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Kat Thompson
Kat Thompson is a Bangkok-born, LA-raised staff food writer. When not eating—or writing about eating—you can find her playing Settlers of Catan or reading sappy YA novels.
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Simmer Down
By Kat Thompson

How to Make Thick and Creamy Champurrado, the Chocolate-Based Atole

You can customize it with cinnamon, orange peels, and as much masa harina as you want.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

How an Olive Oil Cake Raised Thousands of Dollars During the Pandemic

Plus a recipe for gluten-free Creamsicle Cloud Bombs.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

How One Home Baker Is Adding Generosity into Her Filipino-Inspired Treats

Plus a recipe for how to make banana and jackfruit linzer cookies that taste just like turon.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

What To Buy For Your Food Art Obsessed Friends According to an Illustrator

Artist Sinister Squids shares her favorite prints, stickers, and more here.

By Kat Thompson

Simmer Down
By Kat Thompson

Xi’an Famous Foods’ Spicy Tingly Noodle Soup Will Warm You Up This Winter

Recipes for the springy noodles, famed chili oil, and bone broth here.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

Holiday-Themed Ice Cream to Treat Yourself To This Year

It might almost be winter, but it’s never too cold for ice cream.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
Yummly

The Best Tips For Cooking Fish At Home According to a Lifelong Fishmonger

The protein is not as intimidating as it seems, and you can even use a toaster oven.

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Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

This App Is Tackling Food Waste By Scoring You a Better Meal

Since its inception, Too Good To Go has saved hundreds of thousands of meals from waste.

By Kat Thompson

Thanksgiving
By Kat Thompson

How to Make Xi’an Famous Foods’ Famous Daily Bread

No lengthy proofing required.

By Kat Thompson

Weekend Project
By Kat Thompson

Weekend Project: How to Make Perfectly Puffy Tortillas at Home

All you need is masa harina, water, and a bit of grit.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

How This Boutique Cookbook Publisher Is Reimagining the Industry

The publishers started in the pandemic to help their own local restaurants, but are now looking to expand worldwide.

By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink
By Kat Thompson

Food & Drink Aldi Advent Calendars Worth Gifting This Year

Get both the cheese and wine calendar for easy pairing.

By Kat Thompson