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Living a Nordic Life

Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.

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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Finnish lingonberry dessert

Finnish lingonberry dessert

Puolukkapiirakka (Finnish Lingonberry Tart)

All throughout the Nordic forests, lingonberries cover the ground in the autumn. Finnish lingonberry tart showcases them in all their seasonal beauty. Perfect as a special dessert os simply to have with coffee for fika.

Sep 192 min read

Swedish cinnamon buns

Swedish cinnamon buns

Kanelbullar, Swedish Cinnamon Buns

Fill your kitchen with the warm scent of baking and cinnamon with these Swedish kanelbullar.

Aug 122 min read

Swedish punschrulle

Swedish punschrulle

Punschrulle, Swedish No-Bake Punsch Rolls

These no bake Swedish punschrulle are a classic that are perfect for fika. Soft choclate and punsch flavoured cake is covered in marzipan and dipped in chocolate.

Jul 292 min read

Smørkjeks med Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese Shortbread)

Smørkjeks med Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese Shortbread)

Smørkjeks med Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese Shortbread)

Brunst or brown cheese is a Norwegian icon of the food world. It's a perfect combo with shortbread and adds a delicious caramel flavour

Apr 42 min read

Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun

Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun

Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun

A sweet cardamo scented bun, filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream, the semlor is a Swedish classic for Fat Tuesday

Feb 213 min read

Perfect Norwegian Pancakes

Perfect Norwegian Pancakes

Perfect Norwegian Pancakes

Norwegian pancakes are the ultimate in Nordic comfort food. This 4 ingredient recipe is what you need for a typical Norwegian warming dish

Jan 152 min read

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Swedish fika is not complete without these historic treats, mazariner, individual tarts filled with almond paste and topped with icing

Nov 13, 20242 min read

Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)

Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)

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.

Jun 28, 20243 min read

Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)

Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)

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

Jun 14, 20243 min read

Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark

Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark

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.

May 3, 20242 min read

Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)

Kladdkaka med apelsin (Swedish sticky chocolate cake with orange)

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!

Mar 27, 20243 min read

Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes

Denmarks sweet indulgence, Sarah Bernhardt cakes

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

Mar 13, 20243 min read

Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard

Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard

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

Mar 1, 20244 min read

Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies

Havrekjeks, Norwegian Oat Cookies

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

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

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.

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

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!

Apr 15, 20233 min read

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

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

Apr 6, 20233 min read

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.

Mar 17, 20233 min read

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

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.

Nov 1, 20223 min read

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

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!

Oct 28, 20223 min read

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