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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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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.
Fiona McKinna
May 302 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
May 142 min read
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Løvetannsirup (Dandelion Syrup), a Scandinavain Favourite
Løvetannsirup or dandelion syrup is a Scandinavian favourite.
Fiona McKinna
Apr 303 min read
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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!
Fiona McKinna
Mar 262 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 214 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Mar 122 min read
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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
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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
Fiona McKinna
Feb 213 min read
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Jordskokk Suppe (Jerusalem Artichoke Soup)
Simple, traditional and warming, Norwegian Jerusalem artichoke soup is quick and easy to make
Fiona McKinna
Feb 122 min read
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Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs
Frikadeller are classic Danish meatballs made with pork and beef and are perfect for a simple lunch or dinner
Fiona McKinna
Feb 72 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 292 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Jan 243 min read
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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
Fiona McKinna
Dec 25, 20241 min read
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Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine
A Nordic Christmas is not complete without a delicious warming cup of gløgg or mulled wine. It's so easy to make ourselves.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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Silppu, a very traditional comfort food from Finnskogen
Silppu or silpo is a traditional dish from Finnskogen in Norway. Bacon, potatoes, onion and milk are cooked together for best comfort food.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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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
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Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)
Porridge has always been a favourite dish in the Nordics from the time of the vikings until now.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Lutefisk, love it or hate it
Lutefisk is a typically Nordic food, but can be a great divider. In Norway you either love it or hate it. But what is it??
Fiona McKinna
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616
This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple
Fiona McKinna
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition
Trollkrem is a Norwegian dessert with lots of tradition. It's also delicious and simple and makes the most of a beloved Nordic ingredient
Fiona McKinna
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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