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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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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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Løvetannsirup (Dandelion Syrup), a Scandinavain Favourite
Løvetannsirup or dandelion syrup is a Scandinavian favourite.

Fiona McKinna
23 hours ago3 min read
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Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Creamy Gratin Potatoes)
Fløtegratinerte poteter is a simple and delicious dish of cream, potatoes and garlic. It's really popular in the Nordics with good reason!

Fiona McKinna
Mar 262 min read
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Wild Garlic and Sundried Tomato Quiche
The wild garlic is growing in abundance in the woods, so let's make the most of spring's first bounty with this delicious quiche.

Fiona McKinna
Mar 73 min read
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Jordskokk Suppe (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)
Simple, traditional and warming, Norwegian Jerusalem artichoke soup is quick and easy to make

Fiona McKinna
Feb 122 min read
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Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)
Yellow pea soup is a simple, traditional and firm favourite in Seden in Norway. It's a warm, comforting soup that is great in winter

Fiona McKinna
Jan 243 min read
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Silppu, a very traditional comfort food from Finnskogen
Silppu or silpo is a traditional dish from Finnskogen in Norway. Bacon, potatoes, onion and milk are cooked together for best comfort food.

Fiona McKinna
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Simple and delicious sorrel soup (Engsyre suppe)
Early in the spring and summer sorrel is at it's best. It's an ancient vegetable and we don't use much now, but it's delicious!

Fiona McKinna
May 15, 20243 min read
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Ramsløk majones (wild garlic mayonaise)
Ramsløk or wild garlic is in season in April and it's a ingredient in Norway. My simple recipe make the most of this delicious ingredient

Fiona McKinna
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway
Småsuppe is a rustic and hearty soup from southern Norway. It's incredibly easy to make and is perfect for those cold evenings.

Fiona McKinna
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)
Two classic Nordic ingredients combine in this simple salad to create a Norwegian favourite, sildesalat

Fiona McKinna
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)
This simple and delicious toma soup has an unusual addition that Norwegians find familiar and I know you will love.

Fiona McKinna
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Furulysalat (Norwegian Winter Salad)
This unusual Norwegian salad is really popular in the winter ad gives us a wonderful hit of freshness and vitamins

Fiona McKinna
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)
Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark

Fiona McKinna
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)
Blueberries are one of the most beloved foods in the autumn in the Nordics and this Finnish blueberry tart is rich, creamy and delicious

Fiona McKinna
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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