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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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Fiona McKinna
Dec 10, 20213 min read
Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite
Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark
Medisterkaker are soft juicy pork meatballs that are a favourite in Norway at Christmas. This recipe is from Telemark and is easy and quick
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20215 min read
How To Have a Nordic Christmas
Christmas in Scandinavia is magical with snow, beautiful decor and delicious. Here is how you can welcome that into your holiday time too.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial
Christmas crackers are fun, but this unique and creative table gift idea will delight and enchant your guests.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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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Fiona McKinna
Oct 26, 20215 min read
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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Fiona McKinna
Oct 23, 20213 min read
Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl
Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 12, 20214 min read
10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home
Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 9, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 26, 20213 min read
Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen
28 September is Epledagen (Apple Day), a celebration of the Norwegian apple. Apple tart is a simple classic that showcases this humble fruit
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Fårikål, Norway's National Dish
Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 17, 20214 min read
10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv
Getting outside can sometimes feel like a real chore, but I am here to offer a little gentle encouragement to you to enjoy the fresh air
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 12, 20213 min read
Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade
Smoked salmon and dill are a perfect pairing and this light, savoury roulade combines them into an exciting and novel dish.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Accidentally Organic
Our road to being organic has been one we have stumbled upon rather than deliberately taken, but even small steps makes a difference
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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
Aug 25, 20212 min read
Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial
Tin can bowling is a fun game for all ages that an be made from a few items you would normally throw in the bin
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 11, 20214 min read
Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking
The bærtur is a special Scandinavian activity that takes place in summer and autumn. It's the famous berry trip
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 9, 20212 min read
Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic
Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs
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