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On “Rebel Royals” and Its Controversies
The royal-romance documentary hit the top of the charts – but, is it any good? We investigate.
Sep 19
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Remi A. Olsen
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Random Recommendations Friday
Let’s call it “inaugural” in case I decide to do it again someday.
Sep 12
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Remi A. Olsen
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The Lake Louise Hikes in Banff, Canada
And dog sledding in the summer, too.
Sep 5
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Remi A. Olsen
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August 2025
Fremont Vintage Mall & Bulldog News: For Your Old-School Perusals
Get your mid-century goods and magazine reading on at these two Seattle institutions.
Aug 13
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Remi A. Olsen
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Café Lago’s Lasagna
And a quick stop at Oxbow for a loaf.
Aug 1
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Remi A. Olsen
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July 2025
The No-Bake Cookie: A Simple Recipe from a Simple Man
Simple is the new complicated, at least as far as baking is concerned.
Jul 23
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Remi A. Olsen
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Spokane’s Italia Trattoria and Liberty Lake’s Edith Hansen Loop
When in Spokane, accept only the best.
Jul 10
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Remi A. Olsen
Freya Café and the Rekesmørbrød
When in Seattle, live like a Norwegian at the National Nordic Museum. And, when at home, watch “Pavements.”
Jul 3
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Remi A. Olsen
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June 2025
The Seattle Dog: When Hot Dogs Meet Cream Cheese
Seemingly every major town has its own take on the hot dog. Seattle is no exception.
Jun 26
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Remi A. Olsen
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Eggs Montana™: A Regional Take on Eggs Benedict
How this isn’t a TikTok sensation is beyond me.
Jun 20
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Remi A. Olsen
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On Emerald City Fish & Chips, and the OXO Reamer
A look at top-of-the-heap fish and chips, as well as a juicer that’ll make your life that much easier.
Jun 13
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Remi A. Olsen
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Two+ Scandinavian Bakeries: Byen Bakeri and Midsommar…
… and Delightful Neighborhood Market, too.
Jun 6
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Remi A. Olsen
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