Astrological Cookery
By Judith Martin
Straw
Recipes for
Capricorn
Capricorn loves the classics.
You folks are known for being passionate fans of “the usual”, the
kind of person who walks into a favorite restaurant and the waiter can bring
your order without even asking what it is- he knows, it’s the same thing
you had last time and the time before that. Steak and potatoes, salmon and
salad, chicken and rice- whatever the usual is, you are a big fan. As your
ruling planet is Saturn, you tend to be settled on being settled, just as is.
Even with that in mind, your meticulous
nature puts you at the forefront of the health concern, and odds are good that
you’ve changed that classic just a bit in your kitchen at home. Perhaps
you’re using more olive oil and less butter, or adding fresh veggies to
the menu on a daily basis. Capricorn loves to organize, strategize and then
enjoy. Your kitchen is a model of simplicity and cleanliness- or you have a plan
as to when and how it will be.
Thinking
about a hot, calming drink? Caps do well with sassafras tea, and something with
a bit of ginger or cloves can hit the spot just as completely. Planning a feast?
You’ll want a nice leg of lamb, with garlic and rosemary, of course. With
the holidays just clearing away in the background, ham and turkey have all been
done, and your cooking likes to stand out. Remind your guests not to hold the
applause - like Virgo, Capricorn can be overtaxed by perfectionism, and a word
or two of praise is the ideal garnish.
If
you just having an evening at home, something simple, easy, and healthy is just
the perfect Capricorn plan.
Classic!
Capricorn Chicken
Saute
3 or 4 boneless chicken breasts (2 or 3
lbs. of chicken)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive
oil
1 yellow or white onion, chopped
fine
2 red peppers (or 1 red and 1 green),
chopped fine
3 or 4 leeks (white parts only,
well rinsed) cut into coins
1 cup sliced
mushrooms (white or brown)
5 cloves of
garlic, chopped or crushed
Put a large frying
pan on a low heat, and add the olive oil.
When the oil is warm, (not hot, not smoking,
just warm enough) add all the vegetables and let them sauté for 4 or 5
minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add the chicken breasts and turn the heat
up to medium high, and put the lid on. In 3 minutes, turn the chicken to the
other side, so there’s an even browning on both sides. Give the veggies a
stir, and turn the heat down again. Keeping an eye on things by lifting the lid
and stirring every few minutes, and turn the chicken again as needed, perhaps
ever five minutes or so.
Serve with hot rice
(white or brown) and spoon the veggies over the rice, with the chicken on the
side. Salt and pepper as desired.
If you are
not utterly satisfied with that, you may be a Capricorn with Virgo rising, and
in that case, you should just order something in - whatever you don’t like
about it won’t be your
fault.
General Forecast
for January
2007
The guideline here is that
it’s going to be a tough struggle, and you are going to win. Whatever the
odds against you, or whatever huge obstacles you feel you need to overcome, you
have a bit of magic in your corner that will help out in some unseen and maybe
even unnoticed ways. It’s a whole new solar year-Step into January knowing
that the contest will be called in your
favor.
Aries- The game is in your
favor, and whatever you do this month, make sure it includes some plans for the
future. Now is the moment to feed the 401(k), or set up a savings account. By
July, you’ll be so glad you
did.
Taurus- If happy days are not already
here, they are just around the corner. Take advantage of being in the black to
pay back the friends you owe, and you’ll have your books and your life in
balance.
Gemini- Whatever heavy obstacle you
need to move out of your way- job, relationship, residence, you have the
horsepower to move it as far as you are willing. Clear the road, and watch the
horizon open up.
Cancer- The day you have
been waiting for is almost here. Take one more shot and give it your best
effort. This is the one that will be going into your permanent record, and you
want it to look great.
Leo- Disruption may be
the last thing you want right now, but you have to get rid of the old to make
room for the new. Let go willingly, and it will be so much easier. Hold on, and
you’ll only be harming yourself and delaying your
progress.
Virgo- You are not pleased about
where you are right now, but you are on your way to a better place. Stay in
focus and keep you eye in the viewfinder, it will appear, and you get to say
“click”.
Libra- News is on the
way- a message, an invitation, or a letter will let you know that things are
about to change. Don’t worry about checking your email every hour, when
you get the news, you’ll know this is what you’ve been waiting
for.
Scorpio- Are you still obsessing over
the material world when you know that what matters is intangible? Life is short,
art is long, or so the Romans said. Focus on your long range obsessions, and be
happy with it.
Sagittarius- Everything that
you have planted, weeded and watered over the last year is bursting into bloom.
Get the baskets ready, you have a remarkable harvest coming your
way.
Capricorn- It’s about to happen,
almost all the things you have been reaching for are getting close enough to
grab. Just don’t close your fingers too soon, or you’ll have an
empty fist.
Aquarius- Good work! You have
taken every drop of free time and put it to the best use -being free. Now
it’s time to figure out what kind of work would be the most unlike
actually working. When you find a job where you get paid to play with what you
are good at, you will have gold medal for good
work.
Pisces- This month is a great beginning
to a great paradox - the less attention you pay to daily life and the more
attention you pay to the big picture, the better daily life will get. Breathe
easy, the big picture will look better, too.
Posted: Mon - January 1, 2007 at 10:18 AM