About Jess Thomson

Jess Thomson is a Seattle-based freelance writer and cookbook author. Her work has appeared in various publications, including Sunset, Edible Seattle, and Food & Wine. She's also the voice behind the food blog Hogwash which pairs food with everyday life. Her second cookbook, Pike Place Market Recipes, will be released in May 2012, and her third, Dishing Up Washington, will follow in November 2012.

Cooking with Scrambled Legs

Mar 22, 2012 by Jess Thomson

Having a kid who lacks the strength to stand at the kitchen counter beside her turned Jess Thomson’s world upside down. Here’s how she’s returning her family’s life to right side up.

Tales from a Doughnut Queen

Sep 21, 2011 by Jess Thomson

Is too much of a good thing really wonderful? We asked doughnut diva Jess Thomson, who just wrote a cookbook on the topic. Here’s what she says.

Doughnut Pudding

Sep 21, 2011 by Jess Thomson

When life hands you too many doughnuts—yes, it’s possible—just make pudding. An easy-to-rationalize, drop-to-your-knees-it’s-that-good, doughnut pudding.

Saffron: Spendy Threads

Nov 20, 2010 by Jess Thomson

While saffron picking in Washington state, Jess Thomson learns a thing or three about crocuses, back-breaking work, and la rosa de saffron.

A Glutton for Gluten

Apr 05, 2010 by Jess Thomson

What happens when food writer Jess Thomson is faced with a future without gluten? A weekend of unbridled break-up sex.

Baby Boy A

Sep 29, 2009 by Jess Thomson

Food writer Jess Thomson describes her ordeal when her son was born 2 months early and unable to eat. The healing process was not unlike modern feed lots.

Slim Pickin’

Jul 25, 2008 by Jess Thomson

Writer Jess Thomson, a cherry-picking virgin, gets her chance but comes ill-equipped, faces tough famers, and returns home with no more than a handful.

Bucatini with Nettle-Pecan Pesto

Jun 14, 2008 by Jess Thomson

Bucatini with nettle-pecan pesto is tricky, mostly because nettles bite back. But follow Jess Thomson’s advice, and you’ll have an uncommonly good dish.

Waiterly Conduct

May 24, 2008 by Jess Thomson

Food writer and humorist Jess Thomson recounts her hilarious and daunting visit to the mecca of molecular gastronomy in the States: Grant Achatz’s Alinea.