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 […]
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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 […]
A Spontaneous Long Weekend in San Francisco
One of the things I love about living in Seattle is its proximity to some of my favorite West Coast destinations: Walla Walla wine country, beer-lovers’ Bend, and the urban foodie’s San Francisco. Whether I’m in the mood for a scenic Pacific Northwest road trip or want to be transported to another city in a […]