“That’s how I get to know a place, by eating my way through it,” she told iBestTravel.
Maybe you don’t know the name Christina Najjar, but odds are, you certainly have come across her content under her other moniker, Tinx.
The influencer, whose TikTok page sparked a massive following at the start of the pandemic, has become somewhat of a big sister on the internet often giving advice on a variety of subjects—career, dating, food, and travel— all delivered with her quirky and authentic perspective.
Overview of Tinx
Specifically discussing travel, Tinx shared with iBestTravel that the value of exploring new places was instilled in her at a young age.
“I was very lucky growing up that my parents prioritized travel for us,” she said. “That was the big thing in our family—nothing else mattered. They were like, ‘we’re gonna save up, and we are gonna travel to one cool place every year.’
Years later, the 32-year-old has developed an extensive knowledge of destinations, primarily due to her favorite restaurants.
“I have a strong food memory,” she explained. “That’s how I remember a place…some people have that with smell, but for me, it’s always been food…that’s how I get to know a place, by eating my way through it.”
Tinx’s Travel Experiences
Her love and knowledge of food have led her to a partnership with Tabasco hot sauce, where she created the all-new Tinx Avocado Jalapeño Hot Sauce Dressing, perfect for her well-known “hot girl salad.” This partnership goes beyond branding; it stems from her genuine affection for hot sauce, which only deepened after her visit to Tabasco Sauce HQ on Avery Island, Louisiana.
“I’d never been to Louisiana before, and I was just so moved,” she recalled. “[It’s] a 154-year-old company, still family-owned and operated, and everybody, on every part of the production of hot sauce, has so much pride in their work and is so passionate,” Tinx expressed.
Partnership with Tabasco
During her visit, Tinx took in everything she could about the production process, from taking a swamp boat ride to tasting local dishes like gumbo and shrimp po boys, aiming to find parallels between those flavors and her own hot sauce.
Regarding her future plans, Tinx shared that she intends to take her hot sauce collaboration back to London, a place she cherishes. “I’m definitely bringing back a bunch of bottles for my friends there,” she said. “I can’t wait for them to try it.”
Hot Girl Salad Recipe
If you’re interested in trying out this delicious recipe, here’s how you can make your own Hot Girl Salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mixed greens
- 1/3 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ radish, thinly sliced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- ½ ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
- 3-4 cooked shrimp, shells removed
- Tabasco x Tinx Avocado Jalapeño Hot Sauce Dressing
Instructions
- Combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, radish, green onion, avocado, and shrimp in a large bowl.
- Use two knives at an angle to chop the salad into small, bite-sized pieces, just like at your favorite restaurant.
- Drizzle your desired amount of Tabasco x Tinx Avocado Jalapeño Hot Sauce Dressing onto the salad for the perfect flavor and spice.
- Cover the bowl with a cutting board or plate and shake vigorously to ensure every piece of salad is coated.
- Enjoy!
