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.

Fastelavnsboller, Norwegian Shrovetide Buns

Fastelavnsboller are a sweet cardamom bun filled with jam and cream that are eaten at Fastelavn in Scandinavia.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 12, 20213 min read

Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Sami national day on 6 February is celebrated by Sami through Scandinavia and Russia. Why not celebrate too with "finnbiff, a Sami classic

Fiona McKinna

Feb 5, 20214 min read

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Lefse are such an iconic Norwegian food, but these tjukklefse are less well known. They are thicker than other lefse. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes

Honningkaker (honey cakes) is one of Norway's oldest recipes. They are soft and light and fragrant with spices. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Rømmegrøt and Tjuendedagen on the Primstav

Rømmegrøt is a delicous sour cream porridge that is very typical of Norwegian cuisine. It is usually served with cured meats.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 13, 20213 min read

Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse

Bløtkake is a light sponge cake filled with cream and berries that is seen on almost every Norwegian dessert table at celebrations

Fiona McKinna

Jan 11, 20213 min read

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

Lågen Valley bread is a hearty and rich loaf from the Lågen Valley in Vestfold, Norway. It's perfect for cold days. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 7, 20213 min read

The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem

Riskrem is a comforting and easy Nordic recipe that is perfect hot or cold.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 2, 20213 min read

Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day

Lussekatter are a traditional Nordic saffron bun eaten on 13 December on St Lucia's Day. They are light and delicious

Fiona McKinna

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Krumkaker, a Nordic Christmas Treat

Crispy and light, krumkaker are a classic Norwegian Christmas treat. Make you Christmas truly Nordic with my krumkaker recipe.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)

Skolebrød is a sweet bread filled with vanilla custard and topped with icing and coconut. It's a favourite in Norway.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 4, 20203 min read

Homemade Nordic Polarbrød

Polarbrød is a versatile, soft bread that is popular in the Nordic region. It's easy to make and my recipe will prove that

Fiona McKinna

Nov 20, 20202 min read

Raspberry and Brunost Muffins

Raspberries and brunost (brown cheese) are two favourite ingredients in Norway. I have combined the two into a delicious and unusual recipe

Fiona McKinna

Nov 14, 20202 min read

Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf

Julekake is a classic Norwegian Christmas cake fragrant with cinnamon and raisins. You can't enjoy a Nordic Christmas with trying my recipe

Fiona McKinna

Nov 6, 20202 min read

Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat

Tilslørte bondepiker is a delicious Norwegian dessert with apples, cream and sweet crumbs. Get the recipe here

Fiona McKinna

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Nordic Risgrøt (rice pudding)

Risgrøt is a delightfully easy Nordic treat that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 26, 20202 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Fastelavnsboller, Norwegian Shrovetide Buns

Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes

Rømmegrøt and Tjuendedagen on the Primstav

Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem

Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day

Krumkaker, a Nordic Christmas Treat

Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)

Homemade Nordic Polarbrød

Raspberry and Brunost Muffins

Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf

Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat

Nordic Risgrøt (rice pudding)

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