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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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What are Norwegian ski resorts like?
Norwegian ski resorts are rather different to the famous resorts of the European Alps. What can you expect at a Norwegian ski resort?
Fiona McKinna
Jan 28, 20245 min read
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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?
Do Scandinavians really always take their shoes off? It's a hot debate and if you are visiting Scandinavia it's definitely worth knowing
Fiona McKinna
Jan 15, 20243 min read
How we cope with winter in Norway
Winter can feel like it never ends, but people in the Nordics have ways to cope and enjoy it. In my article I share ways that you can too
Fiona McKinna
Jan 14, 20245 min read
Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)
Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Velkommen Januar
Velkommen januar! Welcome January, a new month and new year. Let's look at what this month will bring on the blog
Fiona McKinna
Jan 1, 20243 min read
The Beauty of Simple Pleasures
Simple pleasures or simple luxuries are something we can all learn to embrace. It means loving the simple things that we have in our lives.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 1, 20244 min read
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
Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20232 min read
The Importance of Traditions
Traditions are a crucial part of anyone's history both family and country and link us to our heritage in important ways
Fiona McKinna
Dec 24, 20234 min read
A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration
If you are like me, you love to take a peek into how other cultures celebrate. Let me invite you for a look into how we celebrate Christmas
Fiona McKinna
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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
Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20233 min read
How to Make a Juleappelsin (Orange Pomander)
Juleappelsin or orange pomanders are very traditional Christmas decoration from Medieval times. They are really fun and easy to make.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 10, 20233 min read
Nordic Jul Traditions
Let's take a closer look at some Nordic yuletide celebrations that are not so well known that we can include in our lives
Fiona McKinna
Dec 4, 20236 min read
Velkommen Desember
Welcome December! Let's look at what December in the Nordics brings and some of the traditions we'll be exploring more in the month ahead.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Furulysalat (Norwegian Winter Salad)
This unusual Norwegian salad is really popular in the winter ad gives us a wonderful hit of freshness and vitamins
Fiona McKinna
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Nordic TV Series You are Going to Love
Inspiration comes in many forms so why not some inspiring and exciting TV shows from the Nordics. Here are my favourites
Fiona McKinna
Nov 26, 20234 min read
Lille Lørdag, Celebrating the Middle of the Week
Appreciating the simple things we have in our lives can raise our level of happiness. Lille Lørdag is one of those ways of celebratiing
Fiona McKinna
Nov 20, 20234 min read
The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt
Making your own yoghurt is simple and rewarding and can be done with just 2 ingredients.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20233 min read
This was Norway's Biggest Whaling Town
Sandefjord in Vestfold is my closest town and has an intriguing history and claim to fame.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 12, 20236 min read
5 Simple Nordic Ways to Make Life Happier
Life in the Nordics is generally very happy and there are simple ways that everyday things are appreciated and valued.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 29, 20233 min read
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