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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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How to dress for the winter
Being dressed right in the winter is essential for enjoying ourselves outside. Let me show you how we dress for winter outside in Norway
Fiona McKinna
Feb 11, 20247 min read
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Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredient
Nostalgia has been proven to raise our moods and make us feel good. Is this one of the Nordic countries' secrets to happiness?
Fiona McKinna
Feb 5, 20246 min read
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Velkommen Februar
February is a month of looking for signs of spring in the Nordics, but also enjoying some indulgences and making our homes cosy.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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How to eat a healthy Nordic diet
The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 30, 20247 min read
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What are Norwegian ski resorts like?
Norwegian ski resorts are rather different to the famous resorts of the European Alps. What can you expect at a Norwegian ski resort?
Fiona McKinna
Jan 28, 20245 min read
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Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)
Honningkake recipes are well known and loved in Norway. I like this one because it's from a town in Telemark and is simple and easy to make
Fiona McKinna
Jan 24, 20242 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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Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?
Do Scandinavians really always take their shoes off? It's a hot debate and if you are visiting Scandinavia it's definitely worth knowing
Fiona McKinna
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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How we cope with winter in Norway
Winter can feel like it never ends, but people in the Nordics have ways to cope and enjoy it. In my article I share ways that you can too
Fiona McKinna
Jan 14, 20245 min read
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Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)
Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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What can Nordic Habits Do for You?
There are habits that people in the Nordics use all the time to embrace a life of simple, happy intention that we can all do wherever we are
Fiona McKinna
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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Velkommen Januar
Velkommen januar! Welcome January, a new month and new year. Let's look at what this month will bring on the blog
Fiona McKinna
Jan 1, 20243 min read
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The Beauty of Simple Pleasures
Simple pleasures or simple luxuries are something we can all learn to embrace. It means loving the simple things that we have in our lives.
Fiona McKinna
Jan 1, 20244 min read
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Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023
Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?
Fiona McKinna
Dec 30, 20231 min read
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Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023
Nordic living and the Nordic countries are as popular now as they have ever been. Let me take you on a recap of LANL top posts of 2023
Fiona McKinna
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies
Havrekjeks or Norwegian oat cookies are easy to make and very tasty. They are perfect with a slice of Norwegian brown cheese or some jam
Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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The Importance of Traditions
Traditions are a crucial part of anyone's history both family and country and link us to our heritage in important ways
Fiona McKinna
Dec 24, 20234 min read
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A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration
If you are like me, you love to take a peek into how other cultures celebrate. Let me invite you for a look into how we celebrate Christmas
Fiona McKinna
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)
The fjøsnisse or barn gnome is a secretive little creature that lives on Norwegian farms. At Christmas we show him we appreciate his work
Fiona McKinna
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Pepperkaker, Nordic gingerbread cookies
Pepperkaker are a classic Nordic gingerbread made at Christmas. They are sweet and spiced and fill the kitchen with Christmas scents
Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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