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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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The Cosy Beauty of Swedish Fika
We have all heard of fika, but what exactly is it, and how can we bring this beloved Swedish tradition into our own lives

Fiona McKinna
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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4-Korn Brød (Norwegian 4 Grain Seed Bread)
No Nordic table is complete with a hearty and wholesome loaf of bread. Perfect for Nordic open faced sandwiches!

Fiona McKinna
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy
The Nordics is place filled with gentle and powerful energy and positivity. We can bring that into our lives wherever we are in the world

Fiona McKinna
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Why you should have friends of all ages
Friendships between different age group and different generations can bring special gifts to our lives that last with us forever.

Fiona McKinna
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!
Welcome to the heart of autumn in the Nordics!

Fiona McKinna
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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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
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Do you ever feel like you're being watched?
Have you heard of social cooling? It's all about that horrible feeling that you are being watched when you are on social media or online. It forces us to curate a life online but not in a relaxed natural kind of way. It's about what you show to the world on social media and how we change our behaviour accordingly. It's the glossy stuff with carefully edited photos and making sure that only show the glamours things, compared to how your life really is and probably more impor

Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 20244 min read
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Why do Norwegians celebrate food with special days?
In Norway it seems like each food has its own day of celebration from apples to fårikål. It's a simple way to enjoy seasonal produce.

Fiona McKinna
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Easy chocolate mousse
This easy chocolate mousse can turn a simple midweek meal into something special

Fiona McKinna
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Is Procrastination Actually a Good Thing or Just a Time Waster?
Is procrastination one of life's terrible enemies, or can it actually be beneficial to our health?

Fiona McKinna
Sep 8, 20243 min read
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10 Revolutionary Norwegian Inventions That Changed the World
Norway has more to offer the world than vikings, lutefisk and brown cheese. Here are some of the most amazing Norwegian inventions

Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Velkommen september, Welcome September
Velkommen høst, welcome autumn! September is really the first official autumn month in the Nordics. For a few weeks, the weather has been teasing us with glimpses of autumn; misty mornings, cooler days and shorter evenings. And as we ended August so the leaves have started to turn yellow to orange and then brown and eventually falling slowly to the ground. It now feels like it's time to ut it's time to embrace autumn fully in all it's glorious ways.

Fiona McKinna
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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Fiskegrateng (fish gratin), a nostalgic taste of Norway
Fiskegrateng is a true taste of Norwegian nostalgia. It's remembered fondly by many as a taste of their childhood.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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How Norway Has Quietly Become the World Leader in Electric Cars
Norway is the world leader in electric cars with more per capita than an other nation. But why are they so popular?

Fiona McKinna
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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Ever Tried a Triathlon in Norway? Get Ready for a Wild Ride!
Norwegian triathlons are considered the most challenging in the world. Taking place in amazing scenery and with tough courses.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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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
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A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love
A story of love, sisterhood and lifelong friendship between the most unexpected of creatures.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 11, 20245 min read
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Grilled zucchini in oil
A glut of zucchini? This is the perfect way to make the most of those tender zucchini and enjoy them for months to come

Fiona McKinna
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Velkommen august, Welcome August
Velkommen august, welcome August! Let's look forward to what the month has to offer in its gentle way here in the Nordics

Fiona McKinna
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Italiensk Salat, a taste of Norway
Despite it's name Italiensk salat does not come from Italy. It's a Norwegian classic that most people in Norway eat at least weekly.

Fiona McKinna
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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