Fiona McKinna
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
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
- Sep 22
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- May 19
- 4 min
10 Nordic Habits That Can Do Us Good
The Nordic region is always being hailed as having the perfect lifestyle and with good reason. Here are 10 Nordic habits we can all love
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Fiona McKinna
- May 15
- 2 min
Beautiful Bunads, Norwegian National Costume
Bunads (Norwegian national dress) are an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage and take a huge amount of skill to make.
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Fiona McKinna
- May 11
- 3 min
How to Celebrate Syttende Mai Your Way
You don't have to be Norwegian to celebrate like one. I have some suggestions to inspire you create your own unique yearly celebration
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Fiona McKinna
- May 7
- 4 min
Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake
Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.
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Fiona McKinna
- May 4
- 2 min
Syttende Mai, Norway's Birthday
Syttende Mai, 17 May, is Norway's birthday. Here is how we will be celebrating in Norway and around the world.
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 28
- 4 min
10 Things I am Doing in May
May is the first warm month in Norway and a time to get outside and make the most of the weather. Here are 10 things I will be doing in May
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 21
- 3 min
How to Holiday Like a Norwegian
Many Norwegians will be spending 2021 holidaying in Norway. I have some tips to inspire you to holiday like a Norwegian
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