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.

5 Reasons to Live in Norway

For so long Norway has been somewhere many people would love to live. But why? Let me share my 5 big reasons

Fiona McKinna

Mar 10, 20233 min read

Is Nordic Living Right for me?

Is Nordic living right for me? That's a pretty broad question, but a perfectly valid one and one I'd like to help you answer...

Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20233 min read

It's been a HELL WEEK, and here's why

It's been a Hell Week! All thanks to mental trainer and author Erik Bertrand Larssen. Let me tell you why...

Fiona McKinna

Jan 25, 20235 min read

What is school like in Norway?

Would you like to know what school is like in Norway? Let me share some of my own experiences as a parent of 3 kids at school in Norway

Fiona McKinna

Jan 18, 20236 min read

How We Live a Simple Nordic Life

Let me invite you into my life for a few minutes as I tell you how we live a little more simply and Nordicly and enjoy the simple luxuries

Fiona McKinna

Jan 6, 20233 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022

2022 has shown me just how important Nordic living and simple living is to my readers and so I want to share my most read posts of the year.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 30, 20221 min read

Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)

Why I needed to learn to love winter even though at times I just wanted to hibernate.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 29, 20223 min read

10 Myths About Nordic Living

Nordic living and hygge are often confused, and there are many things said about Nordic living. I'm here to dispel those myths

Fiona McKinna

Dec 26, 20224 min read

The Julebukk (The Christmas Goat)

The julebukk or Christmas goat is a strange creature you will see around in Scandinavia in December....

Fiona McKinna

Dec 5, 20222 min read

The Hot Chocolate That Upset So Many People

Who would have thought that a hot chocolate recipe could upset people and cause such divisiveness. Well, let me tell you about it...

Fiona McKinna

Nov 25, 20223 min read

Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875

Let me introduce you to the most delicious, decadent cup of Norwegian hot chocolate you are ever going to find

Fiona McKinna

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Key Equipment in the Nordic Kitchen

If you are preparing yourself for some rewarding Nordic baking you will love my list of key items for the Nordic cook and kitchen

Fiona McKinna

Nov 15, 20225 min read

Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)

Bollefrikasse is a traditional and comforting autumn dish in Norway and one that is easy to make with seasonal autumn produce.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 11, 20223 min read

Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal

Our bespoke Norwegian chicken coop reveal from start to finish. From our initial concept, design and build to the finished coop.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 7, 20223 min read

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

Once Halloween is over, you don't need to throw your pumpkin out. This 5 ingredient recipe will make a star out of your pumpkin again.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20223 min read

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!

Fiona McKinna

Oct 28, 20223 min read

My Secret Apple Cake Recipe

Autumn is apple season and time to fill the kitchen with the warm smells of baking cakes and cinnamon for Norwegian Epledagen (apple day).

Fiona McKinna

Sep 23, 20223 min read

Norwegian Knitting Culture: Alive and Thriving

Knitting and the Nordics are two things that go together. Did you know there is a rich history of knitting culture here?

Fiona McKinna

Sep 16, 20226 min read

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

Lingonberries and honey are a treasure of early autumn in Scandinavia and this cake combines a Norwegian favourite and these seasonal treats

Fiona McKinna

Sep 14, 20223 min read

The Art of Hygge Lighting

Hygge starts at home. Making a cosy home can bring so much peace in our lives and lighting plays a huge part in that. Read more...

Fiona McKinna

Sep 6, 20223 min read

Living a Nordic Life

5 Reasons to Live in Norway

Is Nordic Living Right for me?

It's been a HELL WEEK, and here's why

What is school like in Norway?

How We Live a Simple Nordic Life

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022

Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)

10 Myths About Nordic Living

The Julebukk (The Christmas Goat)

The Hot Chocolate That Upset So Many People

Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875

Key Equipment in the Nordic Kitchen

Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)

Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal

5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd

My Nordic Belgian Waffles

My Secret Apple Cake Recipe

Norwegian Knitting Culture: Alive and Thriving

Bløtkake med Tyttebær og Honning (Cream Cake with Lingonberries & Honey)

The Art of Hygge Lighting

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