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.

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

What is Nordic living?

Nordic living is different for each of us but there are some aspects of it that are the same the region over.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 6, 20237 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 28, 20233 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?

How we cope with winter in Norway

Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)

Velkommen Januar

The Beauty of Simple Pleasures

Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies

The Importance of Traditions

A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration

Pepperkaker, Nordic gingerbread cookies

How to Make a Juleappelsin (Orange Pomander)

Nordic Jul Traditions

Velkommen Desember

Furulysalat (Norwegian Winter Salad)

Nordic TV Series You are Going to Love

Lille Lørdag, Celebrating the Middle of the Week

The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt

This was Norway's Biggest Whaling Town

What is Nordic living?

5 Simple Nordic Ways to Make Life Happier

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