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Banneord: The Relative Politeness of Norwegian Swearing
Even in well-mannered company, Norwegians can drop cuss words without much worry.
Mar 17
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Remi A. Olsen
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The Great Burger Chase: Three Stops from Seattle’s Cap Hill to the South End
Checking in on some simple burgers for a simple-ish man.
Mar 10
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Remi A. Olsen
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The Great Burger Chase: Three Stops from Seattle’s Cap Hill to the South End
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Let’s All Play The Elevator Game!
A look at the eerie Japanese urban legend.
Mar 3
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Remi A. Olsen
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February 2025
Three Rainier Ave Spots for Handheld Meals
Do yourself a favor and give these places a try when visiting Seattle’s South End.
Feb 26
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Remi A. Olsen
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On The Coca-Cola Orange Cream
It exists. But should it?
Feb 11
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Remi A. Olsen
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January 2025
Picabu Bistro’s Fire Pasta Copycat Recipe
Spokane’s Picabu Bistro might be long gone, but its signature dish lives on.
Jan 31
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Remi A. Olsen
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Picabu Bistro’s Fire Pasta Copycat Recipe
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On Olympia, Riot Grrrl, Kurt Cobain, and Tacos California
When in Olympia, rock out and eat a burrito like the locals do.
Jan 16
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Remi A. Olsen
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December 2024
Brunost Muffins: For the Gjetost Connoisseur
Up your brown-cheese game with these Norwegian goat-cheese-style muffins.
Dec 30, 2024
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Remi A. Olsen
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Risengrynsgrøt, aka Risgrøt, aka Rice Porridge – The Norwegian Winter Warmer
The seasonal Scandinavian porridge once used as a sacrificial meal to Santa.
Dec 19, 2024
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Risengrynsgrøt, aka Risgrøt, aka Rice Porridge – The Norwegian Winter Warmer
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To Boil an Egg
Or, “when I borderlined an identity crisis after forgetting how to boil an egg.”
Dec 6, 2024
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November 2024
The Bizarre Story of TacoTime, Taco Time, and the “Take n’ Bake Crisp Burritos”
When is a Taco Time not a Taco Time? Quite often, as it turns out, and the difference is in a single character.
Nov 26, 2024
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October 2024
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch: Taco Bell at Home, Because Why Not?
There are many – many – copycat recipes for “Cheesy Gordita Crunch,” most more scientific than need be.
Oct 28, 2024
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