About Norann Oleson

Norann Oleson

Norann Oleson serves as Analytics Director, bringing a laser-like focus on business analysis and decision support. She also has deep domain knowledge around all aspects of gardening, which she uses to assist the team in making audience decisions that are data-driven and audience-centric. Norann also supervises all analytics support for our partners including publishers, sponsors, and affiliates.

Articles by Norann Oleson

Parmesan Chive Drop Biscuits

Parmesan Chive Drop Biscuits

Ah, the smell of fresh bread baking. These parmesan chive drop biscuits fill the house with a warm, welcoming aroma that promises a taste of home. I love to make  
Parsley Pesto Pasta

Parsley Pesto Pasta

Parsley Pesto Pasta—say that three times fast. If that's not enough of a challenge, try saying “Parsley Pesto Pasta for people with a penchant for potlucks.” Not to brag, but  
Strawberry Lavender Sorbet

Strawberry Lavender Sorbet

Hot weather calls for a cool dessert. Actually, any time can be sorbet time; but its lightness and refreshing fruit flavor makes it ideal for hot weather. I find that sorbets  
Gooseberry Mixer

Gooseberry Mixer

The house was abuzz with excitement. Celebrating two big family events on the same weekend. I knew friends and family would appreciate the special touches to make the weekend memorable—including  
Herbal Dill Lemonade

Herbal Dill Lemonade

Fresh homemade lemonade just sings of summer. In the U.S., we most often serve it plain, or with a fruit garnish such as strawberries or raspberries. But in many other  
Strawberry Limeade

Strawberry Limeade

Okay, a show of hands — do you make sure you’re well-hydrated whenever you’re out working in your garden, especially if the sun’s beating down on you? I’ll be the  
Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan

Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan

Who doesn’t love grilling? It’s hard to find an answer to that question, but it’s definitely not going to be me. Barbecues and cookouts are a staple of the family  
Grilled Garden Romaine

Grilled Garden Romaine

There’s something so satisfying about dinner hot off the grill. Summer is high grilling season, but even in a region with frigid winters, we keep the grill fueled up and  
3 Lettuce Cup Recipes

3 Lettuce Cup Recipes

Lettuce gets a bad rap sometimes. Rabbit food. Mostly water. Flavorless. OK, sometimes that’s true. But also true: there are more delicious varieties of lettuce available than you can shake  
Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup

I don't know about you, but when I have a fresh batch of asparagus, I am so excited to begin making recipes with it. Now that my asparagus has been