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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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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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10 Revolutionary Norwegian Inventions That Changed the World
Norway has more to offer the world than vikings, lutefisk and brown cheese. Here are some of the most amazing Norwegian inventions

Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Velkommen september, Welcome September
Velkommen høst, welcome autumn! September is really the first official autumn month in the Nordics. For a few weeks, the weather has been teasing us with glimpses of autumn; misty mornings, cooler days and shorter evenings. And as we ended August so the leaves have started to turn yellow to orange and then brown and eventually falling slowly to the ground. It now feels like it's time to ut it's time to embrace autumn fully in all it's glorious ways.

Fiona McKinna
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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Fiskegrateng (fish gratin), a nostalgic taste of Norway
Fiskegrateng is a true taste of Norwegian nostalgia. It's remembered fondly by many as a taste of their childhood.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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How Norway Has Quietly Become the World Leader in Electric Cars
Norway is the world leader in electric cars with more per capita than an other nation. But why are they so popular?

Fiona McKinna
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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Skolestart - Back to school in Norway
It's skolestart (school start) in Norway and time to get ready for some new routines and changes. What can you expect at school in Norway?

Fiona McKinna
Aug 23, 20245 min read
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Ever Tried a Triathlon in Norway? Get Ready for a Wild Ride!
Norwegian triathlons are considered the most challenging in the world. Taking place in amazing scenery and with tough courses.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)
A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack

Fiona McKinna
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love
A story of love, sisterhood and lifelong friendship between the most unexpected of creatures.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 11, 20245 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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Velkommen august, Welcome August
Velkommen august, welcome August! Let's look forward to what the month has to offer in its gentle way here in the Nordics

Fiona McKinna
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure
Hygge is something we can bring with us everywhere we go, even on camping trips. I have some tips to make your next trip extra cosy

Fiona McKinna
Jul 26, 20244 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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Happy World Ice Cream Day!
Today, Sunday 21 July 2024 is world ice cream day and so I thought it would be perfect to share some fun and slightly pointless fasts...

Fiona McKinna
Jul 21, 20242 min read
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Vi elsker iskrem! We love icecream
You might not associate ice-cream with the Nordics, but it's a treat that's been enjoyed here for more than 100 years.

Fiona McKinna
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Life on the Water
From the time of the vikings Nordic people have had a connection to the water and it's part of everyday modern life

Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20244 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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Velkommen juli, Welcome July
Welcome to July in the Nordics and all the wonderful things we can expect to enjoy in the heart of summer

Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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