Aries (March 21 - April 19) Salt isn't bad for you unless you use it in excess. Why not experiment by using gomaiso (black and white sesame seeds mixed with good-quality sea salt) instead? The seeds will keep you from oversalting and add a delicious nutty crunch to your food.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You like things to stay on the calm side, but someone in your life likes to turn every family gathering into a soap opera. Take a step back from any unnecessary drama. Pass the potatoes, smile and say please and thank you and avoid any high-strung types.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) The universe can work in really wonderful ways once you clear a path and don't try to control what happens next. So invite someone out to dinner that you haven't seen in a while. Who knows? This chance to reconnect could yield some magic.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Mini sizes tempt your eyes and your stomach today. Why not buy a few samples of something decadent, like caviar or a very fancy imported cheese? It'll give you a taste and perhaps that will be just enough (or you'll start saving for a bigger purchase).
Leo (July 23 - August 22) The great think about cooking is that it can help you feel homey and grounded or wildly glamorous and adventurous. So tonight you may want to start out with cozy cocktails at home and then end up at a fabulous 'it' restaurant. The choice is yours.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Remember that even healthy foods can easily be made unhealthy. For today's salad, try to limit your proteins. After all, if you add avocado, egg and cheese plus dressing, your saturated fat intake might rival that of a hamburger eater's.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) The joys of childhood foods are very much on your mind today. Perhaps it's a good time to have a peanut butter-and-banana sandwich on whole wheat raisin bread or to enjoy a hot dog and tater tots at lunch.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Knowing your budget helps you make the most of your grocery shopping trips. It's a little scary to sit down and crunch the numbers, but having a good grasp on your financial reality makes cooking and eating much easier.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) A new twist to an old dish makes your senses come alive. Try making a chai-spiced pumpkin pie with a cornflake or rice cereal crust. Remember to write down your recipe -- you may want to duplicate it in the near future.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Cooking is a creative process, and the routine tasks that help you create a dish -- washing, chopping, slicing, plating, cleaning -- can help you solve problems by freeing up your conscious brain and letting the deeper aspects of yourself come to the fore.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) You get a chance to do something seriously off-the-charts cool. Maybe a visiting chef/author is in town and you're first in line at the book signing. Maybe you get a chance to cook inside a professional kitchen. Be open to the possibilities!
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You want a slice of Camembert -- on a hot dog with pickle relish. Today you have very specific cravings and you will not be denied, even if it means going to the grocery store in the middle of the day to concoct the dish in question.
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