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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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Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs
Frikadeller are classic Danish meatballs made with pork and beef and are perfect for a simple lunch or dinner
Fiona McKinna
Feb 7, 20252 min read
Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)
Yellow pea soup is a simple, traditional and firm favourite in Seden in Norway. It's a warm, comforting soup that is great in winter
Fiona McKinna
Jan 24, 20253 min read
Perfect Norwegian Pancakes
Norwegian pancakes are the ultimate in Nordic comfort food. This 4 ingredient recipe is what you need for a typical Norwegian warming dish
Fiona McKinna
Jan 15, 20252 min read
Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine
A Nordic Christmas is not complete without a delicious warming cup of gløgg or mulled wine. It's so easy to make ourselves.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Silppu, a very traditional comfort food from Finnskogen
Silppu or silpo is a traditional dish from Finnskogen in Norway. Bacon, potatoes, onion and milk are cooked together for best comfort food.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)
Make the most of autumn with this comforting dish of sausages, apples and cider, gently cooked until meltingly tender.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20242 min read
5 Recipes for Flavoured Butter to Elevate Every Meal
Flavoured butters are a wonderful, easy way to elevate a simple meal into something special. We can make them ahead and freeze them too.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616
This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple
Fiona McKinna
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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
Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)
This unusual sparkling Finnish drink use blackcurrant leaves for a delicious and refreshing flavour that is a reminder of summer days
Fiona McKinna
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Italiensk Salat, a taste of Norway
Despite it's name Italiensk salat does not come from Italy. It's a Norwegian classic that most people in Norway eat at least weekly.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 24, 20241 min read
What can I do with all these zucchini!!!!
Zucchini are not just for leaving on your neighbours' doorsteps in the night! I have 3 fab reasons why you should grow and eat them
Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20244 min read
Agurksalat (Norwegian cucumber salad)
Norwegian cucumber salad is a popular side dish in the summer. It's just a handful of ingredients that make the best of this delicious veg
Fiona McKinna
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Simple and delicious sorrel soup (Engsyre suppe)
Early in the spring and summer sorrel is at it's best. It's an ancient vegetable and we don't use much now, but it's delicious!
Fiona McKinna
May 15, 20243 min read
Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark
These little know cookies from Hedmark in Norway have become a firm favourite of mine. They are light, crispy, delicate and buttery.
Fiona McKinna
May 3, 20242 min read
Ramsløk majones (wild garlic mayonaise)
Ramsløk or wild garlic is in season in April and it's a ingredient in Norway. My simple recipe make the most of this delicious ingredient
Fiona McKinna
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Lapskaus, Norwegian beef and vegetable stew
Lapskaus is a firm favourite in Norway and a well loved comfort food. It's a dish that is simple but delicious and so easy to make
Fiona McKinna
Apr 12, 20243 min read
The Norwegian Hotdog
Hotdogs are unexpectedly popular in Norway and are topped with an exciting array of unusual toppings. Which one would you choose?
Fiona McKinna
Apr 10, 20244 min read
Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)
Kladdkaka is a Swedish favourite. It's a deliciously gooey rich chocolate cake that is really easy to make but won't last long!
Fiona McKinna
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes
These decadent Danish treats have a really interesting history. Layers of macaron, and chocolate truffle are covered in dark chocolate
Fiona McKinna
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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