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.

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

Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark

Fiona McKinna

Oct 4, 20232 min read

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

Blueberries are one of the most beloved foods in the autumn in the Nordics and this Finnish blueberry tart is rich, creamy and delicious

Fiona McKinna

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

Bread is one of life's simple luxuries and no more so than homemade bread straight from the oven. Simple is best just like this recipe.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 8, 20232 min read

How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier

That's one of the craziest things I have ever written, but it's also very true. It motivated me to change my lifestyle for the better.

Fiona McKinna

Aug 18, 20236 min read

The Norwegian Breakfast

What do you normally eat for breakfast? Maybe it's more Nordic than you realise. Would you like to see what we eat for breakfast in Norway?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20232 min read

Less Vanilla, More Salted Liquorice

A recent blog post about weird foods that are eaten in Norway got me thinking about how we shouldn't strive to be the same as everyone else

Fiona McKinna

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Weird food that is eaten in Norway

Weird food is a matter of opinion, right? One person's weird is another's delicious. So what unusual food can we find in Norway?

Fiona McKinna

Jul 11, 20234 min read

5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine

If you are looking to add a bit of Nordic routine to your life, then these 5 simple and easy ways are for you

Fiona McKinna

Jun 30, 20233 min read

Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast

Join me for a little Scandinavian escapism and a journey along the southern coast of Norway

Fiona McKinna

Jun 16, 20233 min read

The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture

I want to tell you about a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you have probably never heard of unless you live in Norway or Sweden. ...

Fiona McKinna

Jun 9, 20233 min read

10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

When I moved to Norway I had no idea that simple Nordic habits would change my life forever. These are the 10 ways my life has changed

Fiona McKinna

Jun 2, 20234 min read

What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?

Having a baby can be nerve-racking and especially if it's not your home country. Let me tell you about having a baby in Norway

Fiona McKinna

May 26, 20235 min read

5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

The Nordic countries are famous for good health so how can we welcome that into our own lives?

Fiona McKinna

Apr 25, 20233 min read

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Apricot frangipane tart is a delicious sweet tart with a crisp pastry case, almondy filling and soft, glazed apricots. Simple luxury!

Fiona McKinna

Apr 15, 20233 min read

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats

Fiona McKinna

Apr 6, 20233 min read

Hanging Egg Shells, Simple Easter Decor

I love simple crafts and I especially love Easter decor. This simple Easter decor is such a pretty & sustainable way to reuse your eggshells

Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20233 min read

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.

Fiona McKinna

Mar 17, 20233 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Serinakaker, Norwegian Butter Cookies

Liquorice everything

What is a Norwegian Kindergarten Like?

Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Mustikkapiirakka (Finnish Blueberry Tart)

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier

The Norwegian Breakfast

Less Vanilla, More Salted Liquorice

Weird food that is eaten in Norway

5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine

Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast

The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture

10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?

5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Hanging Egg Shells, Simple Easter Decor

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

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