Aries (March 21 - April 19) Visit your family today. Turns out your grandmother's perfectly seasoned cast-iron pans are wrapped in the attic, or your dad has a spare set of carving knives and forks that your household could definitely use.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Listen to your intuition today. Feel like that local gourmet market just might have a better price on organic beets? Take a chance and go there first. You'll be delighted (and a few cents richer) when your instincts turn out to be on the nose.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Think ahead today. The proper containers make it easier to enjoy your lunch when you're on the go. Glass storage means you can reheat food without worrying about your health, while a thermos keeps your coffee piping hot all day long.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Take the proper precautions today: cover your hair and wear an apron while you cook. You don't want to permanently stain your favorite pair of jeans or have a guest find a stray follicle in their dessert.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Who says pasta has to be boiled? Fresh ravioli can be lightly sauteed or pan-fried. Sprinkle 'em with ricotta cheese, toasted sage leaves or rosemary, and you have one easy and amazing appetizer (or main course).
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Renew your acquaintance with a childhood favorite. Whip up chocolate milk -- but with hazelnut milk as the base and agave as the sweetener. Not only is it healthy for you, but it tastes unbelievable!
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Make a creative starter for your next dinner party. Have a juicer? Make a selection of fresh and unusual fruit and veggie juices to whet your guests' appetite. Serve up small bites on slices of radish, cucumber or squash instead of crackers.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) So maybe you're avoiding wheat or refined sugar (or both) for health reasons. But if your grandmother goes out of her way to make you banana bread, you just have to eat a slice. Take the hit -- explain a few days later that you have dietary restrictions.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) In many parts of the world, the avocado is dessert. Try making avocado ice cream or creamy/delicious avocado popsicles. A touch of vanilla and cane sugar really heightens the richness of the vegetable.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) You scoff at food trends today -- what you want more than anything are the basics, impeccably prepared. Perhaps it's time to go to an old-fashioned French bistro and get a classic like coq au vin.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Try not to be a food snob today. Sure, some of those cooking shows that use boxed cake mixes might make your head hurt, but they're for entertainment purposes only.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Want to develop better eating habits? Try one simple tactic: don't eat in front of the TV. Just that one shift in your behavior can stop you from eating mindlessly and eating a lot less junk, too.
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