Jae Thomas
Jae Thomas is a food, lifestyle, and e-commerce writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Their work has appeared in Marie Claire, Bon Appétit, Mashable, New York Mag’s Bedford + Bowery, and more. When they’re not writing, developing recipes, or overseeing SEO strategy for The Interlude, you’ll find them online shopping, whipping up Mexican food, or tending to their ridiculous amount of houseplants.
Historias de la Cocina: Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
The beloved tomato-spiced noodle soup has roots in Italy and Spain.
The Pandemic Made Me a Housewife
Learning the true cost of domestic labor made me realize I’m not cut out to be a homemaker.
Historias de la Cocina: Hard Shell Tacos
This Mexican-American dish has a rich history of exploitation and reclamation.
Historias de la Cocina: Chilaquiles
This Mexican breakfast has been saving stale tortillas from the garbage can for hundreds of years.
Historias de la Cocina: Agua Fresca de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
A love letter to Calle Olvera, Los Angeles summers, and the sweetness of agua fresca.
Historias de la Cocina: Restaurant-Style Salsa Roja (Red Salsa)
This Mexican-American classic is the ultimate condiment.