Yvonne Rogell

Yvonne Rogell is a PR professional whose work focuses on energy efficiency, recycling and emergency preparedness. She received her BA in Journalism from Stockholm University, located in her native land of Sweden. One day, she hopes to travel in the footsteps of Ryszard Kapuściński and tell stories that connect cultures across the globe.
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Crawfish are native all over the world, but are especially abundant in North America and Northern Europe where traditions like the Swedish Kräftskiva typically involve eating a ton of them in one sitting. (Photo by Yvonne Rogell)

Celebrating summer Swedish style with an Old Ballard Kräftskiva

by Yvonne Rogell
What better place than a shipyard in Ballard to throw a Kräftskiva — the traditional Swedish party to celebrate the summer's first crawfish catch.
Aug 25, 2016
David García, Kimberly Gonzalez and Michelle Piñon are ambassadors for the Washington chapter of Latino Outdoors. They all grew up in different parts of southern California and share a passion for the outdoors and the environment. (Photo by Yvonne Rogell)

Latino Outdoors has a simple solution to increase diversity in natural recreation

by Yvonne Rogell
Why is outdoor recreation is still a predominantly white activity? The local chapter of Latino Outdoors has answers.
Jul 13, 2016

Notes from a Bitter Baker: How to make focaccia bread

by Yvonne Rogell
Yvonne Rogell, aka the Bitter Baker, gave an Italian focaccia bread demo during the Seattle Globalist Live Variety Show on May 15th. Relive the tasty magic and follow the recipe at home.
May 22, 2013

Notes from a Bitter Baker: Swedish Cinnamon Rolls

by Yvonne Rogell
Real Swedish cinnamon rolls: They’re small, they don’t have frosting, and they’re not for breakfast!
Apr 25, 2013

The Russian bakery so nice, they named it twice

by Yvonne Rogell
Cheese. Did your mouth just water? Yeah, mine too. If anyone knows what cheese can do to people, it is Oliver Kotelnikov, owner of the Russian bakery Piroshky Piroshky in the Pike Place Market. Apparently, cheese can make pastries fly off the shelves. Cheese didn’t start it all, though. Kotelnikov’s parents did, 20 years ago, […]
Jan 8, 2013