New Year Foods, Traditions & a Little Luck 🍀


Hello Reader

As the New Year begins, many cultures welcome it with foods meant to bring luck, abundance, and fresh starts. I love how these traditions turn a simple meal into something meaningful.

Southern U.S.
Black-eyed peas are a New Year’s Day staple, believed to bring good luck, often served with greens for prosperity.

Italy
Lentils symbolize coins and abundance. The tradition says the more you eat, the more luck you’ll have.
👉
Lentil Soup Recipe

Brazil
Lentils are often the first meal of the year to invite success and prosperity. These
easy lentils are perfect for that intention.

Pomegranate is also tied to abundance and good fortune. This kale pomegranate salad feels bright and celebratory:
👉 https://gardeninthekitchen.com/kale-pomegranate-salad/

Food has a beautiful way of carrying hope into a new year.

💬 Is there a food you eat to bring good luck in the New Year?
Hit reply! I’d love to hear.

xo,
Silvia 🌿
Garden in the Kitchen


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I’m Silvia — food lover and recipe creator with a passion for nourishing meals that bring comfort and joy to the table. Here you’ll find deliciously simple recipes inspired by seasonal ingredients, my Latin roots, and a love for wholesome cooking. Let’s cook something amazing together!

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