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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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Swedish Flatbread Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Dill (Tunnbrödssnittar med Lax)

Swedish Flatbread Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Dill (Tunnbrödssnittar med Lax)

Swedish Flatbread Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Dill (Tunnbrödssnittar med Lax)

Smoked salmon, Swedish flatbread, dill and horseradish - the perfect combination of classic Swedish ingredients all together in a healthy and delicious dish that you will love.

Jul 251 min read

Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)

Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)

Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)

Pickled herring is about as Scandinavian as you can get, but sometimes it's nice to have make it a little more exciting and flavour packed. Fennel and ginger pickled herrings takes just a few minutes to make and is delicious and unusual

Jun 252 min read

Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish

Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish

Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish

Bright, vibrant and incredibly Swedish, this recipe for pickled herring with beetroot and horseradish is simple and quick to make. It makes a perfect, healthy Swedish style lunch.

May 302 min read

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

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

Mar 122 min read

Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

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

Dec 25, 20241 min read

Lutefisk, love it or hate it

Lutefisk, love it or hate it

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??

Oct 4, 20243 min read

Fiskegrateng (fish gratin), a nostalgic taste of Norway

Fiskegrateng (fish gratin), a nostalgic taste of Norway

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.

Aug 28, 20242 min read

Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)

Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)

Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)

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

Feb 16, 20243 min read

The Norwegian Breakfast

The Norwegian Breakfast

The Norwegian Breakfast

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?

Aug 11, 20232 min read

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

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.

Nov 4, 20213 min read

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

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

Oct 9, 20213 min read

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

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.

Sep 12, 20213 min read

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

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

May 23, 20212 min read

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