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.

Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Love Autumn Like You're Nordic

Autumn is beauty itself, but I haven't always felt like that. It was not an instant love affair, I had to learn it. Do you feel the same?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Sommersuppe fra Vestfold (Vestfold Summer Soup)

Is it soup season yet?! This traditional Norwegian light, summer soup is perfect for late summer as we move into autumn and soup season.

Fiona McKinna

Aug 26, 20222 min read

Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)

Rødbetesalat or Norwegian beetroot salad is a fresh, unusual salad that makes the most of the late summer harvest of beets.

Fiona McKinna

Aug 10, 20222 min read

Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket

Supermarkets in other countries are always exciting. Would you like to join me on a virtual shopping trip to a Norwegian supermarket?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 5, 20225 min read

Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist

Edvard Munch is one of Norway's most celebrated artists for his striking and memorable art. There is much more to him than the Scream

Fiona McKinna

Jul 26, 20225 min read

A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food

You don't always think of Scandinavia when you think of street food, but it's a BIG thing. Join me on a journey through Scandi streetfood

Fiona McKinna

Jul 20, 20224 min read

Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)

Are you ready for a super-simple summer dish? Potetsalat (potato salad) is a classic on every Norwegian summer table.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 14, 20223 min read

Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know

10 things the travel guides don't tell you about Norway and Norwegian culture.

Fiona McKinna

Jul 12, 20223 min read

Elderflowers The Swedish Way

Elderflowers are a summer treat for the forager. Elderflower fritter and elderflower cordial are Swedish classics that I know you will love

Fiona McKinna

Jul 2, 20224 min read

7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home

Bring a little piece of Scandinavia to your everyday.

Fiona McKinna

Jun 26, 20223 min read

Spruce Tips, Nature's Cold Remedy

Spruce tips are a wonderful seasonal treat and I have a great way to preserve them to enjoy and make the most of in the winter months

Fiona McKinna

May 31, 20224 min read

Gardening for Wildlife

Gardening for wildlife is great and benefits your garden in huge ways. It's fun for us as gardeners and can be done in the smallest space.

Fiona McKinna

May 3, 20225 min read

How to Enjoy Easter like a Norwegian

For many people in Norway Easter is fairly low key. It is a time for relaxing with family and friends, making the most of the new warmer...

Fiona McKinna

Apr 15, 20223 min read

Surmelkfromasj, A Traditional Norwegian Dessert

Surmelkfromasj is a traditional Norwegian recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients that are found so often in Nordic cooking.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 11, 20223 min read

Den Utedo

Den utedo is a mysterious word for those of us new in Norway, but it's a well loved and essential building that is easily recognisable

Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20223 min read

Janteloven, The Unwritten Scandinavian Law

Janteloven (Jante's Law) is an unwritten set of "rules" that have been influencing and guiding some Nordic values for decades

Fiona McKinna

Feb 1, 20225 min read

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 28, 20224 min read

A Deep Appreciation of Craftsmanship

In Scandinavia there's a deep appreciation of quality workmanship, but it's not the only place. We can help keep these precious skills alive

Fiona McKinna

Dec 20, 20213 min read

Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 10, 20213 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Mellommatkake, The Cake for Between Meals

Love Autumn Like You're Nordic

Sommersuppe fra Vestfold (Vestfold Summer Soup)

Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)

Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket

Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist

A Journey Through Scandinavian Street Food

Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)

Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know

Elderflowers The Swedish Way

7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home

Spruce Tips, Nature's Cold Remedy

Gardening for Wildlife

How to Enjoy Easter like a Norwegian

Surmelkfromasj, A Traditional Norwegian Dessert

Den Utedo

Janteloven, The Unwritten Scandinavian Law

Prinsesstårta, the Swedish Showstopper

A Deep Appreciation of Craftsmanship

Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite

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