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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware

Linen table ware is a beautiful simple luxury that we can enjoy everyday and can elevate our daily dining to something special

Fiona McKinna

Nov 29, 20244 min read

Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)

Make the most of autumn with this comforting dish of sausages, apples and cider, gently cooked until meltingly tender.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 15, 20242 min read

How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life

In this pressured and busy world, simple living is becoming ever more appealing. How do we start to live a simpler life? Let me show you

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20246 min read

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

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

Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free

The simplest pleasures are often the best and autumn is a time to make the most of some activities that are simple or free (or both!)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 20, 20244 min read

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

Skolestart - Back to school in Norway

It's skolestart (school start) in Norway and time to get ready for some new routines and changes. What can you expect at school in Norway?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 23, 20245 min read

Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)

This unusual sparkling Finnish drink use blackcurrant leaves for a delicious and refreshing flavour that is a reminder of summer days

Fiona McKinna

Aug 9, 20242 min read

Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure

Hygge is something we can bring with us everywhere we go, even on camping trips. I have some tips to make your next trip extra cosy

Fiona McKinna

Jul 26, 20244 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Eggs Benedict with a Nordic Twist

Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives

Wild Garlic and Sundried Tomato Quiche

Classic Swedish Semla, the Fat Tuesday Bun

Frikadeller, Traditional Danish Meatballs

Old Fashioned Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Gul Ärtsoppa)

10 Ways to Make Life Lovely

The Top Living a Nordic Life Podcasts of 2024

Romjul, a very Nordic Post-Christmas tradition

Gløgg, Scandinavian Hot Mulled Wine

Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware

Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)

How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life

Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)

Lutefisk, love it or hate it

Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free

Trollkrem (troll cream), a Norwegian dessert rich in tradition

Skolestart - Back to school in Norway

Louhisaaren Juoma (Finnish blackcurrant leaf drink)

Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure

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