Aries (March 21 - April 19) Some days you just need to eat and do something silly. Head to a food festival or a county fair. Eat some cotton candy. Have some grilled corn on the cob. Tomorrow, you can eat soup and salad.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Brushing up on your cooking technique makes you a more efficient cook, especially on the days when you have to put your meals together with little time to spare. So study up on the proper way to dice an onion -- it'll shave minutes off your prep time.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Emphasize togetherness today. That means asking for help with preparing and cleaning up the meal and making sure to eat together and discuss the day's events -- without the TV on!
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Why not up the stakes today? You know your way around the kitchen, so maybe it's time to attempt something like salmon en papillote (salmon in parchment paper) or making your own paneer (cheese) for homemade Indian food.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Yes, technically strawberries come into season right now, but don't rush to the market just yet. Those first fruits are expensive and not the best tasting. Hold off until a little later. Make do with the frozen variety for now.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Have a young and fussy eater in your life? Try a few simple tricks with presentation. Mashed potatoes served in a fancy cup or a sandwich cut into triangles served alongside carrot sticks can do a lot to stimulate appetite.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Wondering what to do with the juicer, fondue set and punch bowl taking up space in your cupboards? Throw a culinary swap party -- people can bring unused appliances and trade for another. Your space-waster could be someone else's prized possession!
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Not everyone has your advanced palate. Today, however, someone close to you finally wants to venture into the world of oysters or try that spicy sandwich taste test you've been wanting to embark upon.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Feeling sluggish? Avoid slugging down caffeine. Instead, look at what you've eaten over the last few days. If there are lots of processed and refined foods on that list, chances are your digestive system needs fresh-pressed fruit juices and soups to recover.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Comfort food is a necessity of life. But you can make even the heaviest dishes better for you. Try using ground buffalo or turkey with lots of mushrooms for flavor the next time you make a meatloaf.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) An exotic treat has you hooked, and you've been scouring the Internet and all the specialty markets in town trying to find it. Take a step back and drop the search. Chances are it will pop up when you least expect it.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Fresh, healthy food shouldn't be so hard to find. Today, make a point of supporting legislation that protects organic farmers or enforces clean air and water standards. And remember, buying from local farms is what lets them stay in business.
