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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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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.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Braisert Pølse med Sider or Epler (Sausages Braised in Cider and Apples)
Make the most of autumn with this comforting dish of sausages, apples and cider, gently cooked until meltingly tender.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)
Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)
Bollefrikasse is a traditional and comforting autumn dish in Norway and one that is easy to make with seasonal autumn produce.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Rødbetesalat (Norwegian Beetroot Salad)
Rødbetesalat or Norwegian beetroot salad is a fresh, unusual salad that makes the most of the late summer harvest of beets.
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Potetsalat (Norwegian Potato Salad)
Are you ready for a super-simple summer dish? Potetsalat (potato salad) is a classic on every Norwegian summer table.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 10, 20213 min read
Sirupsnipper, an old regional recipe for a Christmas favourite
Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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
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Fiona McKinna
May 7, 20214 min read
Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake
Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 23, 20213 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Apr 2, 20213 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
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 19, 20212 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 5, 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
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 26, 20213 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!
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 29, 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
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen
LÃ¥gen Valley bread is a hearty and rich loaf from the LÃ¥gen Valley in Vestfold, Norway. It's perfect for cold days. Here is the recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 2, 20213 min read
The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem
Riskrem is a comforting and easy Nordic recipe that is perfect hot or cold.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 11, 20202 min read
Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day
Lussekatter are a traditional Nordic saffron bun eaten on 13 December on St Lucia's Day. They are light and delicious
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 4, 20203 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 14, 20202 min read
Raspberry and Brunost Muffins
Raspberries and brunost (brown cheese) are two favourite ingredients in Norway. I have combined the two into a delicious and unusual recipe
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf
Julekake is a classic Norwegian Christmas cake fragrant with cinnamon and raisins. You can't enjoy a Nordic Christmas with trying my recipe
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