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.

Knekkebrød (Crispbreads) with Herbs

Knekkebrød is a staple of the Scandinavian table and kitchen. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch and for evening "kveldsmat" (supper). If...

Fiona McKinna

Jul 2, 20212 min read

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients

Fiona McKinna

May 23, 20212 min read

Creamy Nettle & Ham Soup

Nettles have been used in cooking for hundreds of years. My creamy nettle and ham soup is luxurious and warming with a rich green colour.

Fiona McKinna

May 5, 20212 min read

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Fyrstekake, or prince's cake is a classic almond tart that is seen on most celebration tables in Norway.

Fiona McKinna

Apr 23, 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

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

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

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

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

Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes

Honningkaker (honey cakes) is one of Norway's oldest recipes. They are soft and light and fragrant with spices. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

Lågen Valley bread is a hearty and rich loaf from the Lågen Valley in Vestfold, Norway. It's perfect for cold days. Here is the recipe

Fiona McKinna

Jan 7, 20213 min read

Krumkaker, a Nordic Christmas Treat

Crispy and light, krumkaker are a classic Norwegian Christmas treat. Make you Christmas truly Nordic with my krumkaker recipe.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)

Skolebrød is a sweet bread filled with vanilla custard and topped with icing and coconut. It's a favourite in Norway.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 4, 20203 min read

Homemade Nordic Polarbrød

Polarbrød is a versatile, soft bread that is popular in the Nordic region. It's easy to make and my recipe will prove that

Fiona McKinna

Nov 20, 20202 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Knekkebrød (Crispbreads) with Herbs

Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich

Creamy Nettle & Ham Soup

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Sommerdag and a Recipe for Fløyelsgrøt

Marimesse om Våren, and a Recipe for Rullekake

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Fastelavnsboller, Norwegian Shrovetide Buns

Sami National Day, and a Traditional Sami stew

Honningkaker, one of Norway's Oldest Recipes

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

Krumkaker, a Nordic Christmas Treat

Skolebrød, a favourite of Norwegian kids (and adults!)

Homemade Nordic Polarbrød

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