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Jessica Thompson

Jessie is a food writer and published cookbook author living in Tokyo. She can most commonly be found at food festivals, farmers markets, sake workshops, perusing depachika and convenience store selections, or cooking in her teeny Tokyo kitchen. http://jessie-thompson.com/
Edo Period Food: The Origins of Tokyo Cuisine and Japan’s Street Food Culture - Metropolis Japan

Edo Period Food: The Origins of Tokyo Cuisine and Japan’s Street Food Culture

Tracing the history of Tokyo's cuisine

What Do Japanese Students Eat For Lunch? - Metropolis Japan

What Do Japanese Students Eat For Lunch?

Food education is regulation in Japan

Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger Recipe - Metropolis Japan

Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger Recipe

Japanese superfood burger

Japanese Superfoods for Peak Performance - Metropolis Japan

Japanese Superfoods for Peak Performance

Natural alternatives to protein bars and Pocari Sweat

Soba Noodles with Mizuna Miso Pesto Recipe - Metropolis Japan

Soba Noodles with Mizuna Miso Pesto Recipe

Cool, tangy, nutrient-packed soba

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake Recipe - Metropolis Japan

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake Recipe

The fluffiest cheesecake comes from Japan

Shiso & Myoga Tartar - Metropolis Japan

Shiso & Myoga Tartar

A new kind of tartar sauce

Blinis - Metropolis Japan

Blinis

Great with any topping

Sawara, Grapefruit and Yuzukosho Ceviche - Metropolis Japan

Sawara, Grapefruit and Yuzukosho Ceviche

Citrusy mackerel

Spinach, Persimmon & Black Bean Yuzu Shiro-ae - Metropolis Japan

Spinach, Persimmon & Black Bean Yuzu Shiro-ae

Serving: 4 INGREDIENTS 100g spinach, blanched and squeezed of excess [...]

Healthy from the Inside Out - Metropolis Japan

Healthy from the Inside Out

Age-old diet and wellness hacks from Japan

Sake-Cured Salmon - Metropolis Japan

Sake-Cured Salmon

Servings: 1 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons sake 50g salt 50g sugar [...]

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