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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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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. It forces us to curate a life online but not in a relaxed natural kind of way. It's about what you show to the world on social media and how we change our behaviour accordingly. It's the glossy stuff with carefully edited photos and making sure that only show the glamours things, compared to how your life really is and probably more impor

Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 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


What can I do with all these zucchini!!!!
Zucchini are not just for leaving on your neighbours' doorsteps in the night! I have 3 fab reasons why you should grow and eat them

Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20244 min read


Agurksalat (Norwegian cucumber salad)
Norwegian cucumber salad is a popular side dish in the summer. It's just a handful of ingredients that make the best of this delicious veg

Fiona McKinna
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Velkommen juli, Welcome July
Welcome to July in the Nordics and all the wonderful things we can expect to enjoy in the heart of summer

Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Velvære, Nordic mental wellbeing
The Nordics is well known for promoting a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally, but how can we bring that into our own lives

Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20246 min read


Midsummer traditions in Scandinavia
Midsummer in Scandinavia is magical to say the least and each country celebrates in a slightly different way

Fiona McKinna
Jun 17, 20246 min read


Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)
Raspberries, soft sponge, meringue and cream - what's not to love! A slice of cake outside in the summer is the perfect hygge experience

Fiona McKinna
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Spekemat, the Norwegian charcuterie board
Spekemat is the Norwegian version of the charcuterie board, but it's been around a lot longer than the latest fad.

Fiona McKinna
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Velkommen Juni, Welcome June
Welcome June, the most beautiful of the months in the Nordics. The flowers are out, there are endless celebrations and the sun is shining

Fiona McKinna
Jun 1, 20242 min read


7 reasons to keep chickens
Hens are not only producers of eggs but great pets to share our lives with. Here are 7 great reasons to keep hens yourself

Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20245 min read


The Seter (Norwegian summer farm)
Seters are Nordic summer farms are a unique piece of Nordic tradition that is sadly dying out.

Fiona McKinna
May 26, 20245 min read
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