Secret Burger Kitchen’s Saucy Syringes, and Italy’s Giallo Movies

A more-than-decent Seattle burger spot serves sauces in weird ways.

Feb 26 • Remi A. Olsen

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Bang Bang Kitchen’s Chile Relleno, and Talking Heads’ “Stop Making Sense”

Deep-fried peppers and perfect concert films – I challenge you to find a better combination.

Feb 18 • Remi A. Olsen

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Banana Bread v2.0

Another year, another take on a banana bread recipe.

Feb 11 • Remi A. Olsen

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Loose Thoughts on Cross-Country Skiing

I went cross-country skiing and I more or less lived to tell the tale.

Feb 4 • Remi A. Olsen

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January 2026

On Christmas Cards and Red Gnome Hats: Symbols of Norwegian World War 2 Resistance

Never underestimate Norwegian passive aggressiveness.

Jan 30 • Remi A. Olsen

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The Rubber Chicken and the Museum Dedicated to It

Plus, to stay with the theme, a bird feeder.

Jan 21 • Remi A. Olsen

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The Great Bánh Mì Hunt: Sun Ta Tofu and Bánh Mì Deluxe

Two South End Seattle spot duke it out – neither lose; we win.

Jan 14 • Remi A. Olsen

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December 2025

2025: The Year in Awesomeness

And also tortas. Because, c’mon.

Dec 30, 2025 • Remi A. Olsen

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Olympia: Where “Hallmark Christmas Town” Meets Riot Grrrl

Or, a Hallmark meets Riot Grrrl guide to this melting pot of a town.

Dec 18, 2025 • Remi A. Olsen

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The Norwegian Grilled Cheese – A Grilled Cheese That’s Actually Baked

A weird take on a Norwegian grilled cheese went viral, courtesy of the Norwegian Embassy. Here is the corrected version. Plus: A new Rainier Beach…

Dec 11, 2025 • Remi A. Olsen

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Das Raclette Haus and Chimney Cakes at Seattle Christmas Market

When at the Seattle Christmas Market, eat a bucket-load of cheese and a funnel cake.

Dec 5, 2025 • Remi A. Olsen

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November 2025

BERO: Tom Holland’s N-A Brewery

Presumably, not *just* his, but the point remains.

Nov 24, 2025 • Remi A. Olsen

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