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.

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Fiona McKinna

Oct 9
3 min

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

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Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

Fiona McKinna

Oct 7
3 min

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

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Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

Fiona McKinna

Jul 29
3 min

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

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The Secret of Selje Island and a Recipe for Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns)

Romayne Kilde

Jul 8
6 min

The Secret of Selje Island and a Recipe for Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns)

Along the coast of western Norway lie mysterious islands that hold a secret; the legend of St Sunniva, an Irish princess

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How to Celebrate Midsommar Like a Norwegian

Fiona McKinna

Jun 21
3 min

How to Celebrate Midsommar Like a Norwegian

Sankthans is a high point of summer celebrations in Norway and something we all look forward to. I've shared a few ideas for you to join in

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Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

Fiona McKinna

May 1
2 min

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

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 14
3 min

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...

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Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Fiona McKinna

Mar 25
3 min

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...

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Gregorsmesse, The Primstav Day When We Look for Spring

Fiona McKinna

Mar 12
1 min

Gregorsmesse, The Primstav Day When We Look for Spring

Gregorsmesse is named for Gregor the Great

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Fiona McKinna

Feb 3
2 min

Blåsmesse on the Primstav

Blåsmesse is a special day on the Nordic Primstav that falls on 3 February

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Rømmegrøt and Tjuendedagen on the Primstav

Fiona McKinna

Jan 13
3 min

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.

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 12
1 min

Midtvinter, Midwinters Day

Midwinters Day on the primstav is marked by the symbol of the bear. You must be cautious not to wake it!!

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Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse

Fiona McKinna

Jan 11
3 min

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

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 7
3 min

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

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 2
3 min

The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem

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

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Living a Nordic Life

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

The Secret of Selje Island and a Recipe for Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns)

How to Celebrate Midsommar Like a Norwegian

Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Gregorsmesse, The Primstav Day When We Look for Spring

Blåsmesse on the Primstav

Rømmegrøt and Tjuendedagen on the Primstav

Midtvinter, Midwinters Day

Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem

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