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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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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
Fiona McKinna
Sep 14, 20223 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 26, 20222 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)
Are you ready for a super-simple summer dish? Potetsalat (potato salad) is a classic on every Norwegian summer table.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20223 min read
5,601 views
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jul 2, 20224 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20224 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Oct 26, 20215 min read
2,519 views
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Britemesse or KÃ¥ldagen & a Traditional Recipe
Britemesse is the day on the ancient primstav to commemorate St Birgitte. But it is also a known as KÃ¥ldagen (Cabbage Day) for good reason
Fiona McKinna
Oct 7, 20213 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Aug 27, 20212 min read
370 views
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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.
Fiona McKinna
May 5, 20212 min read
556 views
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