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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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By Kat Thompson

How Food Festival Organizers Are Creatively Pivoting in the Midst of a Pandemic

From drive-in theaters to virtual cooking classes, here’s how festivals are adapting.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

What to Eat While Gazing at the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival

Bring on the glow of the full moon but also the rice cakes.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

With Hong Kong-Style Diner Food, There’s Something for Everyone

Don’t pick between baked bolognese and slippery shrimp rolls; get both.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Mochi Donuts Are the Japanese and American Pastry Hybrid Sweeping the Nation

The springy donuts are naturally gluten-free and made with tapioca or glutinous rice flour.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

All the Karaoke Night Munchies You Need

From DIY takoyaki to Pocky sticks, here's what you should buy for your next karaoke night.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Order These Instant Noodles to Satisfy Your Ramen Cravings

Instant happiness.

By Kat Thompson

Weekend Project

By Kat Thompson

How to Make Your Own Southern-Style Seafood Boil at Home

Crabs, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, corn. The best part is you can customize it to your liking.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Vegan and Health-Conscious Truck Drivers Share Their Tips for Eating on the Road

You don’t have to only stop at fast food restaurants.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Use These Ingredients to Imbue Your Barbecue Smoke With More Intense Flavor

Think beyond wood chips and charcoal.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Here Are All the USPS Food-Themed Stamps For Your Quarantine Letter-Writing Needs

There's a variety of fruitful offerings.

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

Spicy Chip Brands Are Expanding Their Product Offerings With Surprising New Items

Anyone want Hot Cheetos mac 'n cheese or a Takis scooter?

By Kat Thompson

By Kat Thompson

The Entire Jollibee Menu, Ranked

Do ChickenJoys actually provide joy?

By Kat Thompson