Aries (March 21 - April 19) Cleanse your palate just for the day. Pick one taste you normally crave -- salty, sweet or tart -- and steer clear of it. Then come back to it very gradually. Isn't it amazing what a little break can do for your tastebuds and sense of appetite?
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) There's no denying: you like your comfort food. Combine your love of the traditional with fresh, seasonal flavors -- maybe a quiche featuring in-season asparagus from the farmer's market, or a homemade pie made with Pink Lady apples.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Eating vegetables should be a pleasurable experience. Blanch eight ounces of haricots vert in boiling water for three minutes, then saute them with a tablespoon of olive oil and some good bouillon or stock. Absolutely delicious!
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Not everyone has your way with a whisk. If you have a friend or family member helping you out in the kitchen, make sure you explain what you want or give them complete instructions before you turn them loose.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Dinner can be a time for communing with your loved ones, but on a day like today, you might require more solitude and the presence of the natural world. So wrap your meal to go, hike to your favorite beauty spot, and enjoy.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Some days, you'd much rather have someone else cook. Call up a close friend and offer a swap -- if they cook, you'll clean. Or go check out a great new restaurant together. That way, everybody wins.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Some days, you feel too tired to cook. But making your own meals is one of the greatest and easiest ways to take care yourself. Make the effort, even if it's just toasted cheese with carrot sticks on the side.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Make sure you give yourself the right circumstances for cooking success. Don't whisk those egg whites in a bowl that's too small or you might have to start all over again. Take the two or three minutes to prep properly.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) There's a rising new star in the culinary world in your part of the world. Why not make plans for a special night out? Call up your foodie friends and see if they're interested in exploring what this chef serves up.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Have a stockpile of food magazines you've been meaning to get through? Cut down on the clutter by going through them and clipping the recipes that you'll (realistically) use and organize them in a folder.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Do your spirits need a lift? Jazz up your meals with a silly and fun touch. Put rainbow sprinkles on your breakfast pancakes. Stick cocktail servers in olives and put them on a plate for your mid-afternoon snack.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) It's time to master a dish that's always intimidated you. Paella, that Spanish seafood staple, is ready to become part of your repertoire. Or perhaps you want to start with something smaller. Today, luck and skill are on your side.
Former New York Yankees left-hander Fritz Peterson died at the age of 82. He is probably best known exchanging wives with teammate Mike Kekich in the 1970s.
