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Thursday
Dec012011

Mo-Ho for Sagittarius and Capricorn!

Here are the monthly horoscopes for Sagittarius and Capricorn complete with food and wine pairings... and some super Star Chefs!

 

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Tuesday
Aug232011

happy birthday Virgo all-stars!

virgo - august 23 - september 22
ruled by: mercury
status: I analyze

Quick Fire: Recipe dissection is a favorite pastime for our analytical Virgoans. You are likely to be a vegetarian or have acute tendencies toward certain food philosophies. Your foodie birthright is a nourishing diet of nuts, grains, beans, seeds and plain yogurt... boring! It's okay, someone has to keep us healthy! Avoid noisy crowds, they cause stress and disturb your perfectionist eating rituals. You are benevolent to a fault... tweeting your generous spirit helps our world evolve.

September Horoscope:
It’s time to believe what others have known for a long time… you are a star and can manifest your daydreams with little effort bringing you the recognition you truly want. Embrace this side of yourself and practice creativity. The kitchen is a good place to start breaking out. The full moon on the 12th will support these efforts by sharpening your skills of persuasion and keeping you in tune with partners of all types. Plan a special party for your birthday and show them your flair. Remember… life encompasses work AND play!

Your pairing: Summer pineapple glazed Cornish game hen with pine nut wild rice stuffing and crispy Pinot Grigio.

StarChefs: Mario Batali, Todd English, Michael Symon, Rachel Ray, Padma Lakshmi, Donatella Arpaia

Virgo StarGlimpse

Out To Eat…
Choose a clean and efficient vegetarian cafe. A like-minded place where their pickiness won’t draw attention… a safe bet and comfort zone for them to open up.
At Home…
Don’t expect frilly gourmet cooking… they will serve simple dishes with whole grains and vegetables.  Enjoy their enthusiasm to share.
How to Impress…
Understand them, hug them, and give them simple, meaningful gifts.
Gift Foods…
A lovely woven burlap reusable grocery bag filled with potting herb seeds, an organic chili mix, and the latest trend in tabouli!

 

Wednesday
Apr202011

happy birthday TAURUS all-stars!

taurus

Hear's a tune you'll soon be humming!

april 20 - may 20
ruled by: venus
status: I have

quickfire:
You are a musical being who loves potatoes. Yes, even though you tend to be a mass of contradictions
, it's that simple.

You love beauty, converastion, and fine things. These traits transfer nicely to your foodie birthrights... good service, good food, good value. You equally embrace traditional or exotic cooking and you don't like to repeat your recipies. Of course, you're so stubborn, your best bet is to host the dinner party so your guests can't disagree with you!

The bonus is... you're GREAT COOKS!
Of course, Chef Cosmo is a Taurus!


Monday
Apr112011

Aries - it's your month!

aries

I didn't see that comin'!

march 21 - april 19
ruled by
: mars
status
: I am

You’re first in the Zodiac for a reason... the rest of us depend on you to take the lead and field the hits. Mars in your ruling planet intensifies your already abundant energy and draw on the spotlight. You’re foodie birthrights are no exception... furious hunger, fast food, no fuss. Keep the flow balanced by embracing leisure time. Your playful spirit makes you a joy to be around when you can slow down long enough for others to see it. The entrance of Uranus in Aries for the next seven years spurs curiosity in unique areas - the perfect time to explore new hobbies. Enter a local cooking contest. Food is the perfect outlet for your creativity and it doesn’t talk back! Win, win.

Your pairing: Flame grilled, cocoa-spice rubbed NY strip and lobster tail with roasted asparagus and caramelized lemons paired with a peppery Zinfandel.

StarLite!
• You can’t always fight illness with willpower… force yourself to rest more to keep energy charged.
• Hungry in a hurry isn’t a healthy combination, try to plan for meals ahead of time to mitigate crankiness!
• Make sure you have lots of bright color on your plate: spices and ethnic foods, or just put purple food coloring in your oatmeal!

 

Sunday
Feb202011

happy birthday Pisces all-stars!

pisces

Dream a little dream for me!

february 19 - march 20
ruled by: neptune

status: I believe

Quickfire:
Pisces all-stars are the compassionate psychic blend of all the Sun Signs paired with uncany insight and imagination. You believe in everyone and everything, which makes you a sensitive, caring friend. People love to share meals with you, there's always great music, warm aesthetics, and lots of bubbles. Luckily they will always be patient while you change your mind on which entrée
to have... several times! If you could have dinner and a massage at the same time, you'd totally do it!

Your month:
Two important concepts for you to embrace right now: 1. Relax-time grounds you so creativity can harvest greatest results… spend time away from the fray with simple pleasures like cooking, writing, mixology, and dancing, and 2. You never know which hobby will become a career; use your innate über instincts to open the possibilities. A beach picnic with oysters and bubbles is the ticket in any season… the full moon in Virgo on 19th illuminates relationships – bundle up and enjoy time with friends!

Your pairing: Plank grilled trout with Asti caper tapenade and a spicy arugula salad paired with a crispy Tyler Florence Sauvignon Blanc.

StarSight:
Purpose: envision, we depend on your magical insight to spark creativity
Gift: empathy, your compassion gives safe haven
Challenge: indecision inhibits your forward movement

Affirmation: “I am true to myself and grateful for my resources.”

StarChefs: Tyler Florence, Jeff Smith, Anne Burrell, Scott Conant, Jean-Christophe Novelli