Aries (March 21 - April 19) An open mind helps you learn about something that will really benefit your stomach -- maybe a new type of goat cheese comes up at your favorite farmer's market, or you discover a more efficient (albeit wacky) way to cook steel-cut oats.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Give your nerves a break on a regular basis. Try a cup of half-caf, or switch to oolong or green tea. Steeping herbs like rosemary and peppermint will provide your energy with a lift minus the caffeine.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) There's something to be said for the custom of dressing for dinner. You don't need to adopt formal wear, but making the effort of wearing something nice for a dinner out (or even for a once a week meal at home) really elevates the tone of the proceedings.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Honest and heartfelt communication makes your life easier, whether you're trying to convince your local supermarket to carry more organic and recycled goods or trying to get a local greenmarket started in your neighborhood.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) In a rush? That doesn't mean you have to eat fast food if you're on the road. Head into a grocery store and stock up on nuts, fruit, hard-boiled eggs and single-serving packages of string cheese for healthy snacks.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) So you've decided to eat less salt, go wheat-free or cut back or eliminate dairy and meat. Rather than thinking that you're deprived, consider this a guideline that will actually help unleash your cooking creativity.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Why cry over spilt milk -- or salad dressing? If a few ingredients in your refrigerator aren't at their peak, don't try and resuscitate them. Get rid of them, resolve to adjust your buying habits so less food spoils and make do with what you have.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Food and energy bills (including gas for vehicles) are often the two biggest areas of expense. If you had your own garden, you could save a lot of money -- and be assured that the produce really is local, seasonal and organic!
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) So Uncle Frank or Cousin Sue has always been hopeless in the kitchen -- except for that one perfect thing that they make. Get in there with a recipe card and pen. This person is ready to spill their culinary secrets!
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Exactly how does one chiffonade parsley? Is there a better way to peel and cube a mango or dice an onion? You're a stickler for knowing how to do something properly. Brush up on your technique today.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) It's amazing how polarized folks can get over food. Some people see biscotti as one of life's ultimate pleasures; others see them as dry, stale cookies. Just remind yourself that they're only opinions.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Explore different ways of cooking with a tried-and-true favorite. You can cook 'fried' chicken in a pan and an oven, not just a deep fryer. You can also coat it with panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and cook it like schnitzel.
