AstroGourmet: Mercury direct is time for salpicão

Harry Pagancoss

Astrology-based dishes may bring about optimal bliss. Depending on the planetary alignment, the Sun and the Moon, we can prepare delicious recipes to help the capriciousness of the Stars!

For the week of December 12-16, I thought a Salpicão of Chicken would be the best dish any of the signs can prepare given that Mercury, symbolizing the mind over divine as well as communication, is now direct. The time to move forward is now. With increased communication, there is an opportunity to let others know how you feel. Communication also pertains to your inner dialog; in other words, how you perceive things. With Mercury direct, you may be able to rationalize and understand the why you are doing things a certain way. Will you continue to justify a failed relationship? Is it time to realize that your approach is not achieving the results you want and therefore, you must find a different way?

Salpicão, a portuguese word, means a mixture or the coming together of different ingredients to make something delicious, like my recipe with chicken. So, gather your thoughts, express yourself clearly and create the outcome you want. Become a proactive messenger.

Life is in essence, a salpicão of experiences.

Chicken Salpicão

• 2 boneless chicken breast
• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 3 apples, peeled, finely chopped
• white seedless raisins to taste
• chopped parsley
• olive oil to drizzle
• salt to taste
• 2 tbs mayonnaise
• 2 grated carrots
• shoestring potato strings to cover

Here is how

1. Season chicken to taste.
2. Cook and shred.
3. Mix all ingredients except the potato straw.
4. Leave in the refrigerator until serving time.
5. At serving time, cover with potato strings