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.

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Fiona McKinna

Dec 8, 2021
3 min

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, 2021
4 min

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, 2021
3 min

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, 2021
3 min

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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Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Fiona McKinna

Mar 19, 2021
2 min

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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Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Fiona McKinna

Mar 5, 2021
2 min

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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Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Fiona McKinna

Feb 26, 2021
3 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
3 min

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

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 2, 2021
3 min

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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Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day

Fiona McKinna

Dec 11, 2020
2 min

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

Fiona McKinna

Dec 4, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
2 min

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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Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf

Fiona McKinna

Nov 6, 2020
2 min

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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Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat

Fiona McKinna

Oct 30, 2020
2 min

Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat

Tilslørte bondepiker is a delicious Norwegian dessert with apples, cream and sweet crumbs. Get the recipe here

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Fiona McKinna

Oct 26, 2020
2 min

Nordic Risgrøt (rice pudding)

Risgrøt is a delightfully easy Nordic treat that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

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Living a Nordic Life

Medisterkaker (Norwegian Pork Meatballs) from Telemark

Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake

Fyrstekake, A Recipe From The 1850s

Suksessterte with an Easter Twist

Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack

Tebrødstenger med Syltetøy, a Traditional Cake from Østfold

Eple og Kardemomme Snurrer (Apple and Cardamom Rolls)

Tjukklefse, the Iconic Norwegian Treat

Lågen Valley Bread for Eldbjørgdagen

The Primstav and a recipe for Riskrem

Lussekatter, the taste of St Lucia's Day

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

Raspberry and Brunost Muffins

Julekake, Norwegian Cinnamon Raisin Loaf

Tilslørte Bondepiker, A classic Scandinavian treat

Nordic Risgrøt (rice pudding)

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