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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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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
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
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
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
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
Vi elsker iskrem! We love icecream
You might not associate ice-cream with the Nordics, but it's a treat that's been enjoyed here for more than 100 years.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Life on the Water
From the time of the vikings Nordic people have had a connection to the water and it's part of everyday modern life
Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20244 min read
Agurksalat (Norwegian cucumber salad)
Norwegian cucumber salad is a popular side dish in the summer. It's just a handful of ingredients that make the best of this delicious veg
Fiona McKinna
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Velkommen juli, Welcome July
Welcome to July in the Nordics and all the wonderful things we can expect to enjoy in the heart of summer
Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Velvære, Nordic mental wellbeing
The Nordics is well known for promoting a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally, but how can we bring that into our own lives
Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20246 min read
5 Reasons to visit southern Norway
Visitors to Norway often rush straight to Oslo, bergen or Stavanger. But southern Norway is a special place of history, culture and scenery
Fiona McKinna
Jun 23, 20244 min read
Midsummer traditions in Scandinavia
Midsummer in Scandinavia is magical to say the least and each country celebrates in a slightly different way
Fiona McKinna
Jun 17, 20246 min read
Spekemat, the Norwegian charcuterie board
Spekemat is the Norwegian version of the charcuterie board, but it's been around a lot longer than the latest fad.
Fiona McKinna
Jun 12, 20244 min read
An unexpected passing....
There are moments in life when we feel loss more than others, but we can look at it in a different way to simply a huge loss.
Fiona McKinna
Jun 9, 20244 min read
What is a Norwegian Confirmation?
In April, May and June the churches are full of people in national dress celebrating confirmations. This old tradition is a coming of age
Fiona McKinna
Jun 3, 20244 min read
Velkommen Juni, Welcome June
Welcome June, the most beautiful of the months in the Nordics. The flowers are out, there are endless celebrations and the sun is shining
Fiona McKinna
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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.
Fiona McKinna
May 29, 20242 min read
The Seter (Norwegian summer farm)
Seters are Nordic summer farms are a unique piece of Nordic tradition that is sadly dying out.
Fiona McKinna
May 26, 20245 min read
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.
Fiona McKinna
May 20, 20244 min read
Simple and delicious sorrel soup (Engsyre suppe)
Early in the spring and summer sorrel is at it's best. It's an ancient vegetable and we don't use much now, but it's delicious!
Fiona McKinna
May 15, 20243 min read
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