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.

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Sommerdag, or Summers Day on 14 April, is considered to be the first day of the start of the Nordic summer half of the year and is a...

Fiona McKinna

Apr 14, 20213 min read

Danske Pølsehorn, the Danish Sausage Roll

Danke pølsehorn, or Danish sausage rolls are a perfect quick (healthier) snack and are a great food for picnics and trips

Fiona McKinna

Apr 9, 20212 min read

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Norwegian suksessterte is a rich almond tart with a creamy, buttery topping that is so popular at parties and celebrations

Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20213 min read

Påskekrim, The Norwegian Detective Fest

Påskekrim is not the cosy, hygge Nordic activity you'd expect at Easter, but something completely different...

Fiona McKinna

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Marimesse om våren (Mary's Message Day or Spring Mass, also known as the Annunciation) is a holy day on the primstav commemorating the...

Fiona McKinna

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Hyttelivet, More Than Just a Trip to the Cabin

Hyttelivet or the cabin life is an integral part of Nordic living and something that Norwegians cherish. See my tips for your own hytteliv

Fiona McKinna

Mar 23, 20213 min read

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Boller are a sweet cardamom bun that is seen all through Scandinavia. They are a favourite for snacks and trips.

Fiona McKinna

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Gregorsmesse, The Primstav Day When We Look for Spring

Gregorsmesse is named for Gregor the Great

Fiona McKinna

Mar 12, 20211 min read

How to Greet Spring Like a Norwegian

Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Nordic countries and we are all eager to get outside and enjoy it. I have some tips to help you

Fiona McKinna

Mar 9, 20213 min read

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Tebrødstenger is a traditional Norwegian cake recipe from the east of Norway. It's a soft cake filled with jam, perfect with coffee

Fiona McKinna

Mar 5, 20212 min read

For the love of wool!

The love of wool in Norway is seeing no signs of ever waning. Wol is warm, versatile and reliable and keeps you warm in the coldest climes

Fiona McKinna

Mar 2, 20212 min read

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Apples and cardamom are natural friends and these classic Norwegian snurrer are delicious warm or cold Get the recipe her!

Fiona McKinna

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Allemannsrett, The Right to Roam

Allemannsrett is the Norwegian right to roam. It has a long history and everyone should enjoy the freedom of nature.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 23, 20212 min read

Friluftsliv, Your Life Outdoors

Friluftsliv is the word used in the Nordic countries to describe life outdoors. Being outside in nature is hugely important here.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 16, 20214 min read

Fastelavnsboller, Norwegian Shrovetide Buns

Fastelavnsboller are a sweet cardamom bun filled with jam and cream that are eaten at Fastelavn in Scandinavia.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 12, 20213 min read

How to Do Winter Like a Norwegian

The Norwegians really now how to enjoy winter. I have some tips to help you enjoy it too.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20213 min read

Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Sami national day on 6 February is celebrated by Sami through Scandinavia and Russia. Why not celebrate too with "finnbiff, a Sami classic

Fiona McKinna

Feb 5, 20214 min read

Blåsmesse on the Primstav

Blåsmesse is a special day on the Nordic Primstav that falls on 3 February

Fiona McKinna

Feb 3, 20212 min read

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Lefse are such an iconic Norwegian food, but these tjukklefse are less well known. They are thicker than other lefse. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Turmat, the Special Food for Trips

Turmat is food that can be enjoyed on trips. It's easy to carry, but filling and fun. Here are a few tips to inspire you

Fiona McKinna

Jan 27, 20212 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Danske Pølsehorn, the Danish Sausage Roll

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Påskekrim, The Norwegian Detective Fest

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Hyttelivet, More Than Just a Trip to the Cabin

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Gregorsmesse, The Primstav Day When We Look for Spring

How to Greet Spring Like a Norwegian

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

For the love of wool!

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Allemannsrett, The Right to Roam

Friluftsliv, Your Life Outdoors

Fastelavnsboller, Norwegian Shrovetide Buns

How to Do Winter Like a Norwegian

Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Blåsmesse on the Primstav

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Turmat, the Special Food for Trips

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