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.

Simple ways I save money and make life easier

Simple ways I save money everyday and make my life easier. They are all easy to implement and you can start today

Fiona McKinna

Apr 14, 20246 min read

The Norwegian Hotdog

Hotdogs are unexpectedly popular in Norway and are topped with an exciting array of unusual toppings. Which one would you choose?

Fiona McKinna

Apr 10, 20244 min read

Ja vi elsker camping (yes, we love camping)

Camping is an incredibly popular activity in the Nordics in the summer and it has so many things going for it. Let me inspire you to try it

Fiona McKinna

Apr 1, 20244 min read

Velkommen april, Welcome April

The days are getting longer in the Nordic and it's time to think about how to make the most of the warmer weather to come.

Fiona McKinna

Apr 1, 20243 min read

Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)

Kladdkaka is a Swedish favourite. It's a deliciously gooey rich chocolate cake that is really easy to make but won't last long!

Fiona McKinna

Mar 27, 20243 min read

Why not use a pretty basket

Baskets are not only practical to use, but are pretty. They bring some nostalgia and romance to our lives. So why not use one?

Fiona McKinna

Mar 24, 20245 min read

Nordic Easter traditions you may not have heard of

Easter is a time for slowing down a little in the Nordics and enjoying the arrival of spring with some more unusual traditions and habits

Fiona McKinna

Mar 18, 20244 min read

Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes

These decadent Danish treats have a really interesting history. Layers of macaron, and chocolate truffle are covered in dark chocolate

Fiona McKinna

Mar 13, 20243 min read

The Norwegian love of cross-country skiing

Everyone knows that Norwegians love to ski and they seem to be born to it. There are some things about it that might surprise you

Fiona McKinna

Mar 10, 20244 min read

Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style

Fredagskos is the unique Nordic way of celebrating the end of the week. It's simple, intentional and cosy and it's an easy habit to embrace

Fiona McKinna

Mar 4, 20244 min read

Velkommen mars

Velkommen mars! Welcome March and the first spring month. There is lots to look forward to in the Nordics this month as we embrace spring

Fiona McKinna

Mar 1, 20243 min read

Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway

Småsuppe is a rustic and hearty soup from southern Norway. It's incredibly easy to make and is perfect for those cold evenings.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 28, 20243 min read

New skills to learn for a creative year

Learning new skills gives us a wonderful feeling of achievement and fulfillment and even better if they are useful and traditional crafts

Fiona McKinna

Feb 25, 20244 min read

Ut på tur, Getting Outside on Sundays

Getting outside once a week is a wonderful Nordic habit to adopt and you will be in good company - most of Norway is "ut på tur" too

Fiona McKinna

Feb 19, 20244 min read

No-Bake Bringebær & Sjokolade Ostekake (No-Bake Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake)

Cheeescake is one of Norway's most popular celebration desserts. This no-bake recipe is creamy and delicious and just a little decadent

Fiona McKinna

Feb 14, 20243 min read

How to dress for the winter

Being dressed right in the winter is essential for enjoying ourselves outside. Let me show you how we dress for winter outside in Norway

Fiona McKinna

Feb 11, 20247 min read

Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredient

Nostalgia has been proven to raise our moods and make us feel good. Is this one of the Nordic countries' secrets to happiness?

Fiona McKinna

Feb 5, 20246 min read

Velkommen Februar

February is a month of looking for signs of spring in the Nordics, but also enjoying some indulgences and making our homes cosy.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 1, 20243 min read

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

Living a Nordic Life

Simple ways I save money and make life easier

The Norwegian Hotdog

Ja vi elsker camping (yes, we love camping)

Velkommen april, Welcome April

Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)

Why not use a pretty basket

Nordic Easter traditions you may not have heard of

Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes

The Norwegian love of cross-country skiing

Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style

Velkommen mars

Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway

New skills to learn for a creative year

Ut på tur, Getting Outside on Sundays

No-Bake Bringebær & Sjokolade Ostekake (No-Bake Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake)

How to dress for the winter

Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredient

Velkommen Februar

What are Norwegian ski resorts like?

Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)

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