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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.

Articles by Kat

By Kat Thompson

Meet the Ice Cream Company Creating Flavors Inspired By Travel

Traveling during a pandemic is discouraged, but escaping with ice cream is an option.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Paletas Are the Mexican Popsicles Every Freezer Needs

Flavors range from tamarind, to spicy chile mango, to cinnamon filled with goat’s caramel.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

What Does the Future of Major League Eating Look Like Following a Pandemic?

Can the league survive?

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Omsom Is the Fiery and Fun New Pantry-Essential You Need to Know About

Omsom’s mission is to reclaim and celebrate bold Asian flavors and communities.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Indie Hot Sauce Brands Are Recycling Waste Into Chili Flakes With Spicy Results

Toss your mass-produced chili flakes out and opt for one of these instead.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

What You Should Buy for Father’s Day, According to Dads in the Food & Drink Industry

Skip the ties and cufflinks this year.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Padma Lakshmi’s ‘Taste the Nation’ Is a Culinary Celebration of Immigrants

“My mission was to uncover the glorious bounty of food and people in this country that didn’t get the attention they deserved.”

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

How to Support the Black Community in Los Angeles

From nonprofits and community organizations to restaurants and bookstores.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Micheladas Are the Summery Beer Cocktail You Should Be Drinking

Wherever you are, how to recreate LA's best choose-your-own-adventure beer cocktail at home.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Beverages That Aren't La Croix

Stock up on these for summer.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

How to Cook Like a Pro During Quarantine

Chef Kris Yenbamroong of Night Market shares his tips on how to get creative with cooking substitutions.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

13 Essential Peppers You Should Know About

From the humble bell pepper to the Carolina Reaper, here's our handy guide on peppers.

By Kat Thompson