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.

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

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

Fiona McKinna

Dec 8, 20213 min read

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Shellfish is at it's best in the autumn and the simple luxury of oysters is something to really relish especially with my Nordic touch.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 4, 20213 min read

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you

Fiona McKinna

Oct 26, 20215 min read

Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl

Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 23, 20213 min read

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Dinesmesse is not only St Denis' day but also the time when the herring is at it's fattest. I am sharing a delicious and unusual recipe

Fiona McKinna

Oct 9, 20213 min read

Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

Britemesse is the day on the ancient primstav to commemorate St Birgitte. But it is also a known as Kåldagen (Cabbage Day) for good reason

Fiona McKinna

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen

28 September is Epledagen (Apple Day), a celebration of the Norwegian apple. Apple tart is a simple classic that showcases this humble fruit

Fiona McKinna

Sep 26, 20213 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Sep 22, 20213 min read

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Smoked salmon and dill are a perfect pairing and this light, savoury roulade combines them into an exciting and novel dish.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 12, 20213 min read

Living a Nordic Life

My Secret Apple Cake Recipe

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

Sommersuppe fra Vestfold (Vestfold Summer Soup)

Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)

Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)

Elderflowers The Swedish Way

Spruce Tips, Nature's Cold Remedy

Surmelkfromasj, A Traditional Norwegian Dessert

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen

Fårikål, Norway's National Dish

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

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