All the holidays is a wide swath of socializing, traditional foods and new experiences at this season. In addition to Christmas, New Year black eyed peas and Capricorn birthdays, I’m still excited about a return to more healthy nourishment options in January. I’ve enjoyed my first Hannukah meal with chopped liver, went to a post-cruise wedding reception with ribs and a mariachi band and survived a role playing game with some pomegranate wine thrown in there.
What’s new for 2025? “Swicy” is a trending
word for sweet and spicy, and here are some burger ideas from an expert. Let’s
make this year one to remember well. Read up on some tasty ideas:
Headed to Nashville?
Order up some burgers featuring kimchi, tzatziki and mac and cheese. It's
what's up on the Nashville burger scene, says Daniel Frazier of The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer
Garden. Now I'm craving trends like these:
Local Love: Regional flavors
like New Mexico’s green chiles and Southern fried green tomatoes bring local
flair.
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Topping Revolution: Bold additions like kimchi, gourmet cheese, and
homemade salsa transform classics.
- Global Bites: Burgers infused with teriyaki, tzatziki, or curry
spices take on international appeal.
- Bun-ovation: Pretzel buns, lettuce wraps, and gluten-free options
cater to every palate.
- Stacked & Loaded: Over-the-top creations feature mac and cheese, fried
eggs, and crispy bacon.
- Turn Up the Heat: Spicy twists with jalapeños, habanero sauces, and spicy
aioli thrill heat lovers.
- Breakfast Mashup: Burgers meet brunch with eggs, bacon, and
avocado-packed creations.
Raise a Glass to the New
Year. Try these:
Shilajit – Shilajit comes from
high rocks and has warmed Mongolians for thousands of years. That’s a quickie
note in the background of Amu Nutrition’s teas for balance and detox. It’s an
ayurvedic thing. Teas with buckwheat, cassia seed, apple, licorice root and
fennel seed are ingredients in various blends that certainly do feel warm and
cozy going down. Fulvic acid and good flavor are in this mix for tea lovers. www.amu-nutrition.com
Sippin’ Soda – I love sparking soda
and some folks in Colorado have upscaled it with the release of Sati Soda with
23 mg CBD and 0 THC. Sip on that, in watermelon, tropical peach, huckleberry
vanilla and other appealing combinations. This is a January drink if ever I
tried one. It’s refreshing and delicious, clear and bubbly, all in a pop top
can. www.satisoda.com
Darragh
Doiron is a Port Arthur area foodie bringing the “swicy” in 2025. Share your
ideas with her at darraghcastillo@icloud.com
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