Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)
Sørlandsboller are a speciality from southern Norway. A soft cardamom bun is filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate icing.
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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
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)
Raspberries, soft sponge, meringue and cream - what's not to love! A slice of cake outside in the summer is the perfect hygge experience
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Fiona McKinna
- May 3
- 2 min
Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark
These little know cookies from Hedmark in Norway have become a firm favourite of mine. They are light, crispy, delicate and buttery.
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)
Kladdkaka is a Swedish favourite. It's a deliciously gooey rich chocolate cake that is really easy to make but won't last long!
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes
These decadent Danish treats have a really interesting history. Layers of macaron, and chocolate truffle are covered in dark chocolate
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 1
- 4 min
Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard
Every year as the sun appears over the horizon the residents of Svalbard celebrate in a unique way
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Fiona McKinna
- Dec 27, 2023
- 2 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
Simple Bread Roll Recipe
Bread is one of life's simple luxuries and no more so than homemade bread straight from the oven. Simple is best just like this recipe.
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 15, 2023
- 3 min
Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend
Apricot frangipane tart is a delicious sweet tart with a crisp pastry case, almondy filling and soft, glazed apricots. Simple luxury!
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 6, 2023
- 3 min
Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)
Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 17, 2023
- 3 min
Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf
The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.
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Fiona McKinna
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd
Once Halloween is over, you don't need to throw your pumpkin out. This 5 ingredient recipe will make a star out of your pumpkin again.
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Fiona McKinna
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
My Nordic Belgian Waffles
Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
My Secret Apple Cake Recipe
Autumn is apple season and time to fill the kitchen with the warm smells of baking cakes and cinnamon for Norwegian Epledagen (apple day).
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min
Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals
You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.
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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 28, 2022
- 4 min
Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper
Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.
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Fiona McKinna
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Sep 26, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Aug 27, 2021
- 2 min
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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