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.

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Traditional Finnish salmon soup is the ultimate fast food with melt in the mouth salmon, fresh vegetables and herbs in a creamy broth

Fiona McKinna

Mar 122 min read

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Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

As delicious as gravlaks is on it's own, this mustard sauce really elevates it to something special and memorable

Fiona McKinna

Dec 25, 20241 min read

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Lutefisk, love it or hate it

Lutefisk is a typically Nordic food, but can be a great divider. In Norway you either love it or hate it. But what is it??

Fiona McKinna

Oct 4, 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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Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)

Two classic Nordic ingredients combine in this simple salad to create a Norwegian favourite, sildesalat

Fiona McKinna

Feb 16, 20243 min read

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The Norwegian Breakfast

Rated 3 out of 5 stars.(2)

What do you normally eat for breakfast? Maybe it's more Nordic than you realise. Would you like to see what we eat for breakfast in Norway?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20232 min read

15,390 views

4 comments

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Shellfish is at it's best in the autumn and the simple luxury of oysters is something to really relish especially with my Nordic touch.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 4, 20213 min read

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Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.(1)

Dinesmesse is not only St Denis' day but also the time when the herring is at it's fattest. I am sharing a delicious and unusual recipe

Fiona McKinna

Oct 9, 20213 min read

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Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Smoked salmon and dill are a perfect pairing and this light, savoury roulade combines them into an exciting and novel dish.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 12, 20213 min read

2,333 views

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Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients

Fiona McKinna

May 23, 20212 min read

2,847 views

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Living a Nordic Life

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

Lutefisk, love it or hate it

Fiskegrateng (fish gratin), a nostalgic taste of Norway

Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)

The Norwegian Breakfast

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

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