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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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
- 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
- Apr 10
- 4 min
The Norwegian Hotdog
Hotdogs are unexpectedly popular in Norway and are topped with an exciting array of unusual toppings. Which one would you choose?
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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 24
- 2 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 29, 2023
- 3 min
Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)
Blueberries are one of the most beloved foods in the autumn in the Nordics and this Finnish blueberry tart is rich, creamy and delicious
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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 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
- 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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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 11, 2021
- 3 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- May 28, 2021
- 4 min
Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart
Jordbærterte (strawberry tart) is a marriage of a French classic and a favourite Nordic ingredient.
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Fiona McKinna
- May 7, 2021
- 4 min
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.
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
Marimesse om VÃ¥ren, 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...
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
Fastelavnsboller, the Norwegian Shrovetide Speciality
Fastelavnsboller are a sweet cardamom bun filed with jam and cream that are served at Lent in Norway. I have shared my recipe for them here
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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 22, 2021
- 2 min
Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes
Honningkaker (honey cakes) is one of Norway's oldest recipes. They are soft and light and fragrant with spices. Here is the recipe
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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
Bløtkake, Norway's Celebration Cake, For Brettemesse
Bløtkake is a light sponge cake filled with cream and berries that is seen on almost every Norwegian dessert table at celebrations
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