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Culinary Astrology - Cooking for Cancer

COOKING FOR CANCER (June 22-July 22)

If your partner is a Cancer, you know how deeply they feel everything. That tough outer armor doesn’t seem to help. In their heart they want to be a hero, but are so vulnerable that they side-step many spontaneous opportunities, including with people they care about. The good news is that food is one thing your Crab enjoys completely – this is truly a passion, and it can help bridge those awkward gaps between both friends and lovers. In fact, the sign of Cancer rules over the stomach!

Before considering your menu, settle on a setting. Most Cancers would enjoy a brisk walk followed by a country style picnic with all the trimmings. Alternatively, if you’re questioning whether to bring your Cancer home or cook at their place, definitely go to their place. Cancers are “home bodies” and they’re more comfortable in their own figurative shell. You may even find that the crab wants to help in the kitchen – many are accomplished cooks who will revel in showing off every gadget in the pantry. This is actually a great ice breaker that appeals to the crabs collaborative demeanor and lets him or her revel in their hearth.

In thinking about your fare, remember that Cancers enjoy cooperative efforts, so look for playful finger food to begin your meal (and feed each other!). Crab stuffed mushrooms (wait is that cannibalism? LOL), deviled eggs, miniature sausage in brown sauce, or cheese stuffed meatballs are all great options.

Making the meatballs isn’t difficult. Take 80-20 ground meat and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and if you have it some hickory or mesquite flavoring. Cut up some smoky gouda or another favorite cheese into tiny squares. Wrap the meat carefully around the cheese so it’s sealed then bake in the oven. Once the meatballs are done you can top them with steak or barbecue sauce. Watch your Cancer’s eyes smile!

When it comes to your main dish, try to make it as visually inspiring as it is flavorful. Cancer’s love artistry and originality, and do part of their eating with their eyes. What kind of recipe, you ask? Don’t be selfish, make shellfish (grin!). Here is one of my favorite plates that is incredibly simple but looks and tastes divine:

12 Large prawn (raw)

1/8 cup Extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup parsley, fresh chopped

2 cloves garlic finely minced

1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

4 tbs. butter, melted

¼ cup white wine

Wild rice for two (cooked)

Fresh Romano and Parmesan cheese

Directions: Devein your shrimp by cutting the back of the tail. Place the shrimp evenly spaced in a baking dish, pouring the olive oil over top. Mix parsley, garlic, salt/pepper and breadcrumbs together and sprinkle evenly over top. Bake for 20 minutes at 300 degrees (covered). Remove the covering and pour the butter and wine into the dish. Leave this for about 3-5 minutes. Place the shrimp decoratively on top of your wild rice, garnishing with fresh, thin curls of cheese and a snip of parsley.

Just one caution with all your dishes – don’t go too far out of the Crab’s comfort zone (nothing overly exotic or odd). That goes against the Cancerian’s cautious nature. Also be aware that Cancers will binge if they’re feeling threatened, so you may want to go easy on the sweets after a meal (think fresh fruit – it ties into your opening finger food course).

For beverages, if you know your Cancerian has been anxious or a little under the weather, Chamomile-jasmine tea with a hint of lemon proves to be a great pick-me-up. Even the aroma offers therapy to the crab’s spirit. Otherwise get in touch with your inner child (Cancers usually get playful with beverages). I advocate anything bubbly or that has a homey feel.

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Cooking for Pisceans

Pisces represents two fish moving in two directions, similar to a yin/yang sign but the energies create a push-me-pull-you for the Piscean. The fish generally find that life’s waters change their course, taking them in various directions especially mystically or spiritually. This creates a person with a vivid sense of creativity and artistry, meaning your Pisces will eat with his or her senses – visual yes, but also smell, texture, taste and even the sound of the food cooking can drive them to drool in anticipation. With that in mind, make your meal filled with sensual appeal. Every nuance from the tableware and plating to the colors and textures of each remove matters a lot, and will be likewise appreciated greatly.

While you’re cooking it’s very important that you cook with joy and love. Pisceans are highly empathic – and in this case, they really ARE what they eat. If you’re grumpy or stressed about this meal, they’re going to become grumpy and stressed and the results won’t be pretty. Even worse, they’ll go on to try to “make it better”, being more concerned about your needs than their own. So keep it fun and playful – for background music think old rock n’ roll instead of sleepy instrumental. And absolutely no “downer” movies before or after the food – I suggest comedy or silly action adventure.

Pisceans can be very romantic, so consider preparing foods that you can feed each other, or a dinner that centers on a romantic theme. Either of these options won’t be lost on the Fish, and in fact you’ll probably hear about it for months to come. One fun example theme is red roses (a petal laden salad, rose soup, rose beef, rose liqueur or tea, and even a rose petal covered table). Roses are very edible and contain lots of vitamin C to keep your Piscean healthy!

If your Piscean likes cooking, definitely get them involved in the kitchen – they’ll LOVE tinkering with the flavors and overall presentation. Some Pisces really thrive in a culinary environment as it feeds their inventiveness and ability to think outside the box. If they don’t consider themselves a “good cook” then have them sit nearby and put in two cents now and again. Pisceans often feel overlooked, so your attention to his or her opinion is a very good element to the dining experience.

If you’re dining with others, remember that Pisceans are very sensitive. Friends with allergies or special diets need to be tended to or the Fish will be very upset. On the upside, if you can plan for those little alterations, your Piscean will appreciate the effort and enjoy good company.

Because the Piscean is highly responsible, combine your dinner plans with something that gives him or her relaxation. Offer a massage. Burn soothing incense. Get them to take off that red cape long enough to enjoy some pampering.

BEFF AND SCALLOP KABOBS
Serve with wild rice

Ingredients for the beef:
1/4 cup red wine

1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp ginger

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper & kosher salt
3/4 pound steak, cut in 1 ” cubes
1 small red or green bell pepper, cut in 1″ squares (use half here)
1 small sweet onion cut in 1” squares (use half here)

Mix all the ingredients together and let them marinate over night in the refrigerator

Ingredients for the Scallops

¼ cup white wine

2 tbs. lemon

sprinkle of sugar

1 clove minced garlic

1 tsp. parsley & basil

salt & pepper to taste

Mix these with the remaining ½ of the peppers and onion, and likewise marinate in a separate container over night.

The next day put them on skewers switching between meat, onion, fish and pepper (if you wish you can also add grape tomatoes). Cook over a medium grill heat for about 8 minutes until done. Serve on a bed of bright fresh greens with a side of rice.

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