
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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.
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 112 min
Easy chocolate mousse
This easy chocolate mousse can turn a simple midweek meal into something special
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 62 min
Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition
Trollkrem is a Norwegian dessert with lots of tradition. It's also delicious and simple and makes the most of a beloved Nordic ingredient
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 142 min
Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)
A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 283 min
Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)
Sørlandsboller are a speciality from southern Norway. A soft cardamom bun is filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate icing.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 143 min
Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)
Raspberries, soft sponge, meringue and cream - what's not to love! A slice of cake outside in the summer is the perfect hygge experience
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Fiona McKinna
May 292 min
Drønning Maud fromasj (Queen Maud's dessert)
This delicious, creamy dessert was created for the late Queen Maud. It's both elegant and simple and perfect for any day of the week.
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Fiona McKinna
May 204 min
What is Norwegian brunost or brown cheese?
Brunost or brown cheese is a Norwegian icon, but it can be an unusual flavour when you first try it.
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Fiona McKinna
May 32 min
Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark
These little know cookies from Hedmark in Norway have become a firm favourite of mine. They are light, crispy, delicate and buttery.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 273 min
Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)
Kladdkaka is a Swedish favourite. It's a deliciously gooey rich chocolate cake that is really easy to make but won't last long!
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 133 min
Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes
These decadent Danish treats have a really interesting history. Layers of macaron, and chocolate truffle are covered in dark chocolate
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 14 min
Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard
Every year as the sun appears over the horizon the residents of Svalbard celebrate in a unique way
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 143 min
No-Bake Bringebær & Sjokolade Ostekake (No-Bake Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake)
Cheeescake is one of Norway's most popular celebration desserts. This no-bake recipe is creamy and delicious and just a little decadent
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 242 min
Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)
Honningkake recipes are well known and loved in Norway. I like this one because it's from a town in Telemark and is simple and easy to make
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 103 min
Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)
Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20232 min
Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies
Havrekjeks or Norwegian oat cookies are easy to make and very tasty. They are perfect with a slice of Norwegian brown cheese or some jam
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20233 min
Pepperkaker, Nordic gingerbread cookies
Pepperkaker are a classic Nordic gingerbread made at Christmas. They are sweet and spiced and fill the kitchen with Christmas scents
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 17, 20232 min
Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies
If you like Danish butter cookies, you are going to love these buttery, crumbly Norwegian cookies, serinakaker
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 29, 20233 min
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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Fiona McKinna
Apr 15, 20233 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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