You don't need to live in Scandinavia to bring some beautiful Scandinavian touches to your home. With a few simple changes and Scandi-inspired touches your home can be welcoming and hygge.

Olsok is a special day in Norway and marks the pilgramage to Trindheim to celebrate St Olav.

Lemon curd is a simple and easy jam to make and keep. It's unexpectedly popular in Norway and my recipe always sells out on my farmstand.

The great berry season has begun across the Nordic countries. From wild blueberries hidden beneath forest canopies to sun-warmed raspberries along country lanes, July brings one of Scandinavia's most cherished summer traditions. More than simply gathering food, berry picking is a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and experience the simple pleasures of Nordic living. Discover why berry season remains such a treasured part of summer life.

The old Nordic coastal life still lingers in quiet places where the sea sets the rhythm of everything. Fishing villages, weather-worn harbours, and drifting boats speak of a time when people lived in close conversation with wind and tide. It is a way of life shaped by patience, observation, and respect — where nothing is rushed, and the sea still feels like it quietly decides the day.

In the Nordics prim is as well known as brunost or brown cheese. Outside of Norway it's a little less well known, but once you have tasted it I promise you will love it. For the uninformed, brunost or Norwegian brown cheese is a strange food. It's always in the cheese aisle at the supermarket, but it's not actually a cheese. It's made by slowly cooking whey (the liquid that is usually thrown away after cheese making) until it's caramelises into a thick liquid. This is t

Open farms are unexpectedly popular in Norway. It's a chance to visit a real working farm, meet the animals and do some fun wholesome activities.

School's out for summer! Discover how Norwegian families celebrate the end of the school year with class trips, ice cream, cabin escapes, long summer evenings and a refreshing lack of fuss. From the final day at school to the start of weeks spent outdoors, this is a glimpse into one of Norway's most cherished seasonal traditions and why the arrival of the summer holidays feels like a collective sigh of relief across the country.

Remoulade sauce is a Danish classic. This creamy and tangy sauce is a popular accompaniment to fish, grilled and meat and (dare I say it!) chips.

17 June marks the ancient celebration of St Botolph. Although he may not be that well known his legacy lives on and for those of us following Nordic traditions it's a day worth remembering.

Few Nordic traditions capture the connection between history, nature and seasonal living quite like the ancient primstav. In this article, I explore St Columba's Day, a special date on the Nordic runic calendar marked by the symbol of a salmon. Discover the story of the Irish saint who travelled to Scotland, the legends that link him to salmon, and how this centuries-old tradition continues to echo through modern Nordic life.

Spring ends quietly in Norway on 3 June, marking a gentle transition into the long, light-filled Nordic summer. This reflective article explores the beauty of the final days of spring, from blossoming birch trees and growing gardens to the anticipation of outdoor living. A celebration of seasonal rhythms, slow living, and the unique way Norwegians cherish every precious moment of warmth and light.

Enjoy a taste of tradition with this recipe from Rogaland in Norway. These delicious oat pancakes are easy to make and quick to cook for an authentic Norwegian snack.

Nordic summer is precious not because it is perfect, but because it is fleeting. In Norway and across Scandinavia, people embrace long light evenings, outdoor living and simple seasonal pleasures with remarkable enthusiasm. From late-night swims and balcony dinners to strawberries in the sun and quiet fjord evenings, Nordic summer culture is built around appreciating ordinary moments before the light begins to fade again.

The morning after 17 May, Norway feels softer somehow. The brass bands are gone, the bunads hang airing by open windows, and the country moves more slowly under pale spring skies. Coffee replaces champagne. Children fall asleep clutching tiny flags. After months of darkness and one explosive day of celebration, 18 May arrives like an exhale — quiet, reflective, and deeply Nordic in a way outsiders rarely notice.

A traditional and simple dessert to celebrate spring into summer. This Norwegian classic combines nutty grains, luxurious cream and seasonal berries

After a long Nordic winter, spring doesn’t arrive so much as it detonates. One moment Norway is still wrapped in grey and silence, the next the entire country is outside, dragging grills from garages, power-washing everything in sight and insisting that 12 degrees is practically Mediterranean. The Great Norwegian Outdoor Migration has begun, and nobody is behaving with any kind of moderation.

Grilling in the Nordics doesn’t wait for summer. It happens all year, but early May is when it becomes easy again. Shops fill with new pølser, lighter sides appear, and eating outside feels realistic, not ambitious. The “official” grilling day might be unnecessary, but it’s a useful nudge—light the grill, keep it simple, and get back outside.

Welcome to the beautiful month of May in the Nordics when we begin to forget about the harsh winter and look forward to endless summer days

Brokkolisalat is a new Norwegian classic. It's a delicious combination of broccoli, creamy dressing, bacon and raspberries that will have you coming back for more.