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.

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Blueberry season means lots of berries and lots of ways to enjoy them. This recipe combines blueberries and the freshness of wood sorrel

Fiona McKinna

Aug 27, 20212 min read

Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic

Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs

Fiona McKinna

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee

Fiona McKinna

Aug 6, 20213 min read

Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

29 July is a day when we commemorate the Viking King Olaf the Holy. To celebrate I have a light and delicious raspberry dessert to share

Fiona McKinna

Jul 29, 20213 min read

Andebubrød, a Traditional Vestfold Bread

Many regions in Norway boast their own special recipe for bread and this one is from my local town of Andebu in Vestfold.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 16, 20213 min read

Knekkebrød (Crispbreads) with Herbs

Knekkebrød is a staple of the Scandinavian table and kitchen. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch and for evening "kveldsmat" (supper). If...

Fiona McKinna

Jul 2, 20212 min read

Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Ginger and Norwegian brown cheese are an unusual pairing but make for a delicious cake that will have your guests asking for more

Fiona McKinna

Jun 11, 20213 min read

Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart

Jordbærterte (strawberry tart) is a marriage of a French classic and a favourite Nordic ingredient.

Fiona McKinna

May 28, 20214 min read

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients

Fiona McKinna

May 23, 20212 min read

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.

Fiona McKinna

May 7, 20214 min read

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.

Fiona McKinna

May 5, 20212 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

May 1, 20212 min read

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Fyrstekake, or prince's cake is a classic almond tart that is seen on most celebration tables in Norway.

Fiona McKinna

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Sommerdag, or Summers Day on 14 April, is considered to be the first day of the start of the Nordic summer half of the year and is a...

Fiona McKinna

Apr 14, 20213 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Apr 9, 20212 min read

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Norwegian suksessterte is a rich almond tart with a creamy, buttery topping that is so popular at parties and celebrations

Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20213 min read

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Marimesse om våren (Mary's Message Day or Spring Mass, also known as the Annunciation) is a holy day on the primstav commemorating the...

Fiona McKinna

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Boller are a sweet cardamom bun that is seen all through Scandinavia. They are a favourite for snacks and trips.

Fiona McKinna

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Tebrødstenger is a traditional Norwegian cake recipe from the east of Norway. It's a soft cake filled with jam, perfect with coffee

Fiona McKinna

Mar 5, 20212 min read

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Apples and cardamom are natural friends and these classic Norwegian snurrer are delicious warm or cold Get the recipe her!

Fiona McKinna

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

Andebubrød, a Traditional Vestfold Bread

Knekkebrød (Crispbreads) with Herbs

Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Creamy Nettle & Ham Soup

Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Danske Pølsehorn, the Danish Sausage Roll

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

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