Hitting the Sushi Trail at West Seattle’s Mashiko

Plus, Hershey capitulates; the Digest takes the credit.

Apr 7 • Remi A. Olsen

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Påskekrim: Norway’s Obsession With Easter-time Crime Fiction

Light mystery novels – and TV shows – are Norway’s equivalent of beach reads.

Apr 1 • Remi A. Olsen

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March 2026

Hallmark Mysteries + Burgers, Peanut Butter Cups, Zombies, and Hikes

Surely *one* of those will strike your fancy in this bite-sized edition.

Mar 25 • Remi A. Olsen

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On the Sedona, Arizona Hikes

Plus, a couple of restaurants to try along the way.

Mar 19 • Remi A. Olsen

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Reese’s vs. Trader Joe’s: The Unlikely Peanut Butter Cup Smack Down

Plus, a case for the quesadilla.

Mar 5 • Remi A. Olsen

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February 2026

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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