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.

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 30, 20247 min read

Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)

Honningkake recipes are well known and loved in Norway. I like this one because it's from a town in Telemark and is simple and easy to make

Fiona McKinna

Jan 24, 20242 min read

Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)

This simple and delicious toma soup has an unusual addition that Norwegians find familiar and I know you will love.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)

Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 10, 20243 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023

Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?

Fiona McKinna

Dec 30, 20231 min read

Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies

Havrekjeks or Norwegian oat cookies are easy to make and very tasty. They are perfect with a slice of Norwegian brown cheese or some jam

Fiona McKinna

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Pepperkaker, Nordic gingerbread cookies

Pepperkaker are a classic Nordic gingerbread made at Christmas. They are sweet and spiced and fill the kitchen with Christmas scents

Fiona McKinna

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Furulysalat (Norwegian Winter Salad)

This unusual Norwegian salad is really popular in the winter ad gives us a wonderful hit of freshness and vitamins

Fiona McKinna

Nov 29, 20232 min read

Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies

If you like Danish butter cookies, you are going to love these buttery, crumbly Norwegian cookies, serinakaker

Fiona McKinna

Nov 17, 20232 min read

The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt

Making your own yoghurt is simple and rewarding and can be done with just 2 ingredients.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 15, 20233 min read

Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark

Fiona McKinna

Oct 4, 20232 min read

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

Blueberries are one of the most beloved foods in the autumn in the Nordics and this Finnish blueberry tart is rich, creamy and delicious

Fiona McKinna

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

Bread is one of life's simple luxuries and no more so than homemade bread straight from the oven. Simple is best just like this recipe.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Apricot frangipane tart is a delicious sweet tart with a crisp pastry case, almondy filling and soft, glazed apricots. Simple luxury!

Fiona McKinna

Apr 15, 20233 min read

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats

Fiona McKinna

Apr 6, 20233 min read

Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875

Let me introduce you to the most delicious, decadent cup of Norwegian hot chocolate you are ever going to find

Fiona McKinna

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Key Equipment in the Nordic Kitchen

If you are preparing yourself for some rewarding Nordic baking you will love my list of key items for the Nordic cook and kitchen

Fiona McKinna

Nov 15, 20225 min read

Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)

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

Fiona McKinna

Nov 11, 20223 min read

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

Once Halloween is over, you don't need to throw your pumpkin out. This 5 ingredient recipe will make a star out of your pumpkin again.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20223 min read

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!

Fiona McKinna

Oct 28, 20223 min read

Living a Nordic Life

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)

Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)

Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023

Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies

Pepperkaker, Nordic gingerbread cookies

Furulysalat (Norwegian Winter Salad)

Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies

The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt

Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875

Key Equipment in the Nordic Kitchen

Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

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