Fiona McKinna
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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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Fiona McKinna
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
An Old Regional Recipe for A Christmas Favourite
Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.
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Fiona McKinna
- Dec 1, 2021
- 5 min
How To Enjoy Christmas Like You're Nordic
Christmas in Scandinavia is magical with snow, beautiful decor and delicious. Here is how you can welcome that into your holiday time too.
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Fiona McKinna
- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial
Christmas crackers are fun, but this unique and creative table gift idea will delight and enchant your guests.
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Fiona McKinna
- Oct 26, 2021
- 4 min
Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe
Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you
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Fiona McKinna
- Oct 23, 2021
- 3 min
Grøt, Ultimate Nordic Comfort Food
Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.
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Fiona McKinna
- Oct 12, 2021
- 4 min
10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home
Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
Fårikål, Norway's National Dish
Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 17, 2021
- 4 min
10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv
Getting outside can sometimes feel like a real chore, but I am here to offer a little gentle encouragement to you to enjoy the fresh air
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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
Accidentally Organic
Our road to being organic has been one we have stumbled upon rather than deliberately taken, but even small steps makes a difference
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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial
Tin can bowling is a fun game for all ages that an be made from a few items you would normally throw in the bin
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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 11, 2021
- 4 min
Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking
The bærtur is a special Scandinavian activity that takes place in summer and autumn. It's the famous berry trip
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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 6, 2021
- 4 min
Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)
Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee
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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 13, 2021
- 4 min
What Does a Nordic Life Feel Like
Living a Nordic life is very personal, but it's nice to have a peek at how someone else lives. I welcome you how I live my Nordic life
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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
10 Plants Beloved in Nordic Gardens
Are you looking for gardening inspiration with a Nordic theme? I have put together a list of the most popular plants seen in Nordic gardens
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Viking Axe, Still very much alive
I have always been surprised by how often Norwegians seem to use axes. Axes are not a particularly common tool in England and until I...
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
How to Celebrate Midsommar Like a Norwegian
Sankthans is a high point of summer celebrations in Norway and something we all look forward to. I've shared a few ideas for you to join in
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Fiona McKinna
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
10 Signs You Might Be A Nordophile
Do you love all things Nordic? Then you are probably a Nordophile. I've made a fun list of things I can spot in Nordophiles
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Fiona McKinna
- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich
Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients
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