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.

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Medisterkaker are soft juicy pork meatballs that are a favourite in Norway at Christmas. This recipe is from Telemark and is easy and quick

Fiona McKinna

Dec 8, 20213 min read

How To Have a Nordic Christmas

Christmas in Scandinavia is magical with snow, beautiful decor and delicious. Here is how you can welcome that into your holiday time too.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 1, 20215 min read

Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial

Christmas crackers are fun, but this unique and creative table gift idea will delight and enchant your guests.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 28, 20213 min read

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Shellfish is at it's best in the autumn and the simple luxury of oysters is something to really relish especially with my Nordic touch.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 4, 20213 min read

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you

Fiona McKinna

Oct 26, 20215 min read

Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl

Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 23, 20213 min read

10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home

Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor

Fiona McKinna

Oct 12, 20214 min read

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Dinesmesse is not only St Denis' day but also the time when the herring is at it's fattest. I am sharing a delicious and unusual recipe

Fiona McKinna

Oct 9, 20213 min read

Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

Britemesse is the day on the ancient primstav to commemorate St Birgitte. But it is also a known as Kåldagen (Cabbage Day) for good reason

Fiona McKinna

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen

28 September is Epledagen (Apple Day), a celebration of the Norwegian apple. Apple tart is a simple classic that showcases this humble fruit

Fiona McKinna

Sep 26, 20213 min read

Fårikål, Norway's National Dish

Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage

Fiona McKinna

Sep 22, 20213 min read

10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv

Getting outside can sometimes feel like a real chore, but I am here to offer a little gentle encouragement to you to enjoy the fresh air

Fiona McKinna

Sep 17, 20214 min read

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Smoked salmon and dill are a perfect pairing and this light, savoury roulade combines them into an exciting and novel dish.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 12, 20213 min read

Accidentally Organic

Our road to being organic has been one we have stumbled upon rather than deliberately taken, but even small steps makes a difference

Fiona McKinna

Aug 31, 20214 min read

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Blueberry season means lots of berries and lots of ways to enjoy them. This recipe combines blueberries and the freshness of wood sorrel

Fiona McKinna

Aug 27, 20212 min read

Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial

Tin can bowling is a fun game for all ages that an be made from a few items you would normally throw in the bin

Fiona McKinna

Aug 25, 20212 min read

Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking

The bærtur is a special Scandinavian activity that takes place in summer and autumn. It's the famous berry trip

Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20214 min read

Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic

Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs

Fiona McKinna

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee

Fiona McKinna

Aug 6, 20213 min read

Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

29 July is a day when we commemorate the Viking King Olaf the Holy. To celebrate I have a light and delicious raspberry dessert to share

Fiona McKinna

Jul 29, 20213 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

How To Have a Nordic Christmas

Vintage Book Christmas Cracker Tutorial

Norwegian Oysters Three Ways

Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe

Grøt, Nordic Hygge in a Bowl

10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home

Dinesmesse & a Recipe for Karrisild (Curried Herring)

Britemesse or Kåldagen & a Traditional Recipe

Epleterte (Apple Tart) for Epledagen

Fårikål, Norway's National Dish

10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Accidentally Organic

Blueberry Muffins with Wood Sorrel Streusel

Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial

Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking

Tilslørte Bærpiker, A Twist on a Nordic Classic

Kaffe Rulltårta (Coffee Roll Cake)

Bringebærdessert (Raspberry Dessert) to Celebrate Olsok

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