Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)
Lingonberries and honey are a treasure of early autumn in Scandinavia and this cake combines a Norwegian favourite and these seasonal treats
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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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)
Are you ready for a super-simple summer dish? Potetsalat (potato salad) is a classic on every Norwegian summer table.
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Fiona McKinna
- Oct 9, 2021
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- Oct 7, 2021
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 29, 2021
- 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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Romayne Kilde
- Jul 8, 2021
- 5 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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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 21, 2021
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- May 1, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 25, 2021
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 12, 2021
- 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 12, 2021
- 3 min
Fastelavnsboller, the Norwegian Shrovetide Speciality
Fastelavnsboller are a sweet cardamom bun filed with jam and cream that are served at Lent in Norway. I have shared my recipe for them here
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Fiona McKinna
- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 min
Blåsmesse on the Primstav
Blåsmesse is a special day on the Nordic Primstav that falls on 3 February
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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 13, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 11, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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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