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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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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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Unlock the Secret Power of To-Do Lists
To do lists have power! They are great to keep us focussed and on track in a simple and gentle way
Fiona McKinna
May 54 min read
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Løvetannsirup (Dandelion Syrup), a Scandinavain Favourite
Løvetannsirup or dandelion syrup is a Scandinavian favourite.
Fiona McKinna
Apr 303 min read
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Anne Marie Ødegård, Artist and Designer
You might not be familiar with the name Anne Marie Ødegård (or maybe you are!) but if you are a fan of Norwegian Porsgrund porcelain I...
Fiona McKinna
Apr 272 min read
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Hygge: Daily Joy in Simple Pleasures
Hygge is the Danish concept of enjoying every day life. But how do we embrace that in our lives if we don't live in the Nordics? Let me show you how
Fiona McKinna
Apr 215 min read
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What Do Norwegians Eat at Easter?
Every country has it's special dish for celebratory days and as you know in the Nordics, a celebration is a perfect excuse to indulge a...
Fiona McKinna
Apr 163 min read
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14 April is Sommerdag on the Nordic Primstav
The 14th April is a significant day on the Nordic runic calendar. It's the time to turn to the summer months and look forward to warm days
Fiona McKinna
Apr 132 min read
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Easter Marzipan: A Surprising Scandinavian Tradition!
Marzipan is a favourite treat in Scandinavia and Easter is a time to indulge a little in a tradition that is a little surprising
Fiona McKinna
Apr 74 min read
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Velkommen april, Welcome April
It's a simple joy to find ourselves in the months leading up to summer. It comes so suddenly it feels in the Nordics. One moment we have...
Fiona McKinna
Apr 12 min read
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Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Creamy Gratin Potatoes)
Fløtegratinerte poteter is a simple and delicious dish of cream, potatoes and garlic. It's really popular in the Nordics with good reason!
Fiona McKinna
Mar 262 min read
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Why keeping your distance matters more in Nordic culture
Giving one another space in the Nordics is a really important part of the culture. It shows respect and thought for others.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 234 min read
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Sisu: How to Have True Finnish Resilience
Sisu is the very essence of Finnishness. It conveys a resilience and bravery in the face of adversity that we can all benefit from
Fiona McKinna
Mar 173 min read
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Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
Traditional Finnish salmon soup is the ultimate fast food with melt in the mouth salmon, fresh vegetables and herbs in a creamy broth
Fiona McKinna
Mar 122 min read
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Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives
Scandinavian culture is not only important to those living in Scandinavia, but also in te US. Here are six cities in the US where it thrive
Fiona McKinna
Mar 95 min read
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Ready or Not, Here Comes the Nordic Spring
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and one we eagerly anticipate. Long winter days begin to warm up and the snow melts
Fiona McKinna
Mar 35 min read
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Velkommen mars
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and a time of joy, rebirth and growth
Fiona McKinna
Mar 13 min read
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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
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Funny Norwegian Phrases to Brighten Your Day
Every language has it's own idioms and funny expressions, but Norwegian ones are some of the funniest. Can you guess what each one means?
Fiona McKinna
Feb 233 min read
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