This photo shows just how different two people can be when it comes to coffee. Taylor, my son who recently became a serious coffee drinker, and I are on a quest for the perfect cup of java. We are searching out places and brews that have been recommended by friends, because everyone has their favorite and most […]
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In Search of Scandinavian Seattle: Nielsen’s Pastries
It’s no secret that I’m a Scandinavian enthusiast. With a dad who moved here from Norway in the 1950s and a mother who is just as much Norwegian, though by way of North Dakota, my Nordic roots grow deep. Several years ago, I started a Scandinavian food blog called Outside Oslo, and these days my […]
Best Pastries in Seattle
There was a time, when I was pregnant, when a Sunday afternoon would roll around and I would feel a tinge of panic–my favorite nearby bakeries would be closed for the next two days, leaving me in a bind if a craving for something sweet suddenly hit. My fears were not entirely rational–it was a […]