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.

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

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 30, 20247 min read

Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)

This simple and delicious toma soup has an unusual addition that Norwegians find familiar and I know you will love.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 19, 20242 min read

What can Nordic Habits Do for You?

There are habits that people in the Nordics use all the time to embrace a life of simple, happy intention that we can all do wherever we are

Fiona McKinna

Jan 5, 20243 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023

Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?

Fiona McKinna

Dec 30, 20231 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023

Nordic living and the Nordic countries are as popular now as they have ever been. Let me take you on a recap of LANL top posts of 2023

Fiona McKinna

Dec 29, 20232 min read

Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)

The fjøsnisse or barn gnome is a secretive little creature that lives on Norwegian farms. At Christmas we show him we appreciate his work

Fiona McKinna

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies

If you like Danish butter cookies, you are going to love these buttery, crumbly Norwegian cookies, serinakaker

Fiona McKinna

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Liquorice everything

Liqourice is one of those flavours that you will find everywhere in Scandinavia, but you might be surprised to find it in more than candy

Fiona McKinna

Oct 24, 20232 min read

What is a Norwegian Kindergarten Like?

Nordic kindergartens are something very different to many other countries. Would you like to know what makes them so unique?

Fiona McKinna

Oct 20, 20233 min read

Living a Nordic Life

What can I do with all these zucchini!!!!

Sørlandsbolle (chocolate covered vanilla cream bun)

Nordic Raspberry Summer Cake (Bringebær Kvæfjordkake)

7 reasons to keep chickens

Piksrudkaker, butter cookies from Hedmark

The Easy Way to Make Beautiful Bunting (step by step tutorial with photos)

Lapskaus, Norwegian beef and vegetable stew

A beginners guide to foraging

Påskekrim! A Norwegian crime fest

Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard

Sildesalat (Beetroot and Herring Salad)

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)

What can Nordic Habits Do for You?

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023

Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)

Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies

Liquorice everything

What is a Norwegian Kindergarten Like?

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