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.

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 14, 2022
3 min

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

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Sommersuppe fra Vestfold (Vestfold Summer Soup)

Fiona McKinna

Aug 26, 2022
2 min

Sommersuppe fra Vestfold (Vestfold Summer Soup)

Is it soup season yet?! This traditional Norwegian light, summer soup is perfect for late summer as we move into autumn and soup season.

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 10, 2022
2 min

Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)

Rødbetesalat or Norwegian beetroot salad is a fresh, unusual salad that makes the most of the late summer harvest of beets.

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Fiona McKinna

Jul 14, 2022
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

Jul 2, 2022
4 min

Elderflowers The Swedish Way

Elderflowers are a summer treat for the forager. Elderflower fritter and elderflower cordial are Swedish classics that I know you will love

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Fiona McKinna

May 31, 2022
4 min

Spruce Tips, Nature's Cold Remedy

Spruce tips are a wonderful seasonal treat and I have a great way to preserve them to enjoy and make the most of in the winter months

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Fiona McKinna

Nov 4, 2021
3 min

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Shellfish is at it's best in the autumn and the simple luxury of oysters is something to really relish especially with my Nordic touch.

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Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Fiona McKinna

Oct 26, 2021
4 min

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you

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Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

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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Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Fiona McKinna

Aug 27, 2021
2 min

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Blueberry season means lots of berries and lots of ways to enjoy them. This recipe combines blueberries and the freshness of wood sorrel

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Fiona McKinna

May 5, 2021
2 min

Creamy Nettle & Ham Soup

Nettles have been used in cooking for hundreds of years. My creamy nettle and ham soup is luxurious and warming with a rich green colour.

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