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.

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).

Fiona McKinna

Sep 23, 20223 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Sep 14, 20223 min read

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.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 28, 20224 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.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 10, 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

Fiona McKinna

Sep 26, 20213 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

Fiona McKinna

Aug 27, 20212 min read

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee

Fiona McKinna

Aug 6, 20213 min read

Andebubrød, a Traditional Vestfold Bread

Many regions in Norway boast their own special recipe for bread and this one is from my local town of Andebu in Vestfold.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 16, 20213 min read

Knekkebrød (Crispbreads) with Herbs

Knekkebrød is a staple of the Scandinavian table and kitchen. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch and for evening "kveldsmat" (supper). If...

Fiona McKinna

Jul 2, 20212 min read

Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Ginger and Norwegian brown cheese are an unusual pairing but make for a delicious cake that will have your guests asking for more

Fiona McKinna

Jun 11, 20213 min read

Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart

Jordbærterte (strawberry tart) is a marriage of a French classic and a favourite Nordic ingredient.

Fiona McKinna

May 28, 20214 min read

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.

Fiona McKinna

May 7, 20214 min read

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Fyrstekake, or prince's cake is a classic almond tart that is seen on most celebration tables in Norway.

Fiona McKinna

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Norwegian suksessterte is a rich almond tart with a creamy, buttery topping that is so popular at parties and celebrations

Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20213 min read

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Marimesse om våren (Mary's Message Day or Spring Mass, also known as the Annunciation) is a holy day on the primstav commemorating the...

Fiona McKinna

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Boller are a sweet cardamom bun that is seen all through Scandinavia. They are a favourite for snacks and trips.

Fiona McKinna

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Tebrødstenger is a traditional Norwegian cake recipe from the east of Norway. It's a soft cake filled with jam, perfect with coffee

Fiona McKinna

Mar 5, 20212 min read

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Apples and cardamom are natural friends and these classic Norwegian snurrer are delicious warm or cold Get the recipe her!

Fiona McKinna

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Lefse are such an iconic Norwegian food, but these tjukklefse are less well known. They are thicker than other lefse. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Living a Nordic Life

My Secret Apple Cake Recipe

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Andebubrød, a Traditional Vestfold Bread

Knekkebrød (Crispbreads) with Herbs

Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

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