PART 2: The snack you are, based on your zodiac sign
Make sure you read PART 1 first...
Toothpick Tuesday topics:
the hard work isn’t cooking
it’s making a snack decision
now, imagine being a Libra
your continued zodiac snacking guide… according to your star sign
READ PART 1 HERE.
Decisions are hard. Like getting new runners or injuring knees. Or rusty frozen peas with eggs or investing in takeaway. All the options and butterfly effect don’t help, but ‘define me’ zodiacs for snacks do. As a qualified Libra, I’ve weighed up the options. Palm reading also works, but skin creases are less reliable for deciding between chips or crackers. The stars are better. Judge rules.
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Photography by: Chris Chen
Styling by: Jaimee Curdie
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
LAX LOAF WITH THE LOT
Can’t decide? Just have it all, Libra. Focaccia, olives, cheese, Turkish bread and a waft of lavosh, all in one loaf. And before you ask, no, the bread’s not overcrowded, it’s balanced and beautiful, just the way you like it (and need it). Continue to be extra amicable and serve it with more oil and flakey salt, then TRY NOT TO WORRY. You made the right call. Everybody is very people pleased and probably too distracted by your ridiculous new hand-woven artwork, in that ridiculous gold frame to care too much anyway. Tonight, you sleep tight.
Read more on page 49.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
IT’S A WING THING
I can’t read your mind Scorpio, but I know how to lure you out— a stage stick dance with these wings. Because you fascinate me, and I want to see you with a fixed stare and gnawing on all these chicken corners, bone, after bone. You’re relentless and entranced and haven’t blinked once. Not even when you did a blood oath to soak your fingers in the smokey cola sauce weekly. And you would, unless a bone went on to crack your pure gold tooth, then it’s over. How did you get that by the way, you gorgeous sticky misunderstand creature?
Read more on page 67.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
SCHUCK ME
First of all, thank you for harvesting these oysters, Sagittarius. I didn’t ask, but you were already bum up in the water. But, still, I have questions. Where did those wrists learn to flick oysters so fast? You mentioned you lived in Croatia for a year, was it the Mali Ton oysters of the Pelješac Peninsula that did it for you? Or was it that time you were studying the sleeping patterns of cows in Guernsey? OR!! Actually, forget it, the whole crowd wants you, and someone asked for your mignonette recipe, but you said a blind nun gave it to you in Italy, so would that make it sacrilege? YOU TELL ME!
Read more on page 133.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
NOT AFRAID OF GORGONZOLA
I swear you never used to like Gorgonzola, Capricorn! But you were so determined (like overcoming a distaste for coffee at six) that you wolfed down a 250g block of gorgonzola every night to not only become acquainted with Gorgonzola, but to be able to pinpoint the time, farm and cow that made it. I’m impressed, but you’re not phased, because you’re now busy mastering homemade puff pastry and growing leeks off your window sill so everyone will no longer be afraid. It’s so nice to benefit from your gold medals.
Read more on page 164.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
FRIENDLY ANCHOVIES
Aquarius, of course, you like anchovies. And you’re making no secret of its health benefits, swimming patterns, and the most ethical way to source them, all of which you found out at 3.48 am this morning. It’s when you research best and the same reason you were the one to scoop up that poor cock (rooster!) that couldn’t pluck up the courage to wake everyone up this morning. Poor thing. Luckily, you were there, picking radishes and oranges for this unique display of affection. A dish with fish that not everyone will like. Thanks for caring about our heart health!
Read more on page 17.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
DIY TRUFFLES
Yes, Pisces, this is reality. A place where you can roll balls of chocolate ganache and toss them in cocoa powder, coconut, and, oh my god, you’re favourite, cherries (you love anything you can picture Greek goddesses eating). Now, keep that cute grin on your face, and go play special romance playlist number 12, the one you created in anticipation, just for this moment. Then bring back a wash bucket, because this is mildly messy, or don’t, because weren’t you planning on taking a midnight dip under the full moon anyway?
Read more on page 189.