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.

Apple crumble with Norwegian brown cheese

Norwegian Brunost Apple Crumble

An unusual twist on a classic autumn dessert makes it a little more exciting and brings a taste of Norway to the dinner table.

Fiona McKinna

28 minutes ago2 min read

Kanelbullar, Swedish Cinnamon Buns

Fill your kitchen with the warm scent of baking and cinnamon with these Swedish kanelbullar.

Fiona McKinna

Aug 132 min read

Punschrulle, Swedish No-Bake Punsch Rolls

These no bake Swedish punschrulle are a classic that are perfect for fika. Soft choclate and punsch flavoured cake is covered in marzipan and dipped in chocolate.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 302 min read

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

Jul 162 min read

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

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

Swedish Blueberry & Lemon Scones (Blåbärsscones med Citron)

Discover an exciting marriage of traditional English scones with beloved Swedish flavours in these blueberry and lemon scones.

Fiona McKinna

May 12 min read

Smørkjeks med Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese Shortbread)

Brunst or brown cheese is a Norwegian icon of the food world. It's a perfect combo with shortbread and adds a delicious caramel flavour

Fiona McKinna

Apr 42 min read

Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Kanelgifflar are mini Swedish cinnamon rolls that are perfect as a little treat for fika or to grab for a trip out.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 262 min read

Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun

A sweet cardamo scented bun, filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream, the semlor is a Swedish classic for Fat Tuesday

Fiona McKinna

Feb 213 min read

Perfect Norwegian Pancakes

Norwegian pancakes are the ultimate in Nordic comfort food. This 4 ingredient recipe is what you need for a typical Norwegian warming dish

Fiona McKinna

Jan 152 min read

Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine

A Nordic Christmas is not complete without a delicious warming cup of gløgg or mulled wine. It's so easy to make ourselves.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 13, 20242 min read

Sjokolademousse med Polkagris (Chocolate Mousse with Polkagris)

Sjokolademousse med polkagris is a simple, luxurious treat What could be a more delicious treat than a smooth and creamy chocolate mousse...

Fiona McKinna

Dec 11, 20242 min read

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Swedish fika is not complete without these historic treats, mazariner, individual tarts filled with almond paste and topped with icing

Fiona McKinna

Nov 13, 20242 min read

Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616

This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple

Fiona McKinna

Sep 25, 20242 min read

Easy chocolate mousse

This easy chocolate mousse can turn a simple midweek meal into something special

Fiona McKinna

Sep 11, 20242 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Sep 6, 20242 min read

Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)

A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack

Fiona McKinna

Aug 14, 20242 min read

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.

Fiona McKinna

Jun 28, 20243 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Jun 14, 20243 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Norwegian Brunost Apple Crumble

Kanelbullar, Swedish Cinnamon Buns

Punschrulle, Swedish No-Bake Punsch Rolls

Vispipuuro - Finnish Whipped Dessert. Pink Food!

Heavenly Swedish Strawberry Cake (Himmelsk Jordgubbstårta)

Spruce Tip Sugar (Granskudd Sukker), a Perfect Nordic Sprinkle

Swedish Blueberry & Lemon Scones (Blåbärsscones med Citron)

Smørkjeks med Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese Shortbread)

Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun

Perfect Norwegian Pancakes

Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine

Sjokolademousse med Polkagris (Chocolate Mousse with Polkagris)

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616

Easy chocolate mousse

Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition

Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)

Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)

Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)

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