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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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There's no Such Thing as Bad Weather: Why the Nordics go Outside Anyway
Autumn in Norway is a season of contrasts—golden sunny days or rainy, misty hikes through lush green forests. Norwegians embrace it all with the concept of friluftsliv and the right outdoor clothing. Discover how to enjoy rainy days, dress like a local, and find beauty in every kind of weather
Fiona McKinna
4 hours ago4 min read
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Friluftsliv: the Word that Changed How I Live
Friluftsliv means so much to Nordic people. It's something we should all have more of in our lives. It can balance our hectic world with calm, connection and peace.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 224 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 81 min read
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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.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 251 min read
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Perennial Plants: A Game Changer for Your Edible Kitchen Garden
Perennial plants are a wonderful addition to an edible kitchen garden and make growing your own food tear after year fun and easy.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 119 min read
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How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party
Midsummer in the Nordics is a magical time of year with long days and an abundance of flowers. It's also a time for special celebrations
Fiona McKinna
Jun 134 min read
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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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Why are Scandinavians so Happy?
Why are Scandinavians so happy? There are some key reasons why they are. Sone of the reasons are part of Scadinavian society, but many we can adopt in our lives right now.
Fiona McKinna
May 166 min read
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How to make life easier with menu planning
Deciding what to cook each day can be a boring job, but with a little simple planning and these tips you can make it fun and easy.
Fiona McKinna
May 24 min read
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Essential Nordic Lifestyle Ideals Explained Quickly
Whay are people in the Nordics so happy? You can be like that too with some simple of these simple Nordic lifestyle ideals.
Fiona McKinna
Apr 185 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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Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives
Scandinavian culture is not only important to those living in Scandinavia, but also in te US. Here are six cities in the US where it thrive
Fiona McKinna
Mar 95 min read
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Wild Garlic and Sundried Tomato Quiche
The wild garlic is growing in abundance in the woods, so let's make the most of spring's first bounty with this delicious quiche.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 73 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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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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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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10 Ways to Make Life Lovely
What if I told you that you didn't need to spend time wishing your life was like someone else's? You already have a lovely life right now
Fiona McKinna
Jan 104 min read
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The Top Living a Nordic Life Podcasts of 2024
Welcome January and 2025!! At the beginning of the month I usually write an article for my VIP membership readers that focusses on the...
Fiona McKinna
Jan 22 min read
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Romjul, a very Nordic Post-Christmas tradition
Romjul is the relaxing and slow time after Christmas, but before New Year. In the Nordics it's marked in a special way
Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20244 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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