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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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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
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
What can I do with all these zucchini!!!!
Zucchini are not just for leaving on your neighbours' doorsteps in the night! I have 3 fab reasons why you should grow and eat them
Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20244 min read
Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)
Sørlandsboller are a speciality from southern Norway. A soft cardamom bun is filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate icing.
Fiona McKinna
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)
Raspberries, soft sponge, meringue and cream - what's not to love! A slice of cake outside in the summer is the perfect hygge experience
Fiona McKinna
Jun 14, 20243 min read
7 reasons to keep chickens
Hens are not only producers of eggs but great pets to share our lives with. Here are 7 great reasons to keep hens yourself
Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20245 min read
Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark
These little know cookies from Hedmark in Norway have become a firm favourite of mine. They are light, crispy, delicate and buttery.
Fiona McKinna
May 3, 20242 min read
The Easy Way to Make Beautiful Bunting (step by step tutorial with photos)
Colourful and beautiful bunting can make a summer space look cosy and inviting. Follow my tutorial to make your own
Fiona McKinna
Apr 26, 20244 min read
Lapskaus, Norwegian beef and vegetable stew
Lapskaus is a firm favourite in Norway and a well loved comfort food. It's a dish that is simple but delicious and so easy to make
Fiona McKinna
Apr 12, 20243 min read
A beginners guide to foraging
Guidance, tips and essential equipment advice for new and seasoned foragers alike. I share my best advice to get out and forage from nature
Fiona McKinna
Mar 29, 20248 min read
Påskekrim! A Norwegian crime fest
Påskekrim or Easter crime is a strange celebration of crime in Norway that happens over Easter, but it's not what you think...
Fiona McKinna
Mar 15, 20244 min read
Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard
Every year as the sun appears over the horizon the residents of Svalbard celebrate in a unique way
Fiona McKinna
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)
Two classic Nordic ingredients combine in this simple salad to create a Norwegian favourite, sildesalat
Fiona McKinna
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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