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.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 11, 2022
3 min

Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)

Bollefrikasse is a traditional and comforting autumn dish in Norway and one that is easy to make with seasonal autumn produce.

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Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Fiona McKinna

Dec 8, 2021
3 min

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Medisterkaker are soft juicy pork meatballs that are a favourite in Norway at Christmas. This recipe is from Telemark and is easy and quick

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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

May 5, 2021
2 min

Creamy Nettle & Ham Soup

Nettles have been used in cooking for hundreds of years. My creamy nettle and ham soup is luxurious and warming with a rich green colour.

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Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

Fiona McKinna

May 1, 2021
2 min

Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

Gauksmesse is a day that is celebrated on 1 May in Norway and is still a public holiday even now. The celebration dates back to pagan times

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Danske Pølsehorn, the Danish Sausage Roll

Fiona McKinna

Apr 9, 2021
2 min

Danske Pølsehorn, the Danish Sausage Roll

Danke pølsehorn, or Danish sausage rolls are a perfect quick (healthier) snack and are a great food for picnics and trips

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Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Fiona McKinna

Feb 5, 2021
4 min

Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Sami national day on 6 February is celebrated by Sami through Scandinavia and Russia. Why not celebrate too with "finnbiff, a Sami classic

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