SOUP FOR THE SOUL FASHION TRENDS

by Madison Raymond

Meat and seafood: Cut the meat into the thin pieces, so that it can be cooked quickly One can buy these in Asian stores Any of the following work in the hot pot: pork shoulder or loin, pork belly, lamb shoulder or leg, beef, or chicken.

Seafood options: sliced fish fillets, shrimp, scallops, fish balls, squid balls, mixed seafood balls, fish cakes, or fish tofu

Staple Starches: Shirataki noodles (add directly to boiling broth, cook in seconds), frozen dumplings (smaller is better; cook time 5-10 minutes, depending on size).

The last thing is the dipping sauce; it is a personal thing. One can make it based on your our own taste Here are some sauce elements: sesame paste or sauce, peanut butter or peanut sauce, soy sauce, Sichuan

Peppercorn Oil, chili oil/sauce, Chili

Garlic Sauce, toasted sesame seeds, minced garlic, chopped scallions, chopped cilantro, fried shallots or garlic.

These are all the items that one needs in order to cook using a Hot Pot Now, you can make your own Hot Pot at home!

Fashion is extremely versatile; many people view it as an outlet of creative self-expression While everyone should retain his/her own individual fashion styles, there are a few popular trends this year to note Cargo pants--These pants are baggy and can be styled with many different tops such as sheer tops with a tank under, plain T's, or shirts with fun colors and patterns

Denim-- Denim skirts, shirts, pants, or accessories (for example, claw clips) are in as well There are so many different sizes, designs, and colors to choose from when it comes to styling with denim.

Besides those trends, whole aesthetics are also experiencing a steady incline in popularity Bohemian style--which is full of fun beachy patterns and designs People love to use fashion as a means of expression “Fashion is a good way to express yourself through what you wear,” says Anna Ognenoff (‘26).