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.

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

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

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

The Viking Axe, Still very much alive

I have always been surprised by how often Norwegians seem to use axes. Axes are not a particularly common tool in England and until I...

Fiona McKinna

Jun 29, 20212 min read

Things I am Doing in June

Last month I started a new series of posts that were a bit more personal for me. Every month I'll be telling you about some of the...

Fiona McKinna

Jun 1, 20213 min read

10 Signs You Might Be A Nordophile

Do you love all things Nordic? Then you are probably a Nordophile. I've made a fun list of things I can spot in Nordophiles

Fiona McKinna

May 25, 20213 min read

How to Celebrate Syttende Mai Your Way

You don't have to be Norwegian to celebrate like one. I have some suggestions to inspire you create your own unique yearly celebration

Fiona McKinna

May 11, 20213 min read

Syttende Mai, Norway's Birthday

Syttende Mai, 17 May, is Norway's birthday. Here is how we will be celebrating in Norway and around the world.

Fiona McKinna

May 4, 20212 min read

Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

Gauksmesse is a day that is celebrated on 1 May in Norway and is still a public holiday even now. The celebration dates back to pagan times

Fiona McKinna

May 1, 20212 min read

10 Things I am Doing in May

May is the first warm month in Norway and a time to get outside and make the most of the weather. Here are 10 things I will be doing in May

Fiona McKinna

Apr 28, 20214 min read

How to Holiday Like a Norwegian

Many Norwegians will be spending 2021 holidaying in Norway. I have some tips to inspire you to holiday like a Norwegian

Fiona McKinna

Apr 21, 20213 min read

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

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

Living a Nordic Life

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)

10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv

Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade

Accidentally Organic

Tin Can Bowling Game Tutorial

Bærtur, the Annual Nordic Berry Picking

The Viking Axe, Still very much alive

Things I am Doing in June

10 Signs You Might Be A Nordophile

How to Celebrate Syttende Mai Your Way

Syttende Mai, Norway's Birthday

Gauksmesse and a Meal of Nordic Simplicity

10 Things I am Doing in May

How to Holiday Like a Norwegian

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Hyttelivet, More Than Just a Trip to the Cabin

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