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.

Pulla, Finnish Coffee Bread

Pulla or Finnish coffee bread is a daily staple in Finland. These sweet, aromatic and fluffy cardamom buns are easy to make and taste delicious.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 242 min read

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.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 302 min read

Heavenly Swedish Strawberry Cake (Himmelsk Jordgubbstårta)

It's just not summer in Sweden without a taste of this heavenly cake. Light sponge is topped with fluffy cream and filled with sweet strawberries. A true taste of Swedish summer!

Fiona McKinna

May 283 min read

Swedish Blueberry & Lemon Scones (Blåbärsscones med Citron)

Discover an exciting marriage of traditional English scones with beloved Swedish flavours in these blueberry and lemon scones.

Fiona McKinna

May 12 min read

Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Kanelgifflar are mini Swedish cinnamon rolls that are perfect as a little treat for fika or to grab for a trip out.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 262 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Nov 13, 20242 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Jun 14, 20243 min read

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.

Fiona McKinna

May 3, 20242 min read

The Norwegian Hotdog

Hotdogs are unexpectedly popular in Norway and are topped with an exciting array of unusual toppings. Which one would you choose?

Fiona McKinna

Apr 10, 20244 min read

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

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

Fiona McKinna

Sep 29, 20233 min read

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!

Fiona McKinna

Oct 28, 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

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

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

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

Living a Nordic Life

Pulla, Finnish Coffee Bread

Punschrulle, Swedish No-Bake Punsch Rolls

Heavenly Swedish Strawberry Cake (Himmelsk Jordgubbstårta)

Swedish Blueberry & Lemon Scones (Blåbärsscones med Citron)

Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat

Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)

Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark

The Norwegian Hotdog

Honningkake fra Siljan (Siljan honey cake)

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Classic Gingercake with Brunost (Norwegian Brown Cheese)

Jordbærterte, Strawberry Tart

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

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