Aries A little garnish adds something special to a simple dish. Fresh mint in your lemonade or tea or capers with your bagels –make a meal into something gourmet and special.   Taurus Replace breadcrumbs with rice or corn flakes. In many recipes, like meatloaf, you can skip the breadcrumbs along with its gluten altogether and it will still work.   Gemini Almond croissant or frangipane... 

Aries Rethink an ingrained assumption. Tat wine in a box has come a long way. Meanwhile, that local doughnut turns out to have terrific coffee. Whew — aren’t you glad you’re not a food snob?   Taurus The best way to get to know a food is to eat it both cooked and in its natural state. Fava beans are terrific when steamed, braised or blanched, but eaten raw with pecorino... 

  Aries   Thinking outside the box this month can save you money, especially if you have lunch within a box. What better can you get than rice, daal, veggies, chicken, pickle and salad for less than 300 bucks?   Taurus   For a seafood lover like you, hitting your favorite seafood restaurant is the most interesting place to visit. Throw in a half dozen Littleneck clams on the... 

Aries You may the first and only person in the office who’s glad that the celebrations are over. For you it’s all about new beginnings, so decline their invite to another eggnog party, and be polite about it. Stick to your favorite cup of Latte.   Taurus You welcome the New Year as a great time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. Despite this, beware of slipping into... 

Aries This month, from the personal to the professional, things are changing, and it may not always be pleasant. Appease any savage beasts with meat. Lamb stew, duck a l’orange, and pulled pork are good places to start.   Taurus This month finds you busier than usual. The stars show that you’re trying to impress someone special now. Formulate a menu fit for a king or queen and... 

Aries A brisk workout should benefit both your physical and mental health. Sweating away tension gives you a feeling of Zen, so choose a lunch that is as good for your brain as it is your brawn. A grilled salmon sandwich or chicken rice bowl should give your mantra quite a workout. Taurus You don’t want companions tagging along with you this month, as a desire to go solo has you striking... 

Stars Surrounded by Food & Beverage Aries: Arguments with friends and family could ruin your month. So take yourself out for a treat at the local coffee shop. A cup of Jasmine tea and a Danish pastry will also lighten your mood. Taurus: Try to spend your time this month buying your groceries more efficiently. Use that money next week to attempt to buy more practical things to cook rather... 

Aries Lately you may have grown frustrated with all the mundane details of everyday life. Enjoy a lot of yummy desserts and give a change to your life. Taurus Be tolerant of those around you who don’t share your philosophy on healthy eating, so avoid inflicting your opinions on them. Lunch on healthy lean meat on whole grain sandwich. Gemini You want to bust out of your white... 

Aries Slow down, you’re moving too fast. Treat yourself, take time to smell the roses, or taste a yummy glass of homemade lemonade. Taurus This month is full of fun, be naughty like a monkey. Start the day by slices of bananas to your cereal, and end it with a big banana split. You will get your daily allotment of potassium. Gemini Cut down your expenses this month. Baked salmon... 

Aries For you, this month is about trying to be seen and heard above the disturbance of conflicting opinions surrounding you. Someone has way too much to say, to the detriment of open dialogue. Patience will win out in the end. Start with a good breakfast (maybe banana crumb muffins and a fruit smoothie) and you’ll be ready to make your case when it’s your turn. Gemini This... 

Aries Discussions with friends and family could ruin your month. So take yourself out for a treat at the local coffee shop. A loose, friendly environment where you can relax could be more conductive to productivity and could help you avoid that “month-marring” argument. A cup of Jasmine tea and a Danish pastry will also lighten your mood. Gemini Follow your instinct this ...