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 Start Embracing a Simpler Life

In this pressured and busy world, simple living is becoming ever more appealing. How do we start to live a simpler life? Let me show you

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20246 min read

Velkommen november! Welcome November!

Welcome November, the first winter month in the northern hemisphere. Here's a round up of the simple pleasures we enjoy in Norway this month

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20243 min read

5 Recipes for Flavoured Butter to Elevate Every Meal

Flavoured butters are a wonderful, easy way to elevate a simple meal into something special. We can make them ahead and freeze them too.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 30, 20242 min read

Norwegian Melkerampe; a Nostalgic Piece of Social History

Melkerampe are inconspicuous little buildings that often grace farms entrances, but they hold a great deal of importance in farming history

Fiona McKinna

Oct 27, 20243 min read

The Cosy Beauty of Swedish Fika

We have all heard of fika, but what exactly is it, and how can we bring this beloved Swedish tradition into our own lives

Fiona McKinna

Oct 21, 20243 min read

Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)

Porridge has always been a favourite dish in the Nordics from the time of the vikings until now.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 18, 20242 min read

How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy

The Nordics is place filled with gentle and powerful energy and positivity. We can bring that into our lives wherever we are in the world

Fiona McKinna

Oct 13, 20243 min read

Why you should have friends of all ages

Friendships between different age group and different generations can bring special gifts to our lives that last with us forever.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 7, 20243 min read

Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!

Welcome to the heart of autumn in the Nordics!

Fiona McKinna

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Do you ever feel like you're being watched?

Have you heard of social cooling? It's all about that horrible feeling that you are being watched when you are on social media or online....

Fiona McKinna

Sep 22, 20244 min read

Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free

The simplest pleasures are often the best and autumn is a time to make the most of some activities that are simple or free (or both!)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 20, 20244 min read

Is Procrastination Actually a Good Thing or Just a Time Waster?

Is procrastination one of life's terrible enemies, or can it actually be beneficial to our health?

Fiona McKinna

Sep 8, 20243 min read

Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition

Trollkrem is a Norwegian dessert with lots of tradition. It's also delicious and simple and makes the most of a beloved Nordic ingredient

Fiona McKinna

Sep 6, 20242 min read

Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)

A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack

Fiona McKinna

Aug 14, 20242 min read

A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love

A story of love, sisterhood and lifelong friendship between the most unexpected of creatures.

Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20245 min read

Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)

This unusual sparkling Finnish drink use blackcurrant leaves for a delicious and refreshing flavour that is a reminder of summer days

Fiona McKinna

Aug 9, 20242 min read

Grilled zucchini in oil

A glut of zucchini? This is the perfect way to make the most of those tender zucchini and enjoy them for months to come

Fiona McKinna

Aug 5, 20242 min read

Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure

Hygge is something we can bring with us everywhere we go, even on camping trips. I have some tips to make your next trip extra cosy

Fiona McKinna

Jul 26, 20244 min read

Italiensk Salat, a taste of Norway

Despite it's name Italiensk salat does not come from Italy. It's a Norwegian classic that most people in Norway eat at least weekly.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 24, 20241 min read

Vi elsker iskrem! We love icecream

You might not associate ice-cream with the Nordics, but it's a treat that's been enjoyed here for more than 100 years.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 15, 20242 min read

Living a Nordic Life

How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life

Velkommen november! Welcome November!

5 Recipes for Flavoured Butter to Elevate Every Meal

Norwegian Melkerampe; a Nostalgic Piece of Social History

The Cosy Beauty of Swedish Fika

Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)

How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy

Why you should have friends of all ages

Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!

Do you ever feel like you're being watched?

Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free

Is Procrastination Actually a Good Thing or Just a Time Waster?

Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition

Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)

A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love

Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)

Grilled zucchini in oil

Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure

Italiensk Salat, a taste of Norway

Vi elsker iskrem! We love icecream

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