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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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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 132 min read

Waldorf Salad (Waldorfsalat) with a Norwegian twist

Waldorf Salad (Waldorfsalat) with a Norwegian twist

Waldorf Salad (Waldorfsalat) with a Norwegian twist

Waldorfsalat (Waldorf salad) is a favourite in Norway. It has a slight variation on the classic Waldorf salad though that makes it uniquely Norwegian and even more delicious.

Aug 81 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 302 min read

Swedish Flatbread Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Dill (Tunnbrödssnittar med Lax)

Swedish Flatbread Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Dill (Tunnbrödssnittar med Lax)

Swedish Flatbread Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Dill (Tunnbrödssnittar med Lax)

Smoked salmon, Swedish flatbread, dill and horseradish - the perfect combination of classic Swedish ingredients all together in a healthy and delicious dish that you will love.

Jul 251 min read

Vispipuuro - Finnish Whipped Dessert. Pink Food!

Vispipuuro - Finnish Whipped Dessert. Pink Food!

Vispipuuro - Finnish Whipped Dessert. Pink Food!

Vispipuuro is a traditional Finnish dish that is simple and delicious. It's comfort food in bowl for many Finns and uses just a handful of simple ingredients.

Jul 162 min read

Norway's Must-Try Summer Salads

Norway's Must-Try Summer Salads

Norway's Must-Try Summer Salads

Summer in the Nordics is all about eating seasonally and making the most of what is at it's best. That means lots of delicious and fresh salads

Jul 132 min read

Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)

Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)

Fennel & Ginger Herring (Fänkål och Ingerfarssill)

Pickled herring is about as Scandinavian as you can get, but sometimes it's nice to have make it a little more exciting and flavour packed. Fennel and ginger pickled herrings takes just a few minutes to make and is delicious and unusual

Jun 252 min read

Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish

Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish

Swedish Pickled Herring with Beetroot & Horseradish

Bright, vibrant and incredibly Swedish, this recipe for pickled herring with beetroot and horseradish is simple and quick to make. It makes a perfect, healthy Swedish style lunch.

May 302 min read

Spruce Tip Sugar (Granskudd Sukker), a Perfect Nordic Sprinkle

Spruce Tip Sugar (Granskudd Sukker), a Perfect Nordic Sprinkle

Spruce Tip Sugar (Granskudd Sukker), a Perfect Nordic Sprinkle

Spruce tip sugar is a delicious and unusual sweet sprinkle that you can make yourself from foraged pine shoots. It's easy and fun to make and adds a very Nordic twist to sweet dishes.

May 142 min read

Løvetannsirup (Dandelion Syrup), a Scandinavain Favourite

Løvetannsirup (Dandelion Syrup), a Scandinavain Favourite

Løvetannsirup (Dandelion Syrup), a Scandinavain Favourite

Løvetannsirup or dandelion syrup is a Scandinavian favourite.

Apr 303 min read

Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Creamy Gratin Potatoes)

Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Creamy Gratin Potatoes)

Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Creamy Gratin Potatoes)

Fløtegratinerte poteter is a simple and delicious dish of cream, potatoes and garlic. It's really popular in the Nordics with good reason!

Mar 262 min read

Eggs Benedict with a Nordic Twist

Eggs Benedict with a Nordic Twist

Eggs Benedict with a Nordic Twist

Eggs benedict is a delicious classic recipe, but this one has a couple of exciting and unexpected Nordic twists.

Mar 214 min read

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Traditional Finnish salmon soup is the ultimate fast food with melt in the mouth salmon, fresh vegetables and herbs in a creamy broth

Mar 122 min read

Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Kanelgifflar, Swedish Mini Cinnamon Rolls

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.

Feb 262 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

Jordskokk Suppe (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)

Jordskokk Suppe (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)

Jordskokk Suppe (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)

Simple, traditional and warming, Norwegian Jerusalem artichoke soup is quick and easy to make

Feb 122 min read

Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs

Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs

Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs

Frikadeller are classic Danish meatballs made with pork and beef and are perfect for a simple lunch or dinner

Feb 72 min read

Motti, a traditional dish from Finnskogen

Motti, a traditional dish from Finnskogen

Motti, a traditional dish from Finnskogen

Motti is a very traditional dish from Finnskog in Norway. It is a combination of Finnish and Norwegian food culture from a uni region

Jan 292 min read

Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)

Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)

Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)

Yellow pea soup is a simple, traditional and firm favourite in Seden in Norway. It's a warm, comforting soup that is great in winter

Jan 243 min read

Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

Nordic Dill & Mustard Sauce for Fish

As delicious as gravlaks is on it's own, this mustard sauce really elevates it to something special and memorable

Dec 25, 20241 min read

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