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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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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
My Secret Apple Cake Recipe
Autumn is apple season and time to fill the kitchen with the warm smells of baking cakes and cinnamon for Norwegian Epledagen (apple day).
Fiona McKinna
Sep 23, 20223 min read
Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)
Lingonberries and honey are a treasure of early autumn in Scandinavia and this cake combines a Norwegian favourite and these seasonal treats
Fiona McKinna
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals
You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.
Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Sommersuppe fra Vestfold (Vestfold Summer Soup)
Is it soup season yet?! This traditional Norwegian light, summer soup is perfect for late summer as we move into autumn and soup season.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)
Rødbetesalat or Norwegian beetroot salad is a fresh, unusual salad that makes the most of the late summer harvest of beets.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)
Are you ready for a super-simple summer dish? Potetsalat (potato salad) is a classic on every Norwegian summer table.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Elderflowers The Swedish Way
Elderflowers are a summer treat for the forager. Elderflower fritter and elderflower cordial are Swedish classics that I know you will love
Fiona McKinna
Jul 2, 20224 min read
Spruce Tips, Nature's Cold Remedy
Spruce tips are a wonderful seasonal treat and I have a great way to preserve them to enjoy and make the most of in the winter months
Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20224 min read
Surmelkfromasj, A Traditional Norwegian Dessert
Surmelkfromasj is a traditional Norwegian recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients that are found so often in Nordic cooking.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper
Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 28, 20224 min read
Sirupsnipper, 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.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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