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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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Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark
Medisterkaker are soft juicy pork meatballs that are a favourite in Norway at Christmas. This recipe is from Telemark and is easy and quick
Fiona McKinna
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Norwegian Oysters Three Ways
Shellfish is at it's best in the autumn and the simple luxury of oysters is something to really relish especially with my Nordic touch.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 4, 20213 min read
Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe
Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you
Fiona McKinna
Oct 26, 20215 min read
Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl
Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 23, 20213 min read
Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)
Dinesmesse is not only St Denis' day but also the time when the herring is at it's fattest. I am sharing a delicious and unusual recipe
Fiona McKinna
Oct 9, 20213 min read
Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe
Britemesse is the day on the ancient primstav to commemorate St Birgitte. But it is also a known as Kåldagen (Cabbage Day) for good reason
Fiona McKinna
Oct 7, 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
Fårikål, Norway's National Dish
Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage
Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade
Smoked salmon and dill are a perfect pairing and this light, savoury roulade combines them into an exciting and novel dish.
Fiona McKinna
Sep 12, 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
Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic
Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs
Fiona McKinna
Aug 9, 20212 min read
Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok
29 July is a day when we commemorate the Viking King Olaf the Holy. To celebrate I have a light and delicious raspberry dessert to share
Fiona McKinna
Jul 29, 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
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
Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich
Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients
Fiona McKinna
May 23, 20212 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
Creamy Nettle & Ham Soup
Nettles have been used in cooking for hundreds of years. My creamy nettle and ham soup is luxurious and warming with a rich green colour.
Fiona McKinna
May 5, 20212 min read
Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity
Gauksmesse is a day that is celebrated on 1 May in Norway and is still a public holiday even now. The celebration dates back to pagan times
Fiona McKinna
May 1, 20212 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
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